944 S2 Suspension

[944tom]

Hello all

My 944 S2's suspension is feeling a little tired!!!

Its done 129,000 miles so it’s easy to see why!!!

I did a quick search and found a few on here have upgraded theirs.

My question is what are my options and prices and best places to buy them from (e.g. springs, shocks roll bars etc....).

Also, I plan to fit myself does anyone have any experience of fitting???

Thanks

Tom

[944tom]

Thanks for the advice.

I have just had a quote for Koni yellows and they were saying I need to use the original casings and put the new inserts onto the casings. Does that sound right????

They quoted £102.50 for rear shocks each and £85.50 for front each. Does that seem like a good price???

Thanks again

Tom

[944tom]

OK - This is getting a bit complicated now.

I just phoned the local OPC -
Rear - £96.83 + VAT (Inserts only) and
Front - £438.25 + VAT (Struts and inserts)

The Fella said the fronts you can only buy as a complete unit - hence the higher price.

I also got another quote for replacement S2 shocks from Berlyn -

Front - £128 + VAT
Rear - £43 + VAT

These were just for the inserts.

So a couple of questions : -

How hard is it to replace the inserts in shocks?

Should you match suspension front and rear like you do for tyres?

Thanks again..

[944tom]

Buster44 said:

You might find this Paragon Products link useful:

Buster - Thanks for the link - Its look out of my league - sawing the shock - I know I'd make a mess of it!!!!!!

Thom said:

Did you specifically ask about the single adjustable (M474) ?

They said the M474 was up to 89 then the S2 was fitted with M030 suspension.


I may have to approach this in another way!!

(Phoning independents now......)

Thanks for all the advice.

[944tom]

Thom said:

M474 and M030 struts are swappable

Interesting - I'll bare that in mind.

slim_boy_fat said:

Sorry yes thats for the rear units, i have just replaced them on my car. Price was £53+VAT each

Would you mind saying which OPC??? The Chiswick lot said £96.83 + VAT

And is that just for the inserts?? And where they just a straight swop???

cuneus said:

options under suspension

Thanks - good info.

Tom