ROW M030 Owners... Please chime in with pics
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03-18-2010 | 11:17 PM
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ROW M030 Owners... Please chime in with pics
I've searched all the posts about Porsches with ROW M030 suspension but most pics have expired.
Ideally, I would like to see pics of the ROW M030 suspension w/18" wheels on a NB Carrera.
Additionally, I like to know if anyone has since kept the ROW M030 suspension but substituted lower springs like the H&R's.
TIA
Ideally, I would like to see pics of the ROW M030 suspension w/18" wheels on a NB Carrera.
Additionally, I like to know if anyone has since kept the ROW M030 suspension but substituted lower springs like the H&R's.
TIA
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03-19-2010 | 01:17 PM
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I don't have pics, but I can tell you the handling is much improved since UI did the install vs. the 65K miles I had on the original equipment. It did drop the car but not as much as I had hoped. It looks better but not as good as it could be....may be a overly sensitive owner over here. I have been considering the same thing, after mkt springs since the rest of the setup is brand new.
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03-27-2010 | 01:08 AM
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I did M030 ROW factory sport springs with Koni's on my 993. I sent the rear shocks to Koni to add height adjustment collars, longer internal bump stops (to keep the springs in the perches when the rear end unloaded) and added external top screw adjustments (like the fronts). I also upgraded to factory turbo sway bars. This was my third attempt at getting the suspension just right and it worked. No excuses no issues. I would recommend M030 spring with shocks designed for them. Trail and error suspension is expensive. Lucky my labor was free, i just had to keep paying for parts and alignments. Don't get too wild lowering too much or you will not be able to dial out all the rear negative camber and toe it which will eat your rear tires on the street.
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03-30-2010 | 10:57 PM
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Your car has a great stance. I noticed that mine with stock suspension looks like it has a saggy rear. Need to bring the nose down. I had the ROW M030 on a prior car and loved it. The perfect blend of highway comfort and rail riding on the corners. Not sure what to do though as I scrape my chin everytime I pull into my poorly designed driveway.
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03-31-2010 | 11:13 AM
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my 02, Like others have mentioned, the ride hight is not all that low, less drop then I expected, the ride is pretty harsh, but I love the balanced handling after the Row and GT3 sways went in. I'm pretty happy, but once these wear out i'll be going to a coil over setup.
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03-31-2010 | 04:29 PM
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If you track your car at all, my advice is to skip the ROW M030 step and go straight to coilovers. Don't waste the time or money on an intermediate setup when you will end up with coilovers anyway.
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