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Old 06-13-2009, 11:03 PM
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oh i know what my b-day present will be now...!!!

Allegretto, Is that your racecar in your avatar?

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How much is a set of 4 and what's the best place to get them?
Got mine for $316 including shipping. My local shop ordered the set for me, so I think if you could find them on the internet close to that price would be a good place

Originally Posted by PogueMoHone
Here is another data point.
My car with the P17 option (off the lot) measures:-
Front 26.25"
Rear 27"
Both sides are an exact match.
For comparison purposes, a Stock RS is as follows:-
Front 26"
Rear 26.25"
Again, both sides are exact
Thanks PMH! interesting. Whats P17 option? So that shows a stock 997 compared to the track honed GT3RS with only that small of difference in height makes a big difference.!

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Mike,
We are finally getting some consistent sunny weather in the NW. I am loving the new exhaust in the GT3 and will be signing up for some DE's again this year. Need some new street rubber soon, stay w/PS2's? R888's look like a good option. Have cups for the DE's.
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Darryl, do you happen to have a video/audio clip in youtube of that new HP exhaust you have??
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Mike, you car is really perfect...great mods you have been doing.

Just for grins I will measure my 09 with the lowered Sport PASM and post the numbers tomorrow
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Mike, you car is really perfect...great mods you have been doing.

Just for grins I will measure my 09 with the lowered Sport PASM and post the numbers tomorrow
Thanks Mike
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The P17 is the Sports suspension option (with LS) on the 997.2.

Think of it as the old 030 option.

Of course on the 997.2 you can also get the LS (220 option?), but it doesn't include the "lowered" springs.
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Originally Posted by Carrera Mike

Allegretto, Is that your racecar in your avatar?
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si. now that... is a RACECAR! but like the mistress you should have never taken up with in the first place, i LOVE HER, when she's not scaring me (and maybe i love her then too).
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Originally Posted by PogueMoHone
The P17 is the Sports suspension option (with LS) on the 997.2. Think of it as the old 030 option.
Of course on the 997.2 you can also get the LS (220 option?), but it doesn't include the "lowered" springs.
I see.. like the old M030..? I had that on my 993, but as you know I had to install it myself. So now starting on the 997.2s, you could get it installed from Porsche? awesome!
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si. now that... is a RACECAR! but like the mistress you should have never taken up with in the first place, i LOVE HER, when she's not scaring me (and maybe i love her then too).
Nice! did you buy it as a race car already or had fun building it?
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Nice! did you buy it as a race car already or had fun building it?
she's an '06 Cup straight from the factory with the trick WC flywheel, otherwise "stock" (if you can say that about one of these). bought her after two campaigns from the original owner. he had the the engine and tranny rebuilt right before he sold it.

was plain black when i got it. i added the graphics
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Originally Posted by allegretto
she's an '06 Cup straight from the factory with the trick WC flywheel, otherwise "stock" (if you can say that about one of these). bought her after two campaigns from the original owner. he had the the engine and tranny rebuilt right before he sold it. was plain black when i got it. i added the graphics
Oh its a Cup! Sorry I missed the telltales. Ive always heard that its the way to go to save $$$, go straight to a fully built race/track car or better yet a cup.

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Mike she looks great. My only fear is the clearance to avoid any scraping. Do you notice any problems with going into and out of any drive ways?

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I have a 09 Carrera S with the lower Sport PASM suspension. Just for comparision I measured mine today.

Front 26 2/16
Rear 26 12/16
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Originally Posted by mdrums
I have a 09 Carrera S with the lower Sport PASM suspension. Just for comparision I measured mine today.

Front 26 2/16
Rear 26 12/16
Based upon a comparison of my measurements and yours it seem cars with the P17 option will settle a bit (1/8" at the front and 1/4" at the rear) after a few miles.

My car with the P17 option (off the lot) measures:-

Front 26.25"

Rear 27"

But they are pretty close.
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Originally Posted by PogueMoHone
Based upon a comparison of my measurements and yours it seem cars with the P17 option will settle a bit (1/8" at the front and 1/4" at the rear) after a few miles.

My car with the P17 option (off the lot) measures:-

Front 26.25"

Rear 27"

But they are pretty close.
Most likely so...I have 7000 miles and 5 track days at Sebring. Sebring is a bumpy track too. Although I have not noticed any difference from new to now in ride height.
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Originally Posted by PogueMoHone
Based upon a comparison of my measurements and yours it seem cars with the P17 option will settle a bit (1/8" at the front and 1/4" at the rear) after a few miles.
My car with the P17 option (off the lot) measures:-
Front 26.25"
Rear 27"
But they are pretty close.
Originally Posted by mdrums
Most likely so...I have 7000 miles and 5 track days at Sebring. Sebring is a bumpy track too. Although I have not noticed any difference from new to now in ride height.
Thanks for the comparison Gents. Interesting

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Mike she looks great. My only fear is the clearance to avoid any scraping. Do you notice any problems with going into and out of any drive ways? Jay
Jay, I was actually nervous that ramps/curbs I take sideways will be now impossible to drive over with this lowering. BUT to my relief, Im able to take the same angle of approach/exit over them and still not scrape!!
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How difficult would this be for a DIY?

How many hours to have the springs installed?

The car looks really great!

Thanks

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