I'm not sure how much the x74 suspension costs, but unless it is substantially cheaper than the PSS9s, I don't really see how the x74 suspension can be justified. IMO, I don't see how a future buyer (dealer or private party) will ask for a lower price if the PSS9s are on the car. In theory, if this were the case, then the same can be said for replacement shocks or replacement sport shocks.

At the end of the day, it isn't a big deal if you have to swap out the PSS9s for the stock spring/shock setup. You can sell the PSS9s and recoup alot of what you spent and the private party or dealer can purchase the car with the stock suspension setup.

 

Davemo
Thanks for the input on the X74
I live in Woodcrest(Riverside County)and work in Diamond Bar
I had heard that the X74 was not a great match with a Cabriolet, I guess that was Bullsh#@&
I am sure the X74 is awesome.
I know the PSS-9's are unbelievable as well, I am just trying to stay with Porsche parts.

 

Common' boys, are you really saying that a car sold 'with aftermarket mods' won't lose any resale value?
When the average car buyer sees a car with mods, they think abuse and move on, that's just the way it is and I think a dealer will probably be worse. JMO

 

Sorry...I SOLD my Boxster WITH MODS to the dealer...it was the SAME.....didnt lose a cent in value. Actually I really put them over the coals and got a BETTER deal on my trade....Mods or not. Now if it had body kits or something else, then it will affect the value, but a PSS9 vs X74 is a wash. They will be the same OR the X74 will lose value due to the fact that some people dont want a lowered car. With PSS9 you can raise it, X74 you cannot.

 

not really true.. things like suspension mods dont bother the dealer.. the main things they look at ina trade are mileage, condition and color,, yup color you can get a betetr trade in for cars in black & silver (BEC. they are easy to resell and these are the hot colors" cars like blue and white take a beating bec. they are not resale freindly....

 

I agree with you wholeheartedly regarding the loss of resale value after mods in general, but depends what kind of mods we are talking about. However, I feel that coilovers are an exception to this case (won't lose value, but won't gain either). If the car is put back to stock in every other aspect and the car is risen back up and the dampening is set to a higher setting for a comfortable ride, I don't think a buyer would actually know unless they knew to look for it. In this case, you would only lose out on what you spent for the coils. Ideally, of course, the coils should be sold and the stock suspension put back in unless you were able to find a buyer who would pay more for the premium setup....which isn't too hard these days.

I've never personally traded in one of my cars to a dealer. I've been able to sell private party each time. In each case, I was able to sell my cars either parted out or intact. KBB for parted out and premium for intact version.

 

What is involved with putting the pss9 on and can the ride hight be the same as stock?

 

Taking out the stock springs and shocks and replacing them with the coilovers which is one piece.

With the coilovers, you can dicatate the height of the car. If you want stock height, you can do so. The difference here is that you can adjust the dampening so that the car rides stiffer or comfier than the original stock ride.

 

When I was researching the subject it seemed that the people who raced occasionally went for PSS9 and street cruisers went for x74. With PSS9 when you adjust the ride height, you then have to have a 4 corner re-balancing done, so you don't do it that often. Harshness, however can be controlled by simple dials.

X74 is what stuttgart thought the car should have and I have to agree with them. I was worried that the X74 would be too harsh and too low. Not true, perfect height for me and rides better than stock did.. Handles like a different car. There is a nice write-up on Gert's website for more info. He also had the best price that I found (ask him for member pricing).

Hands down, lowering your car is the best mod you will ever do. Whichever you go with, you will be happy. It makes the car look faster even when it is sitting still!

 

drpeter
Already pulled the trigger on X74
Gert made me a great deal
Thank you for the information regarding ride quality, it was a concern
Tracking the car is unlikely for me, but handling and asthetics are important
I figure I couldnt have gone wrong either way PSS-9 or X74, just glad to be able to go with Porsche parts.