Lowering Boxster Recommendations Pls
#1
Lowering Boxster Recommendations Pls
Hi,
I've heard both sides good and bad so wanted to know what you guys have to say.
What springs? and how much does it lower it? I want a lower stance to make aftermarket 17's or 18's deeper than stock look good.
What size wheel/tire combo? This would be for newer than 97 so 18's should be good. I may go 17's for lower price tires if it can look good.
Will it cause my tires to be off camber, wear my tires more?
Any pics of lowered Boxters?
Thanks!
I've heard both sides good and bad so wanted to know what you guys have to say.
What springs? and how much does it lower it? I want a lower stance to make aftermarket 17's or 18's deeper than stock look good.
What size wheel/tire combo? This would be for newer than 97 so 18's should be good. I may go 17's for lower price tires if it can look good.
Will it cause my tires to be off camber, wear my tires more?
Any pics of lowered Boxters?
Thanks!
#2
It looks like wheel and tire changes will require lowering springs which will result in a 2.00 camber at best. That would result in a frequent tire change. I'll probably stick with stock.
#3
Lowering springs (H&R, Eibach) will lower the car 1-1.5 inches. This typically results in a maximum front camber of -1.5 degrees. You can adjust the front suspension to take out about half of this and end up with -0.7 to -1.0 degrees. This is not too bad with respect to tire wear.
The rear has more adjustment available. You should be able to get close to -1.5 which is the high end of the stock suspension.
The rear has more adjustment available. You should be able to get close to -1.5 which is the high end of the stock suspension.
#6
People have fit up to 245's up front and 285's in the rear. A lot depends on what brand/model of tire, the wheel offset, whether or not the car has been lowered and by how much and the individual car. 225's, 265's should be no problem regardless of whether or not the car has been lowered as long as the wheel offset is correct.
#7
I've got large rims and tires. Also lowered.
Hi,
I've got a 2000 S with H&R springs which brought it down about 1.3". I kept the OEM shocks (lack of funds) which may be a good thing as I may need coilovers now. Anyway, the rims are Volk TE37's in 8.5 x 18 front and 10.5 x 18 rear. They are shod with Dunlop Super Sport Race tires, 245-35 in front and 285-30 in the rear. I have -1.4 deg camber in front and -2.0 deg in the rear. The current problem is that even though the springs got me more negative camber, lowering the car has now created a slight tire/fenderlip interference problem in the rear under hard cornering/high speed bumps. Rolling the fenders helped, but I think I'm about .25" too low (hence the coilovers). I'm attaching a couple of not so great pics (camera issues) of the setup; PM me if you want the better pics I'm going to take tomorrow.
Bruinbro
I've got a 2000 S with H&R springs which brought it down about 1.3". I kept the OEM shocks (lack of funds) which may be a good thing as I may need coilovers now. Anyway, the rims are Volk TE37's in 8.5 x 18 front and 10.5 x 18 rear. They are shod with Dunlop Super Sport Race tires, 245-35 in front and 285-30 in the rear. I have -1.4 deg camber in front and -2.0 deg in the rear. The current problem is that even though the springs got me more negative camber, lowering the car has now created a slight tire/fenderlip interference problem in the rear under hard cornering/high speed bumps. Rolling the fenders helped, but I think I'm about .25" too low (hence the coilovers). I'm attaching a couple of not so great pics (camera issues) of the setup; PM me if you want the better pics I'm going to take tomorrow.
Bruinbro
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#9
Ride is great!
I actually think it is smoother than the stock springs. The tires are very quiet and just seem to "roll" nicely. Can't say too much about handling yet as I have to resolve a rubbing problem with the rear tires on a localized portion of the fenderlip.
Bruinbro
Bruinbro
#11
Thanks!
Since coilovers allow some height adjustment, I'm guessing I can get rid of the rubbing by raising the car a little, plus with camber plates they should give me more negative camber which might squeeze the rubber under the lip. Others have put 285-30/18's on 10.5" rims on their Boxsters, so I think I should be able to do it. Granted, every setup is different, but I truly believe that I am close to making it work.
Bruinbro
Bruinbro
#12
Bruinbro,
Won't adding more negative camber make your tires wear faster.
Mine is a daily driver of about 70miles round trip so I'm not sure if this is something I should do.
I sure like the look beeter than stock.
Won't adding more negative camber make your tires wear faster.
Mine is a daily driver of about 70miles round trip so I'm not sure if this is something I should do.
I sure like the look beeter than stock.
#13
Originally Posted by cedosada
Bruinbro,
Won't adding more negative camber make your tires wear faster.
Mine is a daily driver of about 70miles round trip so I'm not sure if this is something I should do.
I sure like the look beeter than stock.
Won't adding more negative camber make your tires wear faster.
Mine is a daily driver of about 70miles round trip so I'm not sure if this is something I should do.
I sure like the look beeter than stock.
Bruinbro
#15
Rubbing point
Originally Posted by Fletcher
Where exactly is it rubbing? What is the rim offset?
Bruinbro