Suspension advice

[hepkat63]

Hi all,

I am looking for some advice about my suspension. Currently, I have Bilstein shocks on my car. The previous owner had 17" wheels/tyres on the car and I assume that he installed the Bilstein's on there to accommodate those.



Now that I have put the 16" original wheels back on, the front looks stupidly high (the gap between the top of the wheel and the guard).

I have had a look at the Bilstein's and they are adjusted as low as they can go. Just for the exercise, i wound them fully the other way and the car went up about another inch - so of course, wound them back down again.



I would like to lower this 'gap' and it is here that I am a little stuck.



What would be the best way to approach this? I don't and never will do track work - the car is just a semi-daily driver - driven mostly at 100+ Kmh on Country roads.



thanks !

[aabarth]

Shocks by themselves have little to do with ride height. As you found out, adjusting the spring perch changes the height. Different springs can lower the car without making the ride harsh.

[vintage guy]

As mentioned, springs are the way to lower your car but check your tire sizes. Changing from 17" back to 16" should not change ride height if the tire sizes are correct. Only the tire sidewall height should change with overall diameter staying the same.

[hepkat63]

thanks guys for the reply. I will investigate some different springs.

[wesleyc]

My 95 4x4 stance bugged me too. I changed to euro mo30 springs and bilsteins. It looks correct now.

[vintage guy]

I see you are in Australia. Not sure what springs Porsche used there. Higher ride height was standard here in the US. Many wind up changing to Porsche ROW "sport height" springs, either MO30 (sport ride) or MO33 (comfort ride). If your car already has ROW springs, then changing them will not solve your problem.

Is your car a 964 or 993? I've been assuming a 993. That's what I'm most familiar with.

[hepkat63]

Originally Posted by vintage guy

I see you are in Australia. Not sure what springs Porsche used there. Higher ride height was standard here in the US. Many wind up changing to Porsche ROW "sport height" springs, either MO30 (sport ride) or MO33 (comfort ride). If your car already has ROW springs, then changing them will not solve your problem.

Is your car a 964 or 993? I've been assuming a 993. That's what I'm most familiar with.

Thanks for the reply. It is a 964. I don't know if these are the original springs or not...probably are. I am going to look at some different brands lowering springs I think

[eblaney]

Hi everyone,

can someone please provide some insight into which springs to order for this car project. I would like it to look and handle like the European suspension.

Thanks In Advance.

[RSTarga]

Lots of options, H&R, Eibach, PSS10.
I've got Eibach with Koni FSD shocks and it's very good and not harsh on bumpy roads.

[hepkat63]

I have decided (after much research) to go with the KW v1 Coilovers. Yes, they are expesnive, but will give me what I am looking for which was comfort and ability to adjust ride height. I don't and never will track or race the car and this also formed part of the decision.

[creaturecat]

H and R greens worked for me.

[Stian911]

Originally Posted by hepkat63

I have decided (after much research) to go with the KW v1 Coilovers. Yes, they are expesnive, but will give me what I am looking for which was comfort and ability to adjust ride height. I don't and never will track or race the car and this also formed part of the decision.

Congratulations on buying the best shock absorbers there is for the 964/993!

Yes, they are a bit expensive, but you will love them! I have the same on my 964.

A cool feature is that you easily can change the stiffness on them. Just make sure to take the car to someone that can set it up correct with regards to camber, toe etc etc

I changed them myself but took the car to a professional when it came to the final adjustments.

Good luck- and enjoy!