Techart vs H&R springs...
#16
Burning Brakes
I talked with h&r several years ago and they said they make springs for all the tuners, like techart, cargraphic, Porsche, they said they make them all, just paint different colors. They could be different rates, but if they research and develop a spring for a certain car and get it like they want it, who is going to tell them to make ours stiffer, softer?
Techart offers springs unique to each model (.1 vs .2) and Carrera vs Targa. The Targa is heavier than the coupe overall with more weight in the rear. I like that Techart offers a specific spring for my .2 Targa vs a .1 Targa or .1 Carrera etc and ultimately that is what sold me on them vs a one size fits all like H&R offers.
#17
im only going by what their tech told me when we were discussing spring that werent in production yet. I see 3 different 991 springs as I looked quickly on H&R.
But thats not to say they arent making a spec springs for techart if thats the way they wanted them. Thats also assuming h&r researched a car, 991 and made the decision to equal out a specific spring because it improved all models equally
But thats not to say they arent making a spec springs for techart if thats the way they wanted them. Thats also assuming h&r researched a car, 991 and made the decision to equal out a specific spring because it improved all models equally
#18
Burning Brakes
H&R has only two different part #'s. What is the third (unless you are counting the Turbo which I was not including in this discussion)
28880-1 fits all RWD 991s (both .1 and .2)
28880-2 fits all AWD 991s (both .1 and .2)
No difference for Coupe vs Cab vs Targa and no difference for 991.1 and 991.2
28880-1 fits all RWD 991s (both .1 and .2)
28880-2 fits all AWD 991s (both .1 and .2)
No difference for Coupe vs Cab vs Targa and no difference for 991.1 and 991.2
#20
Rennlist Member
H&R on SPASM
Here's one.
#21
^That drop is spot on! I went with H&R springs because I am chasing more of a near-flush drop.... either/or is fine really. The Techarts have a mild drop while the H&R are more moderate but not too extreme. Even with the H&R's sport springs, it'll still mimic my OEM 981 GT4's stance which I like... anyway all these 991's will substantially look better on a drop ranging from 15mm up to 30mm (my personal limit).
#23
Three Wheelin'
^That drop is spot on! I went with H&R springs because I am chasing more of a near-flush drop.... either/or is fine really. The Techarts have a mild drop while the H&R are more moderate but not too extreme. Even with the H&R's sport springs, it'll still mimic my OEM 981 GT4's stance which I like... anyway all these 991's will substantially look better on a drop ranging from 15mm up to 30mm (my personal limit).
#24
I've followed this for a while and am ready to lower my C4S. Currently on PASM (non sport) with Porsche factory spacers.
I've decided on techart. My selected shop (Trophy in Las Vegas) recommended H&R but my car is a daily driver and I prefer to keep ride as close to stock as possible and don't want to scrape.
My question to the group is where should I buy a set of techart springs? They seem to be priced differently at different places. Trophy keeps only H&R on hand it seems.
If any vendors are reading this I'd like to buy them very shortly. Feel free to message me.
I've decided on techart. My selected shop (Trophy in Las Vegas) recommended H&R but my car is a daily driver and I prefer to keep ride as close to stock as possible and don't want to scrape.
My question to the group is where should I buy a set of techart springs? They seem to be priced differently at different places. Trophy keeps only H&R on hand it seems.
If any vendors are reading this I'd like to buy them very shortly. Feel free to message me.
#25
Burning Brakes
Can you explain why the H&R guy you talked to said they made Techart springs, when they are made by Eibach?
#26
I've followed this for a while and am ready to lower my C4S. Currently on PASM (non sport) with Porsche factory spacers.
I've decided on techart. My selected shop (Trophy in Las Vegas) recommended H&R but my car is a daily driver and I prefer to keep ride as close to stock as possible and don't want to scrape.
My question to the group is where should I buy a set of techart springs? They seem to be priced differently at different places. Trophy keeps only H&R on hand it seems.
If any vendors are reading this I'd like to buy them very shortly. Feel free to message me.
I've decided on techart. My selected shop (Trophy in Las Vegas) recommended H&R but my car is a daily driver and I prefer to keep ride as close to stock as possible and don't want to scrape.
My question to the group is where should I buy a set of techart springs? They seem to be priced differently at different places. Trophy keeps only H&R on hand it seems.
If any vendors are reading this I'd like to buy them very shortly. Feel free to message me.
Based on everyone's thoughts, I'm going with Techart. (I also bought the H&Rs because I could not decide, so will be selling them)
I'll have pictures and share my experience soon!
Thanks for everyone's quick replies!
#28
Depends on what you're using the suspension for. If it's just for aesthetics and you want an OEM quality ride, then TechArt is the way to go. If you want adjustability, then go coilovers. I've had coilovers on previous cars and never once adjusted the height or dampening. Kind of a waste for what I used them for in my opinion.
#29
Originally Posted by leopard print
Depends on what you're using the suspension for. If it's just for aesthetics and you want an OEM quality ride, then TechArt is the way to go. If you want adjustability, then go coilovers. I've had coilovers on previous cars and never once adjusted the height or dampening. Kind of a waste for what I used them for in my opinion.
#30
That's exactly what I was going for...lower but not harsher. I love the ride and height of the TechArts. The only downside of them for me are driveways.