Suspension / chassis refresh - Part 2

[Riccardo]

Last year I had 4x shocks, top mounts, bump stops and a full geo done on my 997. I went for the factory setup using Bilstein B4s.

However, I am not sure its still 100%. Over the years I have changed some of the other suspension components piecemeal, as they've started making noises. A coffin arm here, a longitudinal arm there... stuff like that. Always factory parts, of course.

I am considering whether this year I should have a "part 2" of the above. My question is, what should I replace? On the suspension related, I can think of, front & rear:

- lower arms ("coffin"?)
- track control arms (longitudinal ?)
- drop links
- ARB bushes

Anything missing? I am no expert at all and would greatly appreciate even just having a "laundry list" of parts to replace.

Will likely also get the engine mounts changed. In fact, that's what will be first on the list.

Thanks for inputs!

 

[sja360]

Maybe see centre gravity if you're car still isn't feeling right. What specifically are you feeling it's doing?

 

[DucatiRob]

Maybe see centre gravity if you're car still isn't feeling right. What specifically are you feeling it's doing?

:agree:

A health check at CG is worthwhile and you will get all the advice needed to achieve what you are looking for from people that really know their stuff!

 

[Riccardo]

Thanks guys. Well aware of CG and always has been on the cards, just never happened yet.

Since replacing the shocks the car feels fine, but it still feels a bit odd on very high speed long curves (ie: think Autobahn sweepers), basically "seesaws" a bit. There is also a "clang clang" noise on rare occasions when going over some small sharp imperfections at very slow speeds.

However, reason I posted is because I am looking for information re the various parts that should / could be replaced. I am hoping to educate myself as to their names as well as starting to get an idea of budget and sourcing.