What's new
Porsche 911 UK Enthusiasts Online Community Discussion Forum GB

Welcome to the @Porsche911UK website. Register a free account today to become a member! Sign up is quick and easy, then you can view, participate in topics and posts across the site that covers all things Porsche.

Already registered and looking to recovery your account, select 'login in' and then the 'forget your password' option.

Porsche specialists buying, selling, servicing | 911virgin | Uxbridge

Finally upgraded my 996 suspension.

K

keithrobinson

Spa-Francorchamps
Joined
6 Apr 2012
Messages
268
My shocks arrived last week from Carnewal, so it was time to get everything fitted:

Koni Sport adjustable shocks
H&R springs
New coffin arms
New Drop links

Fronts in:

39581108-33DE-46F2-B60B-1FEAA2C13AFB_zpsefbdy0hh.jpg


Off the Stands

7620E35B-AB43-46B3-97DA-4D67E9490E61_zpsfagsmiik.jpg


1B55A424-0547-4A7D-BED2-9BE4F9125F64_zpsnblft4je.png


And on route to my local independent Porsche specialist for its service & geo.

12254D69-7CBE-45DA-9860-F04410F62707_zpsdystouhx.jpg


Photo's don't do the drop justice, once I get it back I'll add some proper photos.

The ride quality has essentially not changed, it feels just as comfortable as with the standard suspension, even over bumpy B roads on route to my Indy. This seems to be much down to the quality of H&R springs, and the soft settings available on the Koni shocks. I couldn't recommend this setup enough to anyone wanting to improve the overall look, handling etc, whilst retaining ride quality.

Keith :)
 
Looking good :thumb:
 
How do indies know what to adjust aftermarket suspension to?
 
chriscoates81 said:
How do indies know what to adjust aftermarket suspension to?
Click to expand...

The only adjustment in the suspension is damping.

They will setup the geometry which is all done using the standard setup. I'm going to get them to dial in the GT3 settings as it's close to a GT3 ride height now.

Keith
 
keithrobinson said:
chriscoates81 said:
How do indies know what to adjust aftermarket suspension to?
Click to expand...

The only adjustment in the suspension is damping.

They will setup the geometry which is all done using the standard setup. I'm going to get them to dial in the GT3 settings as it's close to a GT3 ride height now.

Keith
Click to expand...

Ok i suppose they must all go off your ride height.
 
chriscoates81 said:
keithrobinson said:
chriscoates81 said:
How do indies know what to adjust aftermarket suspension to?
Click to expand...

The only adjustment in the suspension is damping.

They will setup the geometry which is all done using the standard setup. I'm going to get them to dial in the GT3 settings as it's close to a GT3 ride height now.

Keith
Click to expand...

Ok i suppose they must all go off your ride height.
Click to expand...

Yes, probably bring toe/caster/camber back to factory spec. I just don't want any additional tyre wear.
 
e8_pack said:
What's the drop? Got any closer up before and afters?
Click to expand...

I measured it to be 21mm rear and 18mm front. That was immediately after fitting.

I've been on holidays for a week and will be picking it up from my Indy tomorrow with the Geo done, i'll get some good photos this weekend.

Keith
 
Got the car back from bring serviced. Had a cool running thermostat fitted at the same time.

Unfortunately my Indy's Geo equipment is broke so I'm going to get it done elsewhere ASAP.

Some pictures of it washed.

4c401d06-2e38-4cbc-bb92-31b1ea87aa00_zps4843fb04.jpg


434A311D-E3C8-4AB5-99EF-4C992659118A_zpsshbrc0v9.jpg


59AB54A6-C79D-487C-943F-895D4AB63FC2_zpsgi3ba8mv.jpg


Excuse the photos.

Cheers

Keith
 
Got the car back last night from having the Geo setup.

I had the guys dial in the same settings as the Factory X74 suspension and I must say it's transformed the car. Really delighted overall now!

Keith
 
How does the cost of this compare to the MO30 suspension package ?

I know yours will sit lower but would it be a stiffer ride than the MO30 ?
 
The M030 kit is no longer available from Porsche, design911 might have stock left, but if they don't then that's them all gone.

I can honestly say I feel no noticeable difference in the ride stiffness. The beauty of the Koni shocks is they are adjustable, so on the soft setting it's just as comfortable as standard.

