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Soooo... it looks like I'm finally bringing my 964 over here to live with me, but before that happens it's getting a fresh clutch as it's easier for that to be done at my old place, with a ramp and all that good shite. Which got me to thinking 'while you're in there' it'd make sense to set the valve clearances, replace any dodgy tinware and engine bay seals, and so on and so forth. And then, if I'm spending money and it's on the ramp anyway, why not refresh the suspension? The rear will be marginally easier to do with the engine out anyway! It's a '92 car with 107k miles on it, and as far as I can tell everything is original. I'm happy with it, but it's looking tired. As for feeling tired? I was 10 in 1992. I've no idea what a fresh 964 feels like, but I like how mine feels...
So. Does anyone have any recommendations for an entirely street driven (And street driven in mainland Europe, not Scotland's potholed roads) 964? Replace with fresh OEM? Bilstein B16? H&R? Eibach? None of those options give me much change from 2k€, so I want to make the right choice!

Speak to Wayne from this thread who was wondering what to do about his suspension - but had some nice units supplied with the car?
Ian


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I'm running Bilstein pss10's with ride height at RS + 5mm and stockish geometry. Compared to the shite orginal suspension that was on mine its like night & day. Highly recomended. Most of my driving is on bumpy twisty Yorkshrie B-roads etc in the Dales & I prefer a firm ride ( although mine are set releatively soft on the adjusters)

My chum fitted Koni spring dampers to his and had it all set up by a specialist in Nottingham. I believe it’s 1" lower than stock and intended for road use and potholes. The result is harsher than he’d like but he prefers the look of a lowered car.

Konis are very good and very long lasting, always have been since Banks imported them and competed in the Monte Carlo Ralley with them on a 403 Bristol in the early fifties. Was a time when all F1 cars used them.

hot66 wrote:I'm running Bilstein pss10's with ride height at RS + 5mm and stockish geometry. Compared to the shite orginal suspension that was on mine its like night & day. Highly recomended. Most of my driving is on bumpy twisty Yorkshrie B-roads etc in the Dales & I prefer a firm ride ( although mine are set releatively soft on the adjusters)

+1

Thanks guys. I was leaning towards Bilsteins anyway, as they always transformed a mk2 GTI when paired with Eibach springs. Will start searching now!

The pss10’s ( I think they’ve been renamed recently) come with springs matched to the adjustable dampers

Aye, I can't find them anywhere... Are they B16s now?

Looks like it. I also think there is a different version depending on the year of your car

misteralz wrote:Aye, I can't find them anywhere... Are they B16s now?

PSS-10 Listed on type911:
https://type911shop.co.uk/epages/de867c ... 2/232/1287

And carnewal:
http://www.carnewal.com/products/964/p6 ... l-Over-Kit

Make sure you order the right kit for your car (early vs late) as mentioned above.

Are you just thinking of doing just shocks springs or look at bushes too? What are the bushes like that are currently on the car?

Standard kit is quite nice on a road based car so if that is your sole purpose then dont overlook staying factory.