US spec M030 question

[Overdrive]

Thanks again, maybe I'll get a surprise.

[Overdrive]

Well, found most of my codes online, and off the bat there was no 030 on my label, anyways. I guess that's a good thing, though, because I get to look forward to even better handling from an upgrade.

Hey, blue, that link you supplied was for a RoW M030 set, does anyone offer the US M030 for sale or is it only available secondhand? For that matter, is there a way to distinguish M030 components from stock suspension components by inspection?

[blue2000s]

Originally Posted by Overdrive

Well, found most of my codes online, and off the bat there was no 030 on my label, anyways. I guess that's a good thing, though, because I get to look forward to even better handling from an upgrade.

Hey, blue, that link you supplied was for a RoW M030 set, does anyone offer the US M030 for sale or is it only available secondhand? For that matter, is there a way to distinguish M030 components from stock suspension components by inspection?

I bet if you call Suncoast, they will have the parts of the US version. There are different color codes on the springs that indicate which springs they are:

http://www.cb-racing.com/boxster_030.html

[Overdrive]

Would you say it's likely to be less than the RoW in cost?

I'm all for the handling increase, but I kind of like having that extra bit of clearance of the stock height, and if I can get the handling without giving that up, why not?

[Overdrive]

Called Suncoast, and since the US components are not sold as a set like the RoW, for them to piece it together would cost about $1500 vs. $1100 for the RoW...funny how that works. Good to know, though.

[blue2000s]

I LOVE the stance of the RoW. I've had it for almost the full 5 years that I've had my car. It really wasn't that much of a drop in reality, 3/8" in back and 3/4" in front, but it does make it look better. I can still go up the same driveways and still get my jack under the car. The only drawback (or benefit, depending on your desires) is the increased camber. It both improves handling and increases tire wear.

I'd do it again with the RoW, no regrets.

[Overdrive]

Ok, blue, you seem to be helping me out quite a bit here, I've got one more for ya. I noticed on the CB-Racing link you provided that there are part distinctions between tiptronic and manual models. Any idea if there would be fitment issues for a tiptronic set on a 5 speed car?