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YOUR RESEARCHTired of the front suspension on the 996 C4S
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Although there are many opinions on shock mounts whether to install camber plates or keep the stock rubber mounts, of course depending on how you will use your car.
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Although there are many opinions on shock mounts whether to install camber plates or keep the stock rubber mounts, of course depending on how you will use your car.
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Folks,
I hate that high height, soft and bumpy suspension on the front. Are all US P-cars like that or is it only the 4S that has been so poorly setup ???
My wife rides it as much as I do, and she doesn't want the car to be a bone breaker so forget about the PSS programs and other H&R solutions I think.
How about putting a pair of OE European dampers and springs on the front, is it something you guys do ?
Thanks !
Luc
The PSS10 setup is not jarring at all, in fact I think its more compliant than stock; its also adjustable for height and firmness. Try to take a ride in a 996 with the setups you are considering before you make up your mind.
There are threads that discuss your similar decision making process as well.
Here is one.
Can't add much to this . ..
I had the same original experience as the OP. Perhaps the suspension was aging on my used C4S, but I (and my wife) found it jarring. I went with PSS10s, and even at full stiffness position they were more comfortable than the stock. You still notice very seam in the pavement, but it is dampened more effectively. (Corners great too, but to me it always did)
They also took care of the annoying "uphill stance" that the US bumper height laws endowed on the car.
My 996C4 has US Spec suspension, and the ride height makes me crazy as well. I am getting close to switching to the PSS10's and have heard the ride quality is actually better than stock. Although there are many opinions on shock mounts whether to install camber plates or keep the stock rubber mounts, of course depending on how you will use your car.
good luck.
I'm used to 911's
The European C4S is OK. This one sucks on the front side, that's a fact... so PSS10 will be my friend I guess.
Rob, I don't think I'm going to tune up the car with some camber plates, larger bars and so on. It's not a track car at all. But at least I'd like her to behave like a 911.
i also hate the height of my c4s, considering just lowering springs to keep cost low, i think the turbo shocks we have are quite strong and could be reused with lowering springs...?
anyone with the same set up?
I've only known my C4S with PSS10s. If you get them, be sure to install them properly -- with the parts scavenged from the stock setup. Otherwise you end up with clanking in the suspension when you turn lock to lock on the wheel. I had that problem -- and it went away as soon as we re-inserted the proper parts (camber plates/bushings I think).
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