Ghostrider78
Silverstone
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- 3 Feb 2016
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Ok, so I know similar topics have been done before, but I'm struggling to find the answer to my specific question.
I've currently got a 996 C2 on original M030. The shocks are definitely past their best and the ride is a bit agricultural in my opinion and could do with being modernised a bit.
I'm looking to retain a sporty ride and better body control, but also want to improve damping performance. The car is mainly used on the road, but in a spirited manner.
I know the Ohlins R&T are the best option for performance, but I've been warned off them by one or two Indies due to the maintenance requirements of them.
I'd quite like a fit and forget option, and my local indie suggested that the Bilstein B8 with Eibacj springs will provide a similar ride height and improved performance over the M030, which I don't doubt.
My question is, how will the ride comfort and damping compare on the B8 vs the M030? Has anybody made the change and found it helped damping and comfort?
P.S. when I use the word comfort, I don't mean Rolls Royce levels of plushness, its in the context of a modern sports car. For comparison, my most recent benchmark was my last Porsche, a Cayman R which was passive dampers and 20mm lower than a standard Cayman S. So sporty, but not crashy.
I've currently got a 996 C2 on original M030. The shocks are definitely past their best and the ride is a bit agricultural in my opinion and could do with being modernised a bit.
I'm looking to retain a sporty ride and better body control, but also want to improve damping performance. The car is mainly used on the road, but in a spirited manner.
I know the Ohlins R&T are the best option for performance, but I've been warned off them by one or two Indies due to the maintenance requirements of them.
I'd quite like a fit and forget option, and my local indie suggested that the Bilstein B8 with Eibacj springs will provide a similar ride height and improved performance over the M030, which I don't doubt.
My question is, how will the ride comfort and damping compare on the B8 vs the M030? Has anybody made the change and found it helped damping and comfort?
P.S. when I use the word comfort, I don't mean Rolls Royce levels of plushness, its in the context of a modern sports car. For comparison, my most recent benchmark was my last Porsche, a Cayman R which was passive dampers and 20mm lower than a standard Cayman S. So sporty, but not crashy.