Chimcu

1.2 inch drop, should I do it? I've been reading and it's almost split down the middle. It is only for street driving but what I've heard (not sure if it's true), changing to H&R springs will wear out my suspection parts faster since they have to absorb more.. Also the ride being a bit more "bouncey". Excuse my lack of "car" terminology, I'm no expertise.

JimV8

The spring rate should be increased to compensate for the reduced travel so the ride would be stiffer. It shouldn't be a problem for the dampers but it might be. Another issue in lowered cars is the increased angle of the tie rod which creates bump steer. Although for a 1" drop it's probably not noticable.

Turbodan

this question would be better adressed on the 997
board.
but otherwise...just lower it!

boman993

If you're going through the trouble, I'd upgrade the shocks as well to something
with dampening adjustability.

boraiv333

I have a set of H&R lowering springs and will be selling them once I install the Bilstein Damptronic suspension that I recently purchased.

If you want, you could take my 997 for a spin to see how you like them or even purchase the springs once removed. The spring are less them 5months old and I never drove my car during the winter. Cheers.

Chimcu

are you going to be there on friday night at Paloma?

Zookie

Remember the conversation we had about Springs VS Coilovers, while we were atthe Strippers and you had your face full of *** while i was saying why just do the springs... that

boraiv333

Unfortunately no. Maybe there tonight around 8:30pm. Ask Tim as he may show up as well. Later.

Chimcu

shaddup cookie.. u told me just do springs last week lol

jumper5836

You can do springs alone but I would check the 997 forum.
I have 100k on my 996 with just springs but they also don't drop it to the extreme like you could get with a coilover. I have no issues other then the car is to low sometimes and the car still rides harsh as it did with stock shocks.

Zookie

and thats what i said... maybe you dint hear me when that redhead was all your face...

9964runner

Installed h&R 2 years ago, car had less than 50k at the time. Ride isn't noticeably worse, rear end feels much more connected to the car. 25K later, had a full annual inspection at SCB ad there's no signs of adverse wear on the suspension components.

jwortley

Funny, I have been stuck in the same situation. Bought the springs (in the spring) last year an there still in the box

boraiv333

I have had ZERO issues with just the springs. I have PASM on the 911 and the ride is very composed and not harsh at all. Harsh is ONLY when I am in Sport mode. Sport mode is only engaged when I am approaching a steep driveway and need to stiffen the front end.

The reason why I have selected the Damptronics is for the SOLE reason that I am really picky on an exact ride height at every corner

Caligari

I have the H&R lowering springs and the improvement was close to amazing. A 1" or so drop makes no difference on springs/suspension longevity. Just a lot of misinformation being spread. I spent a lot of time talking to engineers at H&R regarding these things and they dialed the car in with stock suspension and it's designed for that. They say messing around with the suspension components etc. will just destroy the handling they achieved.