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I've had both shocks using m030 springs both times and the konis can be adjusted for comfort or sport.
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I had a set on my 996C2, they were set to the medium comfort level, and the car was adjusted LOW.
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I've spoken to Gert who recommended the B6 for lowering, I think this is going to be the best option.
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Hi All,
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Po...item2a35224f20
Above is a link to the M030 suspension kit, but in the listing it states it's specific to the pre-facelift 996.
I own a facelift 996, as far as I was aware, the shocks are all the same, so what would make this kit specific to the pre-facelift?
I won't be using the springs, as I want to use H&R springs, so I would only use the shocks, and possibly the anti-roll bars if they will fit?
Any help appreciated,
Thanks
Keith
Link to the 02-04 suspension.
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...=996Suspension
But if all you are using are the shocks, there are better choices. Koni's are great and I am sure others will join in and give you more advice
Other shocks are �1200 plus. That kit I posted is a bargain.
The car will only be used on the road.
Anyone else know the difference? Will the shocks fit? Anti-roll bars?
Thanks
Keith
You can buy at that price, or lower, from the OPCs in the UK. They will supply the correct kit for your car as the shocks do vary between the 3.4 and 3.6 cars and the springs do vary depending on body and gearbox type.
Called my local OPC today, the M030 is no longer available for the facelift C2 996. It's �1300 plus VAT if it was available. Design911.co.uk still do it at �650 plus vat.
The parts guy also recommended not buying it even if it was available, saying it made the car too harsh. I've seen other posts with conflicting stories, however I think i'm still going to search for a M030 kit and swap the springs for my H&R's.
Keith
If you already like the h&r springs, go with Koni sports over the m030. I've had both shocks using m030 springs both times and the konis can be adjusted for comfort or sport.
It seems unanimous that the M030 kit is the mildest "sport" offering available, your car on H&Rs is likely already stiffer. Opinions are like a-holes, everybody's got one.
I have the M030 RoW setup on my '02 Cab, and love it. (This is the kit you'll get standard in Europe). It has substantially improved my car's handling, yet retained sufficient comfort that I'll happily tackle 600+ mile/day trips.
You might consider contacting Gert Carnewal (
www.carnewal.com
) for availability and pricing for your car. He's in Belgium. Many of us here in the US source our parts from him with great success. His website currently lists the M030 RoW at 1030 Euros + VAT with free shipping.
If you're not afraid to go aftermarket, check out K-Sport coilovers. I had a set on my 996C2, they were set to the medium comfort level, and the car was adjusted LOW. K-Sport was very comfortable but firm. I daily drove the car, very rarely scraped, would lift a front tire from time to time. But overall, the coilovers COMPLETELY transformed the car. If I ever get back into a 996/997 the first thing I will do is order a set of K-Sports followed with turbo wheels.
Thanks folks,
I've spoken to Gert who recommended the B6 for lowering, I think this is going to be the best option. Works out at �870 delivered roughly (about 1k euros).
I assume the B6 and H&R springs is as close as you can get to the rare X74 option. If anyone has B6 with H&R's I'd like your opinion?
It's more than I wanted to spend, but I'll have the money saved by the end of Feb so I'll order them up then.
I'd thought of coilovers, I've ran them in other cars, but I'd rather have less setup once fitted, and coil overs will add an expensive corner weighting session into the setup which i'd rather avoid.
Keith
Coilovers are a great upgrade and they DO NOT require corner weighting (balancing). As long as the ride height is set correctly and the alignment us done you are fine. Corner balancing is really only needed for fine tuning the handling on track.
It is a shame that your opc cannot get the m030 kit for you. My opc ordered a set for my facelift 996 last year. It took a while to arrive from Germany but was at a great price.
The ride is not harsh, it actually rides better than the car did before on the 10 year old standard suspension and of course it corners a lot flatter.
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