would like to see some pix of 996 TT lowered with H&R springs; still iffy on springs or coilovers on my recently purchased 996 TT.
TIA

 

Coilovers, no question. Springs, when done alone, will wear out your shocks much more quickly as they typically aren't matched up to the stock shock rates. Coilovers or a matching spring-shock/strut setup will serve your car much better.

 

KLZ..sent you PM

in terms of springs/coilovers, it really depends on what you want/need. There are plenty of guys that are running just springs no problem ...a number of them who actually track the car often. Yes, in terms of the total package, the coilovers are the better choice and if I had to do it all over again (strictly b/c of my driving style), I would have gone the coilover route.

But, if you just want to drop the car about 1.5 inches and get slightly better handling than stock, springs will work fine (they help out a decent amout with pitch and squat and some roll).

There are some that complain about sitting too low and really rough driving (with springs), but quite honestly, I havent noticed any of that. There are also a lot of guys who buy stuff just to jump on the band wagon (that's not a bad thing) so just ask yourself why you need better handling. If it's for looks and marginally better handling than stock, springs will work fine for you...otherwise coilovers.


I for one will be moving on to a set of coilovers once I finally decide which one is best for me.

Btw...check my sig for pics.

Good luck.

 

This pic is not the best, this is with H&R's, IMO go for coilovers.

 

FAT-911,

your car looks pretty low from this angle, it that H&R springs or coilovers? Thanks for all inputs

 

KLZ,

That's with the H&R springs, for what it's worth your better off with coilovers.

 

Another angle...

 

I bought my car with H&R springs already installed and I couldn't stand them. The car was too low, rode terribly, handled like ****, and was unstable at triple digit speeds, especially over pavement imperfections.

I ditched them in favor of X73 struts and couldn't be happier with the results.

 

Heres's an old shot of just HR springs lowered...

 

checkout the first few pics in my sig....had H&R sprinfs on my 01....rough ride and way too low...
Went the coilover route on the 03

 

Thanks for the pix everybody, I think I would go with the coilovers.

How does the Pss9 compare to H&R coilovers? I see alot of ppl using Pss9... I've H&R coilovers on my previous P-cars but haven't tried Pss9.

 

I had H&R springs and had huge problems. The H&R springs sag especially in the rear. My car was too low in the rear to properly align. Stay away from H&R springs. I was refunded my money and all the labor for install and removal becuase of the sagging. I would go with Techart/Eibach springs if you don't get coilovers, as they have a teflon spacer on the rear spring which prevents sagging and keeps the car at a resonable height. It is plenty low and the it actually looks perfect, but, I have to say the ride is pretty rough moreso than coilovers.

Lou

 

You have a few choices in the coilover area before stepping up to the "big boys":

-X73
-Row
-JIC
-H&R
-PSS9s

This thread will help provide some insight:
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...086&perpage=15

The Moton, Penske, or JRZ setup will put you into a new price bracket and is typically reserved for the serious track cars.

 

H&R Springs..

 

have the h&r springs
no problems at all.
didn't notice any worsening of the ride, handles better for what i do, which is not on the track....

with the stock wheels