H & R spring kit installation
 

I called two shops about installing the H & R spring kit on my 99 boxster. Both shops quoted me $800 for installation,why is it so damn much money?

I have been told that to change the shocks on our cars is not hard. I have done them on a 928 and the Porsche mechanic said that if I could do them on a 928 that the Boxster was a lot easier. He also, said you do not even need a spring compresor toool, as the springs are a low profile. Just need a freind to squeze a couple of coils together and inch or so and put the bolt back on.
I have not changed my shocks yet.
Thinking on it and what springs and shocks combo would be good.
Are H&R springs a good match with the stock shocks?

Richard

H & R springs install
 

I got all excited when I came across a used set of H&R springs for $150. Checked several shops and the cheapest to install here in Vancouver was $468 plus $110 for alignment. So all together will be about $600 labour plus $150 for the springs.

I don't know if it's worth it.

Anyone have the springs and is it worth it? Does the car handle any better or is it just for the lowered look?

I had H&R springs installed om my 987 for $375 by a local independant... straight forward job, no problems. I purchached them online for $375 also... I am happy with the results...

gschiener

Did you also have to do an alignment? Also, have you taken it out on the track or autocross? If so, how does it feel?

Got H&R's installed on my Boxster....................
 

$600 CAD sounds about right for springs $400 and then alignment $120 - $200. It def. handles much better. Lower centre of gravity. But also the ride is still Boxster nice and not bone jarring. I threw on a set of 18" Tech Art Rims. Labour to install the springs is what the cost is. But I pay the bucks for the right mechanic to do it and not just anyone. Also look for a shop that has a laser alignment unit. As one shop with a tradition alignment unit could not do the alignment as the car was too low. A shop that has such a unit could prob. do your spring install too.