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Adjust height only damping and this is dependent

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TMK you can't adjust height only damping and this is dependent on how you like to drive, the typical road conditions, etc.

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Set bound and rebound

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Setting the bound and rebound on softest and adding some preload might do the trick.

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Set stiffness

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There should be adjustment ***** to set stiffness.

996 adjustable suspension

Tighten bound/rebound screws until the car feels good

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If the car is too bouncy, tighten the bound/rebound screws until the car feels good.

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Adjust height only damping and this is dependent

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TMK you can't adjust height only damping and this is dependent on how you like to drive, the typical road conditions, etc.

996 adjustable suspension

Set bound and rebound

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Setting the bound and rebound on softest and adding some preload might do the trick.

996 adjustable suspension

Set stiffness

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There should be adjustment ***** to set stiffness.

996 adjustable suspension

Tighten bound/rebound screws until the car feels good

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If the car is too bouncy, tighten the bound/rebound screws until the car feels good.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

my 996 has RUF adjustable suspension,, the car is too low and stiff for my taste,, what is the best height/damping settings for street use?

POST 2Original post

TMK you can't adjust height only damping and this is dependent on how you like to drive, the typical road conditions, etc.

POST 3 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Quotes source post: 9593385

if i softened the damping will i have the tires rubbing on bumpy roads? the car sits too low now,,

POST 4 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

i guess height is not adjustable,, i am buying new lowering springs,, what drop you guys recommend? 1":1"?

POST 5Original post

I have eibachs 1" lower. progressive rate spring comfortable ride and stiffens as pushed(that's what she said) I wouldn't go much more than 1".

POST 6 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

here are pictures of the suspension,, what is it? https://picasaweb.google.com/1039137.../RUFSuspension

POST 7Original post

It seem's that there is only preload adjustment. It will affect on ridehight, but will make the suspension harder if there is no loose when the car is lifted up. Setting the bound and rebound on softest and adding some preload might do the trick. If the car is too bouncy, tighten the bound/rebound screws until the car feels good. Or put ROW030 suspension, no adjustments and very good setup for spirited driving.

POST 8Original post

That looks nearly the same as a Bilstein PSS9/10, branded as Ruf. Springs are brand specific and must be for that type of coilover. You may be better off with stock stuff. Your sway bar as pictured has 2 softer settings, you might try that first.

POST 9Original post

Looks like Bilstein coilovers with RUF-specified springs. There should be adjustment ***** to set stiffness. In the front, it's at the bottom of the shock. In the rear, you'll need to pull up the carpet over the shock towers to get at the ****. You'll need to do an internet search to find out if you need to twist the ***** left or right to go softer. Usually, it's righty tighty (stiffer), lefty loosey (softer). If it's way too stiff for you, start by turning them all the way counter-clockwise. You'll also probably want to raise the car a little bit if it's too low for you. If you don't have spanner wrenches for the coilover perches, you'll need to order some online. You can get them on eBay for cheap.

POST 10 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

where to buy c spanners? i have been looking in ebay and there are a lot of different sizes,, what size should i go for?

POST 11Original post

they are indeed pss9/10, pull the rubber blue boot off on the bottom and turn counter clock wise to stiffen to your liking.... call bilstein up, or ebay they have spanner wrenches.

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