Hi All,
996C2 has recently developed a suspension problem, so I thought I'd get opinions on likely causes before booking it in to be checked out.
The rear suspension now feels like it's completely ineffective. Whenever the back wheels go over even a tiny bump or pothole it bumps into it so hard it makes the bodywork/glass and interior creak and groan, and is back-breaking. The best way I can describe it is that it feels like there is absolutely no rear suspension at all now - like the wheel carrying components are directly welded to the chassis.
Also, as a result the handling also feels very odd. There's no visible change to the ride height or wheel arch clearance, so it's not as if anything has collapsed or detached (as far as I can see from the outside).
So question is, has anyone had a similar experience and what is likely to have failed? Would it be springs? Or coffin arms/wishbones/etc? I'm assuming it wouldn't be shock absorbers because as I understand it that would make the suspension a bit bouncy and wayward, rather than hard?
thanks
996C2 has recently developed a suspension problem, so I thought I'd get opinions on likely causes before booking it in to be checked out.
The rear suspension now feels like it's completely ineffective. Whenever the back wheels go over even a tiny bump or pothole it bumps into it so hard it makes the bodywork/glass and interior creak and groan, and is back-breaking. The best way I can describe it is that it feels like there is absolutely no rear suspension at all now - like the wheel carrying components are directly welded to the chassis.

Also, as a result the handling also feels very odd. There's no visible change to the ride height or wheel arch clearance, so it's not as if anything has collapsed or detached (as far as I can see from the outside).
So question is, has anyone had a similar experience and what is likely to have failed? Would it be springs? Or coffin arms/wishbones/etc? I'm assuming it wouldn't be shock absorbers because as I understand it that would make the suspension a bit bouncy and wayward, rather than hard?
thanks