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RSSmike 09-15-2010 06:06 PM

RSS/Stuttgart Performance: 987 SPYDER “Suspension Upgrades Begin”
 
What a difference a day makes…

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/u...s_spyder_1.jpg

The new Boxster Spyder is arguably the most performance focused 987 to date. It boasts retro styling cues and offers considerable weight savings (especially with AC and Stereo Delete) over the standard 987 chassis.

Our customer brought us the car so we could set up it for improved track day performance as well as enhancing the visual appeal of the Spyder (Lowered ride height and more aggressive wheel offset).

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/u..._9_goingup.jpg

One obvious issue with this car is the OE spec ride height and damper/spring combination. The ride height/fender gap is worthy of rally car mud flaps. While the out of the box handling is impressive for a factory offering, it is still a compromise in regard to performance, in this area there is always room for improvement.

BUILD Specs:
· RSS Rear Adjustable Toe Steer Kit (Part #312)
· KW Variant 3 (2-Way Adjustable) Coilovers
· RSS 7mm Spacer Kit Front Axle (Part #343/10 - Silver)
· RSS 18mm Spacer Kit Rear Axle (Part #341/10 - Silver)
· NEW: RSS Tarmac Series 2 Piece Lower Control Arms (Part#358)
“Next Round of this Build”:

Stock vs. KW V3 Coilover

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/u..._stocksusp.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/u...yder_10_kw.jpg

Stock Toe Arm

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/u...stocksusp2.jpg

RSS Adjustable Toe Arm

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/u...s_spyder_8.jpg

RSS Spacer Kit: Front and Rear Axle for aggressive wheel offset

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/u...ss_spacers.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/u...s_spyder_2.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/u...s_spyder_4.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/u...s_spyder_5.jpg

http://i636.photobucket.com/albums/u...s_spyder_3.jpg

Once the suspension has settled after the first track day, we will take it to the next level in precision handling by upgrading the factory lower control arms to RSS Tarmac Series 2-Piece Solid Mount LCA's (Fully Adjustable Lower Control Arms: Camber, Track Width, Caster, with Adjustable Roll Center).


Stay tuned for the next Round: RSS Tarmac Series 2-Piece Lower Control Arms...

joshg120 09-15-2010 08:49 PM

wow that really made a world of difference, the boxster spyder is such a winner nice post!

"The JC" 09-15-2010 09:13 PM

So awesome I'm at a loss for words. Well done guys!

RSSmike 09-16-2010 02:00 PM

Fun Factor...
 
Thanks guys... the car is even more enjoyable and fun to drive after the suspension upgrades. Cant wait for the next series of mods, when we go with the RSS Lower Control Arms.



Originally Posted by joshg120 (Post 712680)
wow that really made a world of difference, the boxster spyder is such a winner nice post!


Originally Posted by JC919 (Post 712693)
So awesome I'm at a loss for words. Well done guys!


PJC 09-16-2010 02:46 PM

Great car, great mod's.

Do you have base line times at the track from before the mods?

suncoastric 09-16-2010 03:39 PM

That is low! Looks good

V35 09-16-2010 07:55 PM

Geez, i've never been a huge Boxster fan, but this Spyder looks absolutely incredible, especially with the more aggressive offsets on the stock wheels and lowered ride height.

sharky 09-16-2010 08:03 PM

well done brozef!

RSSmike 09-20-2010 04:46 PM

Agreed...
 

Originally Posted by V35 (Post 713388)
Geez, i've never been a huge Boxster fan, but this Spyder looks absolutely incredible, especially with the more aggressive offsets on the stock wheels and lowered ride height.

Agreed, was not a huge fan, but the chassis and coilover suspension combination won me over...

golfguy11800 09-28-2010 11:43 PM

Talk to me more about your new LCA's...I'm looking to do a HUGE suspension overhaul this summer for my 2006 Cayman S. I see that you guys have the sway bars for sale as well. Anything else I could get from you guys? I like what RSS has done and plan to use you guys.

Keep up the good work


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