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Old 03-16-2016, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by mikes70
Did you ever get any feedback from Eibach?
I have not been back in touch with them. When I talked to the service rep he asked that I drive it for a couple of hundred miles to see if any settling takes place. I informed him that I had no trips planned until April and he had no problems waiting for that trip. He gave me his name, extension and the case number that he opened. I was planning to get in touch with him soon, time permitting, as I have put about 150 miles on the car since I spoke with him and things did settle about 1/4 inch. We shall see what he says.
Old 03-16-2016, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by mikes70
The Eibach's were spot on for what i was hoping. Having an S model, coming 10mm lower than standard, after putting on the Eibach's, i got 5/8. Super happy with the results

Car looks great, congrats!

Are those wheels OS II Design from Wheel Dynamics? They look great. Any feedback on those would also be appreciated.

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Old 03-16-2016, 07:33 PM
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Are you guys running Eibach Pro-Kits still running on the stock struts/shocks? 997.2 non-PASM
Old 03-16-2016, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by soze
Are you guys running Eibach Pro-Kits still running on the stock struts/shocks? 997.2 non-PASM
I was until recently, but replaced them with Bilstein B6 (heavy duty) because there was a rattle from my front struts. It is possible that the shocks were not completely worn and it could have simply been a loose shaft (which I heard can knock even if the damping is still good), but didn't take a chance and replaced all 4 shocks with Bilsteins.
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Originally Posted by ATSR
Car looks great, congrats!

Are those wheels OS II Design from Wheel Dynamics? They look great. Any feedback on those would also be appreciated.

Time to update your avatar
Thanx. Yes Wheel Dynamics. They fit great, superb quality (not planning on running these at the track) and Wheel Dynamics, Ely, was great to work with. Everything was as promised.

And yes, waiting on a good pic for the avatar

Next up, chin spoiler and ducky tail....still debating the "Carrera" down the side...
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Originally Posted by soze
Are you guys running Eibach Pro-Kits still running on the stock struts/shocks? 997.2 non-PASM
Yes on my PASM for what its worth...
Old 03-17-2016, 08:10 AM
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I am, yes 997.1

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Originally Posted by soze
Are you guys running Eibach Pro-Kits still running on the stock struts/shocks? 997.2 non-PASM
Old 03-17-2016, 10:39 AM
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I've always had good luck with Eibach springs, they tend to be a bit less aggressive than H&R. (both in spring rate and drop height) That said, both brands should be designed to work with OEM shocks.
Old 03-17-2016, 10:52 AM
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H&R's for reference. Non PASM.
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Old 03-17-2016, 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by soze
Are you guys running Eibach Pro-Kits still running on the stock struts/shocks? 997.2 non-PASM
Yes. 997.2 non-PASM.
Old 03-17-2016, 11:33 AM
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Yes TechArt springs, OEM shocks... 997.2 non-PASM. Excellent ride, 12k so far... No issues.
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Originally Posted by jcsomerv
Yes TechArt springs, OEM shocks... 997.2 non-PASM. Excellent ride, 12k so far... No issues.
And the silver lobster fork wheels look fantastic on a silver 997.2!
Old 03-17-2016, 01:54 PM
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Great to hear guys. I've just ordered set for myself, can't wait to get them on.
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Looks good lower by an inch or so over stock
Old 03-17-2016, 03:22 PM
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Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't installing aftermarket springs negate the height difference between PASM and non-PASM?


In other words, once you install aftermarket springs, isn't the height the same?


I can't wait for the end of winter to install my Champions with summer tires. Snow is in the forecast for Sunday, WTF?


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