Porsche 911 997 Coilover Installation DIY (2005-2012 Porsche Carrera, Carrera S, GTS, Targa, 4S)

►Porsche's 997 was lauded for its precise handling characteristics and comfortable ride on almost any road. However, struts and springs wear over time, leading to a need for replacement. Installing a set of coilover in place of the original suspension is a great way to revive and improve those sharp cornering traits without eliminating all of the previous comfort.

Almost all coilovers, including the Bilstein B16 kit installed in this video, will have a firmer ride than stock suspension. Each suspension manufacturer carefully chooses spring and damper rates to improve the 997's backroad and race track abilities without causing pain and suffering on the street. They'll also lower the vehicle, giving it a more aggressive stance.

Follow along with Mike Hidalgo, FCP Euro's Professional DIY'er, as he takes you through a Bilstein B16 coilover install on a Porsche 997 Carrera S.

00:00 - Intro
01:32 - Tools Needed
02:34 - Brakes Removal
04:27 - Skid Plate/Lower Control Arm Removal
05:03 - Top Strut Mount Removal
06:18 - End Link/Strut Removal
07:16 - Coilover Setup
08:10 - Coilover Install
10:10 - Sway Bar End Link Install
11:02 - Lower Control Arm Install
11:39 - Brake Install
13:05 - Upper Strut Mount Install
14:16 - Skid Plate/Wheel Install
15:13 - Rear Coilovers/Parcel Shelf Removal
17:30 - Rear Upper Shock Mount Removal
17:42 - Rear Upper Control Arms Removal
18:22 - Rear Sway Bar Removal
19:13 - Rear Shock Removal
20:11 - Rear Coilover Setup
21:24 - Rear Coilover Install
22:29 - Rear Upper Control Arms Install
23:35 - Rear Sway Bar Install
24:17 - Rear Upper Shock Mount Install
24:36 - Rear Parcel Shelf Install
25:59 - Wrap-Up

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Porsche 911
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Coilover Kit
Chassis: 997, Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coilover Kit
Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coilover Kit
Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2006 Porsche 911 Carrera Coilover Kit
Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2007 Porsche 911 Carrera Coilover Kit
Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2007 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coilover Kit
Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coilover Kit
Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2008 Porsche 911 Carrera Coilover Kit
Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2009 Porsche 911 Carrera Coilover Kit
Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2009 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coilover Kit
Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2010 Porsche 911 Carrera Coilover Kit
Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2010 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coilover Kit
Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2011 Porsche 911 Carrera Coilover Kit
Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2011 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coilover Kit
Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2011 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Coilover Kit
Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2011 Porsche 911 Speedster Coilover Kit
Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Coilover Kit
Chassis: 997, Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Coilover Kit
Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)
2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Coilover Kit
Chassis: 997, Position: Front and Rear, w/ Code 475 Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM)

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