| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 - 1999 | Porsche | Boxster Base |
| 2004 | Porsche | Boxster Base |
| 2000 - 2003 | Porsche | Boxster Roadster |
| 2000 - 2003 | Porsche | Boxster Roadster S |
| 2004 | Porsche | Boxster S |
| 2004 | Porsche | Boxster S Special Edition |
AST Suspension 5300 Series Coilovers - 2000-2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7 (986)
AST Suspension 5300 Series Coilovers - 2000-2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7 (986)
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The AST Suspension 5300 Series Coilovers for the 2000-2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7 (986) are high-performance, track-oriented suspension components designed for enthusiasts seeking precise handling and adjustability. These coilovers feature a 3-way adjustable design, allowing users to fine-tune rebound, high-speed compression, and low-speed compression independently. The shock absorbers are constructed with external canisters for easy adjustment, offering 12 rebound positions, 12 high-speed compression settings, and 14 low-speed compression options. Built with durability and performance in mind, these coilovers are engineered to optimize handling characteristics on the track while maintaining ride quality for street use.
Designed specifically for the 2000-2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7 (986), these coilovers are a direct upgrade for the factory suspension, providing customizable damping for various driving conditions. They are ideal for track days, spirited driving, or performance tuning, offering precise control over suspension behavior. Installation involves replacing the stock shocks with these coilovers, which are compatible with the original chassis and suspension geometry. The kit includes all necessary components for installation, ensuring a comprehensive upgrade. Suitable for enthusiasts seeking maximum adjustability and performance, these coilovers enhance handling, stability, and driver confidence across a range of driving scenarios.
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Overview
Overview
For the best performance on the track, AST Suspension designed the Competition 3-way adjustable series to fit the 2000-2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7 (986) The 5300 Series shock absorbers are rebound adjustable in 12 positions on the strut.
The high speed compression is adjustable in 12 positions and the low speed compression is adjustable in 14 positions. Both compression adjustments are made using an external canister. All adjusters work completely independent.
Many years of technical knowledge, testing and experience has been refined, fettled and brought together to create a perfect balance between the choice of springs and the corresponding damping characteristics. This makes it a versatile product for every customer. The 5300 series shock absorbers are the best solution for every race team. Once installed, the AST shock absorbers are easy to setup, highly reliable and require low maintenance during the season because of the high grade of materials used.
All of this together makes the 5300 series shock absorbers a championship winning damper, over and over again. The AST 5300 Suspension is worldwide renowned for its performance at every level.
Features
- High end, track ready suspension.
- Rebound, Low & Hi Speed Compression Adjustable ('Triples'), with a remote reservoir.
- Remote reservoirs allow additional travel, heat dissipation and oil/nitrogen gas capacity.
- 4.5mm diameter shaft struts are inverted and offer exceptional strength, which in turn reduces geometry change under corner and braking monoevers.
- Aluminum cylinder, threaded body shocks, factory mounting style
- New low friction seal on all AST dampers.
- Spherical lower eye shock mounts.
- Reservoir with hose or piggyback (piggyback examples: 2008 STI; BMW E36 rears).
- Spherical upper shock mount assemblies.
- Synthetic hydraulic fluid.
- Optional DLC (diamond like carbon) 44.5mm inverted shafts.
- Optional DDP piston (double digressive piston).
- Double Digressive Pistons are recommended for use on the non-driven wheels.
- 4WD/FWD vehicles: DD pistons for both rear axle struts/shocks.
- RWD vehicles: DD pistons for both front axle struts/shocks.
- Fully serviceable and rebuildable.
- Revalveable for specific characteristics.
Specifications
- Part Number: RAC-P2201S
- Product: AST 5300 Series
- Adjustment: 3 Way
- System: Coil Over
- Front/Rear Ratio: Front = 50% / Rear = 50%
- Strut/Shock Type: Front: Clamp McPherson strut / Rear: Clamp McPherson strut
- Model Years: 2000-2004
- Make: Porsche
- Model: Boxster
- Chassis: 986
- Spring Kit: Included
- Front Top Mounts: Included
- Rear Top Mounts: Included
- Adjustable Front Droplinks Available? No
- Adjustable Front Droplinks Required? No
- Adjustable Rear Droplinks Available? No
- Adjustable Rear Droplinks Required? No
- DDP Pistons Included? No
- DDP Pistons Available? Yes
- DLC Coated Shafts Included? No
- DLC Coated Shafts Available? Yes
- QDC Included? Front QDC included
- TUV Approved?
- Comments: -
Vehicle Fitment
- 2000 Porsche Boxster 2.7 (986)
- 2001 Porsche Boxster 2.7 (986)
- 2002 Porsche Boxster 2.7 (986)
- 2003 Porsche Boxster 2.7 (986)
- 2004 Porsche Boxster 2.7 (986)