Lowered Porsche 911 - Eibach Springs and Powder Coated Wheels on the 997
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- čas přidán 4. 07. 2024
- Lowered Porsche 911
The 911 is coming along nicely now! In this episode, I install Eibach lowering springs, I've had my wheels powder coated, and also tinted my tail lights. Ever since lowering my 996, I knew that any Porsche 911 I owned would need to be lowered! The stance, the handling, the attitude are all enhanced on the 997 now. I have always wanted a black porsche with gold or bronze wheels, so I sent my wheels off to be powder coated while I was in process of installing my lowering springs. as you'll see at the reveal in the end of the video, I've chosen Highland Bronze powder coat for the 997 wheels. For lowering the 911, I chose Eibach springs this time because I've read/heard that H&R end up settling even lower than the Eibach springs. Since I have the front lip spoiler, side skirts, and rear splitter on my 997 from EMC2Design, I didn't want to risk too much scraping! I'm loving how it came out... - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I really like those wheels. Looking good!!
Thanks!
Another great video Michael. Excellent choice with the wheel color. Car just keeps looking better with each video 👍
Thanks so much!
Car looks sick bro!
I appreciate it!
Great video. Thanks for the shout-out!. The car looks great!. On the 4S on the front, you also have to disconnect the axle at the wheel or you might accidentally pop out CV Axle, ask me how I know lol. On the rear, disconnecting the upper control arms at the hub makes it much easier to remove the shock.
Thanks! I saw another video on the subject, and the guy opted to skip disconnecting the upper control arm, so I thought I’d give that method a shot. Usually, whatever the step is that I’m trying to skip, I end up having to do anyway!
@@motorsandmeats88 😂
Hey Michael, you're going to need to replace both toe arms on the rear. The boot split on the ball joint for both sides from use of the pickle fork unfortunately! BTW... stick with the black floor mats, it helps break up the sea of beige. I did the same with mine as I have the Terracotta leather interior.
Yeah I was afraid of that. Do you suppose a ball joint spreader would have prevented that?
@@motorsandmeats88 I believe so. I will only use a pickle fork as a last resort. Either way I will always spray some WD40 on the ball joint boot first just to lube it up so a spreader slides in easily. We've all done it though so don't feel bad. Just think how easily it will come apart when you replace the arm.
Yeah… I know I said I was considering this but if I do decide to go ahead with it, I think I’m going to pawn this off on a shop. Looks like more work than I care to do. I’m not confident around suspension components at all. Can’t wait to see it with the spacers.
When I did the lowering springs on the 996, I had a friend help me who had done that sort of thing before. Actually I guess I was the one helping. Then when the shocks were in need of replacement, I then felt confident to try that myself as the process is identical to just doing the springs. So really, this is my third time doing suspension work on a 911, and the second time doing it solo. The rears are boogers!
Yeah, I would maybe attempt it if I had someone nearby more experienced.
Do you miss your 996? Is it worth selling 996 to buy a 997.2? I have a 996 so was just wondering if its worth the trade.
Definitely I miss things about the 996! It’s an amazing car, and absolutely analog. This car is is faster, has launch control, and feels more refined though. Really, I want to experience every 911 variant I can before I die, and so far I’ve only had the two, so long way to go!
What the F.. is an inch? 😛 Greetings from Germany
😂 greetings! You’ll be happy to know that the spacers I just ordered are measured in millimeters 😬