new porsche owner and new to the forum!!
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10-08-2009, 07:03 PM
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new porsche owner and new to the forum!!
I am new to the forum and I just bought my first Porsche, stock 2002 Turbo. I'm thinking about just lowering on H&R springs for now so I can work on the engine upgrades.
Any thoughts??
My clutch is about to be out soon, what should I upgrade at the same time so I can save on the labor?
Any thoughts??
My clutch is about to be out soon, what should I upgrade at the same time so I can save on the labor?
#2
10-08-2009, 07:11 PM
I am new to the forum and I just bought my first Porsche, stock 2002 Turbo. I'm thinking about just lowering on H&R springs for now so I can work on the engine upgrades.
Any thoughts??
My clutch is about to be out soon, what should I upgrade at the same time so I can save on the labor?
Any thoughts??
My clutch is about to be out soon, what should I upgrade at the same time so I can save on the labor?
#3
10-08-2009, 07:13 PM
Welcome...
Forget about just using springs...better to go for coilover setup (more expensive but well worth it).
Clutch depends upon what your upgrade goals are to be...
Have fun, spend many nights here reading up on old posts through search function as there are many answers to all the questions you did not know even to ask.
Best
Forget about just using springs...better to go for coilover setup (more expensive but well worth it).
Clutch depends upon what your upgrade goals are to be...
Have fun, spend many nights here reading up on old posts through search function as there are many answers to all the questions you did not know even to ask.
Best
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10-08-2009, 07:25 PM
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Welcome, and congratulations on your new 996TT! 
With regard to the H&R springs, I've certainly noticed a pattern of people buying them, then selling them shortly soon thereafter to buy coilovers. Knowing this, I suppose I'd recommend you do some research first to see why people are doing this so that you can save some money and just apply it to coilovers. That being said, there are some screaming deals out there on 'barely used' H&R springs too.
With regard to the H&R springs, I've certainly noticed a pattern of people buying them, then selling them shortly soon thereafter to buy coilovers. Knowing this, I suppose I'd recommend you do some research first to see why people are doing this so that you can save some money and just apply it to coilovers. That being said, there are some screaming deals out there on 'barely used' H&R springs too.
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10-08-2009, 07:40 PM
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Rep Power: 23 Welcome, and congratulations on your new 996TT!
With regard to the H&R springs, I've certainly noticed a pattern of people buying them, then selling them shortly soon thereafter to buy coilovers. Knowing this, I suppose I'd recommend you do some research first to see why people are doing this so that you can save some money and just apply it to coilovers. That being said, there are some screaming deals out there on 'barely used' H&R springs too.
With regard to the H&R springs, I've certainly noticed a pattern of people buying them, then selling them shortly soon thereafter to buy coilovers. Knowing this, I suppose I'd recommend you do some research first to see why people are doing this so that you can save some money and just apply it to coilovers. That being said, there are some screaming deals out there on 'barely used' H&R springs too.
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#9
10-08-2009, 08:26 PM
welcome project...I'm new here myself within the last week or two. Great group of guys here with a lot of valuable knowledge.
Good luck and post pics when you can.
Good luck and post pics when you can.
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10-08-2009, 08:51 PM
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is that better then the EVO Short Shifter Kit going for about $250?
#11
10-08-2009, 08:56 PM
No, H&R springs are known to sag. That is why people get rid of them. Wait and buy the coilovers.
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10-08-2009, 09:22 PM
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will it last a year? by then i should have a full suspension upgrade, thanks for the info though.
#14
10-08-2009, 11:57 PM
whatever you do just make sure you keep labor costs in mind..... If you are doing a clutch much more has to come out to do it so if you are looking at bigger turbos, exhaust, etc. that is the time to do it as the additional labor will be much less than coming back and doing it again later.
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10-09-2009, 12:14 AM
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yeah i understand that, i'm not quite ready for the EVO gt660 kit yet. hopefully i won't regret doing the clutch and just a stage2 upgrade for now. thanks!