Anybody here? Lowered the CaymanS.

Eddie · 09-29-2007, 08:27 PM

Just finished up the install for the springs. (scroll down to get to post install pics of the car)

I don't mean to steer people the wrong way, but the install was not nearly as difficult as the dealer and tuner shops will lead you to believe.

Impressions: I had used eibach springs, h&r coilovers, fk and kw v2 coilovers on my past BMWs, and had read alot of the different reviews on the different types of suspensions.

I plan to do a couple events next season, but don't need a moton setup. I do enjoy curves and a good handling car, and felt that the cayman in stock form, was somewhat floaty, if that makes any sense.

With the rear, I actually did not remove the rear shock tower interior cover, just pulled it out halfway and slipped a wrench in there to loosen the bolts.

Next, the cayman flying saucer

Impressions post installation.

The ride is definitely firmer, not necessarily harsh, but definitely firmer. The car just feels more solid while turning and even on braking (this last one may be totally mental).

I've grown out of having superlow cars, so the ride height so far is significant enough to get rid of most of the unsightly gap, but not too low. My past car had 1.5" of clearance up front, so this may be a relative judgment.

Here are some post install pics, I wouldn't be surprised if the springs settled just a tad bit more, the car was nearly empty on gas.

Next mods on order: RSS Plenum, Torque based differential en route, and as soon as TPC is ready, 420+ whp here I come!

ANDRÜ · 09-30-2007, 07:04 PM

DAMN! That looks great

James · 09-30-2007, 10:55 PM

Looks great! Where did you do the install?

ESPTuning · 10-01-2007, 09:01 AM

Looks great Eddie. no need to go lower.

PBR · 10-03-2007, 02:39 PM

I see that the fun continues... PM me your contact info mofo. I've lost it all *again*

audis4ed · 10-18-2007, 12:09 PM

didnt know you were on this forum too.

Mtechnik · 10-22-2007, 05:50 PM

Neat and tidy mod

Eddie · 10-22-2007, 11:50 PM

Thanks for the compliments.

The bad deed has been done though: Guards Red 997TT is on order.

Need to work hard to get a big bonus so I can keep both, or else, the cayman is going...

09-29-2007, 08:27 PM	#1
Eddie Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OG Land. Bitches. Posts: 30	Anybody here? Lowered the CaymanS. Just finished up the install for the springs. (scroll down to get to post install pics of the car) I don't mean to steer people the wrong way, but the install was not nearly as difficult as the dealer and tuner shops will lead you to believe. Impressions: I had used eibach springs, h&r coilovers, fk and kw v2 coilovers on my past BMWs, and had read alot of the different reviews on the different types of suspensions. I plan to do a couple events next season, but don't need a moton setup. I do enjoy curves and a good handling car, and felt that the cayman in stock form, was somewhat floaty, if that makes any sense. With the rear, I actually did not remove the rear shock tower interior cover, just pulled it out halfway and slipped a wrench in there to loosen the bolts. Next, the cayman flying saucer Impressions post installation. The ride is definitely firmer, not necessarily harsh, but definitely firmer. The car just feels more solid while turning and even on braking (this last one may be totally mental). I've grown out of having superlow cars, so the ride height so far is significant enough to get rid of most of the unsightly gap, but not too low. My past car had 1.5" of clearance up front, so this may be a relative judgment. Here are some post install pics, I wouldn't be surprised if the springs settled just a tad bit more, the car was nearly empty on gas. Next mods on order: RSS Plenum, Torque based differential en route, and as soon as TPC is ready, 420+ whp here I come! __________________ Waiting for TPC to finish their turbo setup.

09-30-2007, 07:04 PM	#2
ANDRÜ Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Canton, CT Posts: 740	DAMN! That looks great __________________ -Andrew

10-03-2007, 02:39 PM	#5
PBR Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Cambridge Posts: 241	I see that the fun continues... PM me your contact info mofo. I've lost it all again __________________ "Faster and faster until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death." - Hunter S. Thompson

10-18-2007, 12:09 PM	#6
audis4ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 42	didnt know you were on this forum too. __________________ APR TUNED Cayman GT 359hp 313lbsft www.goapr.com

10-22-2007, 05:50 PM	#7
Mtechnik Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 857	Neat and tidy mod __________________ (a.k.a Home Biscuit) Ever taste aged wine?...Well that's what driving an E30 is like

09-30-2007, 10:55 PM	#3
James Administrator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Rockville, MD Posts: 736	Looks great! Where did you do the install?

10-01-2007, 09:01 AM	#4
ESPTuning Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 185	Looks great Eddie. no need to go lower.

10-22-2007, 11:50 PM	#8
Eddie Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OG Land. Bitches. Posts: 30	Thanks for the compliments. The bad deed has been done though: Guards Red 997TT is on order. Need to work hard to get a big bonus so I can keep both, or else, the cayman is going... __________________ Waiting for TPC to finish their turbo setup.

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