Suspension Hardness on '09 Boxster with 7K Miles

[sudheendrar]

Dear All,

Drove my "new" '09 Boxster with 7K miles (only) for the first time after purchase on a relatively smooth highway (George Bush Turnpike in DFW area) and noted that the suspension was harder than I had expected - as compared to other boxsters I have driven around. I read somewhere that new cars end up being "tighter" with engine/brakes/steering etc. but had not heard of suspension being hard and softening up as the miles pile on.

Also noted that the wind-stop rattling at speed.

Any clues? suggestions?

[TeamOxford]

The hard suspension feel may be an illusion. Check your tire pressures to make sure they are within factory specs.

BTW, I've heard that the section of the GBT between Rowlett and Garland, stretching over Lake Ray Hubbard, is a great place to bring her up to triple digits. On the weekends.......early in the morning.

Not that I would ever do that.....I've just heard, ya know?

Just sayin'.............

TO

[dghii]

Tire size of your 09 versus other boxsters you've driven?

I notice a significant difference in my 00S with OEM suspension and 17" Wheels compared to my 03S with new eibach springs,PSS2 struts and 18" wheels.

[sudheendrar]

All the cars were 2009-2010 range and they were 17".

Am running 30 psi front and 31 psi rears.

Thanks for the info on the GBT.....

[mnc-i]

TeamOxford,

Thanks for the tip.

I have a trip up to the Dallas/Fort Worth area coming up.

I hope the GBT is as much fun as Tollway 130 between Austin & San Antonio. Just watch out for the feral hogs on 130, oh-by-the-way don't swerve to miss the pig just go right over it.


MNC-I

[rp17]

On the loaner cars I've driven 2011, the suspension actually felt better than my car. But that was before I replaced my tires. Service rep said that the 987.2s had better dampeners which made it ride more smooth IIRC.