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Floaty Front End - Already Replaced Whole Suspension

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YOUR RESEARCHFloaty Front End - Already Replaced Whole Suspension

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Replace entire suspension

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- Replaced entire suspension...

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Replace whole suspension

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Here's the thing - I think I've eliminated most of the suspects, but here's what I have going on* - and this was happing before I replaced the whole suspension, which is what I chalked it up to.

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Run on original my02 5-spole rims

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- Running on original MY02 5-Spole rims on 18's* (yes, could have a little understeer due to larger-spec, I believe 225/40 and 295/30

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Run on original, stock, non-m030 springs

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Suggestion · Original poster

- Running on original, stock, non-M030 springs

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Set " or "squat" in sweepers

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Suggestion · Original poster

a) The car never takes a "set" or "squat" in sweepers

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Replace entire suspension

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

- Replaced entire suspension...

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Floaty Front End - Already Replaced Whole Suspension

Replace whole suspension

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Performed · outcome unconfirmed · Original poster

Here's the thing - I think I've eliminated most of the suspects, but here's what I have going on* - and this was happing before I replaced the whole suspension, which is what I chalked it up to.

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Floaty Front End - Already Replaced Whole Suspension

Run on original my02 5-spole rims

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Suggestion · Original poster

- Running on original MY02 5-Spole rims on 18's* (yes, could have a little understeer due to larger-spec, I believe 225/40 and 295/30

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Floaty Front End - Already Replaced Whole Suspension

Run on original, stock, non-m030 springs

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Suggestion · Original poster

- Running on original, stock, non-M030 springs

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Floaty Front End - Already Replaced Whole Suspension

Set " or "squat" in sweepers

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Suggestion · Original poster

a) The car never takes a "set" or "squat" in sweepers

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi All, I recently purchased an 02 996 Cabriolet with 69k.* The front end is "floaty" - the wheel doesnt shake, but it feels like - a) The car never takes a "set" or "squat" in sweepers b) the steering feels numb on center and has a tiny bit of play c) In a sweeper, when it feels vague, if I try to correct into the turn, it feels like the front end goes loose and then I go back and forth overcorrecting. I basically just don't "TRUST" the steering, especially at higher speeds. Here's the thing - I think I've eliminated most of the suspects, but here's what I have going on* - and this was happing before I replaced the whole suspension, which is what I chalked it up to. - Replaced entire suspension... all tie rods, arms, bushings, top mounts, etc.* Installed Koni Active struts (also, the rear seems like it's sitting a little high, but that's another issue). All other components "stock" or "OEM Equivalent" - Meyle, Lumfoerder, etc, some genuine Porsche - Aligned the car with a Hunter Machine (at America's Tire) - Running on original, stock, non-M030 springs - Running on original MY02 5-Spole rims on 18's* (yes, could have a little understeer due to larger-spec, I believe 225/40 and 295/30 What am I missing?* Need new steering rack? I've read that there's some "nut" that bolts to the steering rack which can get loose......* Ideas!? Driving me nuts. I'm way more $ into the car than it's worth, and I just want to enjoy it. ​​​​​​​Thx!!

POST 2Original post

Did you look at the tires? What are they? How old?

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