Lowered 997 with H&R springs
Jun 12, 2009 | 09:29 AM
#1
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From: CA
Lowered 997 with H&R springs Thanks to Carrera Mike for this content!
"This is for those who are wondering how much H&R springs will lower their cars.
Hope these helps in making your decisions. H&R website claims 1.2" drop. I think that 1.2 is for the basic Carrera since the S is lower by 10mm.
Really happy with the firmness of these springs. Not rough at all(to my taste/ I know this is subjective) as I thought they would be. I was afraid it was going to be lower... but really happy with the results of this moderate drop.
I installed them over the weekend and here are some Before & After pictures with measurements.
1 Note though, with the first 4 pictures the car has 1/2 tank of fuel, and the last 4(after shake down) car with full tank of fuel. Im guessing that with the firmness of the springs, the extra .5 tank of fuel only lowered the front by 1/8"max.
My wheels are 19" with PS2s
These first two are the "before" the drop. Stock springs. 06 S/PASM
REAR
FRONT
These next two are right after the spring installation. Just rolled the car back and forth in the garage 4 times.
REAR
FRONT
These next two are after a good shake down/driving it for a day (approx 60 miles of VA freeway, bad expansion slats)
REAR
FRONT
With no flash/hides the inside of fenders:
REAR
FRONT
Full Pix
BEFORE
AFTER"
"This is for those who are wondering how much H&R springs will lower their cars.
Hope these helps in making your decisions. H&R website claims 1.2" drop. I think that 1.2 is for the basic Carrera since the S is lower by 10mm.
Really happy with the firmness of these springs. Not rough at all(to my taste/ I know this is subjective) as I thought they would be. I was afraid it was going to be lower... but really happy with the results of this moderate drop.
I installed them over the weekend and here are some Before & After pictures with measurements.
1 Note though, with the first 4 pictures the car has 1/2 tank of fuel, and the last 4(after shake down) car with full tank of fuel. Im guessing that with the firmness of the springs, the extra .5 tank of fuel only lowered the front by 1/8"max.
My wheels are 19" with PS2s
These first two are the "before" the drop. Stock springs. 06 S/PASM
REAR
FRONT
These next two are right after the spring installation. Just rolled the car back and forth in the garage 4 times.
REAR
FRONT
These next two are after a good shake down/driving it for a day (approx 60 miles of VA freeway, bad expansion slats)
REAR
FRONT
With no flash/hides the inside of fenders:
REAR
FRONT
Full Pix
BEFORE
AFTER"
Jun 12, 2009 | 12:36 PM
#2
Teamspeed Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 638
From: San Diego, CA
Car looks perfect now! Should have came like that from the factory 
We install these H&R's and the TechArt springs all day long for our customers who opt to not go for Coilovers and each and every customer LOVES them...
We install these H&R's and the TechArt springs all day long for our customers who opt to not go for Coilovers and each and every customer LOVES them...
Jun 12, 2009 | 05:09 PM
#4
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Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 12
From: Chesapeake, VA
Thanks for all the kind words. happy to post that DIY to help fellow enthusiasts.
I'll remeasure it in a few weeks and post updates. I'll drive it for few weeks to let it settle and do allignment. Should be a better turning car by then.
I'll remeasure it in a few weeks and post updates. I'll drive it for few weeks to let it settle and do allignment. Should be a better turning car by then.
Jun 14, 2009 | 11:32 AM
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 5,084
From: USA
Very nice, subtle but it does make a big difference.
Btw, how would you guys compare H&R springs to Eibach? I believe Eibach manufactures the TechArt springs, I've been told they are identical but rebranded for TA.
Btw, how would you guys compare H&R springs to Eibach? I believe Eibach manufactures the TechArt springs, I've been told they are identical but rebranded for TA.
