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

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

â–ºPorsche’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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scmclane says:

This guy is as good as it gets for this type of video, commentary and workflow are spot on. Never misses a beat.

FreeArmory says:

I swear if he was to say again buttoned up again I would murder someone

Eric VIDAL says:

Great DIY. Exactly what I was waiting for! Thanks.

mailtvs says:

Great DIY video! Please do 997.2 Clutch replacement and Power Steering Pump replacement DIY videos.

James says:

My wife just looked over my shoulder and said "haven't you already done that bit?". She's right. I've already upgraded the suspension on my 996 Turbo … but I'm watching the video anyway haha

Jetbill007 says:

Very thorough! Great work!

Lets DIY It says:

How similar is the install between a 997 and a 996? Also a c2 vs c4? It's my understanding the C4 takes a bit more work.

Tom Fitch says:

So…how is this an upgrade over the stock set-up? They look to me that they do the same thing.

Josh says:

Keep the 997 DIYs coming FCP Euro! Great reference content for those of us who need to do some maintenance to our cars.

Namesi says:

How are you not gonna include an 'after' shot? Blue balled again :((

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