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Mon Sep 21, 2009 8:23 pm

i lowered my porsche the lowest setting i can possible do, but i want to lower it just a little bit more about an inch does anyone have any suggestion.. i need help please..

Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:04 pm

Run 13" wheels.

Sun Sep 27, 2009 11:10 pm

sand bags

Fri Oct 09, 2009 7:03 pm

there is a ton of info on this at the 912 registry...
http://www.912bbs.org/index.php?a=topic&t=9187&hl=height&debug=1
and here:
http://www.hillmanimages.com/912/height.html

it looks great, but I think you'll want to watch for clearance issues!
what size wheels are you on?

Thu Jan 05, 2012 9:46 am

just did mine yesterday. super easy,took 3 hrs total.
looks much better :D
cheers,
pip.

Fri Jan 06, 2012 7:21 pm

My brain keeps saying "to each his own" but my eyes just keep doing this --> :roll:

Lowering your honda civic might just maybe add some "performance" value, but dude you already have a PORSCHE 911!
You are no longer a wanna-be! Don't give up your dignity. If you think that it will get you "looks" then you are right. I would give you the same look as someone who just smacked my Momma's ass.

Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:28 pm

Shadd wrote: My brain keeps saying "to each his own" but my eyes just keep doing this --> :roll:

Lowering your honda civic might just maybe add some "performance" value, but dude you already have a PORSCHE 911!
You are no longer a wanna-be! Don't give up your dignity. If you think that it will get you "looks" then you are right. I would give you the same look as someone who just smacked my Momma's ass.

This might just be the greatest and most brilliant thing I have ever read in my entire life.

Thank you.

Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:27 am

Stock ride height on a US 912 was high. I too dropped mine a bit and yes there is a noticeable change in the "performance" (if by performance one means "handling"). Dropping the car also drops it center of mass which should help with handling. You can drop a 912 too much causing steering angle issues which is why the Turbo tie rod swap is popular with the crowd that likes the "slammed" look.

Sat Jan 19, 2013 7:44 pm

I know it's an old thread, but I had to comment.

Dont give up your dignity? Come one mate, thats a bit harsh dontcha think?
As you say, 'each to their own' and if I owned a 912 (I am considering it now) mine would be lower than the one pictured.
It just depends on the individuals personal preferance what looks good or 'performs' better :roll:

Tue May 07, 2013 4:10 am

'67 912. European ride height with 6x15 / 195-55-15 "Yoko-ono's" (Yokohama's)

Tue May 07, 2013 5:32 pm

Yeah, you can slam a Porsche but I'll guarantee you it will slam you back every time the struts bottom out. When that happens you have no "handling" and if you are in a turn you're off the road.
One way is to buy struts with repositioned spindles but better yet go to coil overs.

Fri May 17, 2013 11:34 pm

The best way to lower a 912 is to put a VW motor in it. When it's time to sell, it will definitely be lower :wink: