To Lower a 2002 C4 Cab Ride Height

[Cobra27]

Hi Guys, I know this has been discussed here and there in this forume, but perhaps you can humor me. I'm looking to lower my car (for the looks) and not stiffen the ride too much (for the wife), without breaking the bank. What are your suggestions? Also, how much should I lower it, without running into other problems? I look forward to your replys and thank you.

[Loren]

Consider the RoW Sport Suspension (M030).

That kit will lower 20 mm in the front and 10 mm in the rear.

Kits can be had for around $1000 but you will need to install it and get an alignment also.

[nick49]

PSS9 kit by Bilstein is a coilover kit at $2000 with adjustable ride height and dampening.

[CosmosC4S]

Would it be advisable to just use H&R springs (keep his current shocks)?

That would run him about $400 with change, plus alignment.

I'm thinking...since he said it's just for looks. Will there be any long term ill-effects if it's just for street use?

[gchu]

I have ROW 030 installed in my 2002 C4 Cab last year. This is the before and after:

Ride Height - Stock

Front 26.875” (26 7/8”)

Rear 26.375” (26 3/8”)

Ride Height - ROW 030

Initial

Front 26.50” (26 1/2”)

Rear 26.25” (26 1/4”)

after 100 miles & alignment

Front 26.25” (26 1/4”)

Rear 26.00” (26”)

Now - little over a year

Front 26.00” (26”)

Rear 25.875” (25 7/8”)

[Izzy]

If it is just for looks, I would think the lowered springs would be the low cost option. I lowered my 99 C2 with Eibach springs (stock shocks) over a year ago. Looks a lot better and, in my opinion, handles better as well. It is a about a 3 hr DIY with the right tools. Overall about 21mm lower all around.

[99C2_Riyanto]

How do you get a ROW 030? Dealer? Is the $1000 quoted in this thread the retail price?

[Loren]

How do you get a ROW 030? Dealer? Is the $1000 quoted in this thread the retail price?

Porsche Parts at Dealer Cost (Sunset Imports) -- just click on the link at the center top of any page...

[porschinator]

Consider the RoW Sport Suspension (M030).

That kit will lower 20 mm in the front and 10 mm in the rear.

Kits can be had for around $1000 but you will need to install it and get an alignment also.

Are the M030 the same shocks n springs in the 996 Turbo? I was also thinking of going that route and was not sure they are compatible with standard Carreras, especially C4. I like the stock ride and wanted to just lower my ride on 19s. May have to go with springs only.

[Loren]

Consider the RoW Sport Suspension (M030).

That kit will lower 20 mm in the front and 10 mm in the rear.

Kits can be had for around $1000 but you will need to install it and get an alignment also.

Are the M030 the same shocks n springs in the 996 Turbo? I was also thinking of going that route and was not sure they are compatible with standard Carreras, especially C4. I like the stock ride and wanted to just lower my ride on 19s. May have to go with springs only.

No, an M030 is going to match the specific chassis you have.

You could go with shorter springs - I like the fact that Porsche's kits match the shocks, swaybars, and springs.

[Cobra27]

Thank you for your replys. I suppose I leaning to the shorter springs. Anyone have suggestions which set of springs to get and/or can perhabs comment on the results? Thanks in advance.

[GOB]

As mentioned before, RoW M030 suspension kit (springs, shocks, swaybars).

[Cobra27]

Hello one again, after much more thought I have decided to go with the RoW M030 suspension kit. I appreciate your reply, thanks.