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What's the last word on Lowering Springs?

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YOUR RESEARCHWhat's the last word on Lowering Springs?

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Run about 350

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Springs ran about 350 with install and 4 wheel alignment another 250.

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Recommend engine plate and front radiator protection plates

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However, would certainly recommend engine plate and front radiator protection plates for peace of mind with any lowering.

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Recommend engine plate and front radiator protection plates

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However, would certainly recommend engine plate and front radiator protection plates for peace of mind with any lowering.

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What's the last word on Lowering Springs?

Run about $300

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It should run about $300 for the springs and $300 for the install and alignment.

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Use aftermarket porsche wrench

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Should I have my Porsche dealer put it in, or can I use an aftermarket Porsche wrench to do it?

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Use lowering springs (by h&r, or eibach, or the like)

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If you just use lowering springs (by H&R, or Eibach, or the like) with stock suspension (shocks, sway-bars...), you won't have any issues, other than steep drive ways or speed bumps.

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Recommend engine plate and front radiator protection plates

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However, would certainly recommend engine plate and front radiator protection plates for peace of mind with any lowering.

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Run about $300

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It should run about $300 for the springs and $300 for the install and alignment.

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Run about 350

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Springs ran about 350 with install and 4 wheel alignment another 250.

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Use aftermarket porsche wrench

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Suggestion · Original poster

Should I have my Porsche dealer put it in, or can I use an aftermarket Porsche wrench to do it?

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What's the last word on Lowering Springs?

Use lowering springs (by h&r, or eibach, or the like)

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If you just use lowering springs (by H&R, or Eibach, or the like) with stock suspension (shocks, sway-bars...), you won't have any issues, other than steep drive ways or speed bumps.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

For the 996? I've read about noises and clunking, etc, etc. Is it fair to say that the lowering springs caused these noises? Which part doesn't fit and what is the remedy? Which springs have the least problems? There is a DE event coming up and I want to see if I can get mine lowered before the event. If I in fact get the springs, is it better to get the shocks and sway bars? Should I have my Porsche dealer put it in, or can I use an aftermarket Porsche wrench to do it?

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Arthur, If you just use lowering springs (by H&R, or Eibach, or the like) with stock suspension (shocks, sway-bars...), you won't have any issues, other than steep drive ways or speed bumps. Most "clunking" noises are from things like adjustable sway-bar, or aftermarket coilovers with mono-ball uppers. Go ahead and lower the car, plus get more camber (most likely -1.5 deg). I'd go with a go suspension shop. It should run about $300 for the springs and $300 for the install and alignment. Dealers will charge about $450 just for the alignment (at least in So. Cal.).

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I have the TechArt 20mm (about 1 inch) springs on my 99 996. Very pleased, looks good, ride did not deteriorate. However, would certainly recommend engine plate and front radiator protection plates for peace of mind with any lowering. Springs ran about 350 with install and 4 wheel alignment another 250. Van

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