These COMPLETELY changed my Porsche 996 Turbo - 911 Suspension Overhaul
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Going to have to stop calling it the worst Porsche ever! You're turning it into a Porsche to be proud of. Keep the videos coming please!🎉
I’m happy with it now! The title just fit because worst is opposite of best lol.
Stopped packing (heading home from vacation) just to watch this
This may seem silly to some, but one of the things I appreciate about your videos in this series is your attention to cleanliness! Cleaning the area you worked on and installed parts is nice to see, and I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who does it!
I’m glad you enjoy!
I assume all Porsche 911’s use the same process to reassemble the strut assembly? De-motivates me from buying one since I like working on my own cars as much as is practical.
Came here to say the same thing! Love how clean you work!!!
Really it wasn't harder than any other coilver.
It happens to the best of us. I’m working on my Cayenne’s shocks now (and making a guide). It’s the worst car ever designed up until you get to drive it again then it’s the best car again
Agreed!
Replacing all the tired suspension components and bushings, plus an alignment, it will feel like a different car I guarantee. Great work as ever.
The 80s synth music for the ‘work’ sections of the vid was like a protagonist progression montage! You are the rocky of car building! 😂 loved it.
Haha glad you guys seemed to like it!
Just a hint! NEVER use a impact gun for installing TopMounts on coilovers! You might can damage the pistonbanding in the damper...
I did Öhlins Road and Track coil overs on my 996 C4 and, man, I hope to never have to do that again, it was NOT fun.
That said, they did make a difference in the handling and it lowered the car a bit, so worth it! Great work, you’re gonna love driving that car.
Awesome transformation man ! Been following since you bought the car and went down the rabbit hole with the rest of your content. Your perseverance and work ethic are inspiring and look forward to future dope projects! ✊🏽✌🏽
Thanks for the support!!
Agreed! I absolutely love the BMW. Such a beast too! Favourite channel.
Freshening up the suspension does wonders and get an alignment 😊
@Matt13Roaa @18:38 Breathtaking! I know you put in a LOT of work, but my gosh this car is beautiful! Congrats!!!
Awesome job, Matt! Very helpful as now I know not to use the out of the box setting when I get my KWs!
Love this series. You should design a shirt that has "Torque to spec" with a picture of an impact. 🤣
Haha I might!
Best mod you’ve done yet!! Right on, it’s going from one of the worst 911 to one of the cleanest. Great build.
Bro loved the music is this one reminds me of the Rocky training montage! Also this porche is so sick I’ve been seeing so many other builds on YT of guys who are also rebuild the “worst 996 porche” but this one is by far the best build on YT
Seems like many liked the 80s music haha. Thanks for the kind words!
The huge smile on your face when driving the car says it all about the ride quality.
YUPPP!!
Hey Matt,
Those KW coilovers look great & from the smile on your face during the test drive, they have imoroved the 996's suspension feel/performance no end.....well done!
I didnt go to that extent on my 997 Carrera 4S, but did replace all bushings & had a full 4 wheel alignment carried out afterwards. I guarantee you that when you get your 996 fully aligned, it will transform the car's handling & driving feel no end!
Am loving this build, so keep up the great work. 👍👍
Matt, another awesome and inspiring video. It is crazy how much you get done in such a tight space. I love the music in this one too, as an 80’s kid I can appreciate it, felt like Rocky 4, haha.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have KW on two of my Porsches and are incredible. Although Ohlins's are my favorite Coilovers. Car is coming along great....now about those rims on your truck.....
Absolutely love these videos
Heck yes, love the way this car is coming along. It has come so far it’s crazy! Good stuff 👍🏼
Thanks! 👍
Such awesome videos. By far my new fav channel. Also hadn’t heard of Rennline before these videos. Now I want to buy an older Porsche and buy a ton of new fun parts from them and get building!!! Love it.
Awesome! Thank you!
Looks great. KWs ride very well. Camber it in a bit and get the oem side markers for the front bumper and I think you did it man! Good job
The song at the 13 minute mark left me with a fever and the only cure is a little more cowbell.
I've watched every single one of this videos like a netflix marathon and oh boy, what a beauty you've made! You make me wanna buy a 996 when I move to europe! haha I'm totally in love with it! Cheers from Brazil!
Thanks for watching them all!
turning into a fantastic representation of a 996TT! I’ve got KWs on mine and couldn’t be happier.
