Lowered with Eibach Springs (before & after)
10-26-2022, 02:58 PM
#46
Intermediate
Search function works decent....I did a Techart search and landed here as well, because this is the most recent activity mentioning the brand...or maybe I'm a bot and don't know it....
You're all good Eslingcm!!
You're all good Eslingcm!!
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10-27-2022, 12:56 PM
#48
Rennlist Member
10-27-2022, 03:16 PM
#49
Rennlist Member
I did not start any threads on this subject but I did reply many times a few years ago about Tech-Art /Eibach springs. You can try to find the info and pictures from my replies.
To quickly rehash the situation; I have a 2011 (late 997.2) C2 (- no PASM and no 4 wheel drive). that comes with the slightly higher ride height than the S model. I wanted a slightly lower height , more like the S but not silly and impractical or enough to screw up the geometry. I went with the Tech-Art springs made by Eibach based on many excellent reviews for handling etc. Sharkwerks is a dealer for them. I also replaced the stock OEM struts with Bilstein B-6 heavy duty ones. The Tech-art springs are more compliant than the stock ones even though both are progressive wound springs. The new struts are way stiffer than the OEM ones. The final result is a much better feeling than the stock setup. Ride height is perfect, and the compliant springs provide a cushy but not soft ride and the struts balance out the compliance. I did wind up also replacing the sway bars with the Eibach adjustable bars because I experienced a slight "push" with the new springs. All is perfect , the ride is what you want for street driving and the struts and bars make for flat cornering. An ideal setup in my opinion. The Tech-art springs are a couple hundred dollars more than the "Eibachs" but the spring rates are different and well worth the price difference. All this is DIY stuff. If you find my old posts you can see pics of the OEM and Tech-art springs- way different.
To quickly rehash the situation; I have a 2011 (late 997.2) C2 (- no PASM and no 4 wheel drive). that comes with the slightly higher ride height than the S model. I wanted a slightly lower height , more like the S but not silly and impractical or enough to screw up the geometry. I went with the Tech-Art springs made by Eibach based on many excellent reviews for handling etc. Sharkwerks is a dealer for them. I also replaced the stock OEM struts with Bilstein B-6 heavy duty ones. The Tech-art springs are more compliant than the stock ones even though both are progressive wound springs. The new struts are way stiffer than the OEM ones. The final result is a much better feeling than the stock setup. Ride height is perfect, and the compliant springs provide a cushy but not soft ride and the struts balance out the compliance. I did wind up also replacing the sway bars with the Eibach adjustable bars because I experienced a slight "push" with the new springs. All is perfect , the ride is what you want for street driving and the struts and bars make for flat cornering. An ideal setup in my opinion. The Tech-art springs are a couple hundred dollars more than the "Eibachs" but the spring rates are different and well worth the price difference. All this is DIY stuff. If you find my old posts you can see pics of the OEM and Tech-art springs- way different.
10-28-2022, 06:01 PM
#50
Rennlist Member
I've always liked/preferred H&R Springs. Great ride height 1" drop and allows use of the PASM functions.
Inexpensive at $300 for the set and just my go-to over the years.
Allows for better cornering and ride is not stiffer.
Inexpensive at $300 for the set and just my go-to over the years.
Allows for better cornering and ride is not stiffer.
