So I thought I had my mind made up on the FVD "custom" PSS-9s. They are a bit on the high end of what I wanted to spend, so I have kept my eye open. Tire rack offers a couple different H&R C/O setups for the TT and figured I would ask you guys for your opinions and recommendations.

H&R street performance Coilovers

H&R RSS Clubsport Coilovers

(both are the same price, but the clubsports are special order - tirerack doesnt state the difference between the two kits)

Can anyone provide me with firsthand expereince of any of these kits vs the "off the shelf" pss-9 or FVD pss-9?

My cost on these is roughly 600-700 dollars LESS than the best quote I could get from FVD. I'm trying to figure out if this significant price difference is because the hardware on the h&r product is not great for the 996tt, or because the billstein parts are just overpriced. Please post if you have firsthand experience with any of the kits, not if you are just speculating or repeating thngs that youve "heard". Thank you in advance for the feedback.

 

What are you using the car for? Street use or track?

 

my apologies. The intention is for an aggressively driven street car. The car will not see track time. Here in FL, we have relatively smooth/flat roads, so I would lean toward a setup that is considered to be "firm" rather than too "soft." I hope that helps.

 

PSS9s are adjustable, don't know about H&R, but I believe they are not. Also, FVD PSS9s I think have custom valving which might be a plus. Check with Statman, I think he has the FVDs. Viper Bob sells PSS9s, he's in Tampa. The regular variety should be all you need for street.

 

when you say "adjustable," what are you talking about? Ride height? rebound? etc? I would assume all coilovers are height adjustable.

 

Pss9s have height adjustments and also firmness adjustment, 1-9. I don't think H&Rs have the firmness adjustments. You might also consider JICs which have the height and firmness adjustability, but also offer different spring rate choices.

 

i think champion sells h& r coil overs

 

PSS9s and H&Rs are both very good for aggressive street driving. make sure to get sway bars too

 

^ Agreed.

My 02 Carrera had PSS9s and my current car has H&Rs. Both feel great but I have driven neither that hard. Perhaps someone who has driven agressively with both sets can add some feedback for you.

 

i find it strange that an overwhelming majority of the members on this forum run (or recommend) the bilstein pss-9 or pss-10 when the h&r kits are drastically cheaper. I was wondering if there was a reason why. Anyone have any insight into the standard h&r kit vs the "clubsport" version?

 

PssX is much better. The install is expensive so pony up the extra dough and do it right. I also suggest an H&R rear bar only in the "middle" setting. Really tightens up the under-steer.

Don't know about clubsport.

Also FVD sells PssX kits with stiffer springs.

 

ari, I respect your opinion. Can you elaborate why you say the pss-9 is "much better" than the H&r stuff?