Thanks!
Always enjoy the channel...
I know when a new video comes out, that it won't be random fluff or filler. Love the content and I know parts aren't cheap!
I hate filler stuff! Thank you!
dry ice cleaning next? That would be so satisfying
Gotta find someone to do it, but yes, on the list!
Looks very nice! Looking forward to next video.
Wow, looks great and perfect choice of color, good job!
Thanks!
Dude I’m so happy seeing this car excel!!!
I've been here since day one on this and every Damm episode I get excited when you put it out. Keep grinding bro, you are killing it
Thank you!!
Bang on….great job!
Hey Mat. Awesome episode
Nothing more exciting like a new set of KW’s. Not to mention a host of other suspension goodies
Hey Matt keep up the good work, lm watching here from SOUTH AFRICA
Thanks for the support!
The cliff launch is off again and the old owner wants his car back again
Agreed lol
Looking good!
Great upgrade for the car Matt! Love seeing all the improvements, really is a different car from where you started. Just going to say it though, the torque wrench is your friend Matt. Using a power tools is good to synch bolts up, but you really should be torquing bolts to the proper specs, including lug nuts to avoid failures and problems.
I was going to ask him how he was dialing in the torque spec with his power tool.
The power tools and I are in perfect torque sync :)
Looks good 👍🏼
Matt - do a dry ice clean - that would be an excellent video!
Great idea!
Audi also uses 16mm external hex drive fasteners. I had to add sockets after gaining an Audi after owning a Honda. Honda’s were hilariously simple because you could take apart the entire car with a 10, 12, 14, 17, 19mm sockets and a few spanners.
I did all the suspension on my car last year. The only thing I'm missing is the coilovers. Nice to see this vid.
Time to get some then!
love it. jsut put kw v3s on my 996 c4s. i also went H&R sway bars F/R
Debating sway bars
@@matt13ross not sure if I'll see the difference on roads/highways for the sway bars. I'm curious if i should have focused on control arms. WIll report back. What are your thoughts on your current sway bar status?
Nice choice! I have KWs on my supercharged E36 M3 and love them.
Need them on my E36 now.
@@matt13ross I have the Clubsports since it's a track focused car. I'd recommend the V3s or V2s for street.
This channel is growing on me .. I can see a lot of passion and hard work .. u have made me like this so called ugly worst looking Porsche .. well done
Thank you!
@@matt13ross I always wanted to Know .. the front bumper area near the headlights .. the gap looks uneven not flushed in .. is that normal with all the models or some mounting plate for the front bumper is bent .. some other channels are also doing excellent job adding carbon fiber bits inside n outside the car .. I know u want to keep the look stock but it’s good to know as u can make few more videos reviewing or including those mods
I'm going to pull the front bumper and adjust it at some point.
Nice work. Highly recommend finding a shop that knows something about alignments (not the common tire shops). Look for a reputable shop that deals with setting up custom alignments (race cars and such). They will get it set up right and using those coil overs to their max potential by “corner balancing” as well as the caster, camber, toe adjustments.
I just got a quote from Porsche for $450…..lol
Solid work dude and good choice of coilovers. Just to chime in consider getting adjustable endlinks so you avoid preloading the ARBs depending on your final ride height but also you will need it for corner weighting. Keep it up. From the ashes a Phoenix rises👍
@@matt13ross That's because you called Porsche. And I can't say the people on the alignment rack at Porsche will now anything about what I suggested... But they will charge way too much regardless. I use a shop that specializes in alignments... that's literally all they do (some suspension work as well). And, they charge the same as any other shop. About $160-220 for a four wheel alignment. You don't need to use Porsche shops on your Porsche... Keep searching.
ARBs?
Anti-roll bars
They really good
My 997 is on Eibach lowered springs and TBH, it's a harsh ride. I might have to look into KWs for it as well. Thanks for this very informative video
Interesting. thanks for that :)
These ride nice and soft!
If you’ve only changed to lower springs the standard length shock is making the ride bad. When lowering you need to change the shocks as well to fit. Something like Bilstein B8’s are made for lowering springs.
Thanks for that. The original owner changed the springs but according to the service sheet, the shocks are original. I’ll look into it .I’ve only had the car for a month
You need the b8s that are designed for lowering springs. The stock b4s and b6s are for stock spring height. In addition to that you should add a dsc controller.
