Hello all. I have been stalking the site and decided to join and get a few of my questions answered. I have an 04 Cayenne S. Not sure on the technical color name, I believe its Dark Metallic Grey (gunmetal grey?)

I currently have 22s on it. Once i figure out how to post pics i will. They are chrome but I am sick of the chrome look and want to get them powerblasted and done black. Should i go flat black or gloss black? Anyone have pics of my color car with black rims?

I am in the market to lower it as well. Anyone have suggestions? Is there a downside (problems with suspension etc...) by lowering? It does not have the stock air suspension. Should I do springs only (sounds like it costs about $300-400) or should I upgrade suspension? Was also curious on an air ride system. I know that these are pricey (i think $2500 ish). Is it worth it? I love the slammed look of many of your Cayennes that i have seen but not sure if anyone has done this. Please show pics

I want to do something with the exhaust as well. Not sure yet, leaning towards some type of dual exhaust tips, found here.

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/me...55SPerformance

Anyone put these on? Im open to many suggestions on the exhaust system.

I have been looking into smoking/tint/paint the taillights. I know that i could get pulled over so maybe the tint film is the best option. Suggestions? Anyone recommend a site. I found that XPEL does head light protection but I could not find anywhere on their site where they sell the product for taillights.

Do they have a chip for 04 CS? Where can I find info on this?

Air intake system worth the cost? Found here:

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/me...55SPerformance

I am also looking into body kits. Just testing the water as I know that this is very expensive as well. Looking on getting some info (companies, pricing etc)

Was also looking at painting my calipers. This kit ok? I dont want to pay 300 or so to get it painted but interested in other kits if they are available. If it fades, i can just repaint right?

http://e-partssales.com/Merchant2/me...ode=cayenneEXT


I am very eager to hear the experts opinion (thats you guys!). Please give me any suggestions you can think of. This car is pretty much factory (minus the 22s and stereo/ipod connection) I have owned the car since 04, bought it new and I am looking for a change. I have waited long enough, help me make this a badass 04 CS.

 

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I guess I am in the same boat as you. Have had my 04CS for a couple years now and ready to do something. I have just joined the forums and learned a few things. First and foremost, nothing for Porsches is cheap, and to go the cheap route will just, well, cheapen it :-)

To try and answer some of your questions:

Color preference on the rims is up to you but I would say gloss; since you have a gray car. If it were black then flat would look awesome. Depends on the wheel also. In my opinion, any wheel that has a lip or chrome on the edge just doesn't go with our cars too well.

To lower it, don't buy anything less than the KW Variant 3 or V3 coilover suspension. It will improve the ride due to the adjustable damping and rebound valving. Springs will only lower it 1 to 1.5 inches. The KW are adjustable from slammed to what the CS is now. This will set you back around $3500.00 installed.

Exhaust really only has 2 options or combination of options in my opinion: The Fabspeed CAT Bypass pipes in conjunction with the Cargraphics Exhaust or Fabspeed exhaust. By listening to sound clips on Youtube my preference is the Fab/Cargraphics combo. Use your own tips at first to save some money. They just clamp on. Both combos without tips I think run around $1700.00. CTTS tips will run another $600.00

Get some clear side markers they will really make a difference.

I am about to pull the trigger on a couple mods and my order of priority would be:

1. Suspension (lower it) and keep my stock 19"'s for now. 22 with yours will look killer
2. BMC air filters or K&N. I have K&N and don't expect any difference. Only with and exhaust will you notice a difference.
3. Exhaust. The ones mentioned above will gain you about 10hp but only in conjunction with the cat bypass and airfilters
4 . Wheels.

Hope some of this helps.
Chris

 

If you already have wheels, I would go with the lowering as well. We have used the KW V3 coilovers to get the maximum drop (springs only lower 1-1.5" while KW can drop 2.5"). The good thing about the KW is that even with the perches screwed all the way down, it still rides smooth.

Here is a pic of one of our customer's Cayennes with the KWs installed. You can see how it looks with the 22" on.

If you need a price quote for the KW, please let us know. FYI the MSRP on the kit is $3650.

Thanks!

 

Thank you for your opinions. I will be looking into coilovers. Anyone else have any thoughts.

Also, I cant send pm's so can you send me that price quote?

 

Sure, just shoot me an email

peter@wheelexperts.com

 

Can anyone else share their thoughts? Any and all are welcome

 

Did you email me? I gave out some quotes but not sure if it was you.

 

No, that wasnt me. I am putting together an email. Thanks

Anyone else???

 

there are so many awesome cayennes on this site. some one has to have some ideas. im working with a blank slate. i just sent the car out today to get gloss black on the rims. ill upload a pic when it comes back.

 

email sent...


Im excited I get my car back on Friday with my 22 gloss black rims!

 

What do you guys think of this body kit?

http://www.myprojectcars.com/product...efa7ea7fc62546

 

That looks awesome. I'm looking for a replacement for my Audi S4 Avant daily driver. How does the Cayenne handle with the KW's lowered all the way? Close to what I feel in my Avant now?