Does anyone know for sure if the US version of the Boxster S Anniversary model is actually lowered 10mm as was advertised by Porsche? Or was this only done in Europe?

My car is a Boxster S Anniv. model and tend to doubt if it's actually lowered 10mm or at all.

If it's not, what would be necessary to make it exactly like the ROW Anniversary Editions?

Thanks.
Charlie

 

Should be 10mm lower, my wife's is.

 

I know, that's what the description had said. It's just that it doesn't look that low and I'm not sure it is.

Did you ever compare the height to a regular S?

 

The US version is NOT 10mm lower. It has US M030. In order to bring it down to ROW specs you need ROW springs.

I have number 373.

 

I forgot to mention I did add ROW springs....

 

Here is a photo of a 550 SE with ROW springs installed..

 

Nice! Did you notice any change in the ride quality and/or handling with the ROW springs?

This sounds like something I want to do.

 

Well if you want full ROW M030, my undestanding is the dampers (shocks) have different settings...However if you just want to be lower with US M030 (how the 550 SE is equipped) then all you need are the springs. Gor mine from Suncoast.

 

Forgot to mention, ride quality is uneffected..drove mine cross country last winter, with ROW springs installed and no complaints, from me or Mary.

Hey I had a 1973 914 2.0 with Bilstein suspension package. Sold it when I got the first Boxster in '99.

 

...one other thing..the front actually drops 20mm as all euro-cars are 10mm lower in front even with standard suspension, thus the 20mm infront...rear drops just 10mm and it may settle lower as suspensions are wont to do.