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hi all need some help . would like to know what type of suspension my 996 turbo has from new i understand that porsche use 3 types how can i find out i still have the original one fitted from new thanks steve
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2004 996 TT X50 450 BHP
 
You probably have M029 suspension. You can check on the vehicle Identification Label under the front lid or in the Maintenance Booklet. This is a bit of a hybrid, being 10mm lower than the standard 996, but using standard Bilstein B4 dampers.
 
They don't print the "M" next to the option codes on the sticker. Does it show 029?

(I)X73 would be sports suspension on a Turbo, so it doesn't look like you have that.

C16 is the UK country code, X50 is the power kit, as you know, and the others are aluminium dials and bits of trim.
 
hi richard thanks for that . on the service book i have no 029 on the vehicle identification my chss nu is wpozzz99z4s680815 m9670 644 a9650 10 hope this helps . the ride on the car is very hard . but as this is my first porsche i don't know how it should be thanks steve
 
Unless someone has changed it, then the suspension is the standard (M)029.

I agree, the ride is firm. To be honest, although I could live with it, sometimes I found it embarrassing when I had a passenger in the car. It was made all the worse by the dreadful roads we have in my area. My wife and I went to Wales for a few days a couple of years ago, and it was like driving a totally different car!

I spent quite a lot of money on new Bilstein B6 dampers, and a complete suspension refurb. Improved the handling, but didn't do much for the ride quality. Given my time again, I would probably go for adjustable dampers, although most of the kits reduce the ride height, which I wasn't particularly keen on at the time. You also have to bear in mind that it was my daily driver.

If you are considering changes, talk to Chris Franklin at Center Gravity. All he does is suspension, and he really knows his onions.
 
The RoW 996 turbo has M030 as standard suspension.
It's sporty but not really harsh.
The firm ride can be a result of worn out shocks.
 
Options for that VIN are;

I029
I211
I241
I985
IX46 Tiptronic selector lever in aluminium/leather
IX50 Powerkit 331/340 kW
IX71 Instrument dial painted/Aluminium Look finish
IX98 Handbrake lever in aluminium/leather
M061 Version for Great Britain
M071 EU country version
M130 Control and indications in English lettering
M197 Stronger battery
M249 Tiptronic transmission
M265 Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirror with rain
sensor
M266 Automatic anti-dazzle door mirror

M271 Door mirror -aspherical- driver's side,
electrically adjustable and heatable
M273 Door mirrors,
electrically adjustable and heatable
M274 Vanity mirror illuminated
M288 Headlamp washer
M335 Automatic seat belt, 3-point,
rear
M339 All-wheel drive
M342 Seat heating system, left/right seat
M410 18-inch Turbo 2 wheel
M424 CD compartment
M425 Rear window wiper
M432 Steering wheel with Tiptronic control
M436 3-spoke airbag steering wheel
M437 Comfort seat, left,
electrically adjustable
M438 Comfort seat, right,
electrically adjustable
M440 Manual antenna, 4 loudspeakers --- MY 2002
MY 2003 --- antenna diversity
M441 Radio preparation
M466 Rear foglamp, right
M476 Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
M492 Headlamps for left-hand traffic
M534 Theft security system
M536 Alarm siren and tilt sensor
M538 Seating position control
for comfort seat, right
M562 Airbag, driver's side and front passenger's side
M563 Side airbag
M566 Front fog lights, white
M567 Windscreen tinted, upper part
darker coloured
M571 Activated charcoal filter
M573 Air conditioner
M581 Center console, front
M601 Xenon lighting system
M602 Raised stop lamp
M620 Electronic accelerator
M635 Parking assistent
M650 Electrical sliding roof
M651 Electric window opener
M657 Power assisted steering
M659 On-board computer
M661 Stricter emission-control concept
M665 PCM2 basic module including radio
M666 PCM2 telephone (GSM)
M668 PCM2 telephone handset
M670 PCM2 navigation
M680 -MY 01 digital sound package
MY 02- sound system Bose analog
M685 Rear seats, split
M692 CD autochanger "Porsche "
M939 Seat covers, rear, draped leather
M981 Leather equipment without seat covers
M982 Seat covers, front,
draped leather/leather/leather
 
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