New 993 - Suspension knackered?
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Just picked up my lovely silver 993 C2S yesterday and after going over a couple of speed bumps this morning - very slowly I might add - there's a horrible scraping-type noise coming from underneath when I go over normal bumps. It's not the bodywork. Is my suspension knackered or what? It's put a right damper (no pun intended) on my new purchase. I have a decent warranty though. Can anyone advise please?
Get it to a good specialist. if there is any suggestion the shocks / springs are worn then replace or better upgrate them. It will transform the car. I have a C4S which was sharpened up immeasurably by sorting this out. 1-2 k will seem like a horrilbe sting if you've just bought it, but its worth it. 993s with tired suspension are common and rubbish by comparison to the real thing.
Hope it's not grounding out? 
993s are pretty much bullet proof, but 2 chassis related components will be on their last legs by now (due to age if not mileage)
The first are the dampers - they are past their best by 40-50k miles. Porsche fitted Monroe dampers from the factory - they simply are not durable. I'd recommend a change to Bilstein HDs.
The second are the front wishbone bushes - the rubber starts to split as it hardens with age. Means buying new wishbones from Porsche which are not cheap.
Unfortunately, as this is normal wear and tear I doubt if your warranty will cover it.
Other than these 2 points you'll have a lovely car - enjoy it
993s are pretty much bullet proof, but 2 chassis related components will be on their last legs by now (due to age if not mileage)
The first are the dampers - they are past their best by 40-50k miles. Porsche fitted Monroe dampers from the factory - they simply are not durable. I'd recommend a change to Bilstein HDs.
The second are the front wishbone bushes - the rubber starts to split as it hardens with age. Means buying new wishbones from Porsche which are not cheap.
Unfortunately, as this is normal wear and tear I doubt if your warranty will cover it.
Other than these 2 points you'll have a lovely car - enjoy it
993_C2S said:
The first are the dampers - they are past their best by 40-50k miles. Porsche fitted Monroe dampers from the factory - they simply are not durable. I'd recommend a change to Bilstein HDs.
The second are the front wishbone bushes - the rubber starts to split as it hardens with age. Means buying new wishbones from Porsche which are not cheap.
I'm having both replaced on Monday - RS wishbones and Bilstein HD/M030 suspension. Should breathe new life into the old girl. Can't wait
evil jack said:
993_C2S said:
The first are the dampers - they are past their best by 40-50k miles. Porsche fitted Monroe dampers from the factory - they simply are not durable. I'd recommend a change to Bilstein HDs.
The second are the front wishbone bushes - the rubber starts to split as it hardens with age. Means buying new wishbones from Porsche which are not cheap.
I'm having both replaced on Monday - RS wishbones and Bilstein HD/M030 suspension. Should breathe new life into the old girl. Can't wait
You'll be staggered by the difference EJ. It'll be like a go kart
Ok i brought them up, but if they re not just torn /loose , in which case u can buy a pair OE and fit them urself [ unless ur as fat as i am and cant get under there!] Then u must look at why the cars so low that they re scraping , did one get caught/whacked sometime and has just deteriorated till its catching ? Or is the supension on the way down wear and tear ...............sadly 993 supenders are not known for their longevity , but the result when fixed , should they be needed well worth the input................
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