Shok talk....

[Timco]

So I always assumed the "pssssst" when going over larger bumps were from the fine, performance shocks and maybe even part of the PSM.

Then I woke up, read a thread that talked about these shocks being blown and having air in them and making that sound.

Frack.

So, if I'm not a track guy, what can I expect to feel different in replacing both rears with stock shocks vs aftermarket performance? What's the inbetween? What's the best source for a reasonable priced shock? It's my daily driver.

[darknight]

Originally Posted by Timco

Then I woke up, read a thread that talked about these shocks being blown and having air in them and making that sound.

LOL, Sometimes the more one reads online, the more paranoid one becomes. If you don't believe me, google a couple of symptoms of the common cold and you may think that you could have something far more severe.

I would think what you are describing is the normal damping function of the shocks. When they fail, you will generally experience a car that will oscillate up and down or else they will leak fluid. If your car is not doing either of those two things, then I would save the money for something else.

[Timco]

Originally Posted by darknight

LOL, Sometimes the more one reads online, the more paranoid one becomes. If you don't believe me, google a couple of symptoms of the common cold and you may think that you could have something far more severe.

I would think what you are describing is the normal damping function of the shocks. When they fail, you will generally experience a car that will oscillate up and down or else they will leak fluid. If your car is not doing either of those two things, then I would save the money for something else.

No leaks, just the "psssst" over medium + bumps.

Something that doesn't need to be replaced???????????????

Car rides great, not a singe ride issue.

[darknight]

If there are no ride issues, no leaks, and it was my box, I'd forget about it.

Being particular about cars, I can understand your concern; however, both of the 986's that I have driven, made some noise when going over moderate bumps. Almost like the "pst" noise that a can of spray paint makes when you quickly press and release the top. It's most noticeable when the suspension travels over a speed bump or a driveway approach, in my experience.

[Timco]

Originally Posted by darknight

If there are no ride issues, no leaks, and it was my box, I'd forget about it.

Being particular about cars, I can understand your concern; however, both of the 986's that I have driven, made some noise when going over moderate bumps. Almost like the "pst" noise that a can of spray paint makes when you quickly press and release the top. It's most noticeable when the suspension travels over a speed bump or a driveway approach, in my experience.

Yes, this exactly. I'm not looking to swap out every possible part, but am particular about keeping this car running right. The U/D pulley sounds like a worthy fix, but I'm not sold on desnork and delete cat pipes. I don't think all that time & effort is worth 10 HP at most....

[jacabean]

you have an 04 so there is no de- snork needed. a high flow air filter is about all you need there. there is a lot to be gained with the delete pipes. first is a good bump in power , you will loose a good 30 pounds of weight and with the cats gone it makes working under the car much easier because of all the extra room and easy removal . don't forget you also get a more porsche like exhaust sound since you already have the factory sport muffler.

Originally Posted by Timco

Yes, this exactly. I'm not looking to swap out every possible part, but am particular about keeping this car running right. The U/D pulley sounds like a worthy fix, but I'm not sold on desnork and delete cat pipes. I don't think all that time & effort is worth 10 HP at most....

[Timco]

Originally Posted by jacabean

you have an 04 so there is no de- snork needed. a high flow air filter is about all you need there. there is a lot to be gained with the delete pipes. first is a good bump in power , you will loose a good 30 pounds of weight and with the cats gone it makes working under the car much easier because of all the extra room and easy removal . don't forget you also get a more porsche like exhaust sound since you already have the factory sport muffler.

Thanks. I will look back into this.

[ccstud17]

Originally Posted by Timco

The U/D pulley sounds like a worthy fix, but I'm not sold on desnork and delete cat pipes. I don't think all that time & effort is worth 10 HP at most....

BOOM! read this. mainly post numero uno! you dont have to believe hearsay, but cannot argue with a dyno result! (on our own site ) Finally: Dyno charts of de-snorked 986S!!!