Westside997

I’ve installed BR Racing coilovers and need to dial in a new ride height. Anyone have any reccos?

I’m running 18” wheels and just want to bring it down a bit from stock, I’d rather not scrape too much.

I made the coilover decision after I already had the car up in jack stands so I never measured a base line height.

I figure I’ll make my measurement from the car’s jack points down to the ground?

TheBruce

Hey there - I'm looking up my notes from when I intalled Eibachs on my Base C2. Unfortunately I can't understand my own writing. I think this is what i had:

Rim to Fender

• Front Wheel Gap: Before 4 1/4” , After 3 5/8”
• Rear Wheel Gap: Before 5” , After 4”

Westside997

Thanks! Any pics of the result?

TheBruce

Oh definitely got those :-)

Westside997

hahaha indeed you do. Looks sharp!

Flat_Six_

I'm anxiously awaiting getting my car back from my indy. I hope I get the same stance/height as your car. IMO it looks perfect.

qikqbn

Just keep in mind that it takes a good 6 months or so to "settle" in. Meaning, the springs will compress even a little bit further after a few months. With my Eibachs Pro-Kit the car definitely settled over time and at first I thought maybe I wanted the rear to be slightly lower. Then after a few months it hit just the right spot and looks perfect to me now. The correct tire size and wheel offsets also make a huge difference in the over all look and stance. Michelin Sport 4S look great in combo with the eibach pro-kit. The side wall design and how the tire transitions from sidewall to flat tread is just about perfect in my opinion. Post pics when done!!

ElectricChair

More photos here:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...l#post14672217

qikqbn

Oh yeah... while you are in there.... Replace those front rubber strut mounts at the top of the spring! They take a lot of abuse and it is important to put some fresh ones in there if you are doing springs and already have a lot of miles on your car. Just my humble opinion...

sandwedge

Don't know how you did that but that's easily the best stance I've seen on a 997 base car. They sit real tall from the factory and Eibachs typically don't quiet get the job done. But I believe what I see and can only say very well done. Spacers? Looks like it but can't be sure. Oh....and those orange side markers ?..

Westside997

Here's the only "before" pic I could find. Hoping to get to the shop this week.

Did you guys have your cars corner-weighted as well, or just set the ride height then have them aligned?

Westside997

TheBruce and ElectricChair (fantastic looking car btw), what size wheels are you running? 19's?

ElectricChair

* OEM Turbo II Wheels specs:
Front 8" x 19" ET57
Rear 11" x 19" ET67

- Eibach Pro-Kit Springs Part # 7217.140
- Adaptec spacers 10mm (front)
- Adaptec spacers 15mm (rear)
- Michelin PS4S 235/35 (front)
- Michelin PS4S 305/30 (rear)

Before and after photos:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...l#post14621840

Flat_Six_

I’m running running the same setup. My car is on the lift now. Can’t wait to see it.

Flat_Six_

Definitely. I’ll take it out and drive it. Let it settle in and hope that over time it sits just right.