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I went on a 4 day up north drive and came to the conclusion that the H&R coilovers that are on my 2008 997tt are just too stiff. They were just put on my car shortly before I purchased it. I want to try to keep the lowered ride height (if possible), but need something that’s not brutal over expansion joints or road construction. I will never track the car and will be using it for weekend drives with my wife. I really like the looks of the lowered ride height, but need something that is more comfortable to drive. Any suggestions for smoother, less harsh coil overs?
Stock shocks, lowering springs (Eibach or GMG), DSC, and a more aggressive alignment does wonders for handling with a reasonably comfortable ride. Beyond about -1.0 front camber you will need GT3 lower control arms or camber plates. GT2 rear sway bar is a big plus too (most owners use the middle setting on the street). These cars are sensitive to the toe setting so some (like me) use a rear toe control arm link with locking plate. Tarret Engineering is a good option there.
DSC controller plus stock shocks and springs gives me a very comfy ride on the street. I know the stance is a tad higher but I have an Aerokit style front lip that's painted that I didn't want to crack or scrape. I also have a bunch of RSS rear hardware such as dog bones and toe steer kit and sway bar set in the middle. The front is all stock.
Maybe you could try raising it up a little bit to see if that helps? Cheap way to see if that makes it a little more compliant.
Handling is exceptional. I know the previous opener spent a lot of money to get it setup this way. It’s just not what I want. I could try raising it up a bit if that makes it ride any smoother. It sounds like most posts here say to go with stock shocks and stock/aftermarket springs. Then buy a DSC controller. I’m thinking the cost of all that (new) would be more than a different set of coilovers.
Handling is exceptional. I know the previous opener spent a lot of money to get it setup this way. It’s just not what I want. I could try raising it up a bit if that makes it ride any smoother. It sounds like most posts here say to go with stock shocks and stock/aftermarket springs. Then buy a DSC controller. I’m thinking the cost of all that (new) would be more than a different set of coilovers.
I think you should try and ride around in some different setups and find a good shop that can help you with this before you start throwing money at it. Have you been in a stock car?
Parts and labor for suspension isnt cheap. I just added coilovers to my car and it seems like it's more art than science.
One man's perfectly compliant street setup is another man's worst nightmare, it's very subjective.
No matter what you decide on for the shock/spring setup, I think you would be well served by getting a DSC first. Whether it solves your issues on the suspension currently on the car or not, it will be a valuable addition. Even if you change out the suspension, it will make a marked difference in the way the car behaves.
When I first acquired my 997 I was distressed with how the coilovers were behaving. I had done a ton of reading and decided to get the DSC. What a difference. You will not be disappointed and it will be a great compliment to whatever you wind up with. The best part is the install is the easiest suspension upgrade you can accomplish.
No matter what you decide on for the shock/spring setup, I think you would be well served by getting a DSC first. Whether it solves your issues on the suspension currently on the car or not, it will be a valuable addition. Even if you change out the suspension, it will make a marked difference in the way the car behaves.
When I first acquired my 997 I was distressed with how the coilovers were behaving. I had done a ton of reading and decided to get the DSC. What a difference. You will not be disappointed and it will be a great compliment to whatever you wind up with. The best part is the install is the easiest suspension upgrade you can accomplish.
Ooops... I should have recognized that from the first post. OK, I guess then it's either coilover height, new springs or a whole new spring/shock set up to change the ride.
08-21-2018, 03:42 PM
Coilovers