Always enjoys your videos on this project. I like how they are short, and right to the point, with no wasted space. I didn’t need to skip forward at all.
I have been on the fence when it comes to replacing the shocks on my Porsche with coilovers.
I drove a friend’s car and it was so bouncy, I said this is not for me, I drive my car on the streets daily, and travel for work long distances, I’m staying with my stock Cayman R shocks.
When you went for the drive, what settings were you on? I am going to assume the softest setting. How did it feel going over bumps and potholes? Was it harsh or bouncy compared to stock?
Please answer honestly even if KW gave you those for free to rave about them.
Thanks
This is not bouncy at all!! My E36 is. Huge difference. This KWs are amazing. An no, they weren’t free.
Stopped packing (heading home from vacation) just to watch this
Awesome! lol
Can't believe you raised it, disappointment level 📈📈. Solid work tho haha
😂 hahah
What was you final fender to ground or wheel clearance set at? My C4S on H&R springs and it fails driveway test. Its sits at just under 24" fender to ground with std 18" wheels. H&R springs lower more than advertised - too much IMO for safe use on USA roads.
Need to stop hating on your car. It was definitely a project when you got it, but I’d say it qualifies as a nice one now. Keep up the good work on your really nice Porsche.
I agree
Lovin the work Matt. Car is gonna be nasty.
Ooof, that is one thing I'll never do to a new set of struts and shocks. Use a power tool to tighten a bolt. Once that shaft spins, it'll mess up the valves inside. I know some people do it and says it's ok. But it will start leaking especially with ST/KW struts. I learned the hard way
I’ve never heard of that.
@@matt13ross yeah, once the shaft spins. It ruins the valves inside, it spins the valves that aligns the holes that makes the dampers work. It may be ok now but it’ll start to leak. ST/KW has this issues.
YES!!!!! You know you love this 911....
I do now!!
Been waiting for this! It was a tough choice for me between KW and BC Racing for my Audi, and I think you made the right choice! I do have to say, spacers or more aggressive wheels will really set it off. Can't wait to see whats next on the list! My favorite car build on YT.
@matt13ross Did your KW V3 fronts come with a purple spring spacer that sits between the spring seat and the spring? It looks like they do in the video. I'll be installing a lightly used set of V3s on my 996 Turbo shortly that didn't come with any spacer and I know others with the V3s have had front ride height issues without it. Car looks fantastic!
Yes it came with that.
@@matt13ross Thanks! I'm going to contact KW and preemptively order some spacers.
I cried a little when you said it's too low and proceeded to raise it up.
😂
mannnn it looked great when you had the fronts at 1.5 inches, and trust me it would be rideable without problems. have your fenders professionally rolled just in case, but damn that flush fitment is necessary
It would scrape everywhere lol
nice ride height n'at
Did you undo the driveshafts to pull the arms down? as this is on my too list
Hrm. I don't remember now
Good job. You will love the KW’s I did that to my cayman. Like you I did it by myself. It’s a pain..
Where do you get the spray bottle and what are you using for cleaner in it ? And your T-shirts need a large Placker on the back and a small one in the front. I watch all your Contents on the 996 and keep up good work. I’ve gotten great ideas from you. Thanks.
Thanks! It’s from Amazon and I usually fill it with degreaser
I'm buying that poorsche t-shirt. So true in every sense. And i hate to be a poser. I don't have a Porsche yet. But I have been obsessing for awhile now. I have a few months to get my priorities straight then one will be in the garage.
Awesome, thanks for the purchase and maybe you’ll win the giveaway!
Nice, curious to see how it will handle rougher terrain compared to the stock. Still not sure what to do with mine, replace with stock or put sth else in
I think it will handle every situation much better.
@@matt13ross hope so, will see 😁
I know normally out the box is good hight, in Germany minimum 4 millimeter from spring brakes fender. And front not allowed when turned to max touch the fender
It was def too low
As long as Chrysler is still in production, it cant be the worst car😂😂😂
BAHAHAHAHAHA
Matt- Great video! Did you have to adjust the dampening on your KW v3, if so how many clicks? How did you adjust the rear? I just bought a 996TT with KW v3 (same as yours?) and can't figure out how to adjust the rear dampening? I'm trying to adjust dampening since the car seems soft/bouncy with the KW v3. Thanks!
