Lowered 996s
#1
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Lowered 996s
I searched high and low (no pun intended) but could not find a comprehensive thread with pictures of lowered 996s. I'm currently debating lowering my car at all, given I love how it rides and handles. More specifically my car is on 17s and curious if any other owners have lowered their 996 and retained the 17" wheels. Anyone have any pics of 996s lowered on 17s?
Going to start off this Lowered 996 thread with a 996 that ....isn't lowered
let's see what ya got
Going to start off this Lowered 996 thread with a 996 that ....isn't lowered
let's see what ya got
#2
Instructor
My not popular opinion... changing rim sizes is good if you want a more aggressive look.
lowering looks bad in my opinion. large wheel size=small tire gap that is equal all around the wheel well is ideal.
I always think the cars that have a wide gap at the front and the rear of the wheel, and then no gap at the top look bad. Just my opinion, but still....
lowering looks bad in my opinion. large wheel size=small tire gap that is equal all around the wheel well is ideal.
I always think the cars that have a wide gap at the front and the rear of the wheel, and then no gap at the top look bad. Just my opinion, but still....
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#3
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These are 19s, and not a good side-on photo, but they look decent in my opinion. I would have left it stock, but I bought it like this.
And yes, I removed the 'S' as soon as I got it home.
Last edited by Icelia; 02-14-2022 at 03:52 PM. Reason: forgot
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There are a few “show us your 996” type threads… you could probably just peruse them and you’ll get a pretty good idea of what “lowered” looks like as compared to stock (pretty obvious). I think key is to ask for the components used, overall drop etc. 👍 here’s one to get you started…
‘99 C4 - Michelin PS 4s 18” on Sport Classic II’s, KW V3, H&R 3 hole adjustable sways, adjustable drop links, adjustable coffin arms in front, Tarrett mono ball camber plates front, rear adjustable toe arms (rss), rear adjustable dog bones (rss). Overall drop, 1.75 rear 1.95 front
‘99 C4 - Michelin PS 4s 18” on Sport Classic II’s, KW V3, H&R 3 hole adjustable sways, adjustable drop links, adjustable coffin arms in front, Tarrett mono ball camber plates front, rear adjustable toe arms (rss), rear adjustable dog bones (rss). Overall drop, 1.75 rear 1.95 front
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#5
Racer
Here is a picture of my '99 C2 with the M030 suspension package, so about an inch lower than a standard C2. It is currently on 17in Boxster rims for winter and 18in BBS for summer. I don't know if or how you normally work on your car, but one thing I noticed with mine when I got it up on jack stands for the first time this past weekend is even with a low profile long reach jack getting mine up on 4 jack stands was tight. The top of the jack cleared the rear bumper by probably 1/2" to lift it from the rear suspension mounts, so if it was any lower I think I would have needed a really special jack.
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2001 C2 on Feal coilovers.
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mine on JIC/Cross coil overs on 19s both suspension and rims are for sale next month I bought Zbomb ohlins
mike
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99’ c2 on Ohlins coilovers with elephant racing camber plates and tarret adjustable toe links. Suspension tuned by Porsche race shop BBi in California. Rides amazing. Comfortable and handles like it’s on rails.
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2004 C2 on Feal coil-overs, with 295/30/19 on the rears and 235/40/18 fronts, Feal's set at 23 front and 25 rear, great ride and performance.
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I would go up to 18”. They look just right. Mine on H&R springs, Bilstein B8s, and H&R 15mm spacers all around
Last edited by Five12Free; 02-15-2022 at 09:10 AM.
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Drifting
Set up:
Ohlins Road & Track set to GT3ish height. Went for a blend of form and function. No rubbing at full lock.
Front: 18 x 8.5" ET50 with 10mm spacers. Tires: General GMax RS 235/40/18
Rear: 18 x 11" ET60 - no spacers. Tires: General GMax RS 295/30/18
Ohlins Road & Track set to GT3ish height. Went for a blend of form and function. No rubbing at full lock.
Front: 18 x 8.5" ET50 with 10mm spacers. Tires: General GMax RS 235/40/18
Rear: 18 x 11" ET60 - no spacers. Tires: General GMax RS 295/30/18
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