Why Choose Center Gravity Suspension Set-Ups for Your Porsche?

Specialist Porsche parts supplier, Design911, reinforces the value of a well-tuned Porsche suspension, and introduces tuning service expert, Center Gravity

Suspension is a key factor in the way a car handles and manoeuvres, with professional tuning essential to extract maximum performance from any Porsche model. Perfect, precision tuning can involve modifications to the shock absorbers, struts and springs within a car and augment how the vehicle corners, brakes and accelerates.

However, much depends on the expectations and priorities of the driver, their driving style, the model of Porsche they own, and how they want their car to feel and respond when out on the road.

Design911, a premium specialist provider of Porsche OEM parts, aftermarket and performance upgrade parts, explains the value of a well-tuned Porsche suspension and explores the services offered by its long-term partner, Center Gravity.

The Benefits of Precision-Balanced Suspension for Porsche Drivers

There is no standardised way to replace, improve or upgrade the suspension in a Porsche since this will vary based on the power-to-weight ratio of the exact vehicle, the weight distribution within the car, the handling balance available, and the width of the tyres being used.

That said, even incremental adjustments can make a compelling impact on vehicle handling, with professional suspension consultants able to make tweaks to every component that contributes to the car’s suspension, addressing common issues by:

• Improving the capacity of a car to take tight turns with ease and comfort, with complete control over the vehicle and constant tyre contact with the ground.
• Boosting handling performance in poor weather conditions and high-speed road environments, such as motorway driving in heavy rain.
• Enhancing the ability of a car to brake effectively and responsively irrespective of the road surface and weather.
• Improving overall driver and passenger safety and focusing on stability and comfort, adding to the shock absorbency of the vehicle to cope with bumps and uneven roadways.

Suspension tuning is a customisable service, which should be based on the suspension system currently within the car, an analysis of the friction between the vehicle’s tyres and the road, and how the Porsche handles and provides steering stability.

Center Gravity provides expert suspension tuning services to find the ‘point of perfect balance’ for every driver and vehicle based on a comprehensive and bespoke consultation and full car assessment.

Why Consider Custom Suspension Tuning for Your Porsche?

The tuning specialists at Center Gravity have been working with Design911 for over a decade. The family business first launched as a mobile suspension tuning provider in 2003. It now has an established base and a range of three precision testing rigs based in its workshop in Warwickshire.

Alignment services cover the full range of potential modifications, with parts and components sourced from Design911. In a recently published Design911 video covering a visit to Center Gravity, Holly, the Office and Workshop Manager, says, 'We partner with Design911 based on the range of available products and enjoy being able to source parts from their one-stop-shop. The service is helpful and convenient, and as our supplier, Design911 works to provide parts on the fly as and when we need them, from quality brands we can trust and that we know our clients can rely on.

It is really exciting for us to be part of the industry, and we offer the same process for every vehicle that comes into the workshop. We start by test-driving the car with the driver to focus on handling and what the client wants – we're always doing new things and evaluating ways to improve and innovate.

This testing process allows us to see how the car feels, assess what it should feel like, and recommend improvements within millimetre-tight precision to achieve the perfection we always strive for, and which our reputation is built on.’

Alongside tailored suspension services, Center Gravity is always on hand to offer advice and recommendations, noting that many clients are Porsche enthusiasts, travelling an average of over 100 miles to attend suspension tuning sessions.

Understanding Porsche Suspension Tuning Options

The upgrades and replacement components used in suspension tuning will depend on the vehicle's current handling performance. Still, they will often comprise suspension kits or specific parts selected to meet the driver’s requirements and specifications.

Design911 stocks a complete range of suspension upgrades, with both commercial and retail customers able to search by model to compare options or refine their search by the product type they are looking for.

Online users can source suspension parts for any Porsche model, from modern prestige vehicles like the Panamera 972 and Cayenne 9YA to classic Porsches, such as the 912E 4CYL produced in 1976 or the Porsche 356 manufactured between 1950 and 1965.

The online catalogue also covers an exhaustive array of components used in suspension upgrades and tuning, including:

• Anti-roll sway bars
• Full suspension upgrade kits
• Suspension control units
• Spring plates and ball joints
• Engine and gearbox mounts
• Motorsport and track suspension parts

Users who need help with the correct components for their suspension upgrade project are welcome to contact the Design911 team to access their expertise or for assistance sourcing unusual or hard-to-find parts for a specific Porsche.

Key Indicators That Your Porsche Would Benefit from Suspension Tuning

We are passionate about all things Porsche and recognise that fantastic suspension performance is an integral part of the driving experience, giving drivers confidence, control and faultless handling that makes every journey a pleasure.

Great suspension isn't just about handling; it can boost responsiveness, offer sharper turns and reduce body roll while making drives safer, more comfortable and more relaxed for passengers and drivers alike.

There are a few signs that your Porsche's suspension isn't functioning optimally. These include bouncing and instability, tough or sluggish steering, uneven wear on the vehicle's tyres, feeling like the car drifts when turning and cornering, and any handling that doesn't seem smooth.

If you have any concerns about rough driving experiences, an imbalance in the way your Porsche sits or leans, or have noticed a deterioration in steering wheel control, tuning your suspension is a worthwhile investment. We recommend contacting Center Gravity or your preferred suspension tuning provider to evaluate how your vehicle's performance can be improved.

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About Design911

Design911 has established itself as the market leader, offering trade and retail customers a full range of OEM and aftermarket Porsche parts for general servicing and rebuild as well as restoration and tuning for the UK, European and world-wide markets. The Design911.co.uk website now sports a Porsche parts finder to help you get the exact aftermarket Porsche part your need. The company's impressive 34,000 sq. ft Essex headquarters comprise sales department, warehouse, workshop and body shop, as well as a showroom of classic Porsches for sale. We pride ourselves that we will be the company that can supply 'every part for every Porsche'.

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Source Company: https://www.design911.co.uk