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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 08:51 AM
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Bilstein Damptronic issue

Since PASM wires from front Bilstein Damptronic coilovers are located in the bottom and too short, how can I connect them to the stock PASM wires on the top near battery?
Do I need extensions? Or is there any smart way to connect them with no issue?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2010 | 09:58 AM
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I just had a look at the Damptronics that came off my Gen-1 997S before I sold it. They have extension cables attached (with the proper Porsche plugs/sockets) that are about 2 feet long. In the pic in your post, you can see them, coiled-up, in the packets above where you circled the cables.
 
Old Oct 3, 2010 | 10:01 AM
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The PASM wires on my Damptronics were at the top.... You might have the wrong set of rear struts... not sure

Below you can see Gomez's Damptronic PASM wires at the top...


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The PASM wires on my Damptronics were at the top.... You might have the wrong set of rear struts... not sureJason
The Damptronic rears do indeed have the wires coming out the top like the PASM units. The Damptronic fronts differ from the PASM struts because the wires come out the bottom of the strut, requiring the extension cables.
 
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I see. Then I must missed the extensions. Where can I order them?
I need to get them asap to fully complete the coilover installation lol
 
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By the way, is it normal to have "clunk" noise from front coilovers?
I love the handling and look but I hear clunk noise from the front.
Is it because of its design?
 
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Welcome to the "Damptronic Clunk" club!
I've tried different nylo-something spacers, raised the ride height back to stock, have glued the tops but have not removed the tender springs ( I believe this may fix it - see the thread ).
Happy to hear if anyone has any other ideas.

Now Im just used to it. It should only happen at low speeds when turning.
 

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Can anyone tell me where I can get the wire extensions for front coilovers?
 

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The front PSS Damps need extensions. They can be ordered from Bilstein USA.
 
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