Does the BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit for 997 C4 and Turbo fit cars without PASM?

No. BILSTEIN lists this kit for all-wheel-drive 997 models and the Turbo with PASM, Porsche Active Suspension Management. For the Carrera 4 and Targa 4 without PASM, BILSTEIN makes a separate B12 Pro-Kit, which Bulletproof Automotive also stocks. Ask Bulletproof Automotive to check the VIN if unsure.

How much lower will the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo sit?

For the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo, BILSTEIN quotes lowering of 20mm front and rear compared with the factory ride height. The springs set that height on the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo, so it stays fixed once installed. The B12 Pro-Kit for 997 is rated for axle loads up to 825kg front and 1,250kg rear.

Why replace the dampers when lowering the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo?

The factory dampers on the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo are valved for the factory springs. Shorter, firmer lowering springs on worn or stock dampers can leave the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo underdamped and shorten damper life. BILSTEIN tunes the B12 dampers for the Eibach springs in this 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo kit, so both suit the lower ride height.

Does the kit need a wheel alignment?

Yes. Lowering changes camber and toe, so the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo needs a four-wheel alignment once the new springs and dampers have settled. Because the ride height of the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo is fixed by the springs, one alignment after installation is normally all the kit asks for, unless other suspension parts change later.

Who supports the kit after purchase?

Bulletproof Automotive does. BILSTEIN backs the B12 Pro-Kit kit with its Limited Lifetime Warranty, and any claim for the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo goes through us to BILSTEIN, so the owner has one point of contact from order to support. The kit for the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo is made in Germany to the standard BILSTEIN applies to its original-equipment work.

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BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit for 997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Turbo with PASM

BILSTEIN’s B12 Pro-Kit for 997 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and Turbo with PASM fits the all-wheel-drive 997 with Porsche Active Suspension Management: the Carrera 4, 4S, Targa 4 and 4S from 2006 to 2012, the 2012 Carrera 4 GTS and the Turbo and Turbo S through 2013. BILSTEIN dampers and Eibach Pro-Kit springs give a fixed 20mm drop at each end.

Design and Performance

BILSTEIN rates the kit for 825kg on the front axle and 1,250kg on the rear, which covers the weight of the Turbo. Nothing needs adjusting after the alignment.

Features

BILSTEIN performance dampers paired with Eibach Pro-Kit lowering springs for the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo
Valving set by BILSTEIN to control the lower spring, so the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo is not left underdamped
Fixed ride height on the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo, with no threaded bodies or adjusters to set or maintain
The B12 Pro-Kit for 997 is made in Germany and covered by the BILSTEIN Limited Lifetime Warranty

Specifications

Damper design: Monotube and twintube
Front lowering: 20mm
Rear lowering: 20mm
Maximum axle load: 825kg front, 1,250kg rear
Finish: Yellow dampers, dark grey springs
Country of origin: Germany
Warranty: BILSTEIN Limited Lifetime Warranty

Applications

Porsche 911: 997 (including Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa 4, Targa 4S, Turbo, Turbo S and Carrera 4 GTS) | 2006-2013

Notes

BILSTEIN lists this kit for cars with PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management)
For the Carrera 4 without PASM, BILSTEIN makes the B12 Pro-Kit for 997 Carrera 4 without PASM
This is a fixed-height kit; ride height and damping are not adjustable
The images show a representative BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit kit; mounts, brackets and springs differ by vehicle
A wheel alignment is needed after installation

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the BILSTEIN B12 Pro-Kit for 997 C4 and Turbo fit cars without PASM? No. BILSTEIN lists this kit for all-wheel-drive 997 models and the Turbo with PASM, Porsche Active Suspension Management. For the Carrera 4 and Targa 4 without PASM, BILSTEIN makes a separate B12 Pro-Kit, which Bulletproof Automotive also stocks. Ask Bulletproof Automotive to check the VIN if unsure.
How much lower will the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo sit? For the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo, BILSTEIN quotes lowering of 20mm front and rear compared with the factory ride height. The springs set that height on the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo, so it stays fixed once installed. The B12 Pro-Kit for 997 is rated for axle loads up to 825kg front and 1,250kg rear.
Why replace the dampers when lowering the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo? The factory dampers on the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo are valved for the factory springs. Shorter, firmer lowering springs on worn or stock dampers can leave the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo underdamped and shorten damper life. BILSTEIN tunes the B12 dampers for the Eibach springs in this 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo kit, so both suit the lower ride height.
Does the kit need a wheel alignment? Yes. Lowering changes camber and toe, so the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo needs a four-wheel alignment once the new springs and dampers have settled. Because the ride height of the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo is fixed by the springs, one alignment after installation is normally all the kit asks for, unless other suspension parts change later.
Who supports the kit after purchase? Bulletproof Automotive does. BILSTEIN backs the B12 Pro-Kit kit with its Limited Lifetime Warranty, and any claim for the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo goes through us to BILSTEIN, so the owner has one point of contact from order to support. The kit for the 997 Carrera 4 and Turbo is made in Germany to the standard BILSTEIN applies to its original-equipment work.

About BILSTEIN

BILSTEIN was founded in 1873 by August Bilstein in Altenvoerde, now Ennepetal, Germany, where its engineers are still based. In 1957 it fitted the first monotube gas pressure shock absorber to a Mercedes-Benz series production car, and Audi, BMW, Porsche and Volkswagen are among the carmakers that have used its dampers as original equipment since. BILSTEIN develops its suspension on its own test circuit in Papenburg and on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, and it has been part of thyssenkrupp since 2005.

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Items that are in stock in the US, either at Bulletproof’s warehouse or at a supplier’s warehouse, are generally delivered within 7-10 days. Special order items from overseas take considerably longer. As a courtesy Bulletproof offers delivery estimates to our customers which take into consideration manufacturer availability and shipping schedule. These estimates represent our best guess based on previous orders from the manufacturer and do not in any way imply a guaranteed delivery window. Many manufacturers work in a “just in time” inventory system and often take 2-20+ weeks to produce an item once an order is submitted. All deliverable items are then sent to our Japanese warehouse. Bulletproof ships a minimum of one full ocean freight container every month from Japan, oftentimes more than one a month. Ocean freight takes an average of 4 weeks. Typically it breaks down to one week in Japan for paperwork and customs, two weeks by boat and one week in US customs/clearance. Due to the wide number of variables between manufacturer and shipping schedules, delivery estimates are simply just that – estimates. We attempt to estimate conservatively and we usually deliver faster than our estimates suggest. It is not Bulletproof’s policy to guarantee delivery time of any special order item, this is impossible for us to do. By ordering you acknowledge that there is no required delivery ETA and an order may not be canceled or altered due to manufacturing or shipping delays, all ETA’s are provided as a best guess only. Please review the full Terms & Conditions here.

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