My local Porsche guy commented on how good it felt as he originally advised me not to lower it as his experience of other kits is they are too harsh. He had a boxster in recently with M030 and said my 911 was far more comfortable.

You can buy the Koni sports and h&r springs as a package for around £1200.

Keith
 
I'd love to find a really cheap knackered 996 out there someday that is almost worthless and rebuild it by a Hartech upgraded engine, this sort of suspension package, and maybe a supercharger. I couldn't justify the cost of modifications on my own car because its already brilliant. Maybe someday my own car will be a knackered old pila. THe great thing is thought, these 996's have fantastic potential for 'rejuvenation' in the future with all the options that are available now.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

D
997.1 suspension refresh
2
Replies
17
Views
951
KarlRS
K
J
996 Turbo - Suspension Upgrade
2
Replies
23
Views
963
youngsyr
Y
M
Lowered OEM springs - how can you tell?
Replies
8
Views
558
moo75x
M
W
996.1 suspension refurb
Replies
3
Views
968
Matt99man
M
P
Bilstein B8 + Techart to harsh. Need advice please
Replies
10
Views
796
gizlaroc
gizlaroc
M
Tractive suspension and Warranty
Replies
3
Views
816
IMI A
IMI A
T
Starting to tinker
2
Replies
16
Views
2K
1marc
1

Latest posts

New Threads

Porsche Model Range

Porsche 911

Porsche 992: 2018- Porsche 992: 2018- Porsche 991: 2011-2019 Porsche 991: 2011-2019 Porsche 997: 2004-2012 Porsche 997: 2004-2012 Porsche 996: 1997-2005 Porsche 996: 1997-2005 Porsche 993: 1993-1998 Porsche 993: 1993-1998 Porsche 964: 1989-1993 Porsche 964: 1989-1993 Porsche Carrera 3.2: 1983-1989 Porsche Carrera 3.2: 1983-1989 Porsche Carrera SC: 1977-1983 Porsche Carrera SC: 1977-1983 Porsche 930 Turbo: 1975-1989 Porsche 930 Turbo: 1975-1989 Porsche Early 911: 1964-1977 Porsche Early 911: 1964-1977

Porsche Hypercars

Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche 918 Spyder Porsche Carrera GT Porsche Carrera GT Porsche GT1 Porsche GT1 Porsche 959 Porsche 959

Other Current Porsche Model

Porsche Taycan : (2019-0%) Porsche Taycan : (2019-0%) Porsche Macan : 2013- Porsche Macan : 2013- Porsche Panamera : 2009- Porsche Panamera : 2009- Porsche Cayman: 2005- Porsche Cayman: 2005- Porsche Cayenne: 2003- Porsche Cayenne: 2003- Porsche Boxster: 1997- Porsche Boxster: 1997-

Porsche Legacy Models

Porsche 928 Porsche 928 Porsche 968 Porsche 968 Porsche 944 Porsche 944 Porsche 924 Porsche 924 Porsche 914 Porsche 914 Porsche 912 Porsche 912 Porsche 904 Porsche 904 Porsche 550 Porsche 550 Porsche 356 Speedster Porsche 356 Speedster Porsche 356 Porsche 356

Forum statistics

Threads
124,610
Messages
1,442,057
Members
49,042
Latest member
Ahab

porsche insurance porsche parts porsche sales porsche car sales porsche for sale
porsche classic sales porsche tuning porsche sold porsche specialist porsche engine rebuilds porsche driver training porsche car sales porsche exhausts

Community platform by XenForo® © 2010-2024 XenForo Ltd. XenForo theme by xenfocus

www.911uk.com @Porsche911UK THE DEFINITIVE PORSCHE FORUM Copyright © 911UK 2002-2024 All rights reserved.

911uk.com is not associated and is wholly independent of Porsche Automobil Holdings SE, Dr. Ing.h.c.F.Porsche AG, Porsche Cars GB, its subsidiaries and offical Porsche centres. Any word, phrase or graphic that in any way resembles anything to do with the Porsche name or organisation are registered trademarks of Porsche Automobil Holdings SE and Dr. Ing.h.c.F. Porsche AG.

Back
Top