WTB: Aftermarket Springs

I would like to drop my 996 about an inch (or more) and wanted to know if anyone had a set of aftermarket springs laying around collecting dust? H&R, Cargraphics, Techart etc...

Ihave heard only good things about H&R and Porsche combination... just my 2 cents Mikko

Me too, although ideally I would like to go with the PSS9 setup but for now will only do the springs.

I have run H&R on my personal car. Great combo and great handling. We have them at a good deal too.. http://www.vividracing.com/catalog/p...oducts_id=1702

Dan, How do they handle if you keep the original shocks ?

Do the ROW M030 kit. Factory parts, factory settings, no warranty issues, lowers the front by a bit more than an inch the rear about three quarters. Ride improves and turn in is enhanced. Just my two cents (say what ever happened to that cent sign on the keyboard?)

Or, you could order RoW M030 spring sets for $86 for rear and the same price for the fronts to avoid progressive springs and save cash and your warranty.

aben, I did the H&R springs without changing the dampers. The ride is not as harsh as before so it is better as a daily driver. I have done AutoX and a DE event and the car has handeled well.....I would do it again in a heartbeat....

Nothing more to write then what Big6Dad wrote. Better handling, not to harsh, and great ride. Here is a picture This is an old photo before all the cool guy mods.

what are the spring rates for the RoW M030 springs? versus stock?

Dan, She does look sweet, you justified my next mod.

STRSHP - Good memory! I think that disappeared when DOS took a backseat to Windows, which would be 10 - 15 years ago!

There is an article on PCA.org about M030 vs stock. The US version and ROW are the same rate 170 front and 260 rear. The stock is 146 and 203. The main difference btw US sport and ROW is the shocks has different dapening rate and the ROW sits 10-20MM lower.

Here's a link to the article that jetskied is reffering to (I think): http://www.pca.org/panorama/sample_article_3.html Pretty good article...

Yup, 170/260; however, adding the X74 spec Bilstein Sports which are valved 40% tighter than stock add real world spring rate. The benefit with a linear wind is that you get the same spring rate throughout travel vs. a progressive spring which gives a range with variance side to side and front to back. When one hits those tighter coils on compression, the transition can be unsettling. The GT3 Cup car uses linear springs all around like all stock 996/986s including turbos. The GT3 street and X74 uses progressive coils in the back if I am not mistaken. In general, linear is more predictable. Kind of like jumping. Rounds get you down, and squares get you there. A round parachute is reliable, while a square parachute has more ability with a higher tendency to crumble on you.

I have a set of 1100/1300 lb. Eibachs laying around. They ride a bit stiff but significantly reduce body roll.

I thought the ROW M030 kit was a oem product and does not void the warranty.

Yes, they are not progressive (like H&Rs), but linear. They are cheaper and preserve the factory warranty. My standard U.S. springs went in the trash after the first test drive.

Also, for reference sake, the H&R spring range is 180-240 for front and 250-295 for rears.

Thanx...and Eibach Sport-Kit spring rate is Fronts 114-200 Rears 177-303

If your looking for used springs make sure you know what your getting. Most companies offer sport and race springs. A customer freind thought he was getting sport springs and ended up with race springs which lowered his car more then he wanted. Unfortunately this wasn't realized until the labor was paid and completed. Just a simple heads up. Let me know if you would like to order a new set.

Danny, What do you have in stock? Are you a board sponsor?