Wow, it's almost like you're daily driving a suspension designed for track racing 😅.

@PIFDIY

5 ай бұрын

Yeah, I guess the word "Road" in the product name threw me off...

Great review! I've got these on my 12 997.2 C2 and it's bone rattling at full soft. I never really grasped this until I drove my new car which I thought would feel much worse as its far more focused vehicle. Its the opposite. I suspect the installation may be at fault and we will look at this when I get it back from service. From your review though I may need softer springs or just replace with something more stock.

@PIFDIY

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment. Now I want to know what your "more focused" vehicle is :)

Extremely helpful series on the Ohlins. Now I’m left asking “is it even possible to lower a 997.1 that has PASM and still maintain the OEM “normal” PASM mode ride?” I’ve considered simply adding the DSC unit, but that doesn’t solve the desired lowering. I realize lowering is largely aesthetic for a daily driver. Ideally, one can figure out how to lower the car and maintain a good daily driver ride experience. Any advice is welcome!

@dominik1701p

3 жыл бұрын

I've been running H&R lowering springs on my 997.2 and it retains PASM. I know a proper coilver system would be better, but it is still the best handling car i've ever driven that isn't a $200k+ car. It retains the PASM button function and works well

@BY-dq3mt

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I may go that route.

@amanite5845

7 ай бұрын

Also using a DSC unit? @@dominik1701p

@PIF DYI - have you noticed additional interior rattles due to stiffer springs and direct top hat connection to the chassis?

@PIFDIY

5 ай бұрын

I really didn't notice any additional creaks or rattles from the interior. Keep in mind it's a cab, so interior noise level was already pretty high.

Hi, was planning a similar mod to my 2001 996 but your feedback has me rethinking, I made a similar mistake in the past with a mustang and was unhappy until Re did it with softer springs. Do you know if Ohlins offers different springs? Any additional information is appreciated

@PIFDIY

3 жыл бұрын

Good timing Craig, I put 130 miles on the car today on a variety of roads. On smooth roads, it's just so great. But on bad roads (which is the majority in New England) the ride is very busy and somewhat distracting. At the worst point of the drive I decided I'm going to change out the springs. Ohlins gave me the Swift part numbers for the next set of softer springs and I'll be making that change next winter. If I can't wait that long, it'll be sooner. If you go this route and get the softer springs, please report back. Here is the info they gave me: Front Swift z70-203-050, 70mm ID, 200mm or 8" - 286lb/in, ~$170/pr Rear Swift z65-203-100, 65mm ID, 200mm or 8" - 572 lb/in, ~$170/pr

@craiglizotte362

3 жыл бұрын

I’m not making the mod until winter, I suspect you will make the change before I get to it. I’m in Sudbury Ma so same bad roads

@original2758

10 ай бұрын

You might have been better off putting on "2K miles" on the new Ohlins coilover set versus 200 miles, to really give them time to break in and make "sure" etc. before tossing them/ making the switch. Imo of course

Did you end up changing the springs, or ditching these entirely?

@nicholasjustinmiller

2 ай бұрын

I see your follow up video now!

What’s the options other than the Ohlins? Bilstein?

@Rockit181

10 ай бұрын

if you want a more comfortable ride that's lower and a bit more sporty, the answer is H&R lowering springs and Bilstein B8. ROW M030 was a great option but hard to find now. Otherwise stay with stock springs and Bilstein B4

I wouldn't recommend Coilovers for a car that sees zero track or autoX time. Stay with stock, M030, or lowering springs + Bilstein B8

Thanks for the thoughtful info. Horrible sound tho.

@PIFDIY

5 ай бұрын

Thanks and I agree about the sound.