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New shocks for 996 C4S

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If your spring rates are hard then different types of shocks will only change the damping rate.

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Replace recently and noticed a big difference in ride comfort

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was looking at Bilstien shocks, any opinions on those or better and if anyone had changed recently and noticed a big difference in ride comfort?

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If your spring rates are hard then different types of shocks will only change the damping rate.

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New shocks for 996 C4S

Replace recently and noticed a big difference in ride comfort

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was looking at Bilstien shocks, any opinions on those or better and if anyone had changed recently and noticed a big difference in ride comfort?

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

morning all, I am looking to make my C4s more comfortable as at the moment its like driving a hand cart over our bad British roads! The car has just passed 100k and I know from taking it Gravity that its all lowered by 10mm ish. Which isnt a problem persay but gives a mega hard ride. was looking at Bilstien shocks, any opinions on those or better and if anyone had changed recently and noticed a big difference in ride comfort? cheers rhys

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If your spring rates are hard then different types of shocks will only change the damping rate. Did CG not give you recommendations? My understanding is Bilstein B4 (standard), B6 (upgrade) & B8 (M030 + kit) and beyond that you are in to coil-overs (PSS-10) or similar. Any of these will transform a tired suspension setup and perhaps in your situation B4/B6 may suit your needs.

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I'd be interested to know the outcome of your mods. I have been looking at the B8 for mine once refresh time comes.

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