991.1 Lowering Springs & Spacers Recommendations
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991.1 Lowering Springs & Spacers Recommendations
Last year I picked up my 2016 911 Black Edition and have thoroughly appreciated it in stock form. It's the base of the base (C2) and feels like a last-of-the-last N/A cars. I'm getting tired of waiting for the USD to calm down and I don't see any miracle COVID-19 vaccine anytime soon -- so it's time to live life and drive.
Scouring the threads, general consensus is Eibach then Techart then H&R (unless I totally messed up the hierarchy there). Not looking to slam it given the crappy roads around here. Recommendations?
As for spacers, sounds like 7mm front/15mm rear is decent.
I do have a friend that can help do the install but we're trying to socially distance ourselves. And since I'd assume an alignment is par for the course, where could I get all this done in the GTA?
Thanks!
Scouring the threads, general consensus is Eibach then Techart then H&R (unless I totally messed up the hierarchy there). Not looking to slam it given the crappy roads around here. Recommendations?
As for spacers, sounds like 7mm front/15mm rear is decent.
I do have a friend that can help do the install but we're trying to socially distance ourselves. And since I'd assume an alignment is par for the course, where could I get all this done in the GTA?
Thanks!
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Posted this recently in a few other threads with similar questions on getting parts installed.
I've used Speedstar in Markham for the past 10+ years and they are great... they've done everything from installing mods (exhaust, suspension, brakes) to regular service (oil change) and things like alignment, corner balance, ride height adjustment, etc. Definitely recommended if you're in the area and they have a ton of Porsche experience having run the Cup car program for Downtown Porsche for several years.
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serenaray (06-03-2020)
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I don't think you can go wrong with any of the brand of springs you mentioned. I have experience with Eibach and H&R, but not TechArt. I'm currently running H&R springs on my Boxster. My initial choice was to get Eibach, but they don't have the springs for my application in the North American market anymore, and would have to source them from Europe by ways of eBay, which is something I did not want to deal with. There are plenty of shops in the GTA who can help you with the install. Whereabouts are you located?
Last edited by bcrdukes; 06-02-2020 at 12:35 PM.
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Mantis in Oakville will do the install - 6 hours labour is what shops typically charge. They will spend 6 hours on the job :-)
I just did Eibachs myself in a day at home so it is possible if you are inclined...
I just did Eibachs myself in a day at home so it is possible if you are inclined...