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YOUR RESEARCH996.2 C2 ride height issue
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Getting the correct spacers on OEM M030 shocks and springs is very confusing and Porsche changed the spacer height a few times.
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Thanks I'll check the spacers - did not know that it may be the case.
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After pulling the struts out and rebuilding them with no luck i had to lossen every bolt on the rear subframe and "reset" the frame.
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I've bought new H&R springs and this did not help: still the same height difference.
My 2002 996.2 has strange height issue: rear left corner of the car sits 0.6-0.8" (1.5-2 cm) lower than rear right corner. I was told by the local dealer that springs have to be changed. I've bought new H&R springs and this did not help: still the same height difference.
Important! Car is accident-free (confirmed by the dealer). Diagonals are identical, suspension arms are identical.
Wheel alignment is ok, steering and overall behavior is just perfect.
What can cause such a difference?
When they/you did the springs, did you take the time to measure the shock extended length? Also, Porsche uses spring spacers in some cars, "maybe" one was installed on one side but not the other? I'd be starting with both rear shocks/springs sitting not the bench and taking some measurements. Eliminate one factor at a time and eventually you'll find the issue.
Like JTT is saying, I believe it is a shock. The only way a spring could be to blame is if they are mismatched or broken or the perches are damaged. Put rear of car on jack stands as level as possible. Measure each side from floor to bottom of lower control arm under bolt at the wheel carrier to compare extension of each rear side. Shock internals on left side may be leaking/seals broken. What brand and type of shocks are on car? Possible shock mismatch on rears?
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Alex - I look at your left top mount in upper picture and see much more of the bottom than the right mount. One of them is not correct. Is your left side higher above the floor than the right side?
Wow... Alex, those are some series spacers. How thick? 3 inches? Normally, owners will put spacers of a few mm. Those have to be some the thickest I've seen on a normal Carrera. What wheel are you running? Are they sticking out past the fender's edge?
it almost appears that they flipped the bearing (996 343 515 05) on the left side, top
or used 2 different compensating plates
http://www.autoatlanta.com/porsche-p...section=502-00
would like to know more about the spacers and wheel set up too
What is the history on the suspension? Has it been changed? Getting the correct spacers on OEM M030 shocks and springs is very confusing and Porsche changed the spacer height a few times. If someone changed it and got 2 different springs left/right and did not get the correct corresponding spacer this could happen. The springs had paint stripes on them that indicate the spacer that goes with it.
When you push the tires out, your increasing leverage on the springs,, I have had coils give up..
Also with open springs,, there is usually a locator in the upper pocket that the end of the spring fits to,,
If its not in that recess,, it will lift the car ,, it may be a case of the other side being higher.. Maybe?
Im sure this is not your issue but i wanted to add it to the tread. I got my car after a track mishap. As i was sorting the car out i could not get it to sit level. After pulling the struts out and rebuilding them with no luck i had to lossen every bolt on the rear subframe and "reset" the frame.
Hopefully yours issue is simpler to fix.
I concur...it looks fantastic!
Are the rear quarter panels just laying over the existing quarters or where they chopped out. Also, how much is that body kit and what kind of work is it to get it put on. One day something to consider.
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