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Best front dampers for the road, on a LWT

wallonia

wallonia

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I am about to fit new dampers to my stock lightweight and thought that I best use new standard RS ones and have a suitable ride height and alignment set up for the road. I have been told, by one who has fitted many, that the yellow Bilstein V36-59118L and V36-59117R 'Cup' items (Looks the same as the Stock green ones) are the best option for road use (as well as track)
I am keen to get feedback from any who has these.
Advise on front dampers, not wanting to take away any of it's RSness.
How would a new standard/Cup/993RS ones compare?
I was looking for a thread about similar, but couldn't find it.
 
My Cup car takes off on the cats eyes and I would not recommend these for road use.

The H&R RSR dual spring kit on my Lwt is by far the best for road use.


 
I would agree, as I had them fitted as well. They are a tiny bit soft for a standard track though, but great for the 'Ring or similarly bumpy tracks. Also, they require a slightly raised height for the chassis otherwise the softer of the two spring is fully compressed, defeating the purpose of two springs.


ORIGINAL: chfs911

My Cup car takes off on the cats eyes and I would not recommend these for road use.

The H&R RSR dual spring kit on my Lwt is by far the best for road use.
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Surely if it is road and some track use you require, it is time to upgrade to the sublime front struts as fitted to the 993RS.

I am sure he of the race suit and paragon of good taste Carreraboy, will along soon with a suitable endorsement! [:D]
 
Don't forget if you plan to keep the RS's top mono balls they are a specific size and require matched dampers. Fine if you plan to use a new different top mount but something to add to the cost as dampers usually don't come with them ! Cup dampers for instance are much larger in diameter so they won't fit the RS monoball.
 
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