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Old Jan 8, 2011 | 05:06 AM
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Suspension choices....

I've had H&R lowering springs on my 06 997 for a couple of months now, installed at 48k miles. Fronts have settled over that period to a low 25.5" height to fender and I'm scraping over bumps, bouncing and generally poor handling.

Bearing in mind I've probably killed the OEM fronts now, what is my best solution?

I did not want to particularly lower the car, just improve the handling, but also want a lower stance than US OEM height.

Daily driver, couple of track days a year if I'm lucky.

Bilstein PSS9? H&R coil overs? Bilstein shocks all round HD or Sport with the H&R springs? ROW / Euro springs?

Carrera II 19" wheels on the car.
 
Old Jan 8, 2011 | 05:39 AM
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I've had H&R lowering springs on my 06 997 for a couple of months now, installed at 48k miles. Fronts have settled over that period to a low 25.5" height to fender and I'm scraping over bumps, bouncing and generally poor handling.

Bearing in mind I've probably killed the OEM fronts now, what is my best solution?

I did not want to particularly lower the car, just improve the handling, but also want a lower stance than US OEM height.

Daily driver, couple of track days a year if I'm lucky.

Bilstein PSS9? H&R coil overs? Bilstein shocks all round HD or Sport with the H&R springs? ROW / Euro springs?

Carrera II 19" wheels on the car.



I am on bilstein co.....check out my album for height
 
Old Jan 8, 2011 | 07:21 AM
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What settings?

Ride height looks perfect, don't suppose you know what settings you chose?
 
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Ride height looks perfect, don't suppose you know what settings you chose?



ROW.....................I might pull it down alittle more in the spring....

U can really c a difference from the lowered album to the profile album
 
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+1 Bilsteins
PASM EQUIPPED?
If PASM they are B16 (Unless you want to defeat PASM)
W/O PASM PSS9
 
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I've heard Sachs will have a single adjustable coil over set in the near future. The PSS9s usually get reviews by those making the switch.
 
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At 48K miles, your shocks are probably shot. People have often spoke of better results with Eibach springs. Slightly higher ride height and improved handling. You could do those springs with new shocks.
 
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