2011 Cayenne S lowering springs

[Jsonorous]

Hi,

I have a 2011 Cayenne S with PASM and steel spring suspension. I am considering lowering the car with the H&R lowering spring set, which says it will lower the car 1.2". I can get the springs for a little over $300.

My questions are: How much should I expect for labor (install springs and alignment)? Can I go to the dealership to get this done? Will I be voiding part or all of my warranty? Will the lowering put potentially too much stress on the PASM shocks?

I'm considering doing this primarily for aesthetic reasons, although I do think lowering the center of gravity a little bit will help handling (it already handles very well). It will probably never see off road activity so I'm not concerned about losing clearance.

Thanks,

Jason

[Jsonorous]

Here is what I've found out so far:

H&R springs from tire rack are $312 (part number 28938.1)

I've gotten two quotes from dealerships, one was $1,059.20 and one was $1,200 (install springs and alignment)

The independent shops have bee around $600 to install the springs and $200 for alignment.

Also from my research it sounds there is a special tool for the PASM shocks needed for the spring install.

[JoeA]

will all of the PASM functionality still work, raise and lower etc?

Edited December 18, 2011 by JoeA

[Jsonorous]

PASM will not raise or lower the car, that is the air suspension.

[Jurgenk]

Did you end up doing this? I am wondering about the result, I could be interested in doing the same thing, mostly for handling. If I had air suspension I'd spend 99% of the time in the lowest height

[Jsonorous]

I did lower my Cayenne S with the H&R springs, I love the result.

[ekstroemtj]

Hi. I am interested if you feel a big difference in comfort now after lowering? Which wheel size you have on the car? Any pictures from before and after? Thank you. Tom