I like the OEM suspension on my Carrera, but think the damping could be just a little tighter. For a non-PASM car, what is a rather cost effective way of tightening up the suspension ? Lowering springs ? Something else ? I probably won't track this car. Mostly road use.

 

Aftermarket sport springs seem to have a fairly favorable rating here. A number of posts that I've read comment on the improved looks over the stock height, firmer (better?) ride, and tighter handling. I would suspect that lowering springs would be the best bang for the buck compared to coilovers or other such modifications.

Do a search. There are a couple of good posts here that show before, during, and after photos of the results. Since inquiring minds want to know, please post some pics if you decide to take the plunge.

 

I snapped a shot, and this is what I came up with. You see the number 5, there are two dimples on the shock absorber. The guy at Porsche said they could change the setting from top to the lower level.
I dont know if its lowered by 10 or 20 mm, thats what I'm gonna check tomorrow. What do you think?

 

Go with EIBACH or TECHART lowering springs, you will be fine !

People don't like H&R springs for Porsches. I had H&R products in a GTi many years ago and also don't liked them

 

Are you talking about the stock shocks being height adjustable? Please say this this is true!

 

We always recommend Springs/Sways for your first set in tightening up your car. Let me know if I can be of assistance.

http://tpcracing.com/products/997-Stage-2-Suspension/

 

I've checked under the car last week, yes there are dimples on shock absorbers, and the tech guys, if not misleading me, told this could be applied. I'm gonna go tomorrow to check for sure if its possible with photos. If you could, please ask around also.

 

I'll be checking on this tonight. I have PASM shocks though, so may not be the same as non-PASM.

I have had Bilstein shocks on my BMW with adjustable spring perch. It was so easy to change ride height if you have a set of spring compressors and a pair of needle nose pliers on hand.

 

Sorry, I forgot to post here after I checked, but my car does NOT have height adjustable shocks. My car is a 997.1 S with PASM.

 

Its more like the shock dampers have two dimples on them, I've checked mine, lowering it in 10 days after I receive my cargo But I dont know why some cars have them and some dont.

 

As much as I'd like to believe that springs will do the trick, the truth of the matter is that unless your only focused on appearance, the best way to accomplish an improved suspension is to use coilovers.

Coilovers
sway bars
toe kit (to maintain geometry if lowering more than 20mm)
alignment

probably looking at $3-4000 but well invested IMO.

 

Everything you said is all true. I know the above list is a great investment (taste) but taking it one by one, I will have to justify what comes first
Thanks for your feedback.

 

I'm in the same boat as you but, fortunately for me I have a 16 bay shop at my disposal.

I'll probably start with some KW V3 coilovers in the spring and add the other goodies later.

 

im right here with everyone too...

whats the difference between half bumpsteer kits and the full bumpsteer kits?

 

I'm not sure about the half vs full but I have to assume that half is front only and full is fr and rear