2.0L 718 -20mm suspension options questions
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I really prefer the look of the 718 when it's on -20mm suspension. I think it gives the car the correct "stance". But sadly the -20mm PASM is not available on the 2.0 718 Cayman, you can only have -10mm PASM and I think that's a shame (and also silly of Porsche, although I can see that it's just a way of getting people to buy the "S" model).
So anyway, I'm not sure I'd want to stretch to pay for a Cayman S in order to get -20mm PASM.
I was wondering if it would be possible to get a 2.0 718 Cayman with the -10mm PASM, and then later on put on the -20mm springs if Porsche would sell them to me?
I suppose the other option is to buy a 2.0 718 Cayman with passive suspension and later put on after market -20mm springs, but I'd be concerned about the ride quality. Would I need new dampers as well if going down the passive -20mm suspension route? Could get expensive.
Thoughts are very welcome.
So anyway, I'm not sure I'd want to stretch to pay for a Cayman S in order to get -20mm PASM.
I was wondering if it would be possible to get a 2.0 718 Cayman with the -10mm PASM, and then later on put on the -20mm springs if Porsche would sell them to me?
I suppose the other option is to buy a 2.0 718 Cayman with passive suspension and later put on after market -20mm springs, but I'd be concerned about the ride quality. Would I need new dampers as well if going down the passive -20mm suspension route? Could get expensive.
Thoughts are very welcome.
Absolutely, they will be fine.
You will hear a lot of scaremongering, including:
- It will ruin your ride
- Undo all of Porsche's magician's work
- Invalidate your warranty
- Cause your dampers to leak after 100 miles
My experience says all the above is wrong. Like i said, no discernible difference in ride comfort or handling (it just looks better), never had an issue with warranty (i accept suspension coverage is invalidated) and i never keep cars for more than a few years anyway.
If i had a particularly signifcant problem, i'd simply get the original springs fitted back on and wheel it in Porsche. Overall though, Porsche have been happy with my modified cars for both warranty work and a dealer principal even snapped up my old 997 C4S which was on BBS wheels, H&R springs and an aftermarket exhaust - and Porsche Warranty of course!
You will hear a lot of scaremongering, including:
- It will ruin your ride
- Undo all of Porsche's magician's work
- Invalidate your warranty
- Cause your dampers to leak after 100 miles
My experience says all the above is wrong. Like i said, no discernible difference in ride comfort or handling (it just looks better), never had an issue with warranty (i accept suspension coverage is invalidated) and i never keep cars for more than a few years anyway.
If i had a particularly signifcant problem, i'd simply get the original springs fitted back on and wheel it in Porsche. Overall though, Porsche have been happy with my modified cars for both warranty work and a dealer principal even snapped up my old 997 C4S which was on BBS wheels, H&R springs and an aftermarket exhaust - and Porsche Warranty of course!
Sparkyhd said:
Does 1cm really make that much difference (in ride height)?
Ask 100 people to view a car in isolation (not 2 cars next to each other) and I doubt more than 2 could have an opinion about height either way.
I can tell the difference btween -10mm and -20mm, yes. Ask 100 people to view a car in isolation (not 2 cars next to each other) and I doubt more than 2 could have an opinion about height either way.
Stance is really important IMHO. It's something the boys at Singer spent literally years perfecting. It's the reason their cars look so right.
hondansx said:
Absolutely, they will be fine.
You will hear a lot of scaremongering, including:
- It will ruin your ride
- Undo all of Porsche's magician's work
- Invalidate your warranty
- Cause your dampers to leak after 100 miles
My experience says all the above is wrong. Like i said, no discernible difference in ride comfort or handling (it just looks better), never had an issue with warranty (i accept suspension coverage is invalidated) and i never keep cars for more than a few years anyway.
If i had a particularly signifcant problem, i'd simply get the original springs fitted back on and wheel it in Porsche. Overall though, Porsche have been happy with my modified cars for both warranty work and a dealer principal even snapped up my old 997 C4S which was on BBS wheels, H&R springs and an aftermarket exhaust - and Porsche Warranty of course!
That is useful, thank you. You will hear a lot of scaremongering, including:
- It will ruin your ride
- Undo all of Porsche's magician's work
- Invalidate your warranty
- Cause your dampers to leak after 100 miles
My experience says all the above is wrong. Like i said, no discernible difference in ride comfort or handling (it just looks better), never had an issue with warranty (i accept suspension coverage is invalidated) and i never keep cars for more than a few years anyway.
If i had a particularly signifcant problem, i'd simply get the original springs fitted back on and wheel it in Porsche. Overall though, Porsche have been happy with my modified cars for both warranty work and a dealer principal even snapped up my old 997 C4S which was on BBS wheels, H&R springs and an aftermarket exhaust - and Porsche Warranty of course!
Edited by johnny senna on Tuesday 27th September 18:44
Sparkyhd said:
Does 1cm really make that much difference (in ride height)?
Ask 100 people to view a car in isolation (not 2 cars next to each other) and I doubt more than 2 could have an opinion about height either way.
I can tell easily. Standard cars are on stilts, look silly. 10mm drop helps, 20mm is perfect.Ask 100 people to view a car in isolation (not 2 cars next to each other) and I doubt more than 2 could have an opinion about height either way.
JayK12 said:
FourPotPorsche said:
The -20mm is known as Sports PASM or SPASM...and the latter is what you will get in your back if you spec it
Ah ok, Im guessing its abit softer than fixed rate dampers, so probably better for a daily.By the way, does -20mm suspension on a Cayman get over speed bumps OK? Or would -10mm actually be a better idea in this regard?
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