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Replacing Original Shocks
I am in the process of replacing what I assume are the original shocks in my '83. After removing the top nut the shock did not even need my help to depress - it actually compressed under it's own weight? What driving characteristics should I have noticed with essentially no shocks? It seemed to drive OK? How much better can I expect it to feel and drive with new shocks (and new turbo tie rods)?
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11-17-2002, 04:34 PM
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The difference will be dramatic! Mine did the same thing and there was absolutely no pressure left in the shock. Mine also "drove ok" but after the new shocks were in it was a 911 again! I pulled the cap off of the strut and the bits there just fell apart. Pls make sure you get all the old parts and oil out of the strut housing. Put Bilsteins in the car and took it out and could not get the smile off of my face for hours! If you are using gas shocks the ride height will increase a bit but in my case it went back down after a month or so. Joe
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11-17-2002, 05:32 PM
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Joe - Thanks for the reply! What Bilsteins did you use - Sport's, HD's, combination? I am going back and forth between Sports' all the way around, or HD front, Sports' rear? Don't want it to rattle my teeth (or make the CD player skip), but I can deal with more of a sports car feel.
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11-18-2002, 03:29 AM
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1983 Porsche 911 SC Cabriolet 3.0
