964C4

If yes, please comment your before and after experience. Better if pics are included

Was it worth it ?

Does the car feel same as stock, but the lower height makes it handle better ?

Or is it a waste of money ?

cole328

I know this is only a partial answer, but I put Techart's on my '08 997S....HUGE difference in handling, and flat cornering, and it lowered the car to a nice aesthetic. I can still park in all spots, and never scrape the concrete bumper in pull in spots. zero degradation in ride comfort

RonCT

PASM is now Gen 2 for the 997.2, meaning shocks and springs are now different. Per the Porsche Technik manual "To adapt to the improvd driving performance, the tuning of the springs, shock absorbers and anti-roll bars has been reworked for all models".

Not sure aftermarket springs would be a good match-up, especially if they were designed for the 997.1. All agree that the 997.2 PASM is far superior and in my 09 I have the Sport PASM, which is truly an amazing suspension. It would be interesting to see if you could swap OEM Sport PASM springs for your non-sport in order to firm up and lower, though I wonder if the progressive rear springs were designed to work with the LSD and new sways (might swap springs and sways?).

Spring rate in the Gen 2 997.2 PASM is 33 N/mm vs. 36 N/mm in the Sport PASM (front) and 56 N/mm in PASM and progressive 65 to 95 in Sport PASM (rear). Sport PASM is 10mm lower than PASM (about 1/2").

964C4

Very good info !

But the Techart springs are specific for the 997.2 version -- So does Speedart and Cargraphic as well

jsalah

Resurrecting this thread...
Where is your preferred source of Techart springs?

Easy to find Eibach and H&R, but aside from via Sharkwerks (which I might do anyway), I haven't found it very easy to find Techart springs retailers...

(oh and yes I searched -- Found Tag Motorsports but their website only showed them for 991s...)

Thanks in advance.

vg247

The Sharkwerks team will spoil your Porsche along with you if you're local and fortunate to have them work on your car. Anywhere else in the 'world' for parts they are still the best of the best for technical expertise and as a supply source for your Pcar...

(Not affiliated in any way, just one super happy customer since day one after they took car of a few Porsches in my family along with mine)

Henrik964

Anyone with a 997 4s:2 with PASM that has put H&R:s or Eibach in it who has pics pre and post?

cwheeler

Old thread to ask this question. A quick google search yields hundreds of before and after photos.

Cw

vg247

it’s nice these are revived, benefits others who might have same questions..

Henrik964

Yes, I know but also a point sometimes to keep these common thread alive. pics are one thing. Experiences a few years after is another.

holgum

I have Techart springs on my Targa 4s.
i would say that the handling difference is minor, but I really like the look. To me it’s perfect.
i also added a DSC pasm controller, which was a very noticeable improvement both in normal and sport modes.

mikes70

Mine with Eibachs I installed bout 3 years ago on my '11 C2S. Tough time keeping it aligned. Could use a coil-over package, and or some better geometry (read GT3 upgrades)



Just read the other thread, forgot about which upgrades I need to do as the car is sooo good now, but not perfect. I can tell it has a lot left in it, I'll probably do the upgrades in '20. Or, upgrade to a GT3 if I can bridge the gap

Henrik964

Good, this is what im after, then I know Techart works, mine is a coupe but apart from that same car H&R should be same. And I read about the PASM improvement….

jcsomerv

I have Techarts for 5 years and 25,000 miles on stock shocks... excellent modification with no issues. Ride is same as stock and handling better IMO. Look is what is always should have been... very happy, and highly recommended.