Mk1 / Mk2 GT3 suspension

[david thomas]

Hi all, just wondered if any one has any feedback on the following? Are there any known problems when repalcing the GT3 Mk 1 suspension with GT3 MkII suspension, I have a complete set from a MKII car that has only covered 5,000 miles. My GT3 has covered 35,000 miles and the struts are now leaking and sad. Acording to PET the parts numbers are the same apart from the damper and spring. The workshop manual shows the geometry specification as the same for both vehicles.

Has any one fitted aftermaket suspension to a GT3 Mk1 if so is the Billstein PSS9 kit the one to go for.

Regards Dave

[clord]

Hi Dave.... As you know, the USA did not get the GT3 Mk I, so, you may not get experience from here, but, renntech is world wide, so maybe someone else can help. I do know that Porsche changed/re-tuned the spring and damper rates for the Mk II....the change might be for the better relative to the Mk I. As for the Bilstein PSS9, I have no personal experience but have heard that the quality is only average (you get what you pay for?). There are other after market options available. Motons have garnered a lot of positive comments in the States.