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Old 01-13-2014, 04:11 PM
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Perfect stance now!! It makes me want to have mine lowered a bit more too - especially at the rear! I found that the KW's made a huge difference to mine - if only Porsche had made it like this in the first place!!
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Thanks Andy, and thanks for your advice this weekend!
Old 01-13-2014, 04:16 PM
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Yes I agree. Perfect stance! I will be fitting KW v3s to mine shortly so i'd love to hear your feedback on them. I currently have bilstein shocks and h&r springs. Similar to your set up. Car looks awesome by the way.
Old 01-13-2014, 04:23 PM
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Car looks great, I love it!
Old 01-13-2014, 04:48 PM
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Thanks guys! Rey, I'll hopefully get a chance to take her out this week and will let you know how it feels
Old 01-13-2014, 04:57 PM
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Looks really cool, I have a C2 tip with Cup 1's too, and about to get a set of KW's to get a similar look & feel going. Do you know how low your final specs are?
Old 01-13-2014, 05:03 PM
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Looks great. I love those KWs. That's definitely my next step.
Old 01-13-2014, 05:18 PM
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No idea of actual height, I can take some measurements tomorrow if you like?

I was close to going with Bilsteins but reports of rapid corrosion put me off, so far very happy I went with the KWs instead.
Old 01-14-2014, 03:14 AM
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Very nice, good choice with the KWs. Did you change the top mounts too?
Old 01-14-2014, 10:24 AM
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I didn't change the top mounts. Although it was in the back of my mind to do so I hadnt bought any by the time the car went in for the first phase of work, and then upon inspection the garage said my existing mounts were in great condition.

Would be interested to hear if anyone recommended changing these as well, and why?
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you were running H&R springs (greens) on the original boge coilovers? was that an upgrade somewhere along the way and could you achieve the same or similar ride height / stance that you currently have?

any old pics? would be nice to see the new vs old... thanks!
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Originally Posted by g60pops
Very nice, good choice with the KWs. Did you change the top mounts too?
I'm also wondering why this is done. Can anyone please elaborate? Which mounts does one use with the KW set up? Thanks.
Old 01-15-2014, 06:20 AM
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She sits beautifully...

I went the B6, HR Greens myself with Superpro bushes and RS +10 set up... RS mounts like yourself too - big difference and now all very chuckable!

New front OEM top mounts, but only because the originals were starting to come away. No other reason.

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Old 01-15-2014, 12:30 PM
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Appreciate the compliments!

Alex, yes the setup was only slightly higher with the H&R/Boge setup. Running spacers too.



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