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Old 02-20-2024 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by BMinSFL
Do you mind sharing that source where they use the 1" increments?
Just checked and I was wrong. All current gen Macans except GTS have same height.
According to Porsche website:
Base / T / S: 63.8" H
GTS: 62.8" H
Old 02-20-2024 | 09:50 PM
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I believe that the GTS models are equipped with an "Adaptive Air Suspension", not springs. Also, the height of the GTS in its normal setting is 62.8 inches. In its lowered setting it is 10mm lower still. (10mm = approx. 0.4 inches)

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The key difference is air suspension. All US spec Macan GTS get air suspension standard. Optioning air suspension on the T would have gotten the same ride height. Now you will have to go aftermarket to achieve that with lowering springs.

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The key difference is air suspension. All US spec Macan GTS get air suspension standard. Optioning air suspension on the T would have gotten the same ride height. Now you will have to go aftermarket to achieve that with lowering springs.
Yeah, it looks like that the only option. Just need to find something that is about 1" lower but not losing comfort from stock.
Eibach discontinued PASM version and KW HAS and HR are only options for PASM in US.
I hear about 50% good/50% bad with H&R but didn't find any feedback on KW HAS.
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Originally Posted by isugoo
Yeah, it looks like that the only option. Just need to find something that is about 1" lower but not losing comfort from stock.
Eibach discontinued PASM version and KW HAS and HR are only options for PASM in US.
I hear about 50% good/50% bad with H&R but didn't find any feedback on KW HAS.
Eibach is your best bet for a 1" drop. Order a set on ebay, they are available.

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Originally Posted by DBH
I believe that the GTS models are equipped with an "Adaptive Air Suspension", not springs. Also, the height of the GTS in its normal setting is 62.8 inches. In its lowered setting it is 10mm lower still. (10mm = approx. 0.4 inches)
You can buy the GTS springs, not all are air ouside of North America, but as discussed above, its likely easier and more effective to go with an aftermarket spring.
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Originally Posted by BMinSFL
Eibach is your best bet for a 1" drop. Order a set on ebay, they are available.
I'm trying but no one has 03-22 part# that designed for 2.0T with Elec Damping cars. They all have either 04 (GTS + PASM) or 02 (all without PASM).
Found some 03# on google shopping but most of them being direct ship guys, they can't sell since it's discontinued from Eibach.
I def. prefere Eibach over others with back previous experience and very subtle nice drops. Do you mind posting some pics of your drops?
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Originally Posted by isugoo
I'm trying but no one has 03-22 part# that designed for 2.0T with Elec Damping cars. They all have either 04 (GTS + PASM) or 02 (all without PASM).
Found some 03# on google shopping but most of them being direct ship guys, they can't sell since it's discontinued from Eibach.
I def. prefere Eibach over others with back previous experience and very subtle nice drops. Do you mind posting some pics of your drops?
The part # for the 2.0T is irrelevant, I wouldn't chase it. If you went with H&R, KW or TechArt, there would be no designation between the engines.
The first three are mine on 21's and two on 20's then the last is someone on MacanForum with a Turbo who installed the PASM versions.





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Originally Posted by BMinSFL
The part # for the 2.0T is irrelevant, I wouldn't chase it. If you went with H&R, KW or TechArt, there would be no designation between the engines.
The first three are mine on 21's and two on 20's then the last is someone on MacanForum with a Turbo who installed the PASM versions.




Thanks for sharing pics. Is that GTS wheel replica on the last one from your car? your wheel gaps look perfect on this one with 20s. And which color center cap did you buy to match with that wheels? did you have 02 part# or 04 part# on yours? And the last Turbo, is that with 04 part#? That's the wheel gaps I'm looking for without sacrificing the comfort from stock (that's always the case with Eibach from my previous experiences).
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Originally Posted by isugoo
Thanks for sharing pics. Is that GTS wheel replica on the last one from your car? your wheel gaps look perfect on this one with 20s. And which color center cap did you buy to match with that wheels? did you have 02 part# or 04 part# on yours? And the last Turbo, is that with 04 part#? That's the wheel gaps I'm looking for without sacrificing the comfort from stock (that's always the case with Eibach from my previous experiences).
Thank you and yes on the GT Design wheels, I just sold those. Same setup and tires as the one with the 20" RS Spyders, just a different angle. The center cap is an OE satin platinum, I can find the part# number if you need.

Mine is 02, non-PASM. The turbo is with 04 and the end-user reported a very comfortable ride, as I have heard from all Eibach installs on the forums.
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Originally Posted by BMinSFL
Good luck. If you don't find them, the 04-22 should be fine. My front and rear heights are just about the same and the front isn't lifted due to the lighter weight. I would be interested to know your current fender height though because the T may already be a little lower than the standard springs, which would reduce the overal before vs. after height adjustment.
Just measured my stock height from ground to fendor:
F 32.25"
R 32.75"

How's yours with Eibach?
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Originally Posted by isugoo
Just measured my stock height from ground to fendor:
F 32.25"
R 32.75"

How's yours with Eibach?
Stock for me was about there and now it's about an inch lower, 31.25 to 31.5 depending on the corner.

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Just for reference, my stock 2022 GTS at the lowest height setting measured from floor to fender is: FL and FR are 31.125 inches while the RL and RR are 31.0 inches.
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Originally Posted by isugoo
Just measured my stock height from ground to fendor:
F 32.25"
R 32.75"

How's yours with Eibach?
Wierd, I thought I responded yesterday. Thats about where mine was prior and now its about 31.5" with some corners slightly lower. Just about an inch of lowering all around. I dosen't seem like much but even a few mm can make a difference. I just installed a set of 15mm spacers and that 5mm over the 10mm set is truly noticeable.
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For comparison, my stock '22 GTS at its lowest suspension setting and measured from floor to fender is: 31.125 inches front and 31 inches rear.


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