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Originally I was planning to simply replace like for like (M030) but having read the great reviews about Ohlins R & T, think I may as well opt for those given the relatively small difference in price.
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I thought it prudent to get their view on what actually needs replacing rather than needlessly buying kit because I think the car would benefit from it.
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Suggestion · Original poster
Obviously I'll be changing the strut tops and bearings while I'm at it, so can I simply use Sach items or should I be looking at using OPC?
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Correct, although worth running your VIN through OPC just to check
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Unless a previous owner changed them, my dampers have 115k on them so it will be interesting to see what the test rig reveals...
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Suggestion · Original poster
Originally I was planning to simply replace like for like (M030) but having read the great reviews about Ohlins R & T, think I may as well opt for those given the relatively small difference in price.
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I thought it prudent to get their view on what actually needs replacing rather than needlessly buying kit because I think the car would benefit from it.
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I know there is no such thing as an M030 top mount, it's just that D911 list an M030 top mount on their website for silly money despite some of us knowing there is no specific M030 top mount, and the M030 setup just uses a completely normal stock mount
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Hi,
I've decided the next project for my anniversary 996 is going to be a suspension refresh.
Originally I was planning to simply replace like for like (M030) but having read the great reviews about Ohlins R & T, think I may as well opt for those given the relatively small difference in price.
I'm planning to do the work myself and then get someone to set up the geo but the first job is to source the required parts.
Obviously I'll be changing the strut tops and bearings while I'm at it, so can I simply use Sach items or should I be looking at using OPC? Also, I'm guessing I can use regular C2 strut tops and don't need to replace with M030 strut tops if I'm going down the aftermarket route?
Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.
...Prior to refreshing my front suspension following a snapped spring I contacted centregravity and Chris advised OPC for strut mounts as the cheaper stuff is crap quality...I took his advice...
He said that the bearings rarely fail thus can be cleaned up,regreased and refitted...
MO30 Strut tops are the same as standard strut tops, despite what Design 911 would have you believe. The X75 strut tops are the only ones that differ from standard.
Eh? No such thing as a M030 top mount & IX75 is diff lock
IX74 is the Exclusive Sports Suspension which have their own front top mounts
IX73 is the Turbo Sports Suspension, as fitted to optioned turbos & C4S, which have the same mounts as IX74
Anniversary cars are 2WD, it may have the IX74 option? :dont know:
Sorry, Billy, I meant X74. I hope the error hasn't thrown the guy asking the question.
I know there is no such thing as an M030 top mount, it's just that D911 list an M030 top mount on their website for silly money despite some of us knowing there is no specific M030 top mount, and the M030 setup just uses a completely normal stock mount
Thanks for all the replies and for clearing up the confusion around M030 top mounts. You were quite right, I was pricing up parts on the D911 website hence the reason for my question.
I've managed to secure one of the last January Saturday clinic slots with Centre Gravity. I thought it prudent to get their view on what actually needs replacing rather than needlessly buying kit because I think the car would benefit from it.
Since my original post, I've read a few threads about the lifespan of the factory dampers with some reporting they are still operating well at 150k? Seems hard to believe but we will see.
I've managed to secure one of the last January Saturday clinic slots with Centre Gravity. I thought it prudent to get their view on what actually needs replacing rather than needlessly buying kit because I think the car would benefit from it.
Since my original post, I've read a few threads about the lifespan of the factory dampers with some reporting they are still operating well at 150k? Seems hard to believe but we will see.
Me too... at CG on 4th Jan
Unless a previous owner changed them, my dampers have 115k on them so it will be interesting to see what the test rig reveals...
If you've not read the latest 911&PW 996 suspension test then I'd recommend it - it seems the standard Ohlins springs are too firm for road use.
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