if you had to pick one, which would you get? buying advice - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

djomlas · 10-22-2007, 09:09 AM

ok so if you had to choose only one, which one would you go with?
im kind of torn b/w the first 2

1. eibach lowering springs (free install)
2. side skirts
3. rear bumper diffusers
4. painted bumperettes

pros and cons...

10-22-2007, 09:17 AM

DJ for your car:

1) No- you drive in Chicago (driveways and speed bumps) and the winter...too low
2) No- how would that look without a different front bumper
3) No- this would be my second choice
4) Yes- first choice

djomlas · 10-22-2007, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bmussatti

DJ for your car:

1) No- you drive in Chicago (driveways and speed bumps) and the winter...too low
2) No- how would that look without a different front bumper
3) No- this would be my second choice
4) Yes- first choice

you and the bumperettes

i do agree they do look nice painted.

Gary in BR · 10-22-2007, 09:20 AM

I did mine in this order:

Springs
Diffuser
Skirts and bumperettes

I say do the springs first because they look great and you will feel the difference.

10-22-2007, 09:24 AM

*new front bumper and sideskirts

One of the best mods you can do, and you get a lower look.

Grizzly · 10-22-2007, 09:25 AM

Springs. Nothing looks better than a lowered car.

djomlas · 10-22-2007, 09:43 AM

i was messing in photoshop the other day, and i know this is a bit too low probably, but sure does look nice without new bumper or sideskirts.
dont mind it that i took a pic at 3pm with the worst sun out, but angle was good or whatever.

porsche986spyder · 10-22-2007, 10:04 AM

I say add side skirts as first choice. Then do the rest if you want. Definitely paint the bumperetts.

Gary in BR · 10-22-2007, 10:18 AM

These are pictures of mine with the Elbachs on.
I think your photoshop is low for the elbachs but not for coilovers.

Kirk · 10-23-2007, 08:00 AM

I was really amazed at what a difference lowering springs made on my car. I don't think the handling or ride smoothness was compromised at all and the looks are much better. Plus hey, you're looking at a free install, right? That sounds like a great deal. I'd do the springs first...

Stunin_Stud · 10-22-2007, 12:30 PM

ok bro first of all that lowered pic looks amazing. lowering on our cars is a must but yet i havent done it either because of my driveway that sucks. sideskirt( if you get the right kind) can make a big difference, yet they will look better on a lowered car. I have aerokit 1 side skirts on mine and they look nice. they would even go with your stock front bumper, and hella easy to install. DONT PAINT YOUR BUMPERETTES. they look ugly still painted. get rid of them, I can help you with that.

so look at it this way. Eibachs are cheap 100-200 bucks i have seen. and free install is good. pros: better stance, handling, and makes your new wheels look better, sets the foundation for all other body enhancements to look better.

diffusers: I have them and they make a big difference in the appearance of the back, which is what most motorist would see. I got mine for 200 bucks painted

Sideskirts: make a subtle difference but look better on lowered car. I got mine 600 bucks not including painting.

Bumperettes: you can get them painted for about 150 but you still have them. its like painting a frog and pretending its a canary.

I would say look in your wallet and where you live and if your on a budget then lower or diffuser, but lowering will get you more than just looks.

thats just my $0.02 USD

good luck!

tholyoak · 10-22-2007, 12:43 PM

Do the springs, they are the only mod there that is going to do something to the enjoyment you get from driving the car. I drive this in the winter, and it sits even lower with the 16" snows.

Bambino Don · 10-23-2007, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by tholyoak

Do the springs, they are the only mod there that is going to do something to the enjoyment you get from driving the car. I drive this in the winter, and it sits even lower with the 16" snows.

That is a gorgous front bumper is that RUF??

rick3000 · 10-23-2007, 06:09 AM

I could say do the painted bumperettes first.
Lowering really is not practical but if you must, I would make it second. Then side skirts, then the diffuser.
But I would invest in some bumperplugs and possible upgrade the bumper, or get a clear bra before any of the other ones, except the painted bumperettes.
And if you check out automotovetouchup.com they sell the correct paint relatively cheap so if you've got an air compressor and a paint gun you can do the painting on the bumperettes, side skirts yourself fot like $40-80.
Just my opinion!

porscheracer · 10-23-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by djomlas

ok so if you had to choose only one, which one would you go with?
im kind of torn b/w the first 2

1. eibach lowering springs (free install)
2. side skirts
3. rear bumper diffusers
4. painted bumperettes

pros and cons...

free installation?!!,

which P shop will install your eibach lowering springs for free? normaly it will take a local P shop 6-8 hours to install plus realignment.

djomlas · 10-23-2007, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by porscheracer

free installation?!!,

which P shop will install your eibach lowering springs for free? normaly it will take a local P shop 6-8 hours to install plus realignment.

i dont use Pshops, so they wont be installing it.
my friend will install this for me, its a simple spring swap, and then ill take it in to get realigned.

i think ill do the springs at the end of the winter so its ready for spring/summer time and do the other ones sometimes soon

porscheracer · 10-24-2007, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by djomlas

i dont use Pshops, so they wont be installing it.
my friend will install this for me, its a simple spring swap, and then ill take it in to get realigned.

i think ill do the springs at the end of the winter so its ready for spring/summer time and do the other ones sometimes soon

Helpful friend you have

the porsche dealerships in the metro area charge between 120 to 150 per hours. It will take at least 6 hours to install lowering springs plus realignment.
If your planing to track your car then its worth the cost. However, if you do it for concourse, you may want to think about other exterior mods.

djomlas · 10-24-2007, 11:24 AM

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Originally Posted by porscheracer

Helpful friend you have

the porsche dealerships in the metro area charge between 120 to 150 per hours. It will take at least 6 hours to install lowering springs plus realignment.
If your planing to track your car then its worth the cost. However, if you do it for concourse, you may want to think about other exterior mods.

i am quite aware of the cost, hence the friend hehe
BUT, hes always in the garage tinkering with his car, so it will give him something else to stare at for few hours

Sammy · 10-24-2007, 03:48 PM

Scratch that list... You need some muffler bearings my friend...

Put my vote down for some tasteful side skirts followed by rear diffusers. I really like the painted bumperettes; however, in my opinion its not the same bang for your buck in terms of dramatic cosmetic improvements.