Calling any 996 C4S perfectionists - Shocks / Struts

[jayjmorris]

I am the new proud owner of my first 911. 2002 Guards Red, C4S, 45K miles. All original, perfect in every way in and out, except as described below.

 

 

I have noise coming from the rear end that kind of sounds like low pitch thud when I slowly roll over a speed bump or similar bumps. If I hit hard or I'm at higher seeds, nothing. I have been told by one shop rear trailing arm, another possibly strut mount. Had it up on the lift, Trailing arms look fine. Anyway, likely the strut I hope (feel free to comment on that)

 

That said, I am considering having the rear struts replaced among other things, direct oil feed eventually as well, Ceramic bearing already done before I bought it. The o2 sensor issue of course and the ignition switch getting stuck to the right is also common and on my list as well.

 

So here is my real question: Should I go with Bilsteins rear (and front eventually) or stay strictly factory? And if Bilsteins, or other which ones. Heavy Duty, Sport, other. I will be putting new Mich Super Sports all around soon as well.

 

I'm a new member. 

 

Thanks,

 

jay

 

 

 

 

 

 

[356to966]

Your suspension noises could be Rear Stabilizer Drop Links.

Also, are you happy with your cars ride height? Many think the car looks better at the European height or slightly lower. The time to do something about it is when you're replacing struts anyway. I have and 02 also and wish I'd gone with a coil over system like the Bilstein PSS9 or PSS10 though others like Porsche's M030 RoW kit.

[wildbilly32]

Here is an additional question on struts for my 2005 996 C4S with 53k miles. I'm 65 and feel the "s" version rides stiff enough already without lowering it. Thinking of renewing struts just due to the occasional pot hole rattle. Suggestions on which Bilstein Oe, Heavy duty or Sport and why. Thanks in advance.

[356to966]

I believe the Bilstein HD replaces the OEM units and the Sport is for lowed cars.