10-09-2011, 08:26 PM
I had all four shocks replaced with Bilsteins a couple of months back (stock springs) at my regular porsche specialist. I was able to check the rear shocks today and note that the part No's are F4 B36 0161 HO. I take it these are B6 HD spec. My first set of search's did not show these as 968 compatible but 924 and 944 (82-84) fitment. I did find a site that listed these for the 968 (http://www.eshocks.c...86Q38&SubChar=Q). Most sites list the B36 2052 as the correct part. What if any difference would there be? I cannot find any further detail on the spec.
Whilst I have noticed an improvement in the handling since the work was done, it is not as much as I had hoped. Without another 968 to drive on different shocks I am unable to comment whether mine is not up to scratch. But logic says that if the F4 B36 was meant as a replacement for the 924/944 range with a different spring rating etc etc, then surely when fitted to a 968 its going to provide a less than optimum result?
Everything else, suspension wise, on the car is standard.
Whilst I have noticed an improvement in the handling since the work was done, it is not as much as I had hoped. Without another 968 to drive on different shocks I am unable to comment whether mine is not up to scratch. But logic says that if the F4 B36 was meant as a replacement for the 924/944 range with a different spring rating etc etc, then surely when fitted to a 968 its going to provide a less than optimum result?
Everything else, suspension wise, on the car is standard.
