Your Porsche is known for its handling. The suspension is key to its ability to hug the road no matter how fast you drive. RSW European Auto Repair advises that there may come a time when the suspension needs to be repaired. We are going to list the signs of a bad suspension below. Bring your Porsche to our shop sooner rather than later to avoid damaging the suspension further.
A Corner Sitting Low
If one corner of your Porsche is sitting lower than the rest of the car, there is a broken suspension spring on that wheel. This is especially true if you hear a loud clunk from that wheel every time you drive over a bump. In fact, you may have heard the spring break if you heard a loud clunk initially. It’s important to replace the broken suspension spring to avoid additional suspension damage.
A Very Bumpy Ride
Another sign that your Porsche’s suspension needs work is a very bumpy ride no matter how bumpy the road. This is an indication that the struts and shocks have worn out and it’s time to replace them. As we said above, your Porsche should hug the road and the right should be smooth. If the right is bumpy, you need to have new shocks and struts installed on the sports car.
Momentum Motion
The shocks and struts also prevent the Porsche’s momentum motion. What we mean by this is they prevent it from leaning backward when you accelerate, lunging forward when you stop, and tilting to the side when you turn around corners. If your Porsche is making this movement, the shocks and struts are worn out and need to be replaced.
Steering Difficulties
You may also have problems steering the Porsche if the steering system is going bad. The steering system is part of the suspension, and it needs to be serviced regularly to ensure you always maintain maximum control over the sports car. This is a high-performance vehicle and optimal controllability is what keeps you safe on the road.
Veering to the Side
Finally, if your Porsche veers to one side when you are driving straight, the wheels need to be realigned. You may have knocked the wheels out of alignment by driving over a bump or pothole too fast or by hitting a curb when you turned the corner.
RSW European Auto Repair in Green Brook Township, NJ, can repair your Porsche’s suspension if it needs it. Call us today to schedule an appointment.