[bigd_SD]

Just thought I'd share a couple of comments from Streets of Willow PCA DE event on Oct 9. I don't get comments like this in my 993 <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/wink.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



My 968 Coupe performed like a rock star. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/cool.gif" class="smilie" alt="" /> I had two guys come up to me during the day…



“Is that thing a turbo? You were flyin’ out there!”



“What do you have in that thing?” Stock 4 cyl engine. “Really? My 911 has 300 horsepower and I couldn’t keep up with you!”



There is something about kickin’ booty in a fairly stock, normally aspirated, 4 cylinder, 12 year old car. It handles so well with the MO30 sway bars and big tires (thanks for the advice, Bill).



Keep in mind, I still have a ton to learn on the track. Now, once I start DRIVING like a rock star, I wonder what the comments will be....



David

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[sguy]

David,

These are impressive cars and can certainly wear the Porsche crest with pride. Not everyone at the track is clueless. A year ago, before my 968 purchase, I was talking with the head instructor with the local BMW club at the fall DE, and after confessing interest in a 968, he exclaimed without hesitation "If you can find one, BUY IT!". I did search a while, but don't regret buying it for the street and track.

I just installed my M030 bars and can't wait for the DE at the end of the month. <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/tongue.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />



Cheers, Stephen

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[sasilverbullet]

So how hard is it to install M030 bars on a 93 without them? $$$$ price?

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[bob blackwell]

Not hard if you have a lift available. Just a matter of unbolting and removing then installing and rebolting everything. a good time to also upgrade the bushings to Delrin or some other harder material than the stock rubber. Paragon Products used to have the best price and availability (four years ago!) but check with sunset Imports too. You will love the firmer ride and less body lean! good luck, Bob Blackwell.

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[Dave]

I changed swaybars using ramps (the black Rhino Ramps). Suspension can be loaded and makes me less nervous than a car on jack stands.



Hardest part is sliding the rubber bushings on, need to be lubed a bit.



Also, if you put them on... I am a big fan of the KLA braces that help locate the front swaybar supports. Cheap, effective, and easy.



I think you gotta pay about $500 for a set of bars. They are readily available new, but not particularly cheap.



That said, it is a great inexpensive and simple way to make a substantial change in suspension. I recommend starting the rear bar in the middle position, leaving room for an adjustment later.



You will end up putting it on full tight unless you spend a lot of time on slippery surfaces <img src="/forum/images/smilies/968/smile.gif" class="smilie" alt="" />

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[sguy]

Since I just changed mine, it is fresh in my mind. It was not an unpleasant task and very doable by anyone with modest mechanical ability (I did it). I used what I had, Jack and stands. I took off the tires and it helps access a little and I changed the front brake pads too. It took about 4 hours total, but that's working slowly with interruptions (Harvey stopped by with this 968 and 928, beer break, lunch etc.). Getting the bushings on and in place is hard, but soapy water worked. The difference with the car is very noticable and you'll wonder why you waited so long to do it. I have the KLA braces too.

I purchased from Sunset and I was in Portland to try to pick them up over Labor Day Weekend, but they closed on Saturday for the long weekend and did not tell me when I called to put the order together ahead of time. Because of this, I had them shipped and they gave me a discount - about $400 total for the package - but would have been about $450 otherwise. I stayed with the rubber bushes for now.



Cheers, Stephen

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