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Old 04-13-2007, 11:00 AM   #1
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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!
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Old 04-20-2007, 10:24 AM   #2
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My RoW kit is being installed Monday,if anyone wants to see any before and after pics or anything speak now.
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Old 04-20-2007, 10:39 AM   #3
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speak now of forever hold your peace

of course, dude! we want to see the before and after
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Old 04-20-2007, 11:40 AM   #4
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did those kit come with new boots? I'm betting some of your old ones must be torn at this point...those stupid things are expensive.
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did those kit come with new boots? I'm betting some of your old ones must be torn at this point...those stupid things are expensive.
No it didn't,the RoW kit can with the shocks,springs,sway bars and bushings. I've looked at my boots and they aren't torn or leaking anything and don't cause any issues so I'm not touching them.
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Old 04-23-2007, 02:30 PM   #6
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I just took the Boxster out for a spin w/ the mechanic that worked on it;
http://mobileworkseast.com/
Man this new set up is AWESOME! There is minimal trace of understeer and it honestly feels one step down from a go-kart. The ride quality isn't too harsh,but it is stiffer then the USA 030 stuff it came with. The cars ride height dropped just short of an inch in the front and the rear is the same as before and it better have a bunch of settling to do because I don't like how the car looks now,it's too slanted. Now to get an alignment done.

I will post another long-term review after the suspension settles and I get an alignment.

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