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mike_sd · 02-13-2005, 06:15 AM

Not sure on your location. But if it is US, the quick answer to this is that US spec M030 suspension mods do not alter the ride height, as supplied from Porsche.
You would need to purchase the ROW M030 springs to get the 10mm ride height reduction that is part of the option outside the US.

Of course this is only the case if you want to stay with Porsche factory spec parts. If you are buying springs anyway, you can go as low as your wallet and local driving conditions will allow...

As to the benefits, these are very subjective and depend on your likes and dislikes for ride/handling balance. I drove a back to back test with and without M030 and found the standard spec. to have good overall balance with some softness. The M030 car just turned in a little crisper and stayed a little flater in cornering. It is hard and a little jarring for the street, but on a freeway you tend to accept the harshness quickly and not really notice. M030 benefits really show up if you corner hard (autocross or track).
In summary, if you tend to drive like you stole it or track the car, get M030.

02-13-2005, 06:15 AM	#2
mike_sd Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 5	M030 Suspension Not sure on your location. But if it is US, the quick answer to this is that US spec M030 suspension mods do not alter the ride height, as supplied from Porsche. You would need to purchase the ROW M030 springs to get the 10mm ride height reduction that is part of the option outside the US. Of course this is only the case if you want to stay with Porsche factory spec parts. If you are buying springs anyway, you can go as low as your wallet and local driving conditions will allow... As to the benefits, these are very subjective and depend on your likes and dislikes for ride/handling balance. I drove a back to back test with and without M030 and found the standard spec. to have good overall balance with some softness. The M030 car just turned in a little crisper and stayed a little flater in cornering. It is hard and a little jarring for the street, but on a freeway you tend to accept the harshness quickly and not really notice. M030 benefits really show up if you corner hard (autocross or track). In summary, if you tend to drive like you stole it or track the car, get M030.