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Originally Posted by EssexPorsche
986, great response.
So are you saying Boge or Sachs was better?
mine is a 2002 's' and as such should be running Sachs? - is that better in the context of upgrading to H&R's or worse? why the difference?
Just to confirm with the approximate 30mm drop that H&R's provide you didn't change your rear links - but still got that kind of tyre mileage?
Im thinking - fit some H&R's and if the shocks don't like it - grab some Bilstiens - but at least have a go with the springs  |
Essex,
I am saying a change was done to the shocks at one point in time, but from what to what I cannot remember (I honestly forget whether I have the Boge or Sachs). All I can tell you is the older ones were worse than the newer ones, and the difference may have been how they were valved, the rebound, and just overall match to the 986 handling characteristics, etc.
No rear link changes and yes the tires lasted. I must say that I got very LUCKY because I was expecting some premature wear also, and I knew absolutely nothing about suspension tuning. It must be the combination of the springs/shocks/wheels/alignments that made it near perfect.
Yeah...I thought of changing the shocks many times to the Bilstein Sports, but after years of tracking and beating the crap out of the car, the shocks/struts still work mighty fine. Oh well.
Just do it Essex...the lowered look/feel is worth any wear because 17/18 tyres (British spelling
) are so darn inexpensive these days!
And post pics when you are done!:dance: