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Suspension set up

Robert Teague

Robert Teague

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I regularly read notes on the foibles and sensitivity of the 993 suspension and was considering getting a full set up done.
My local indie advised that this could only be done using specialised equipment, which I'm sure is correct.
I am based in the West Midlands and read "somehwere" that a firm (possibly Protyre of Warwick) were offering the service to Porsche Club members at a discounted rate.
I'd welcome feedback and adviced on what I should (and should not) consider plus any advice on local specialist firms and the costs involved.
Thanks in advance.
Robert
 
Robert, If you are in the West Midlands, you may also want to consider Chris Franklin at centergravity. He is based in Atherstone. Google to find out more about his work and reputation. It is not without reason that he has a long waiting list. pp
 
Hello Robert, The 993 rear suspension is a multi-link set up that acts mechanically as a pseudo all wheel steering suspension. Under load in turns, the rear wheels tend mechanically to turn in the same direction as the fronts (micrometrically), to prevent oversteer. This is achieved through control arms that need to be adjusted when doing a geo Adjustment is done through two porsche propriatary tools. The procedure is called rear Kinematic toe adjustment. Very Rarely an independent porsche shop have these tools. My advice is to have the geo done at a porsche dealer, and shop over the phone for the cheapest quote. varies from 250 to 500 here in France. I would not hesitate to ask to speak with the Porsche head mechanic and ask about kinematic toe for your car. The way I do it is at the dealer, and then I refine the front geo myself on a normal geo machine that a friend let me use.
 
Robert, I went to Protyre and I used the services of Peter Cambridge of PCA Dynamics for some tech advice. He presented at the club night. I honestly say the car is great now and for 100 + VAT I think great value for money. Very good kit and the car was set up to how I wanted it to feel. Steve
 
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