Lowering Car
11-02-2015, 03:09 PM
#64
I'm thinking of doing this on my 997.2 C2. I love my C2 but it would look better lower. This is good thread.
1. I've seen the Eibach springs for around 450 and the Techarts around 700. They are the same?
2. As far as clearance, can rennlisters give some specific examples of ground contact (and not)? Like angle of driveways, speed bumps, etc.
1. I've seen the Eibach springs for around 450 and the Techarts around 700. They are the same?
2. As far as clearance, can rennlisters give some specific examples of ground contact (and not)? Like angle of driveways, speed bumps, etc.
11-02-2015, 03:21 PM
#65
Intermediate
No rubbing and just about the right ride height for street and track. I am very happy and considerably cheaper than coilovers.
11-02-2015, 10:46 PM
#66
Instructor
I'm thinking of doing this on my 997.2 C2. I love my C2 but it would look better lower. This is good thread.
1. I've seen the Eibach springs for around 450 and the Techarts around 700. They are the same?
2. As far as clearance, can rennlisters give some specific examples of ground contact (and not)? Like angle of driveways, speed bumps, etc.
1. I've seen the Eibach springs for around 450 and the Techarts around 700. They are the same?
2. As far as clearance, can rennlisters give some specific examples of ground contact (and not)? Like angle of driveways, speed bumps, etc.
2. I 'brush' the 2 plastic pieces immediately in front of the front wheels about once per outing. Only on the most obnoxious speed bumps (most there is no issue), the very odd dip in the road taken at speed, or coming out of the local liquor store where the incline is steep and drop off sharp. TechArt lowered my C2 25mm so I considered shaving 25mm off of those 2 plastic pieces and I would have 'factory' clearance but honestly not a big enough issue for me to bother.
Springs + spacers + alignment = proper 911 stance with slight improvement in ride. What a mod.
11-03-2015, 03:25 PM
#67
11-03-2015, 10:06 PM
#68
Instructor
Local indy quoted $1080 to install a set of springs, plus $250 alignment. Is there a DIY for replacing the springs myself? I like working on my car and am not afraid of jumping in, also have access to a lift which makes things a little easier. Wondering if I will need spring compression tool prior to starting. My buddy put springs on his 993 and said no compression tool was needed. Looked at the DIY list but didn't see anything for springs. Thanks for any advice or gotchas that anyone can contribute.
11-03-2015, 10:32 PM
#69
Instructor
11-03-2015, 11:30 PM
#70
Burning Brakes
11-04-2015, 09:28 AM
#71
dasdman,
Yes, an outside spring compressor is needed for changing out springs on your 997.2
They are available at Autozone or Advance Auto as free loaners.
No real "gotchas" in job, fairly straightforward. Some DIY's say to remove front tie rod ends, I did not find this necessary.
The rear spring removal is made especially easier with the upper rear control arm completely removed, (it is just two bolts), some DIY's do not mention this.
Yes, an outside spring compressor is needed for changing out springs on your 997.2
They are available at Autozone or Advance Auto as free loaners.
No real "gotchas" in job, fairly straightforward. Some DIY's say to remove front tie rod ends, I did not find this necessary.
The rear spring removal is made especially easier with the upper rear control arm completely removed, (it is just two bolts), some DIY's do not mention this.
11-04-2015, 01:04 PM
#72
Instructor
dasdman,
Yes, an outside spring compressor is needed for changing out springs on your 997.2
They are available at Autozone or Advance Auto as free loaners.
No real "gotchas" in job, fairly straightforward. Some DIY's say to remove front tie rod ends, I did not find this necessary.
The rear spring removal is made especially easier with the upper rear control arm completely removed, (it is just two bolts), some DIY's do not mention this.
Yes, an outside spring compressor is needed for changing out springs on your 997.2
They are available at Autozone or Advance Auto as free loaners.
No real "gotchas" in job, fairly straightforward. Some DIY's say to remove front tie rod ends, I did not find this necessary.
The rear spring removal is made especially easier with the upper rear control arm completely removed, (it is just two bolts), some DIY's do not mention this.
Will add before and after pictures within a couple of weeks.
11-05-2015, 01:20 PM
#73
Has anyone used a compensating plate or here to customize their lowering?
I think they come in 3mm and 6.5 mm sizes and I think they can be stacked? Not sure if the 3mm plate is the stock installation, but if that's the case, you could replace with 6.5mm and reduce lowering to 21.5 mm, which is still a tad lower than the SPASM suspension.
I think they come in 3mm and 6.5 mm sizes and I think they can be stacked? Not sure if the 3mm plate is the stock installation, but if that's the case, you could replace with 6.5mm and reduce lowering to 21.5 mm, which is still a tad lower than the SPASM suspension.
11-05-2015, 10:01 PM
#74
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Eibach's Before and After
First two are the "BEFORE" from this morning, NEXT two are the "AFTER" from this afternoon. Difference in ride height very subtle, perhaps they will settle in time.
Ride comfort is the same (thankfully).
Ride comfort is the same (thankfully).
11-05-2015, 11:31 PM
#75
Instructor
^^^ looks good. Little hard to see with the light in the after pics. Did you do spacers (looks like not) and alignment? Nice driveway by the way - love to have one like that.