How to RAISE a 991.1 ?
09-30-2017, 10:40 PM
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EDIT: If using air cups. If just cranking the spring perch to do the raising, them yep, gotta do the alignment for summer and winter positions.
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09-30-2017, 11:04 PM
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Hi RLers,
This is going to be a bit of a different thread. I'm looking for ways to actually raise my car during the winter, while hopefully having the capability to lower it slightly and corner balance during the summer autocross and track day season.
That's right. Raise.
My 2013 C4S has about 4.5 inches of ground clearance, which I find just fine for speed bumps (which I could never take in my 2011 Boxster Spyder) and driveways etc. No issues. I wouldn't mind lowering it a touch for the 7-8 months of the year the roads are clear of ice and snow and when I do the occasional auto-x or track day.
But this is my DD and we get a lot of snow in the winter. We are generally well plowed, even in residential areas, but when we get 20+ cm, it can be a few hours before the snow is cleared. And ice berms and ruts can form if the temps stay low for a long period of time. I did manage this scenario in a 2014 Cayman S (2 winters with Hakka R2s), a 2010 TT (1 winter with Dunlop winter tires) and a 2007 Audi RS4 (3 winters on Dunlop Winter tires). But I'd like to have more ground clearance if I can. Ideally a couple of inches just to make the whole process worth it.
One option I am considering are the Elephant Racing Coil Over conversion kits. Apparently they have some potential for raising, but they were only able to say 1" to 2". 2" and they have a sale. 1" and it may not be worth it. I would adjust the perch collars when I do my tire changeovers summer and winter in this case to get the right seasonal height.
Can someone with this kit tell me how much room there is on the sleeve in the raising direction? ER didn't have a car with those handy so can't tell me what the stock position is and hence what adjustment room there may be.
Other options are some kind of airlift collar. Cargraphic does not have one for the 991. KW HLS is an option if it works on all 4 wheels. Could get 45 mm there, which would be awesome.
what about some kind of air lift system with insertable air collars like the Cargraphic system?
Does the B16 Damptronic system allow for raising in addition to preserving my PASM?
Any all and suggestions welcome. Except comment like "buy an SUV or winter beater". This is a project to challenge me.
This is going to be a bit of a different thread. I'm looking for ways to actually raise my car during the winter, while hopefully having the capability to lower it slightly and corner balance during the summer autocross and track day season.
That's right. Raise.
My 2013 C4S has about 4.5 inches of ground clearance, which I find just fine for speed bumps (which I could never take in my 2011 Boxster Spyder) and driveways etc. No issues. I wouldn't mind lowering it a touch for the 7-8 months of the year the roads are clear of ice and snow and when I do the occasional auto-x or track day.
But this is my DD and we get a lot of snow in the winter. We are generally well plowed, even in residential areas, but when we get 20+ cm, it can be a few hours before the snow is cleared. And ice berms and ruts can form if the temps stay low for a long period of time. I did manage this scenario in a 2014 Cayman S (2 winters with Hakka R2s), a 2010 TT (1 winter with Dunlop winter tires) and a 2007 Audi RS4 (3 winters on Dunlop Winter tires). But I'd like to have more ground clearance if I can. Ideally a couple of inches just to make the whole process worth it.
One option I am considering are the Elephant Racing Coil Over conversion kits. Apparently they have some potential for raising, but they were only able to say 1" to 2". 2" and they have a sale. 1" and it may not be worth it. I would adjust the perch collars when I do my tire changeovers summer and winter in this case to get the right seasonal height.
Can someone with this kit tell me how much room there is on the sleeve in the raising direction? ER didn't have a car with those handy so can't tell me what the stock position is and hence what adjustment room there may be.
Other options are some kind of airlift collar. Cargraphic does not have one for the 991. KW HLS is an option if it works on all 4 wheels. Could get 45 mm there, which would be awesome.
what about some kind of air lift system with insertable air collars like the Cargraphic system?
Does the B16 Damptronic system allow for raising in addition to preserving my PASM?
Any all and suggestions welcome. Except comment like "buy an SUV or winter beater". This is a project to challenge me.
09-30-2017, 11:33 PM
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10-02-2017, 12:19 PM
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