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993 cab how can i sofen the ride geoff

Has it standard wheels, tyres , suspension?

Why do you want to sofen it?

if i drive over a small rut it feels like i hit a brick

Does it feel worse than any other 993 that you have drove?

it my first one geoff i need to find someone with a 993 cab who lives near me and try theirs ps i live in farlington by portsmouth geoff

Hi mate, as you know I have a cab and I live in Emsworth some of the time, although I am away at present . Are you running 18inch wheels, cos they can give you quite a harsh ride , I have sport classic 18's on my car and its a bit harsh, have bought a set of 17's but have not got round to trying them yet .

17 ins wheels from new when you get back mail me and i will show you thanks geoff you can tell me if i a right ore it my be me as it is my first 993

Yup, ok, will pm you when I get back.

cheers

I dont drive a 993 but my 964 is not the most comfy car ive ever owned.
I reckon that a 993 is about the same.
If you have standard suspension and wheels/tyres then it will probably b uncomfy at best IMO, it is a 160+mph sports car.
My car is lowered and on 17"wheels so is bumpy, but the ride quality is fine IMO.
An old porsche is never goin to be a comfy car, if you want that get yourself a lexus.

had sl 5oo aston 7 308 gt 928 996 morgan i must be me ore shocks

Have a 993 cabby and with std shocks and 17" Contis the ride is good and certainly not harsh. Changed recently to sports shocks and 17" Pzeros and the ride was firm/harsh. Back to Contis and,even with the shocks, the ride is acceptable.

Fit Continental Tyres!!!!

Standard shocks are only made to last up to 5 years at best ..

Going straght from a MKIV Golf GTi to my 993 (on 17 inches), I felt the ride a little rough at first, especially down potholed single track roads!! I've not driven another 993 so couldn't tell you if mine is soft or hard for a 993, but when the road is smooth it's awesome, and when it's not smooth, I appreciate being able to feel every little mound through the steering wheel so I know exactly what the front tyres are touching.

There are times when I think "My god, it's a boneshaker", but that soon gets replaced by a big grin as I take it up to 5000rpm+ and the torque (mine's a pre-vario) really kicks in! If I fancy something a bit softer, I just take the GTi out instead!

aba wrote:17 ins wheels from new when you get back mail me and i will show you thanks geoff you can tell me if i a right ore it my be me as it is my first 993

am back over on the 13th, have to get the car 'unsworn' and MOT'd and will get together with you then, got to get these things done ready for Poole Quay

sam ring me on 07836 32 6287 geoff sunday if you have time