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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 02:01 PM
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Quick Question for those with upgraded suspension
I posted the same question over on RL but I'm curious as to what you guys think:

I have read and heard for years about how much people love coilovers (Pss10, etc.) and the difference it makes.

Here's my question...has anyone upgraded their suspension and actually not liked it? Has anyone gone back to stock after an upgrade?

Just curious...
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 02:28 PM
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just went to B16s 4 wks ago and love it. IMO, it's a must-do for all 911s.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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Justin, I had techart springs and then went to the Bilsteins. Either solution is better than stock, if that's the change you are looking for.

that 993 drive really go to you, huh?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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what difference do you feel with the Bilsteins vs the springs?
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by E55AMG
Justin, I had techart springs and then went to the Bilsteins. Either solution is better than stock, if that's the change you are looking for.

that 993 drive really go to you, huh?
Yeah man...that damn 993tt convinced me to now get the PSS10s and GAIC flash...and an exhaust once I figure out which one I like...amazing...one drive has cost me a fortune!
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 08:10 PM
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Yeah man...that damn 993tt convinced me to now get the PSS10s and GAIC flash...and an exhaust once I figure out which one I like...amazing...one drive has cost me a fortune!
could be worse - you could be looking at a Ferrari Scud or something
 
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The only negative part of a lowered car is that the bumps become harsher.

But really all you have to do is slow down a bit and it will actually feel more solid going over them.

Go for it
 
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Originally Posted by E55AMG
Justin, I had techart springs and then went to the Bilsteins. Either solution is better than stock, if that's the change you are looking for.

that 993 drive really go to you, huh?
We took the same path . I agree with the conclusion as well.
 
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Originally Posted by SoCalCFP
what difference do you feel with the Bilsteins vs the springs?
+1 I'm interested to know too??
 
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Old Jun 17, 2009 | 11:20 PM
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I upgraded mine and loved it. A friend of mine who uses his 997TT as a DD also upgraded his to the Damptronics but wants to go back to stock because he thinks they're too stiff. I have a feeling that he "forgot" what stock felt like and probably would hate it once he makes the change back.
 
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Originally Posted by atomic80
I upgraded mine and loved it. A friend of mine who uses his 997TT as a DD also upgraded his to the Damptronics but wants to go back to stock because he thinks they're too stiff. I have a feeling that he "forgot" what stock felt like and probably would hate it once he makes the change back.
He should have just raised the ride height to make the car less harsh over rough terrain. I did and it makes a HUGE difference. -15mm against stock is perfect IMHO unless you do a lot of track work.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2009 | 07:38 AM
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He should have just raised the ride height to make the car less harsh over rough terrain. I did and it makes a HUGE difference. -15mm against stock is perfect IMHO unless you do a lot of track work.
I'll pass the word on to him. He hasn't done it yet. Thanks for the tip, Alex!
 
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I found the damptronics to have a bit more body lean than the H&R springs at a recent track day. But this was not unexpected as my ride height is higher. Otherwise very little difference from the springs.
 
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I'll pass the word on to him. He hasn't done it yet. Thanks for the tip, Alex!
Jason, I did a lot of playing with my Geo setup before I found a ride quality that the Mrs would find acceptable over the bumpy roads I normally take my car down...



The last test here is what I have now and it rocks!!!
 
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