996 Sports Suspension

[skiboy 911]

Hi All,

Been lurking here in the background for a while, great site.
I have owned a 98 996 C2 for about a year now and love it! wanted one since I was 16 (now 50's). Been thinking about fitting the M030 Sports Suspension Kit, has anyone any experience of this? Don't want to lower the car too much as you know we have sh*t roads and some horrendous speed bumps! But would like to get rid of the light feeling at the front end at speed, and just sharpen things up a bit.

[richardb.jones]

ROW 030 will transform the car to how it should have been from standard. It's not too low to cause problems and ride quality is not compromised that much. X74 is the other option, which lower it to GT3 ride heights and it's harder sprung (same sways as ROW030), but again it isn't spine jarring - I'm planning X74 next as I do a fair bit of tracking ...

[dark_helmet]

I just had the KW variant 3 fitted to my 986 boxster, its excellent.

[Lagerlout]

X74 is that M030?

[HONEYMON57ER]

Hi, I have M030 on my car and it's fine. I can
still go 30 over speed humps with no problem
and it's cirtainly not an agricultural ride
quality, in fact I've never driven a 996 with
standard suspension and was wondering the other
day if maybe it may feel soft if I did try one.

[dava]

dark_helmet said:

I just had the KW variant 3 fitted to my 986 boxster, its excellent.

I've decided to upgrade my 986S suspension as my next improvement to my car. Can you share more (supplier, price, fitment, results, experience, whatever) about the KW?

[Grant3]

M030 is the 10mm lowered sports chassis & will totally transform the car if you are a press on driver, it turns 996 from sports GT to sports car IMO, a must have for the enthusiast!
X-74 on the other hand is 30mm lower as per 996GT3 & only for the track day enthusiast or hardcore road driver as it is VERY harsh & wearing (although adrenalin pumping!!) on an average B road!




P.S..... due to the Boxster having its roof chopped off I'd stay with the standard S suspension set up, or if you have a standard 2.7 spend the money upgrading to an S rather than sports suspension which doesn't (IMO) work as well with the soft top Boxster, which is spot on in S form..IMO!

Edited by Grant3 on Friday 7th September 00:06

[dark_helmet]

I know what you are saying, but the standard S was just a bit too soft on the track. Amazing on the road and if you dont plan any track days then dont change it.

The KW was supplied and installed by Ninemeister in Warrington. It was 1500+VAT including the alignment. I have not really noticed a massive deterioration of the ride quality, but pressing on the car is so much better and stabilises much more quickly. Time will tell on the track but at the moment I am very pleased. I have more agressive camber and lower ride height on there too.

I will be at the PCGB event in October at Outlon Park if you want to come and take a look.

[dark_helmet]

I just re-read your post. Check your tyre condition, pressures and make sure the little wind spoliers on the bottom of the front bumper are in good shape. Apparently if these get damaged on speed bumps or whatever this can lead to a lighter front at speed. I understand the theory but have not experienced it myself.

[skiboy 911]

Thanks for all the info, sounds like M030 is the way to go for me, it will suit my needs exactly.

[woogie]

dark_helmet said:

make sure the little wind spoliers on the bottom of the front bumper are in good shape. Apparently if these get damaged on speed bumps or whatever this can lead to a lighter front at speed.

That wind spoiler as you call it caused me no end of grief as my car used to scrape all the time. I have since taken it off ( well it was ripped off on the ferry ). It's now a lot better and I can drive without fear of scrapping. I have noticed no difference in driving either since I removed it. I have the aerokit on mine so not sure if you meant with this kit or not.