Date: Tue, 26 Jan 1999 09:37:24 GMT From: Mark Trudgill <mtrudgillnopsamet.co.uk> Subject: Re: Suspension probaby going...
The message <36AD45AA.87CCCC99nopsamdnet.att.net> from Ilia Papas <ANPapasNOSPAMnopsamdnet.att.net> contains these words: > My suspension is going on my '90 900S nonturbo, as I noticed when a 250 > pound aquaintance caused the tires to go about 1/2 an inch from the > wheel wells when he got into it. I'm not sure if it's just the springs > or the shocks too. When I push down on the car, it doesn't bounce > afterwards, it just isn't very tight, so I'm assuming it's just the > springs. If it is, what kind of springs/shocks should I get and how > much will it cost for their installation? Is it easy to do yourself? > I'm a fairly aggressive driver, yet enjoy a smooth ride when I'm not > speeding around. I know it's a lot of questions, so thanks in advance. Either your friend weighs a bloody site more than 250 LB, or the car is suffering from a lack of maintenance. I must weigh about 235 LB and my Dad must weigh about the same. The only time the tyres or suspension get a bit phased is when the backseats are folded down and the back is filled with groceries. -- Mark Trudgill..