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Old 11-14-2022, 01:00 AM
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I guess it'll remain a mystery but I find it peculiar that both of them have green paint on the bushings.


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Old 01-21-2024, 10:33 PM
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I'm starting to get my parts in and they seem to have the right colored dots. RS Wishbone 993-331-041-81 with green dot and Stock KT Arm with yellow dot 993-331-045-03.

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Default Suspension replacement

Hey guys!

​​​​​​As I'm finding myself with shot dampers on the front of my 993 4s '96, it's now time to search for a replacement.

The car is not driven often and not too sportive either, so I'm not aiming for the most expensive and high end setup.

​​​​​​I'd rather like to find the best bang for buck version, though it's not about lowest price only...don't get me wrong, I treasure the car as is, but as there will be some other maintenance work coming up, I don't want to send unnecessary money on stuff that might be to much for my needs or even overpriced in some way.

I'd love to hear your suggestions for a suspension replacement - not necessarily coilovers.

I'm based in Europe, Austria...

Thanks a lot!

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On this scenario, I'd say it may be best to consider ROW struts reissued by Porsche Classic.
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Old 04-09-2024, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by dr.zikzak
Hey guys!

​​​​​​As I'm finding myself with shot dampers on the front of my 993 4s '96, it's now time to search for a replacement.

The car is not driven often and not too sportive either, so I'm not aiming for the most expensive and high end setup.

​​​​​​I'd rather like to find the best bang for buck version, though it's not about lowest price only...don't get me wrong, I treasure the car as is, but as there will be some other maintenance work coming up, I don't want to send unnecessary money on stuff that might be to much for my needs or even overpriced in some way.

I'd love to hear your suggestions for a suspension replacement - not necessarily coilovers.

I'm based in Europe, Austria...

Thanks a lot!

Regards,
Alex
i would talk to Gert at Carnewal for this. He has a lot of experience and will give you practical advice based on a variety of options and customers. Most of us here have an ‘n of 1-2’ experience. He should be able to set you with something that will ride better than new at a good price point

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Originally Posted by dr.zikzak
Hey guys!

​​​​​​As I'm finding myself with shot dampers on the front of my 993 4s '96, it's now time to search for a replacement.

The car is not driven often and not too sportive either, so I'm not aiming for the most expensive and high end setup.

​​​​​​I'd rather like to find the best bang for buck version, though it's not about lowest price only...don't get me wrong, I treasure the car as is, but as there will be some other maintenance work coming up, I don't want to send unnecessary money on stuff that might be to much for my needs or even overpriced in some way.

I'd love to hear your suggestions for a suspension replacement - not necessarily coilovers.

I'm based in Europe, Austria...

Thanks a lot!

Regards,
Alex
I've been driving Koni Special Active for roughly 5000km now, I'm totally happy. Great comfort, great handling, cheaper than most other options. See here
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Old 04-09-2024, 11:24 AM
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I've got a set of Billstein PSS 9's. One of the shaft seal is leaking a bit. But you can have them for 200 bucks.!!! You probably have to send them back to Billstein for a service... If you're anywhere near Vorarlberg, I'll hand carry them over and install them on your car; if I can sleep in your basement for a couple of days while I go skiing...
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Just got the shocks out of my new acquisition too, for a PSS10 swap. Can offer the same, based on above's deal
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Old 04-13-2024, 10:05 PM
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Does anybody know the origin of this data? Assuming it was measured on stock 993 "base" suspension components? The bump steer data makes sense but the roll center data is surprising.

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Originally Posted by Cogito_Ergo_Zoom
Does anybody know the origin of this data? Assuming it was measured on stock 993 "base" suspension components? The bump steer data makes sense but the roll center data is surprising.

That's a cleaned up version of a factory graph

I have the originals w/ the addition of the rear curves somewhere but couldn't find it after a short search
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found it

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Anyone have experience with bbi's uprights? https://bbiautosport.com/products/bb...illet-uprights



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Originally Posted by Nizer
Anyone have experience with bbi's uprights? https://bbiautosport.com/products/bb...illet-uprights



No direct experience but they do have a slightly lower axle height than the 993RS version this allows for better geometry at lower heights

here's the toe curve for the BBi wheel carriers compared to stock and RS versions

Old 04-15-2024, 08:19 AM
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Thanks. They’re part of my Visuvio C2S project. Moton shocks. Motor is being upgraded to 4.0 via GT3 crank. Kenny Conway is doing the work.






Old 04-15-2024, 08:39 AM
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Looks like your front control arms are mixed up left to right?

The ball joint is supposed to mount on the underside of the control arm, not the top. So that ball joint is mounted upside down.


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