Windymiller Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 (edited) Hi all, i think I have a rear RHS shock on its way out, the wheel arch gap is 5-10mm less than on the LHS, so I’m assuming the shock is ‘deflating’, perhaps weeping out oil? If that’s the case and I’m looking to replace a pair of rear shocks just wondering if I should stick with the OEM option (which i understand is actually BILSTEIN B4s), or ‘upgrade’ to the B6 ‘sports’ (if I can accept their bright canary yellowness)? Would I need to change the springs too? I don’t want to change the fronts as well, until they actually need doing (I’m assumig sometime in the next year if the rears are on their way out now) - but would mixing OEM B4s front with B6s rear create handling issues? And no, a £2k+ total suspension upgrade is not an option.... I have non-PASM on a 987S with 19” rims and find it a good blend of reasonable ride comfort on pot-holed poor-surfaced Bucks roads, very comfy on smooth motorways/major A roads, but also perfectly good handling on twisty Bs. I suspect next March’s Oulton Park Trackday will highlight the limitations of (me! ??) and the standard suspension, but the car is a (short trip) daily driver more than a weekend track toy (currently at least). Perhaps I should stick with B4s for now and then upgrade the lot as/when the CS becomes a summer wknd toy only...? Think I’ve answered my own question there, but thanks all for ‘listening’ - it’s like therapy, only cheaper.... ???? Edited December 6, 2017 by Windymiller Typos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk1 Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 Suggest that you `match` the `shocks` to the springs, consider having a word with a respected independent and / or http://www.bilsteinsuspensionstore.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windymiller Posted December 6, 2017 Author Share Posted December 6, 2017 6 hours ago, Mk1 said: Suggest that you `match` the `shocks` to the springs, consider having a word with a respected independent and / or http://www.bilsteinsuspensionstore.co.uk/ Great web resource link Mk1 - thanks ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjo Posted December 6, 2017 Share Posted December 6, 2017 shocks have no bearing on the ride height of the car....sounds like you have a broken spring Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Founder Beanoir™ Posted December 6, 2017 Founder Share Posted December 6, 2017 Personally if you’re changing the shocks whether it’s for new replacement units or upgraded versions (B6) then I’d consider doing the whole car rather than just the rear. Are you sure you’re not tempted by the new Ohlins.... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windymiller Posted December 10, 2017 Author Share Posted December 10, 2017 (edited) On 06/12/2017 at 18:32, banjo said: shocks have no bearing on the ride height of the car....sounds like you have a broken spring That’s interesting, I need to see if springs are included in the warranty and get it checked ASAP then (won’t be this side of Xmas though, simply don’t have time... and I presume a pair of springs would be far cheaper to replace than shocks. Would it be these: https://www.porscheshop.co.uk/porsche-mechanical-parts/porsche-cayman-gen-2-mechanical-parts-2009-to-2012/porsche-cayman-gen-2-suspension-2009-to-2012/rear-spring-set-manual-cars-with-standard-suspension-2005-2012-pair.html or mild ‘upgrade time’.... ? https://www.porscheshop.co.uk/porsche-mechanical-parts/porsche-cayman-gen-2-mechanical-parts-2009-to-2012/porsche-cayman-gen-2-suspension-2009-to-2012/h-r-m030-performance-lowering-spring-kit-10mm-all-2005-2012.html Edited December 10, 2017 by Windymiller Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjo Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 (edited) 20 hours ago, Windymiller said: That’s interesting, I need to see if springs are included in the warranty and get it checked ASAP then (won’t be this side of Xmas though, simply don’t have time... and I presume a pair of springs would be far cheaper to replace than shocks. Would it be these: https://www.porscheshop.co.uk/porsche-mechanical-parts/porsche-cayman-gen-2-mechanical-parts-2009-to-2012/porsche-cayman-gen-2-suspension-2009-to-2012/rear-spring-set-manual-cars-with-standard-suspension-2005-2012-pair.html or mild ‘upgrade time’.... ? https://www.porscheshop.co.uk/porsche-mechanical-parts/porsche-cayman-gen-2-mechanical-parts-2009-to-2012/porsche-cayman-gen-2-suspension-2009-to-2012/h-r-m030-performance-lowering-spring-kit-10mm-all-2005-2012.html i have a full set of cayman s springs for sale if it helps. Edited December 11, 2017 by banjo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windymiller Posted December 11, 2017 Author Share Posted December 11, 2017 6 hours ago, banjo said: i have a full set of cayman s springs for sale if it helps. 987 gen2? Used? what age/mileage/condition? cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banjo Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 24 minutes ago, Windymiller said: 987 gen2? Used? what age/mileage/condition? cheers 987.1 but sure they fit gen 2 they were fitted by porsche in 2013 as new springs(£1300 fitted)done approx 20k miles,v.good condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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