[gordonmacwillia]

I just replaced the struts on my '87 944S for the first time (16+ year owner). Zims Autotechnik supplied both for $46.50 delivered.

I am retired and drive this car once a week for shopping. In addition to disconnecting a battery switch, I leave the hatch up when the car is garaged. Doing so reduces the stress on the hatch, prolongs the life of the struts (since they are not under compression) and eliminates plastic odor buildup in the vehicle.

Including the 944S, I have owned 4 911s for a total of 66 vehicle years. I have replaced shocks on some of these vehicles and even doubled up on one whale tail shock set, but I will never again replace these shocks nor the 944S engine hood shocks as Porsche really dropped the ball on the shock designs. I also owned a Datsun 280Z for 20 years and never had to replace the hatch shocks. Shame on Porsche.