[marc]

Hi guys, I have the 2019 base 718 Cayman. I had the H&R VTF lowering springs installed and it lowered my car way, way more than what is stated on the description. On their description, the rears should be lowered maximum .8" and the fronts lowered .8" - 1" But it actually lowered my car: rears and fronts lowered 2.25" This is much lower than I want. It's simply not functional for daily driving. I am not getting a straight answer from the company that did the installation or H&R member services. Is it possible and safe of course to possibly add spring spacers? Any info or advice would be much appreciated!

 

[770guy]

Sounds like something is wrong. Who did the install?

Hi guys, I have the 2019 base 718 Cayman. I had the H&R VTF lowering springs installed and it lowered my car way, way more than what is stated on the description. On their description, the rears should be lowered maximum .8" and the fronts lowered .8" - 1" But it actually lowered my car: rears and fronts lowered 2.25" This is much lower than I want. It's simply not functional for daily driving. I am not getting a straight answer from the company that did the installation or H&R member services. Is it possible and safe of course to possibly add spring spacers? Any info or advice would be much appreciated!

 

[grasmere]

That’s no good, you must get it sorted.

Of course there are 2 stages, installation and then adjustment, have they actually adjusted to the correct ride height - sounds not, or even missed some parts out?

Surely H&R can advise?

 

[Viffermike]

Hi marc,

One question: Did the H&R springs come with bump stops? Oftentimes, lowering springs need to be paired with custom bump stops for a variety of reasons. Those don't necessarily affect ride height, but ...

I'd follow both of the previous posters' advice and get in touch with H&R first, then whoever did your install. I suspect there may be a part missing, or you were shipped a more extreme set of springs (can't remember if H&R offers more than one 'series').

Good luck, and keep us posted!

 

[Yamino]

Sorry to bring up an old thread, but was this ever resolved?

 

[BB718]

H&R springs drops too much, take a look at the Techart springs

 

[Pureflipking]

H&R springs drops too much, take a look at the Techart springs

Do you have Techart springs?

 

[BB718]

No I have the Spasm 20mm on my 718S Boxster. Rear is 20x11 with 295/30

 

[Pureflipking]

No I have the Spasm 20mm on my 718S Boxster. Rear is 20x11 with 295/30

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dude I like that stance
I am currently on HR springs and Im not a fan of how aggressive the drop is.. but the ride is close to factory.

I'll probably swap out my springs to SPASM spings.. if its not too much to ask, you think you can help me out with the p/n on SPASM springs?

 

[BB718]

Try looking into the Techart springs 1st, get info from those that have them. Those that have them are very happy. Not as low as H&R and not as high as SPASM 20mm

As for the 20mm SPASM springs try Suncoast

 

[Pureflipking]

Try looking into the Techart springs 1st, get info from those that have them. Those that have them are very happy. Not as low as H&R and not as high as SPASM 20mm

As for the 20mm SPASM springs try Suncoast

according to techart and GMP (that sells techart) its a 35mm drop (from base trims) which is similar to H&R.
I guess i can ask people that has the techart springs and see it their springs settles lower as millage incurred on them.

my biggest concern is my struts' performance with these springs. coming from base suspension, i do like how the 20mm drop sits and no one engineers porsche parts better than porsche themselves

 

[roadsniper1]

Sorry to revive an old thread but I just installed the same H&R VTF springs and I HATE them. The car appears lower than advertised and the once magical ride quality has deteriorated to garbage.

 

[mfbmike]

Not sure what VTF springs are but the standard H&R springs have been great for me.

Ride quality hasn't been ruined by any means. These will hold me over until its time to fork out for Ohlins or something comparable.

 

[Socal_718]

Sorry to revive an old thread but I just installed the same H&R VTF springs and I HATE them. The car appears lower than advertised and the once magical ride quality has deteriorated to garbage.

wow that sucks...saw YouTube vid on a AMG C43 and he said he lowered them.

Did you have PASM? any resolution or adjustments?

Pics?

 

[Socal_718]

Not sure what VTF springs are but the standard H&R springs have been great for me.

Ride quality hasn't been ruined by any means. These will hold me over until its time to fork out for Ohlins or something comparable.

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looks sick! any updates on ride quality or settling?

Just got mine dropped off today after waiting over a month for these things after finding Tire Rack finally had them in stock and a great price!! having installed this Thursday.....cant wait!

 

[Socal_718]

Hi guys, I have the 2019 base 718 Cayman. I had the H&R VTF lowering springs installed and it lowered my car way, way more than what is stated on the description. On their description, the rears should be lowered maximum .8" and the fronts lowered .8" - 1" But it actually lowered my car: rears and fronts lowered 2.25" This is much lower than I want. It's simply not functional for daily driving. I am not getting a straight answer from the company that did the installation or H&R member services. Is it possible and safe of course to possibly add spring spacers? Any info or advice would be much appreciated!

here is what Tire Rack says the lowering height ... seems to be 1.2" to 1.8" drop

• Note: Avg. low 1.2-1.8"F & 1.8"R
  w/ PASM, front only height adjustable. W/O PASM front only height adjustable. Lowering varies by engine size, battery package, and model options.

Did you ever get it figured out?