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YOUR RESEARCHCayman R shocks and springs
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About what I am doing except I am using Koni Special Active shocks.
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I completely agree with replacing anything that has a rubber component or a ball joint while doing the project.
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The car is a “keeper”, and replacing the potentially worn items makes sense.
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Parts & Components to Consider While You're In There: Wheel Bearings – If they haven’t been replaced recently, it’s a good time to inspect or replace them, especially if you notice any play or roughness.
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Strut Mounts & Bearings – Given the age of your car, replacing top mounts and bearings is highly recommended to prevent premature failure or unwanted noise after installing the new suspension.
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2006 Cayman S
The current B4s have been in for 5 years/50k km (30k miles)
Fitted by the PO.
One of the rears is leaking oil…
I’m about to pull the trigger on the above. I have been trying to decide between the
Cayman
R set up, or
Ohlins
Road and Track coil overs. I think for my use - mountain roads (a few non serious track days hopefully) the
Cayman
R route might suit better. Any comments?
I might do the work myself. It is slightly daunting. I do have a hoist.
Any resources like videos/guides that any are aware of?
Are there components I should definitely change while I have it apart?
or should I try and look for anything worn, and replace that?
I don’t think I want to go with upgrades like solid bushes/monoballs or track amounts of camber. Unless something is recommended as being beneficial without much downside to ride/nvh.
If I do fit the parts myself, I plan to take it to the pros for an alignment.
Thanks for any input.
I‘d like to order the parts real soon.
(I’ll probably duplicate this on “The Dark Side”)
I just did the
R springs
and
Koni
sports.
And every single moving part in the suspension front and rear. And a new motor mount.
Drives like new. Really a nice ride and great handling. Very good compromise.
My goal was that it handled Virginias lumpy 600 series back roads and it does so brilliantly.
The below video is for installing
Ohlins
on a
Cayman
. But it would apply to installing new coilovers or struts of any make.
If you are not going to do many track days, the R suspension is a good choice. I installed the
Ohlins
and have been very happy with my choice as I track my car a fair amount.
I completely agree with replacing anything that has a rubber component or a ball joint while doing the project. The best feature of our cars is the handling. One of the best handling cars ever made at a reasonable price point. A full refresh of the suspension truly transforms the car. After doing my suspension upgrades, I can honestly say that I’ve never driven any other car in which I feel as connected to the driving experience regardless of power or price.
They look good, but now I’m wondering if I need adjustable components. And how adversely the ride would be affected by more rigid bushes. Monoball etc.
Would certainly make my wallet lighter and more compact!
I’ve ordered the R shocks and springs from Gert Carnwell.
I’ve ordered the “refresh kit” from
Spyder
Performance. The kit doesn’t come with the rear top plates. Is it likely these would need replacement? I could source genuine ones locally.
Also:
1. Does anyone have a parts manual for the R?
I’m trying to determine if the stock “helper spring” (yellow bottom out rubbers) is used on the shorter R shocks)
2. Also I’ll need the specs for the R wheel alignment. If I supply these specs any competent wheel alignment shop should be able to set it?
3. Likely the engine/gearbox mounts are 60k km old. Replacing them with the new suspension seems right? Any easier to do while the suspension is out?
Sounds good. About what I am doing except I am using Koni Special Active shocks.
All information I could find say to use the 6mm spring seats (rubber cups). (Currently seem OOS, but supposedly back in this month.)
Rear strut mounts (top cups) were on sale at FCP Euro.
I didn't consider to tell the shop to align as an "R", so thanks on that.
More than 2 months waiting for my R shocks/springs. No delivery date in sight.
I’d thought a lot about options before I decided on this route.
Ohlins
coil overs were a front runner, but I’m likely to rarely if ever track this car. Therefore I don’t want to get something else, but I might have to (The reason I’m upgrading now is a currently leaking shock). On the “other” forum, it was suggested that
Koni
Sports are a good option. Presumably with the “R” springs.
Comments?
I've got R and
Koni
Sports on mine. I think they are great. I am running the rebound full soft now and just today was thinking I might add a touch up front. Only a 1000 miles or so on them so I am sure there is some "break In" time.
My goal was a daily driveable car that would love little twisty lumpy backroads and this thing eats them up. So composed and a delight to pitch into a corner. No waiting for it to take a set it just
points
.
Unsightly fender wheel gap closed up a bit too.....
“My goal was a daily driveable car that would love little twisty lumpy backroads”
Sounds like what I want.
I’m not unhappy with the way it is - stock, with H&R sway bars,
LSD
, and a brace.
Seeing it needed new shocks, and I love an upgrade……
Sounds like the
Koni
Sports are pretty similar to the R shocks. Anyone tried both?
I ordered the shocks from Gert at
Carnewal
and the springs I got new/second hand of the PCA marketplace. The control arm refresh I got from
spyder
UK and some parts from
FCPEuro
.
Parts & Components to Consider While You're In There: Wheel Bearings – If they haven’t been replaced recently, it’s a good time to inspect or replace them, especially if you notice any play or roughness. Strut Mounts & Bearings – Given the age of your car, replacing top mounts and bearings is highly recommended to prevent premature failure or unwanted noise after installing the new suspension.
Good tip on the wheel bearings.
I have a whole kit (“refresh kit”) from
Spyder
performance. All control arms, rods bushes etc.
Everything except the top bearings in the rear.
Spyder
claimed they “don’t tend to wear”. Might source them locally.
I’m spending a fair chunk of change. Might as well do it properly.
Finally got the
Cayman
R shocks and springs installed. As well as all new control arms with poly bushes. And every bush/mount/bearing replaced.
Car feels a bit “tighter”, both in terms of “Refresh” and suspension action. It’s also about 25mm lower.
To be honest, for my use, and low skill level - it’s nothing “night and day”.
I loved the way it drove, before a shock started leaking, and I love it now!
