Just pulled the trigger on RoW M030

[jwade]

No, that's way too long. When I ordered mine from the UK, it was here within 4 days. I was pretty shocked, but it was a very fast delivery. Design911 was on top of it.

[scribe]

If it's possible to do so and Design 911 has the suspension package in stock I'm thinking seriously of canceling my order with Sunset and just ordering it from Design 911. Even with shipping the difference in price between the two isn't more than $30 or $40.

[blue2000s]

It's a long time, but they do get backordered occasionally, especially from Sunset because they're a popular place to get the kit.

[jwade]

Originally Posted by scribe

If it's possible to do so and Design 911 has the suspension package in stock I'm thinking seriously of canceling my order with Sunset and just ordering it from Design 911. Even with shipping the difference in price between the two isn't more than $30 or $40.

I would. That's ridiculous to wait so long. Sunset or not...same kit. You will love it once it's installed!

[scribe]

Earlier this afternoon I ordered the M030 ROW suspension package from Design 911. It sounds like they're expecting to receive a manual-transmission S package on Wednesday, and it should be headed my way not long after that so long as I placed my online order in time.

In the meantime I'm canceling my M030 ROW order with Sunset but am still ordering some front and rear shock mounts from them. Hopefully those parts will arrive at my place around the same time as the parts from Design 911 arrive. My goal is to get everything installed by the end of next week, or at least before I put the car away for the winter.

[jaykay]

Has anyone taken the M030 struts and put H and R sport springs to get things a bit lower? This sounds like it would be ideal but would it work?

[scribe]

The front and rear strut mounts and front strut bearings I ordered from Sunset arrived a couple days ago and the M030 package I ordered from Design 911 should be here Monday. So my plan is to get everything installed Tuesday.

Usually when I've installed suspensions on other cars I've given them a couple weeks to "settle" before getting the cars aligned. Should I wait a couple weeks before I align the Boxster or should I go ahead and align it within a few days of the install?

[jaykay]

I would align it right away! Then re-check it after things settle to make sure things are right! You dont want to be scrubbing tires unnecessarily

[gwoodburn]

Originally Posted by jaykay

Has anyone taken the M030 struts and put H and R sport springs to get things a bit lower? This sounds like it would be ideal but would it work?

I have looked into that and have read that the M030 struts are the same as the Bilstein Sports. Quite a few people have been running that setup, but keep in mind that you may need adjustable toe control arms to maintain camber. Some haven't had a problem and some have; so its just something to think about.

[jaykay]

Originally Posted by gwoodburn

I have looked into that and have read that the M030 struts are the same as the Bilstein Sports. Quite a few people have been running that setup, but keep in mind that you may need adjustable toe control arms to maintain camber. Some haven't had a problem and some have; so its just something to think about.

Thanks I didn't know they were the same dampers. That is good news. I am concerned with fit in spring seats; available damper stroke with the lower H and R springs; mis match between the spring rate of the H and R springs a the M030 dampers. I definitely knew about the rear toe-in on bump that could require some after market adjustables (any favourites?) to get the wheels pointing neutral again. I thought one could get camber with the stock eccentrics.

How are these people finding the ride of this set up? Just a stock S on 18s can be harsh on certain roads.