It is possible to modify the locator tabs on the struts and drop them in the wheel carrier (upright) 0.5 inch or so, maintaining the stock springs and strut travel.
Krokodil: Please dont keep us in suspense. You mention it can be done, but please provide the details or a link to a description or how-to on this mod.
Much appreciated, thanks
When I was under the car removing the exh bolts I had a look at the suspension to see if it would be possible to lower the car 1/2" as suggested above using the standard suspension.
Only way I could see to do it would be to slip the actual suspension unit down through where it is connected into the hub assembly. Looks like the damper casing could go down a 1/2" or so.
That's what I have done on my Cayman Gen2 S 6speed, fitted the springs and dampers from Spyder, lowers 20mm handling and response much improved, Camber front -1.0 rear Camber -1.8.
The springs I've been wondering about are the Boxster Spyder springs, that lower the suspension 20mm compared to a base car. I'm guessing Porsche springs are very expensive, but the Spyder ride height is perfect, to my eyes. I know the Spyder is 200lbs lighter than the Cayman S, but I can't believe it's a deal killer, since the Spyder has a very stiff ride.
The springs I've been wondering about are the Boxster Spyder springs, that lower the suspension 20mm compared to stock. I'm guessing Porsche Springs are very expensive, but the Spyder ride is perfect, to my eyes. I know the Spyder is 200lbs lighter than the Cayman S, but I can't believe the it's a deal killer, since the Spyder has a very stiff ride.
I used the PASM springs on my Boxster and achieved the desired lowering of about 0.5 inch. I had looked into the ROW springs, but I was told that unlike the 986 Boxsters, the 987's used the same springs around the world.
I am interested in this, too. I find de Non-PASM springs softer than I like. But I want drop my car only 20 mm and don't find any options to do this.
The Spyder springs need new shocks and more modifications if you want to use it on a gen1 Boxster. And the others springs (H&R, Eibach) always drop between 30 and 35 mm. Only coilovers like Bilstein B14 can drop 25mm but they are expensive.
After lowering my Audi S4 w/ eibach springs and Bilstein shocks, I've had a lot of unexpected problems. Mostly bottoming out in dips, allignment problems and tire wear issues. Coil overs that are adjustable for height may have been a much better idea but Alas much more costly. My Cayman S seems lower than my Audi stock . I still have to creep through the dips in the cayman. So just keep this in mind when lowering and watch those curb stops / dips / doors hitting curbs etc, they can sure tear up body parts if your not REAL careful! The Bilsteins were a great enhancement change on the Audi (Lowered Springs - not so much)..
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