Did I make a mistake by getting KYB struts?

matt1415 · 11-07-2018, 05:38 PM

Both my front strut assemblies are starting to thump upon making hard turns. I assume either the mounts are gone or the strut is seizing inside the assembly. Anyhow I wanted to replace the front struts as they have never been done and feel like absolute rocks on the road. I ordered a set of KYB GR-2 / Excel-G struts from a local parts supplier. I have not installed them yet so they can still be returned. Upon researching the KYB's they seem to be disliked in our Porsche community. I'm just looking to get a solid comfortable ride, no track use or anything of that nature. Car is an 88 924s. What are your opinions on these struts?

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DannoXYZ · 11-07-2018, 07:10 PM

I've had no issues with KYB. Lasted 10-yrs on my '86 NA. Very similar to factory Boge/Sachs struts.

Noises are probably the upper mounts. Be sure to replace those too.

Bradical · 11-10-2018, 04:20 AM

I have KYBs on an 88 924S and I like them! I really only use my car to take me to and from the autocross events I then drive it in, though.

I just wanted to mention that I found that there was a significant cost differential going OEM on the upper mounts versus buying upgraded, high quality camber plates from Racers Edge- I know you're not tracking your car, but it seemed like a no-brainer to me to go with Racers Edge, and it did correct the thumping problem of which I also experienced.

matt1415 · 11-10-2018, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bradical

I have KYBs on an 88 924S and I like them! I really only use my car to take me to and from the autocross events I then drive it in, though.

I just wanted to mention that I found that there was a significant cost differential going OEM on the upper mounts versus buying upgraded, high quality camber plates from Racers Edge- I know you're not tracking your car, but it seemed like a no-brainer to me to go with Racers Edge, and it did correct the thumping problem of which I also experienced.

Awesome to hear you had luck with the KYB's I was worried. I bought aftermarket mounts today from 944Online, there supposedly 3/4" thicker than the stock mounts but are a direct fit. Had a good review so I went for them. I normally would try for OEM but man these mounts are expensive!

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