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Use aftermarket lowering springs (TechART, H&R, GMG)
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Use a H.A.S kit like Elephant or KW
10.26%
Go for Bilstein's B16 Damptronics
7.69%
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Old 07-04-2015 | 03:37 PM
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I've already decided to install lowering springs, either GMG or TechArt.

I am willing to take the risk to find out if there is premature wear on the suspension and if so I will go with the damptronics down the line.

What have you decided Larry?
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Originally Posted by reuben991
Thank you for the generous offer Unfortunately, I already have an order for a GTS coupe that's being built in November (Mexico Blue)
OK I'll swap ya! Final offer
Old 07-05-2015 | 12:36 PM
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I actually swapped out my SPASM springs on my C2S for the techart ones, and I got about another 10mm lower. It now looks perfect.

I considered the H&R's and also the Elephant Racing, as they are local to me. But I just didn't care for the adjustability, nor needed to tune my spring rates, which the elephant racing solution offers.


I actually think it's pretty close to GT3 low.
Old 07-05-2015 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Joec500
I actually swapped out my SPASM springs on my C2S for the techart ones, and I got about another 10mm lower. It now looks perfect.

I considered the H&R's and also the Elephant Racing, as they are local to me. But I just didn't care for the adjustability, nor needed to tune my spring rates, which the elephant racing solution offers.


I actually think it's pretty close to GT3 low.
that is not very good news

the gt3 is pretty low and need air lift

I just ordered techarts few days ago from TAG motorsports. Lets see how it goes.
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The first week I owned the GTS I dove into a high entrance to a gas station while in Sport Plus after having just clear bra' d the front. Put a nice gouge through the bra into the paint on the front valence. Why would I want to lower it further? I am dumb enough already.
Old 07-05-2015 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
OK I'll swap ya! Final offer
Well, that won't solve your current problem as I've ordered my coupe with standard PASM
Old 07-05-2015 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Sayyaaf
that is not very good news

the gt3 is pretty low and need air lift

I just ordered techarts few days ago from TAG motorsports. Lets see how it goes.
I really don't think it's THAT low, I come from the tuner Audi and BMW days and had lower cars, AND live in San Francisco and have very few issues. The H&R's are about 10mm lower than TechArt from my research.

The TechArt offer a VERY conservative drop. Also the GT3 may just have lower front bumpers, so that could be part of the reason for the airlift. I haven't researched this.

I think you will be SUPER happy with the drop.

ALSO make note to have your install shop read the install manual, as mine didn't and have not installed the techart springs and didn't set the proper snap ring adjustment on the rear shock, so the rear was much too high.

Depending on the part# of your rear shock absorber you will need to place the snapring adjustment perch at different spots. Once you check out the manual it will be a lot clearer.
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Originally Posted by Joec500
I actually swapped out my SPASM springs on my C2S for the techart ones, and I got about another 10mm lower. It now looks perfect.

I considered the H&R's and also the Elephant Racing, as they are local to me. But I just didn't care for the adjustability, nor needed to tune my spring rates, which the elephant racing solution offers.


I actually think it's pretty close to GT3 low.
you sure that the TechART's lower 20mm lower than PASM, and an additional 10mm lower than PASM-SPORT?

That's probably "too" low for me...
Old 07-05-2015 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Joec500
I really don't think it's THAT low, I come from the tuner Audi and BMW days and had lower cars, AND live in San Francisco and have very few issues. The H&R's are about 10mm lower than TechArt from my research.

The TechArt offer a VERY conservative drop. Also the GT3 may just have lower front bumpers, so that could be part of the reason for the airlift. I haven't researched this.

I think you will be SUPER happy with the drop.

ALSO make note to have your install shop read the install manual, as mine didn't and have not installed the techart springs and didn't set the proper snap ring adjustment on the rear shock, so the rear was much too high.

Depending on the part# of your rear shock absorber you will need to place the snapring adjustment perch at different spots. Once you check out the manual it will be a lot clearer.
good to know! - I will probably to to Sharkwerks and they are experienced in techART installation...

although I am still thinking about the B16s
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Originally Posted by Sayyaaf
that is not very good news

the gt3 is pretty low and need air lift

I just ordered techarts few days ago from TAG motorsports. Lets see how it goes.
please post before/after pictures!!!
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Originally Posted by reuben991
Well, that won't solve your current problem as I've ordered my coupe with standard PASM
damn - well the deal is OFF!
Old 07-05-2015 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by freeman
The first week I owned the GTS I dove into a high entrance to a gas station while in Sport Plus after having just clear bra' d the front. Put a nice gouge through the bra into the paint on the front valence. Why would I want to lower it further? I am dumb enough already.
I'm a long time GT3 driver ... I dont approach a kerb w/o a strategy!

Aslo - I have 2x Aerokit cup splitters waiting to get painted to replace the current SD lip...
Old 07-05-2015 | 03:57 PM
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I have Bilstein B16 on my C4S and love it!

Old 07-05-2015 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Squires9914s
I have Bilstein B16 on my C4S and love it!

how would you contrast the ride vs OEM?
Old 07-05-2015 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
how would you contrast the ride vs OEM?
It won't be an apples-to-apples comparison as I believe the HRE wheels on that car are 21s, which will make ride quality harsher even with OEM springs/shocks/dampening/etc setup.

Also, from what I know the Bilsteins will be stiffer than OEM.


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