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Old 04-18-2010 | 11:27 AM
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Installed my H&R springs and RSS Spacers - New Pics!

Yesterday I had my 06 Carrera fitted with H&R springs and RSS Spacers. Boy do I love the stance, looks, and change in handling - even more so go-kart-ish.

Bryan from RSS suggested the 7mm front and 15mm rear setup and it worked fine. I love the look and expect some settling to occur and then I'll take it back in to get the toe/camber adjusted a wee bit more.

I'll take better pictures when I get a chance in the next day or so...

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Pictures with the springs and spacers installed:







 

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Old 04-18-2010 | 11:42 AM
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That's a huge difference! Enjoy the car dude...

The springs will probably settle a little more with time.
 
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Old 04-18-2010 | 11:56 AM
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Please report more on the handling. Is it due to the spacers or the springs or a combo of both?
Also hows the ride height? Is it too low for our lovely roads in Dubai?

Thanks in advance.
 
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Old 04-18-2010 | 12:37 PM
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Please report more on the handling. Is it due to the spacers or the springs or a combo of both?
Also hows the ride height? Is it too low for our lovely roads in Dubai?

Thanks in advance.
I don't know specifically what makes the improvement (the springs or spacers) but it certainly feels alot more agile and willing to be thrown into corners. It reminds me of driving a go-kart and that planted feel.

You're familiar with Jumeriah Beach road towards the Dubai Marina right...well I drove it on purpose to drive over the undulations in the road due to construction. There is a noticeable difference in spring rebound making the car feel stiffer so you'll feel the bumps more. On the highway or under spirited driving its superb!

Jumeirah Beach Residence speed bumps in the parking garages are massive. Not a problem when tackled head on. Just need to go over them slowly.

Otherwise I'm very very happy with how the car sits and performs. House of Cars did all of my work...not "stealbooda".
 

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Thanks for the info
I was considering the HnR springs but was unsure how the car would handle those huge speed bumps etc.

Enjoy her in good health
 
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looks great.. love how the rear offset is nice and flush with the fender
 
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I can't believe how high the car is in the before picture. I definitely need to lower my car for my next mod!
 
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Looks great, you just need to add some clear marker lights up front.
 
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Looks good! But what is the thickness of spacers are you using?
 
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Old 04-19-2010 | 12:44 AM
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Jetpilot3,

Nice car man. Do you have PASM? Also do you have a side profile picture to compare with the stock pic? Thank you
 
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Spacers are from RSS and sized 7mm up front and 15mm rear.

I'll post more pictures by the weekend...
 
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Looks great - thinking of Eibach springs myself.
 
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I can't believe how high the car is in the before picture. I definitely need to lower my car for my next mod!
Interesting and wonder if the OP's car was purchased in the U.S. and shipped over to Dubai or was it purchased in Dubai.

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...est-world.html
 
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Old 04-20-2010 | 09:31 AM
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Interesting and wonder if the OP's car was purchased in the U.S. and shipped over to Dubai or was it purchased in Dubai.

https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...est-world.html
Yup! I bought it from Champion Porsche in December and shipped it over to Dubai. Plan is to bring it home to Canada...
 
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Old 04-20-2010 | 01:06 PM
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Here are two more photos I snapped this evening after work. I'll take some good daytime shots this weekend...



 


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