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Old 07-19-2019, 03:46 PM
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So, I finally was ready to pull the trigger and order the ROW M030 suspension upgrade kit for my 2002 C2 cab. I went to Suncoast to place my order and what had been $1599 a few weeks ago is now $3895. I guess Porsche was selling too many at a reasonable price so they jacked it up like most other Porsche prices. Bummer.
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Whoa that's insane. Get some B8s and H&R springs if you don't wanna go with coil overs.
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call Gert but we all know the PSS10s are a better option.
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Old 07-19-2019, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by bull3t
Whoa that's insane. Get some B8s and H&R springs if you don't wanna go with coil overs.

^^^ You'll be glad you did
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Ouch Porsche must not want to sell anymore. I bought mine about two years ago held onto the kit for about a year and finally installed the kit myself. I'm very content with the way the car rides/handles over the US spec M030 but at the new price point I would not even consider it.
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Feal!
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Originally Posted by Flatsix
Ouch Porsche must not want to sell anymore. I bought mine about two years ago held onto the kit for about a year and finally installed the kit myself. I'm very content with the way the car rides/handles over the US spec M030 but at the new price point I would not even consider it.
Same here! As I mentioned in a different thread, I paid $1,382.00 in June of 2017 from Sunset and it's now listed at $3,556.00.
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Damn! Mine was a bargain at $1200 from Suncoast when I bought it like 5 years ago 😉
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Mine was about $1500 from Gert in April 2019 including FedEx's duty charge for a 2001 C4 Cab. Took a bit over two weeks and half of it was customs in Memphis screwing up.
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Gert’s price went up also because of Porsche’s price increase. So I figured what the heck, I’ll get Ohlins and just be done. $2375 delivered from AutoTalent. Delivered a week after ordering, drop shipped from Ohlins USA. Can’t wait to get them on but it’s going to be a while.
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Congrats, sounds like a good price. Let us know how they handle once you get them on.
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Originally Posted by jimham968
Gert’s price went up also because of Porsche’s price increase. So I figured what the heck, I’ll get Ohlins and just be done. $2375 delivered from AutoTalent. Delivered a week after ordering, drop shipped from Ohlins USA. Can’t wait to get them on but it’s going to be a while.
That's the lowest price I have seen. I hunted around and was very happy to get mine for $2500. Most vendor prices for the POZ M100 kit were $2750 and up.

My 996 came with M030, but the struts are worn out.
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About 5 years back the ROW M030 kit cost $999 shipped. Hell, it cost $100 to have it installed. It no longer makes sense at current pricing.
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MO30 spring and SB for sale in the "Marketplace" now
Old 08-14-2019, 06:54 PM
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These guys still have it listed at $1200 without VAT. Unsure about shipping, or if actually will honor the price.

https://www.porscheshop.co.uk/porsch...it-oe-996.html

EDIT: Now at $3300 like everyone else. Bummer.

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