Lowered on 20s
05-26-2017, 10:21 AM
#31
I'm about to get the TechArt springs installed on my 991.2 this week. I know they don't lower the car much and from what I've heard, the ride quality will remain substantially unaffected. In the meantime, I'm also shopping forged wheels and I was thinking of going to 19s (19x9 and 19x12) to compensate for the ride quality.
To those of you that have either a lowered 991 or a 991.2 with SPASM on 20s. How's the ride? Has anyone gone from 19 to 20 or vise versa and noticed a difference?
I'd love to hear some feedback. Thanks.
To those of you that have either a lowered 991 or a 991.2 with SPASM on 20s. How's the ride? Has anyone gone from 19 to 20 or vise versa and noticed a difference?
I'd love to hear some feedback. Thanks.
05-26-2017, 03:36 PM
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We have done countless cars lowered on 20's with various suspension options here in-house at TAG on top of countless that we have shipped around the country. With that being said, we have some physical seat time in all the different variations so we can shed some light on this topic for you (what are forums for right?
)The most popular for us is the TechArt Lowering Springs because they are the most subtle drop of them all and ride the same as factory (if not better.) Here are some of the lowering specs for 991.1 C2/C4S:
Standard Car/PASM= 20-25mm
Sport PASM Car= 15mm
Here are a few photos. More information for these springs can be found by clicking
HERE for C2/C2S 991.1
HERE for C4/C4S 991.1
HERE for C2/S/C4/S 991.2
A few different 991.1 C2S' on TechArt Springs and HRE FF01's
991.1 C2S Coupe with TechArt Aerokit, TechArt Springs, and 20" HRE P101 Wheels
991.1 Targa 4S with TechArt Aerokit, TechArt Springs, & 20" ADV1 Wheels
The next option is the H&R Springs. They tend to be a bit lower and a hair firmer than the TechArt's. Here are a few prime examples
One of our favorites. 991.1 Targa 4 GTS on H&R Springs and HRE P106 Wheels
Here is a 991.1 C2S on H&R Springs & HRE Classic 300's
The next option is to go with a complete coil-over setup which we have had quite a few clients go with. The Bilstein B16 Damptronic has been our GO-TO for that. The reason why we like it so much is because the dampers are a plug & play and re-use the PASM/Damptronic Functionality on the car which is one of the very few that actually retain that when you go to a full coilover setup. As you can see, you can also go quite a bit lower (or keep it at a nicer higher/oem like ride height) if you choose. This client with the images below wanted to go a bit lower than what traditional springs give you but at the same time retain a very comfortable ride.
For more information about the Bilstein Damptronic Coilovers for the 991's, click HERE.
Here is a 991.1 C4 GTS with the Bilstein B16 Damptronic's.
If you have ANY questions at all, please feel free to give us a call at 877-523-6747, send us an email (sales@tagmotorsports.com) or PM us!
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05-26-2017, 04:19 PM
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LOL what's funny was that I was window shopping your wheels. Too bad we're not neighbors so we could trade wheel wardrobes LOL
05-26-2017, 05:35 PM
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This discussion about lowering springs and ride quality seems to ignore some basic physical laws. For example, if you install shorter springs with the same spring rate as the stock springs, you get a lower ride height and equivalent ride quality, but less jounce travel. Therefore, the suspension bottoms more easily on larger bumps at a given speed.
If you increase the spring rate in the shorter springs to maintain the stock resistance to suspension bottoming, then the ride quality will be reduced. In other words, you end up paying some penalty for the lower ride height.
If you increase the spring rate in the shorter springs to maintain the stock resistance to suspension bottoming, then the ride quality will be reduced. In other words, you end up paying some penalty for the lower ride height.
05-26-2017, 05:38 PM
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This discussion about lowering springs and ride quality seems to ignore some basic physical laws. For example, if you install shorter springs with the same spring rate as the stock springs, you get a lower ride height and equivalent ride quality, but less jounce travel. Therefore, the suspension bottoms more easily on larger bumps at a given speed.
If you increase the spring rate in the shorter springs to maintain the stock resistance to suspension bottoming, then the ride quality will be reduced. In other words, you end up paying some penalty for the lower ride height.
If you increase the spring rate in the shorter springs to maintain the stock resistance to suspension bottoming, then the ride quality will be reduced. In other words, you end up paying some penalty for the lower ride height.
05-18-2020, 12:46 PM
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We have done 1000's at this point and they are never a disappointment!
05-18-2020, 11:57 PM
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They all look very nice
So the key is to lower the rear perch to it's lowest setting and at the end you get an even looking stance
So the key is to lower the rear perch to it's lowest setting and at the end you get an even looking stance