I haven’t messed with the damping yet but I want to.
@@matt13rosswill be on the look out for any suspension tuning video in the future. Enjoying the latest 997TT project. That is an insane project!
I'm a little over my head lol.
I have the same coilovers. Did you keep the stock softness out of the box?
Yup, haven't touched those adjustments yet.
How's the ride on stock settings? I've got the same but mine feel super crashy especially on really bad uk roads.
Love this series. LETS GO BRANDON! Hunter had coke in the White House
Matt, your PU sucks 😂😂😂 But the Porsche is killer!! Really love how it’s turning out. Well done 🫵🏻👍🏻👊🏻
I love my truck!!
@@matt13ross awwww I know you do 😁
What were the final measurements? I have mine at GT2 ride height for street and track duty and it works great besides the track oriented spring rates.
From the ground or on the shock?
Hey Matt, where did you get the seat covers?
L SEAT
Dude you need iceblast all the undercarriage to make it look new
Agreed!
🔥🔥
I don't know if you have access to or if there is any shop around, but I would love to see you dry ice blast the whole underneath of the car. all the arms and everything. I know it will look like new.
I have to find someone to do it but yes, planning on it.
8:06 the e36 uses 16mil bolts at front brake calipers ,you should know that😃
I don’t remember that lol
Really needs some wider tires. It looks a bit funky with so much tire stretch
There's not much stretch, but some yes. 295s on 12 inch wheels out back.
Nice
Growl contest between 14:55 and 21:13
This must feel amazing. Will drive like the best ever. Truly becoming a new car
KW or Ohlins? Mine is for a 996C4 2000
I lovey KWs!
Nice job. Get the stock springs out of the trash. Keep them for the next owner.
Too late lol
P.S. I don't think you're using the QJ correctly, you should not reach under them to disengage the safeties that defeats the purpose! You need to swap sides and have the safeties on the outside!
I know I know
The rims on the white truck have got to go Matt.
Noooooooo
Suspension doesn't go on the trash 😮
Why? It’s got 150k miles lol
It may have been one of the worst Porsche 996's when you bought it, but it is certainly much, much nicer now!
Agreed, thanks!
Wait, why is it not AWD anymore?
It is AWD
Lmao Matt’s making ads for everybody now lol that’s awesome bro, it’s sick to see the channel get bigger and bigger, good luck and keep it going bro your doing AWESOME🤘😎🤙🔥🔥🔥
Thanks so much!!
No thank you bro, I don’t personally have a Porsche (dream car of mine) and so is the E36. I drive an S2000 but your vids are always a great way to just relax and have a good laugh❤️😎🤙
S2000 is a great car!
Did you actually throw that stock suspension away? It's definitely worth a bit of money, if you'd like to sell I know somebody looking for stock 996 turbo suspension. They seem to be going for anywhere from $300-$1000
Well damn, really? It’s gone lol.
But guess only if the tip thread is not rusty, they always rust there over time until they brake. Mine are due too
I’m not sure those coil overs will workout without a proper glass cleaning! 😂😂
Hahahaha
🤘🏻🤘🏻
Come on Matt it's to high top of the tire need to be just a tiny little little bit inside of the fender. You have the better coilsover on the market. Those coils are incredibly good.
It's sits just right in my opinion.
@@matt13ross yeah for sure it's your taste. But the idea of high quality products like KW it's you able to go lower and still have a comfortable ride for a dayli.
It's way lower than stock lol
Looking good. Its to bad you went with black rims. The Anthracite or silver ones would of looked better IMO.
Just wait
Not sure if I remember, this has a ceramic coating right? Will turn car wash into a breeze and protect the paint job!
Not yet, going to do that soon. I was waiting to get more work done on it and make sure the paint cured.
I’m really glad you didn’t keep it slammed. Porsche tuned their cars for maximum performance and a slammed car would make it perform worse. No need for a slower 911 Turbo. That thing must be killer in the twistys!!
Yea it was a stance car for a second lol
I think I asked about this almost every video 😭
It's here!
I’m on the fence about the suspension for my C4S which shares your turbos suspension. Was thinking about RoW springs, which are slightly lower, with adjustable Koni shocks (I can’t go too low here in NJ). Now you have me thinking about these KW’s. Hmmmm
You won't be dissapointed!