S2 Cab handling

[J4CKO]

Mine seems to handle ok, interested to see from those who have driven both what the difference is between stock S2 coupe's and Cabs, is the cab the compromise some say ?

Also, do the normal routes for improving handling still apply to the Cab or are they best left stock ?

 

[Porkie1664]

Hi Jacko

Having owned both, I believe the the coupe handles better, but thats only my opinion.
I would leave the car stock, if you want a track focused S2 then buy one already prepped, there is a couple on evil bay at the moment for not alot of money, for what it would cost you as a working project.

 

[Mike_Pollock]

Tony over to you.........



Edit - I got caught up posting messages to quickly and when I came back to post it you already had!

 

[Copperman05]

A compromise like most coupe v cabs perhaps, the cab having more weight and less rigidity than the coupe, but in return open top motoring and the wind in your hair. Motoring press of the day gave the cab good reviews, unless you drive them back to back I doubt you'd see much of a difference.

I would think the cab can be improved in the same way as the coupe, 968 castor mounts and/or fresh shocks (if required) would be a good start. Kwv3 may be a little hard for what is generally a cruiser but Josh Walker has a set for his, not sure if he has them fitted yet though?


Edd

 

[Telster]

I've just migrated from coupé (admittedly older Lux) to S2 cab, and surprised how good the latter was (on the right wheels)! It feels, and is a bit heavier, certainly, which makes it fractionally less chuckable (although I'd put that down as much to power-steering), but found grip and neutrality of handling very comparable, and not yet noticed any body roll. Basically, I'm pretty impressed and will be leaving mine stock.

 

[Joss Walker]

Edd is right about my future plans, I have a set of KW's waiting to go on my Cab, the PO had some of the ubiquitous Boxster 17" alloys and I have some new replica Cup 1's on the patio right now so in a few months I will have had the full makeover, unfortunately it has been so long since it was last on the road that I won't really be in a position to do a before and after comparison. If anything interesting happens then I will post a comment.

 

[J4CKO]

More out of interest really than any plans, it did have the dampers replaced about 30,000 miles ago, not sure what it should be like but not noticeable slop, corners well enough, not really leant on it as its either been, cold, icy, greasy or wet and after years of FWD I am taking it easy.

It does tramline a bit, thinking that may be just how they are or possibly wear in the steering UJ or the fact the belt is a bit slack.

 

[Ewan]

When I swapped from a coupe to a cab I definitely noticed the extra weight and lesser rigidity of the cab. But all was forgiven when the sun shone[]

I wouldn't have wanted to go any harder than stock for the suspension though, as that would only have exaggerated the scuttle shake.

If you have to upgrade, ditch the cab a buy a turbo coupe[]

 

[Copperman05]

Tramlining may be down to tyres, what do you have currently fitted? Mine def tramlines less now,but not sure if its down to different tyres or upgrading to kw's as both were done about same time, I suspect its a bit of both...

968 castor mounts are a cheap upgrade that improves turn in and steering response, wont effect the ride either. Porsche recommend the 968 mounts when upgrading to 17" wheels on the 944.

Edd

 

[Joss Walker]

Edd - Your car is now really low, I like the look for the coupe and I think it must suit your new driving style (recaros etc) but I was going to remain at the normal ride height and assumed that this would mean that my suspension would be much softer until pushed to the extreme, more like my modern car's adaptive suspension. Do my thoughts echo what Promax told you about your setup?

 

[Copperman05]

I'm no expert, one indy told me having the car quite low would make it firmer as the springs are compressed, although he wasnt a mechanic so may not know exactly what he was talking about. Andy at promax told me that it didnt necessarily make for a harder ride as the shocks are height adjustable. You could probably lower it a little without affecting the ride too much. The compression and rebound settings would make more of an impact independent of ride height and could be set for a less hard ride to suit your needs.

Mine are set at the settings recommended by kw and make for a good compromise for a fast road/track car.


Edd

 

[TTM]

ORIGINAL: Copperman05
Mine are set at the settings recommended by kw

I looked at a KW installation instructions some time ago as I was helping a friend install his, and I can't remember reading any solid mention on ride height...?

 

[Copperman05]

For compression and rebound.

EDD

 

[J4CKO]

ORIGINAL: Copperman05

Tramlining may be down to tyres, what do you have currently fitted? Mine def tramlines less now,but not sure if its down to different tyres or upgrading to kw's as both were done about same time, I suspect its a bit of both...

968 castor mounts are a cheap upgrade that improves turn in and steering response, wont effect the ride either. Porsche recommend the 968 mounts when upgrading to 17" wheels on the 944.

Edd

I have some nearly new Avons fitted all round.

Will have a look at the Castor mounts, how much are they and are they easy to change ? supect they are original.

 

[Chrishazle]

Castor bushings are at the rear of the front wishbones. Best place to source them is K300 - Hartech bushes, same or better than original and a lot cheaper than OPC. Plan to do mine some time this year! Replacing them will probably mess up the front geo, so a full 4 wheel alignment will be needed after replacement.