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 Post subject: Front suspension struts for a 944S2
PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 10:19 am 
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Can anyone advise me the cheapest option to purchase a pair of front suspension struts for my 944S2 ?

I've finally got the electrical fault fixed that has kept it off the road for 3 years ( that and money !! )

Ive had it pre tested and the main failure points were the front struts and front brake discs.

I just want to get it through the mot so the cheapest option is what I'm looking for.

All help very much appreciated.

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 Post subject: Re: Front suspension struts for a 944S2
PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 11:01 am 
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Cheapest will be OEM replacements which will be SACHS or BOGE. Ask Jon for a price on here, or the standard Pork bits suppliers. You'll need to get the geometry cheked after as well.

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 Post subject: Re: Front suspension struts for a 944S2
PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 12:37 pm 
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Consider Koni inserts. Adjustable and good quality. Not too expensive either.


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 Post subject: Re: Front suspension struts for a 944S2
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Not sure about the shocks but for discs I recently got some Sebro ones from Eurocar parts for less than £140 a pair, with the discount code from the website pads I got from Mintex standard roads ones seem to work fine and cost just over £20 think the code number is MDB1456.

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PostPosted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 6:54 pm 
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If you are a tipec member, I can beat the price on disks and shocks.

I will be able to get a price on monday for the shocks for you.

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 Post subject: Re: Front suspension struts for a 944S2
PostPosted: Sun Oct 21, 2012 5:41 pm 
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if u want a real cheap option i would be willing to sell the used struts from my 1986 turbo, as they will soon be replaced. pm for details
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Are Bilstein B6s any good for shock replacement?


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PostPosted: Mon Oct 22, 2012 4:54 pm 
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Sorry to hijack this thread Just saving kb's - Am new to the site, am also looking for a pair of front struts for a 1987 S1 & fitting in Surrey area or some good instructions :) basically just purchased from friend, but its been off the road since MOT failed 10/10, needs them & gear linkage kit, not 100% sure if latter is front or back for the MOT - any advice?

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Can anyone advise if Nicks 1986 944 turbo front struts will fit the 944s2 model?

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 Post subject: Re: Front suspension struts for a 944S2
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btw my 86 turbo is a car with the later style offsets the same as an s2! i would have thought turbo struts will fit, but maybe have a slightly different damper or spring fitted??


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