mount is higher?? In other words, on the shock there is one mount, if I raise the mount, the car will naturally be raised. Any problems with that?

Lou

 

Hypothetically, you could do that... however, assuming that you're talking about your current H&R Springs/Stock Damper setup, you'd have to find someone who made a spacer for the stock damper. That damper would have to somehow be secured (welded or something) to the damper body (or at the very least, spring) so that it doesn't shift and dislodge or rattle. You'd probably want a teflon mating surface to further prevent possible clunking. All in all, given the time involved and fabrication, you'll end up regreting it.

I don't think you can simply raise the stock mount, as there isn't enough play. The bottom mount rests on a support on the damper body. Even if you could loosen the bottom mount, shift it higher, and resecure it, with the chicago roads, it'd be likely that they'd work their way back down over time.

For an economical solution, you're probably looking at H&R or PSS9 coiloveres (or factory X73). JICs can also be had for cheap (I think I can get hookups on these if you'd like), though in all honesty, I think they're too harsh for our **** roads.

 

Lou,
not as easy as u think. also u'll end up spending more money on labor anyways. just find the best way & nail it. wish u were here in LA.

 

Stephen,

That is exactly what I meant, on old turbos the mount used to be threaded so that it could be moved up and down. If I could weld the mount up higher, it would raise the car and not affect ride. The shock would simply be mounted higher with the byproduct being that the car is higher. Can't I do that sounds so easy??

Lou

 

I suppose it's do-able... except, when you go to weld the mounts higher, the heat caused by the welding process may potentially cause problems with the damper body.

 

Lou why can't you just return the springs and get something else?

 

we re-threaded a set of coilovers on a honda once to that they would sit lower.

 

My first suspension iteration was the Porsche European version for the TT. And Andial threaded the back shock to set the proper ride height with the front in mind. They only turned in a very few threads. So, it can be done.

However, I would seriously recommend you not doing it. You've got a very valuable high-speed car. Why do things haphazardly or cheaply? I would definately vote for an after market suspension with a sporting realignment and corner balance.

Just putting springs on a car is old school low-rider tech misapplied to Porsche's in general, in my opinion.

Give the springs back and stay stock or go with the new suspension doing it right from the get=go!

 

why go thru the trouble?

 

In retrospec, I would have just gotten coilovers. Now I paid for install, alignment, etc and just to pay it again to get back to stock really sucks!! $2000 ordeal just to get back to stock!!!

Lou

 

Did you email damon? If there is a defect they should cover all your costs.

 

I called him 3 times and left messages. No call back ever!! Horrible service.

Lou

 

you try PM'ing him through the board or shooting an email?