Tiptronic Rear Springs
08-02-2009, 10:25 PM
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Tiptronic Rear Springs
My new (to me) 2003 Tiptronic Coupe came with H&R lowering springs and I am looking to switch back to stock suspension as its my daily driver and I have to deal with NJ roads. There are plenty of used springs out there but unfortunately the only ones I have found are off of 6 speeds.
As there are different part numbers for the Tiptronic vs. 6 speed rear springs I assume there is a difference in spring weights to deal with the weight of the Tiptronic. Does anyone know what the difference is? Would using 6 speed rear springs cause an issue?
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As there are different part numbers for the Tiptronic vs. 6 speed rear springs I assume there is a difference in spring weights to deal with the weight of the Tiptronic. Does anyone know what the difference is? Would using 6 speed rear springs cause an issue?
Thanks
08-03-2009, 11:18 AM
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Wross,
You may be right but I've found two different part numbers depending on Tip or 6 speed:
Tiptronic Rear Springs: 996.333.531.45 02 on Coupe M 249 (M 249=Tiptronic?)
6 Speed Rear Springs: 996.333.531.44 02 on Coupe M 480 (M 480=6 speed?)
Of course, as you pointed out, there are other part numbers for the Cabrio's.
Does anyone know what the difference is (if any) between these two springs?
You may be right but I've found two different part numbers depending on Tip or 6 speed:
Tiptronic Rear Springs: 996.333.531.45 02 on Coupe M 249 (M 249=Tiptronic?)
6 Speed Rear Springs: 996.333.531.44 02 on Coupe M 480 (M 480=6 speed?)
Of course, as you pointed out, there are other part numbers for the Cabrio's.
Does anyone know what the difference is (if any) between these two springs?
08-03-2009, 11:35 AM
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You are correct, M 249 is Tip and M 480 is 6 speed. I have attached the pages out of the "Katalog". The numbers are slightly different than yours. I think the difference between tip and 6 speed is minimal....again going to a cab, different ball game. Perhaps someone else will have a more definitive comparison.
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08-03-2009, 03:57 PM
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Wross,
Thanks for the updated information! I thought the parts catalog I was working off of was the latest as it was as of 8/11/08. I guess there have been a few updates since then.
So the updated part numbers are:
Tiptronic Rear Springs: 996.333.531.47 (2002-2005 M 249 Coupe)
6 Speed Rear Springs: 996.333.531.46 (2002-2005 M 480 Coupe)
Does anyone know if there is any real difference between the two? It would really help me narrow down my search. Thanks!
Thanks for the updated information! I thought the parts catalog I was working off of was the latest as it was as of 8/11/08. I guess there have been a few updates since then.
So the updated part numbers are:
Tiptronic Rear Springs: 996.333.531.47 (2002-2005 M 249 Coupe)
6 Speed Rear Springs: 996.333.531.46 (2002-2005 M 480 Coupe)
Does anyone know if there is any real difference between the two? It would really help me narrow down my search. Thanks!
08-08-2009, 12:22 AM
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08-08-2009, 01:07 PM
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I have just installed PSS10's on my 05 turbo S tip and have the springs/shocks. They have about 30k miles on them. PM me if you are interested. I am in Northern VA.
