Finally bite the bullet...! :) - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

John V · 04-11-2007, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by boggtown

First thing id do is paint the springs bright blue or red. Just me though.

blink, no break-in is necessary for new suspension pieces. Just bolt them on and enjoy!

MNBoxster · 04-11-2007, 05:36 AM

Hi,

I think a break-in is prudent with this setup. The Shock/Strut Seals will establish wear patterns in their Bores over the first few hundred miles and the Bushings will as well.

Not saying that it's absolutely necessary, but over the long run, I bet those broken-in experience fewer problems with wear and leaking prematurely than those which were immediately taken to the limit...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

djomlas · 04-11-2007, 07:02 AM

are you doing the install yourself?

fab · 04-13-2007, 03:42 AM

post some pics when your done.

04-13-2007, 10:33 AM

blinkwatt,

did they arrive as pictured? I'm kinda surprised they didn't ship them compressed and tethered down, or in their own seperate box so the piston shafts wouldn't get damaged/scuffed. That's the way I've always recieved new shocks/struts.

Perfectlap · 04-13-2007, 10:42 AM

how many miles are on your dampers now? Those coils would look nice in red.
I previously had a red front sway which look kind nifty in pictures.

blinkwatt · 04-13-2007, 11:00 AM

Yes the parts arrived in the crappy packaging as shown,straight from Porsche!

I have 55k on my dampers now,to some that may sound like alot but by no means does the suspension feel worn down. This will be like hitting the 'refresh' button on my suspension and then some I guess. I can't wait to see how good the handling will be,my base Boxster already outhandles my dad's c2 easily. I can't wait to have the parts installed!