maryokaan

The dealer installed my Quaife diff without any problems. The only thing I remember was that the diff needed to be shimmed to fit properly(I think it's common practice) which was subbed to a specialist. Total cost was around $500 if memory serves me correct.

exactly the shiiming is the problem which my dealer was hesitating (due to the lack of common practise i believe...)

i am planninng to let somebody else than official dealer fix my problem.

thank you

Alternative ... from Quaife LSD. Next upgrade for tracks.

http://www.optionimports.com/quaife.html

thank you for the comments. i got one from quaife. hopefully we will be able to install it this week but the official dealer has some hesitations about the installation procedure. so if any have a step by step installation guide for it; it is well appreciated.

Side to side play of the piston? The only real way to determine that would be to remove the entire strut assembly and disassemble it. Then you would have to measure the side to side play and compare it to a spec Porsche doesn't even publish. I say definitely get it into the dealer and repeat to them what your indy told you. I almost gaurantee they wont replace anything.. which is saying something because if your car is under warranty they have almost free reign to replace anything. I've never heard any reputable source say Porsche struts wear out at 50k miles. Does that number seem funny to you... OH thats when your warranty runs out. Just in time for your indy to swoop in and save the day.

hi

my car is also about the same km. 42000. and after letting the service check all the front suspension shock etc, and it has been diagnosed that the front shocks worn out although there was no leak. (i believe it caused a loose steering feeling at high speed turns etc...) and so i decided to go with the OEM replacement. each PASM shock costs about 1200 usd. will let you know after replacing them later this week

I've been all over the internet. Can someone please tell me with 100% certainty what the power/coast lockup percentages are for a 997 Carrera 2 LSD? I purchased a LSD diff for a 2007 997 from the dealer. Is this the diff from the GT3 or is this just a run of the mill LSD that was not an option on early 997 cars? I know that the numbers match for a LSD for a GT3 but is that an even more advanced LSD with adjustable ramp angles?

Thanks.

hi,

I did not get exactly what you did! have you ordered a LSD after you bought the car? If yes how you will be able to put this LSD to the existing gearbox etc...

What is the part number ?

Thank you...

hi everyone,

i have a plan about retrofitting a locked differential to my pasm equipped 997s (it does not have the -20mm option so i do not have the LSD). normally porsche does not give the lsd as an option but i found that at 996 you could find various brands of differential producers for locked ones.

i do not understand what kind of a connection there might be with PASM and the LSD.(in the sense of mechanical or electronical) (according to my knowledge pasm is a system for suspension only.the thing with only system which might have a connection with LSD or standart differential is PSM. and the -20mm car has the same psm system with the pasm equipped car.so if i replace my actual diff am i going to face any problems)

so my final question to the very technical guys is: do you find my plan applicaple? or do i miss some points?

or do you have any suggestions?

thanks all

I sent you a PM with instructions.

I really apprecaite it! :D

My dealer installed my PSE on my 2006 997 3.6 so it functions the way it used to on the 996: I have it so it's closed normally, when I want to hear the car purr I press the button and it opens up. I like that a lot better than the goofy open or closed at various rpm ranges or speeds. There is an extra relay or something that they had to put in, I can take a picture of the extra relay if you guys want.

how can i see the tsm. i can only see the headlines. there is nothing to click although i made a donation to renntech

I just had the -20mm Sport Chassis installed today at Suncoast Porsche for my 2006 997, wow, what a difference. I'm told I'm one of the first ones in North America to have it. They've assembled a kit with the springs, shocks, rear mounts, anti-sway bars, and other associated hardware. My bars didn't come in yet, they're being delivered from Germany.

The ride is firmer but not in the least bit objectionable. It transitions better and the car doesn't shift around while you are driving quickly. You do notice bumps, cracks in the pavement, and paint lines more with the suspension but it doesn't feel as stiff as a 996 GT3.

When you park it next to a 997 with standard suspension or a 997S with PASM they look like SUVs in comparison, especially in the rear with all that air above the tires. The -20mm lowers the car down to where it should be. We measured with a tape measure and it dropped the car down 1/2" in the front and 3/4" in the rear.

If you have a steep driveway this suspension isn't for you. I used to drive off the side apron of Suncoast Porshce with no problem but now the under-fender lip spoiler thing scrapes. I'm crossing my fingers tomorrow that I can still get it on the trailer fine for towing.

I'm driving it at Sebring this weekend both Saturday and Sunday. I'll let you know my impressions after I get back.

Tom :D

hi,

in addition to the springs sway bars and shock absorbers, have you also installed the LSD? or is it possible. i think that is a key issue which will make a great difference in certain conditions.

One thing to consider is the possibility that a non-OEM shifter might be used to deny warranty service - maybe unlikely, but I don't think you can completely dismiss that.

With the 996, the OEM shifter was expensive ($500+), versus $200 or so for the B&M shifter.  But I just put an OEM short shifter on my 997S; they can be bought from Brandywine Porsche (usually they have it on ebay) for $329.  It also comes with the housing and a plastic tool that holds the cables, so I think it is easier to install than B&M.  My theory is that, for a hundred bucks, I would rather play it safe with OEM (even though I doubt there is any real functional difference).

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get the porsche one without hesitating. but be sure that they will make a precise installation. otherwise it becomes sometimes impossible to use reverse gear :D (like by my)

In MD I need to have a front license plate. Anyone have a better solution than drilling holes into the front bumper to mount the bracket?

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you can ask for the original mounting bracket to your local dealer. mine came with it already mounted. or you can check out some germany dealers. i am sure that they will provide it

hi,

it has been almost 5 month since i get my 997. i have the shortshift option. my dealer told me that with the shortshift option it is normal that you need more effort for engaging gear. however. when the oil temp becomes high. the gear shift becomes softer. the reverse gear is the only gear where i suffer. there is changing trick for that:) ( you need to do your move at one time).

other then that from neutral to first gear i do not have any problems. but sometimes while going slow from 2nd to 1st gear it becomes hard to change but anyway i think this is quite normal.

don't worry and let the technicians check it