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Old Apr 15, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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just had 997tt lowered (Champion H&Rs also used their sways). would like to "push" out wheels a little without causing "rub" or changing rims (OEM turbo rims). are OEM 5mm spacers enough all around or go wider? can you do asymmetrical front/rear? can anyone advised width for front/rear for max "look" without causing "rub"? reply greatly needed
 
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how far did you drop it?
 
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dropped it about 1in maybe 1.5 after settleling front & rear.
 
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Originally Posted by 997tt RS 2.7
dropped it about 1in maybe 1.5 after settleling front & rear.
1.5, wow, that's a lot. Any pix?
 
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1.5, wow, that's a lot. Any pix?
sorry misspoke probably 1in total after settlement? i am not sure; i went with Champion H&R springs and sways. is OEM 5mm spacers sufficient? different front/rear widths? i have stock turbo rims. please advise
 
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Originally Posted by 997tt RS 2.7
sorry misspoke probably 1in total after settlement? i am not sure; i went with Champion H&R springs and sways. is OEM 5mm spacers sufficient? different front/rear widths? i have stock turbo rims. please advise

i am in the same boat, havent decided yet. I just finished installing techart springs. I have a set of OEM 5 mm spacer kit w/long bolts from my 997 c2, i know they will fit the turbo, had confirmed with sharky.
 
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i am in the same boat, havent decided yet. I just finished installing techart springs. I have a set of OEM 5 mm spacer kit w/long bolts from my 997 c2, i know they will fit the turbo, had confirmed with sharky.
if you go with 5mm OEM spacers please post or send me a PM. thanx. dealer tech advised that 5mm OEM is sufficient and that alot of R&D went into choosing that size with the stock rims.
 
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Originally Posted by 997tt RS 2.7
if you go with 5mm OEM spacers please post or send me a PM. thanx. dealer tech advised that 5mm OEM is sufficient and that alot of R&D went into choosing that size with the stock rims.
will do. i still need to test drive the car after the spring install. as it has been crapy here in chicago.
 
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Originally Posted by 997tt RS 2.7
sorry misspoke probably 1in total after settlement? i am not sure; i went with Champion H&R springs and sways. is OEM 5mm spacers sufficient? different front/rear widths? i have stock turbo rims. please advise
On a previous post sharky from sharkwerks suggests 7mm front and 15mm rear....
 
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Originally Posted by cgang30
will do. i still need to test drive the car after the spring install. as it has been crapy here in chicago.
what sways did you go with? i did Champion H&R for both; the look greatly improved "less gap" and noticed some improvement in handling; less squat and dive, more stable @ higher speeeds. ride did not get worse maybe a hint more firm. one drawback; will likely bottom out more frequent. you have to take high bumps slow and "sideways"; you'll feel like an idiot
 

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