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DWBOX2000 05-29-2025 08:25 AM

Parts needed for lowering?
 
I am replacing the stock struts and springs on my 02 S for bilstein B8’s and h&r lowering springs. I will also get new mounts, bellows, bump stops and axle bolts. Anything else I should get?
Thanks,
David

The Radium King 05-29-2025 11:44 AM

adjustable rear toe control arms?

Gilles 05-29-2025 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Radium King (Post 667436)
adjustable rear toe control arms?

Yes indeed!


PS: IMHO, your car will look great!

DWBOX2000 05-29-2025 02:23 PM

If I recall correctly, when I lowered themy 00 S years ago the same wat,, I didn’t need them. When I lowered my old 996 C4S I did. I swear it’s the same set up. Could it be the b8’s? I got bilstein specifically for those springs.

The Radium King 05-29-2025 03:06 PM

i think it has to do with what you expect for toe when the work is all done. as you lower the toe arm approaches horizontal and, in effect, becomes longer which increases toe in. you can compensate by adjusting the eccentric, but it doesn't have a lot of range of adjustment and might not get you to where you want to be.

alexc0814 05-29-2025 06:40 PM

I have B6’s and HR springs. Tarrett adjustable rear toe control arms did almost nothing for me. Without them with 0’d out toe my negative camber was -2.7 to -2.8 and with them it was -2.4 to -2.6. Waste of money in my case

DWBOX2000 05-30-2025 04:12 AM

Thanks everyone and RK for explanation, very helpful. I’ll pick up a set.
Now what if I decide to do adjustable coilovers? I would lower an inch.
I’m guessing just the tow arms but anything else?

997_986 06-02-2025 05:00 AM

As I am considering to do it myself, please take pictures before and after!


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