My 2012 Cayenne seems much too bouncy. Even speed bumps send the car bouncing down the road. So I believe it’s time for new shocks. But when perusing the Tire Rack site, I see a set of springs that are “10% stiffer” and lower the car by ~1.5”. I don’t go off road, so was thinking about installing the Sach’s shocks and H&R springs. Pretty good reviews, tho none on a Cayenne. Anyone have experience?
Cayenne suspension question
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Interesting - 2012 with a manual? The V6 engine model? No air suspension obviously.
Generally, shorter springs require a higher spring rate to keep the car from bottoming the suspension. A higher spring rate will result in a more "bouncy" feel unless you also upgrade the damping (shocks, struts) at the same time. Are the Sachs shocks you're considering "performance" shocks? Adjustable would be very nice. You want greater compression compliance and rebound resistance increased - that should get rid of the bouncy feel.
Generally, shorter springs require a higher spring rate to keep the car from bottoming the suspension. A higher spring rate will result in a more "bouncy" feel unless you also upgrade the damping (shocks, struts) at the same time. Are the Sachs shocks you're considering "performance" shocks? Adjustable would be very nice. You want greater compression compliance and rebound resistance increased - that should get rid of the bouncy feel.
yes, i believe the manual transmissions were only installed in the base model Cayennes. The bouncing is much better . And no bottoming out, but I don’t drive the car off road. It was great when I was caught in a snowstorm in Flagstaff a few weeks ago tho. The Sach’s are not called high performance shocks but the springs are called a “sport spring set”. the Springs are 1.2” lower. Could be my imagination, but I think I see the car sitting a little lower.
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