Just finished up the install for the springs. (scroll down to get to post install pics of the car)

I don't mean to steer people the wrong way, but the install was not nearly as difficult as the dealer and tuner shops will lead you to believe.

Impressions: I had used eibach springs, h&r coilovers, fk and kw v2 coilovers on my past BMWs, and had read alot of the different reviews on the different types of suspensions.

I plan to do a couple events next season, but don't need a moton setup. I do enjoy curves and a good handling car, and felt that the cayman in stock form, was somewhat floaty, if that makes any sense.

First, a shameless plug, thanks Tomas. Highly recommended. Thanks to adax for the DIY article posted on Cayman Club, it helped. With the rear, I actually did not remove the rear shock tower interior cover, just pulled it out halfway and slipped a wrench in there to loosen the bolts.



Next, the cayman flying saucer




Impressions post installation.

The ride is definitely firmer, not necessarily harsh, but definitely firmer. The car just feels more solid while turning and even on braking (this last one may be totally mental).

I've grown out of having superlow cars, so the ride height so far is significant enough to get rid of most of the unsightly gap, but not too low. My past car had 1.5" of clearance up front, so this may be a relative judgment.

Here are some post install pics, I wouldn't be surprised if the springs settled just a tad bit more, the car was nearly empty on gas.

 

Looks great! I am debating to get springs now or get coilovers later, since I know I want to upgrade the suspension sooner or later. Any weird noise coming from any of the corners? with my KW V3 on my bimmer, on the front right you can weird noise coming from there sometimes.

 

The bottom 1/4 of the springs actually have a rubber hose over it to prevent any noise.

I've always done coilovers on my past bmws, and was expecting to be disappointed with springs, but actually am very happy with it.

 

Hey Eddie,
It looks good. I plan on doing the same thing(h&r). The stock gap is just too big. Now your car is just right.
So, whats the next mod?

 

Oh no eddie, the modding has begun!

What was the ride height difference with the springs? Car has a perfect drop in the pics.

 

looks excellent...wouldnt change a thing!

 

She looks good. Nice and subtle. Good reveiw.

Now powder coats your wheels black and she'll be perfect.

 

Do the stock shocks work well with aftermarket springs? I thought this is usually a no-no move?

 

Glad you are Happy with the springs Eddie, the car looks great.

The springs will definately settle a little more in the next few weeks.

Enjoy the car it looks great.

 

great looking car my friend. this will probably be my first P car

 

awww man even in this forum i still wish i got the champion springs to go with my champion wheels and ur right tomas is great....i got my techart lip from them!!!

 

that is the perfect height

 

hopefully they will settle in some more, still looks kinda high for being lowered.
nice looking car tho

 

looks good!

 

Thanks for all the compliments, I am actually happy this car is not indo-slammed like my past cars, I'm going to meet up with a friend who just picked up a CS and take pics side by side to show the difference.