Pete C

Quick thanks to ECS Tuning for the springs and also to RSS for the spacers, not installed yet. Pictures attached show car with the springs installed and the 5mm spacers on the rear only. I have 7's front and rear on their way.

I'll post a few more picts when I get them installed.

I did not drive the car in stock form so I can not make the comparison but what I can tell you is that there is no harshness or poor ride quality issues. The Porsche tech that installed them said he loved it and also my wife was out for a few hours today driving it and also, NO complaints. She even admitted that she had a blast driving it and now claims it hers!

Thanks for all of the great information on this site!

Marine Blue

What a beauty Pete!

Post some pictures after installing the 7mm spacers and again when you get the springs installed.

Dave I

How much of a drop is there with the H&R springs?

the_vetman

0.75" (19.05 mm) front & back. Been thinking of these myself.

medtech

FWIW,

I have 7mm spacers on the front and 18mm on the rears (RSS). Looks good and works well.

I like the springs!

Pete C

Gotta give us a side angle shot so we can see
those 18mm on the rear!

Plavan

I really don't see a difference in ride height from my Stock Spyder. However, the springs will "Settle" in less than a month like they did on my Audi.
I want to see the rear spacer setup too.

Pete C

Its not drastic but noticeable in person.
Link to dealer pictures, side profile definitley looks lower:

http://www.porschexchange.com/web/us...ition_id=10426

mrd_spy

I don't get it, why fit these when you have never driven a stock one ?

Again wider spacers on the rear will just cause more understeer !

the_vetman

I hear your point, but many people like the look of a lowered "aggressive" stance. Many also dislike the wide fender gap in stock cars (though less so in Spyders and Rs). You can also get more negative camber with a lowered car. Finally, springs give you firmer ride and better handling - especially cornering but also in braking and accelerating. The final point is why I'm interested in the springs.

After spring installation, spacers are ideal because the non-flush look of fender-to-tires will become more evident. However, I'm hesitant about spacers because they're not ideal for the track (if wider than 7-10 mm) due to increased stress on wheel bearings.

Haven't decided which way to go yet. Springs are also $$ to install (many hours of labor)...

Pete C

Vetman answered it all for me
Plus I ordered 7MM spacers front and rear.

Also, with the exception of my '02 GT2, I've lowered every car I've purchased
since 1991. I've also used spacers on a bunch. The typical performance gain is nice but it really cleans up the look...the way they should come from the factory.
Also, it was easier to get everything done before taking delivery. I also had the paddle/sport steering wheel & clear markers installed at the same time.

Vetman - if you want to come see it, you are more than welcome anytime.

Dave I

That was my next question...does anybody know if you can get more negative camber out of the Spyder by adding the springs.

Pete C

I'll ask the tech that did the install tomorrow and I'll reply back.

the_vetman

Pete, I'd love to come check out your beauty. I'm in Pottstown.

On an unrelated note, anyone know the best or easiest way to get the tire marks off of the clear bra and paint? My CW Spyder has already built up quite a bit of black marks from the bits of tire (clag) thrown around at the track. I have a bottle of Goo Gone but have been hesitant to use it... though I may try it on the fender where the clear bra is set to be replaced soon. Maybe I should make a separate thread about this.

mrd_spy

Springs are always a half way house imo, if you want it to handle better fit coilovers,
Quite a few cars handle worse with after market springs as the damping rates are wrong.

As for spacers, the Spyder has a wider track any way, any wider and you just get road rash paint.

And as for wider on the rear I have already stated more understeer.
I guess some do all this for looks and not performance though.