Lowering a 996 without paying a ton of $$?
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Lowering a 996 without paying a ton of $$?
Hello Everyone!
Just trying to get some options and opinions on lowering our 996 about 1/2 to 1". Currently, it is sitting on 19"s. I know we can get the top of the line shocks, springs, etc., but since we are modifying 2 p-cars, we're trying to stay middle of the road for $.
We are doing this for looks mostly, but performance would be great, too! Right now, there are no mods done other than the 19"s.
Any suggestions?
Thank You!
Just trying to get some options and opinions on lowering our 996 about 1/2 to 1". Currently, it is sitting on 19"s. I know we can get the top of the line shocks, springs, etc., but since we are modifying 2 p-cars, we're trying to stay middle of the road for $.
We are doing this for looks mostly, but performance would be great, too! Right now, there are no mods done other than the 19"s.
Any suggestions?
Thank You!
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I have met some of the nicest people here also and the advice has been fantastic.
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paul,
i had to crack up at your list of rides in your signature area. the "that's all" part! i can't imagine the size of your garage! lol! you must have a stacker or an RV garage or a HUGE field!
i had to crack up at your list of rides in your signature area. the "that's all" part! i can't imagine the size of your garage! lol! you must have a stacker or an RV garage or a HUGE field!
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I don't even mention my 19hp twin Sears lawn tractor.
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Well I think you will find that the most commonly given answer here when it comes to suspension is going to be the PSS9's. They aren't the cheapest way to lower your car, but the most reliable and effective. You will achieve a better ride more aggressive stance, and certainly better handling. A spring/shock combo may cost less in the short run, but I think you will find you will be much more happy with adjustable ride height/dampening. I have PSS9's on two of my 3 cars, and I love them.
Last edited by home_grown; 10-22-2007 at 03:44 PM.
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Well I think you will find that the most commonly given answer here when it comes to suspension is going to be the PSS9's. They aren't the cheapest way to lower your car, but the most reliable and effective. You will achieve a better ride more aggressive stance, and certainly better handling. A spring/shock combo may cost less in the short run, but I think you will find you will be much more happy with adjustable ride height/dampening. I have PSS9's on two of my 3 cars, and I love them.
thank you for the info! do you know what the PSS9's would run? I have no idea. I'm thinking somewhere in the ballpark of $2500 to $3000. am i wayyyy off on the price?
thanks a bunch!
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I would suggest checking out www.awe-tuning.com I have order lots of stuff from them in the past and they are awesome, they stand behind their products and are very helpful.
#12
Springs(H&R, Eibach) can be had for $400 with the same cost for install(600-700) plus an alignment(no adjustment for corner balance with springs).I would recommend changing out the shocks and struts with the new springs at an additional cost of $1000 for Bilsteins. So for lowering springs and shocks/struts would be around $2300.
Personally, I would go PSS9's. No question. Better performance, adjustable stiffness, adjustable ride height, last longer.
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