Coilovers will run over your $1000 including install.
You can pick up a set of second hand springs pretty cheap. I had a set of Elbachs I let go for a few hundred. And, I think brand new they are below $1000.
Currently I am running a set of coilovers and with instal I am in the 2k range.
I agree lower the car.
__________________ 99 TWIN TURBO Boxster175k+ miles
Growing up the car magazines said how amazing Porsches are. Was I brainwashed? Somehow...I doubt it.
Springs alone and lowering/alignment should be under $1k, right guys?
I'm all on board for clear headlights, or better yet, splurge a tad more and get Litronics.
Another idea... lose the "worm anus" tail pipe and get S exhaust.
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