Lowering 918 Cayman?
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Just wondering if anyone has lowered their 918 base Cayman (without PSAM) on 20” wheels as looking to fill the arch gap a bit.
How do you find the ride on our not so great roads and ground clearance on speed bumps etc?
Thinking of 10mm - 20mm max.
Edit, title should say 981 😀
How do you find the ride on our not so great roads and ground clearance on speed bumps etc?
Thinking of 10mm - 20mm max.
Edit, title should say 981 😀
Edited by stabilio on Monday 10th April 20:49
Most people would probably recommend the X73 kit, if you’re wanting to do it properly and get the most from it. Alternatively, you may be able to get KW adjustable lowering springs which would probably be the next best thing,
I’ve had a 981 GTS, which sat 10mm lower and now have an R which sits 20mm lower. Neither have been an issue for me.
I’ve had a 981 GTS, which sat 10mm lower and now have an R which sits 20mm lower. Neither have been an issue for me.
Grantstown said:
Take a look at Ninemeister’s Facebook page. They race prepped someone’s 718 2.0, which was out on track this weekend, and have a list of upgrades, including lowering springs.
I’m that someone 
Yep 9M have been developing the car with me for a couple of years now. Mine is running on Tractive 3-ways but they also have a lowering solution just using springs, they had a 2.5 in the workshop for it just a couple of weeks ago that is used for a mix of road and competitive hill climbs.
If you speak to Pete at Ninemeister he can fill in the details
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Steve H said:
Grantstown said:
Take a look at Ninemeister’s Facebook page. They race prepped someone’s 718 2.0, which was out on track this weekend, and have a list of upgrades, including lowering springs.
I’m that someone Yep 9M have been developing the car with me for a couple of years now. Mine is running on Tractive 3-ways but they also have a lowering solution just using springs, they had a 2.5 in the workshop for it just a couple of weeks ago that is used for a mix of road and competitive hill climbs.
If you speak to Pete at Ninemeister he can fill in the details
.Pete has helped me with a few upgrades for my car. I would like to add tractive suspension at some point. Like you say, I’m sure he could help with a more straightforward lowering solution for the OP and I’m pretty confident that he wouldn’t recommend anything that would be detrimental to the handling of a car.
Steve H said:
they had a 2.5 in the workshop for it just a couple of weeks ago that is used for a mix of road and competitive hill climbs.
That's my car that I've only just bought. Initial impression on driving is the car's too soft, so as a first step I've gone for the Eibach lower and stiffer springs and track biased geo that Peter recommended. I've used Eibach springs many times without a problem, been a good brand for me, so would be surprised if it makes it worse. Once I've competed in it a bit more and have a feel for how the car handles near the limit I'll maybe go to coil overs. Ninemeister are also doing some engine tuning for me, first step is a hybrid turbo, their intercooler kit and downpipe. This will hopefully give around 470bhp, which is a reasonable starting point, but I think to win the class in the British Hillclimb Cup I'll need nearer 550bhp to be close on power to weight compared to the other top turbocharged cars.
Little bump on this thread as still on the fence on the X73 kit.
If I did this, would the car need spacers to complete 'the look'?
For resale of the car whenever I decided to sell it, would the X73 kit be beneficial, a negative or make no real difference to the resale value?
I'm not bothered about increasing the resale but obviously would rather not devalue it more by changing the suspension.
If I did this, would the car need spacers to complete 'the look'?
For resale of the car whenever I decided to sell it, would the X73 kit be beneficial, a negative or make no real difference to the resale value?
I'm not bothered about increasing the resale but obviously would rather not devalue it more by changing the suspension.
There is a brand new 981 X73 kit up for £1300 on the 911UK forums - which is a few hundred £ saving on retail and my local OPC is on back order for them. Says its for a manual, not sure what the difference is but from what i gather the kit is a slightly different part number.
I'd say x73 won't affect resale, either positive or negative - given its all genuine parts etc. I also think some buyers would seek it out as well.
Fully fitted from an OPC is c. £2,800.
X73 is also the same set up as on the 981 Spyder.
I'd say x73 won't affect resale, either positive or negative - given its all genuine parts etc. I also think some buyers would seek it out as well.
Fully fitted from an OPC is c. £2,800.
X73 is also the same set up as on the 981 Spyder.
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