CHANGE YOUR TUNE

Owners of early water-cooled 911s will know only too well their cars are getting on a bit. Through wear and tear, but also age, comes the very real threat of tired suspension bushes. Control arms (also referred to as tuning forks) work hard to deliver a smooth ride, but when their rubber bushes fail, knocks and vibrations can be felt over bumps in the road.

The problem also affects 986 and 987 Boxsters. Complete OEM-specification arm assemblies with pre-installed bushes are available from independent Porsche parts retailer, Design 911, along with adjustable control arms for motorsport applications. It’s worth noting, the parts for