Pic of H&R Springs installed - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

mikesz · 04-13-2018, 03:03 AM

@911Monty, So I either replace the struts with Bilstein Sports and keep the existing springs or keep struts and change springs? I am leaning towards the springs, cheaper alternative! What kind of springs would you recommend? Should I just use the stock springs with the HD shocks? Are there aftermarket springs that would work with these shocks? Can you recommend?

911monty · 04-13-2018, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by mikesz

@911Monty, So I either replace the struts with Bilstein Sports and keep the existing springs or keep struts and change springs? I am leaning towards the springs, cheaper alternative! What kind of springs would you recommend? Should I just use the stock springs with the HD shocks? Are there aftermarket springs that would work with these shocks? Can you recommend?

Hi Mike, If you're going to keep the HD shocks then run your stock springs. You might want to look at your option code sheet to see if you have the M030 option. If you want to keep the H&R springs then you would want to go to the Sport shocks. They have a damping profile and piston length designed for shorter springs. Check your HDs out closely when you remove them as the valving can be damaged from bottoming out. Good Luck

Cunningr · 04-13-2018, 08:08 AM

So with the m030 option what is a reccommended replacment shock?

edc · 04-13-2018, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Cunningr

So with the m030 option what is a reccommended replacment shock?

You can use Koni FSD.

911monty · 04-13-2018, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Cunningr

So with the m030 option what is a reccommended replacment shock?

IIRC the M030 lowers the front ~3/4" and the rear 1/2" from stock. The HDs could work but M030 is the sport option so the Bilstein Sports would be the preferred choice.

Cunningr · 04-13-2018, 03:15 PM

Thanks for the input! So koni FSD or Bilstein Sports, either have an advantage?

911monty · 04-13-2018, 04:39 PM

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Thanks for the input! So koni FSD or Bilstein Sports, either have an advantage?

I installed the Koni FSDs on my 98 and I recommend them highly. Some input in the attached thread.

Anyone tried the new Koni FSD struts?