997 Front coil spring.

TOWER4POWER · Post by **TOWER4POWER** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 10:38 am

Driving home last night I heard a loud clonking noise coming from the offside front of the car.
Pulled over and had a feel around and found a piece of the coil spring had snapped off the top.
Managed to get it out with a bit of twisting and pulling and continued my drive home.
I have a 2005 05 Carrera S with 29000 miles on the clock and was wondering if anyone else had experienced a similar occurence on their vehicles.
Are the standard opc replacements the way to go or is it worth uprating them and what are the costs involved.

Kind Regards

Tony

Post by **JasonGibson** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 11:36 am

Quite common on 986 and 996

you should find another single or pair on ebay
It's a shame Porsche don't offer a full suspension M0303 kit like they do for 986/96

FarQue · Post by **FarQue** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 11:53 am

They do break - I've had a front and a rear go since my 997 ownership started. Maybe go for a full set of Eibach springs?

Waylander · Post by **Waylander** » Mon Oct 19, 2015 3:40 pm

genuine are not expensive £175.00 a pair, depending on colour markings

GRIPPY 911 · Post by **GRIPPY 911** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 9:31 am

Front nearside spring snapped at 24,000 miles and were replaced under warranty.
That was in 2009. Intend to fit Eibach when required.

FarQue · Post by **FarQue** » Mon Nov 30, 2015 11:42 am

GRIPPY 911 wrote:Front nearside spring snapped at 24,000 miles and were replaced under warranty.
That was in 2009. Intend to fit Eibach when required.

My 997 is now on Eibach springs. A subtle but positive improvement in ride and handling.

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