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YOUR RESEARCH987 2.7 Boxster Suspension - Page 1 - Boxster/Cayman - PistonHeads UK
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arm commonly known as tuning fork
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Rear knock probably not the top mounts but more likely the arm commonly known as tuning fork.
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Suggestion · Original poster
I'm generally in the if it ain't broke don' fix it camp so could just replace a pair of front springs but I can't stop thinking about a full suspension refresh (as it's a 2005 on nearly 100k and I assume it's all original).
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Suggestion · Original poster
I'm generally in the if it ain't broke don' fix it camp so could just replace a pair of front springs but I can't stop thinking about a full suspension refresh (as it's a 2005 on nearly 100k and I assume it's all original).
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Replace pair of front springs
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Suggestion · Original poster
I'm generally in the if it ain't broke don' fix it camp so could just replace a pair of front springs but I can't stop thinking about a full suspension refresh (as it's a 2005 on nearly 100k and I assume it's all original).
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I found my Boxster was catching on a few speed bumps which it's usually fine over so assumed I had a puncture. On further inspection I found a 360 degree score around the inner side wall (of a brand new PS2) and a broken spring on the o/s front. Great!
Anyway .... I'm in two minds on the approach to fix it .... I'm generally in the if it ain't broke don' fix it camp so could just replace a pair of front springs but I can't stop thinking about a full suspension refresh (as it's a 2005 on nearly 100k and I assume it's all original).
The car generally drives fine but I've had a knocking over small bumps from the rear end for a while which I assume was top mounts (could be wrong).
My questions are:
1. What's the generally accepted best fast road set-up (struts and dampers)? It's not a track car so I don't want anything too stiff. I'd be happy enough replacing with OEM unless anyone can suggest a + 10%ish performance option.
2. What's everyone's opinion a full refresh front and rear including arms/bushes/top mounts (priced up at circa. £3500 just in parts). Is it a night and day improvement or a minor incremental improvement. Is it worth the money? The last think I want is to spend £4k and find it's barely improved. (I think I've probably answered my own question on this one).
I had a similar discussion with my local specialist last year and his opinion was it's all generally sound ... don't spend any money until it needs it!
Edited by John Laverick on Wednesday 24th February 16:10
Edited by John Laverick on Wednesday 24th February 16:11
I have a full set of dampers and springs removed from my 2.9 987.2 last November. My car only had 14500 miles on it when it was done so they are pretty much as new.
Bought the car in feb 19 with 7300 miles on the clock. Let me know if you are interested.
John Laverick said:
Hi, yeah i could be interested! Whereabouts are you based?
I’m in Surrey but happy to post. Not sure how to dm / pm on here but send me a message and we can communicate properly.
