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Originally Posted by bcrdukes (Post 625859)

I'm running on the H&R lowering springs. The H&Rs were readily available, whereas the Eibach springs had to come from Europe, and I just didn't want to deal with the shipping, duties, taxes, and extortion UPS/Fedex brokerage fees. Consider throwing on some spacers front and rear; It will make your Boxster look amazing.

I do have regrets running on lowered springs because of the speed bumps I have to avoid, or parking lots I need to avoid altogether. I don't enjoy scraping the underbody!

I had the konis with H&R springs before in one of my cars and they were a lot stiffer ride then the B8s with the Eibach springs which I have on my 330 now. I think the the Eibach springs are more suited for the B8s then the H&R springs. I have all winter to make up my mind as to which set up I want to go with, I`m just trying to figure out what is the best set up for comfort, ride height and handling for the car, thanks for the input.

I chose the H&R springs knowing they are progressive and were a good match to the Koni Special Active's technology, and this was based on several rounds of discussion with Bilstein and Koni technical reps. It has been comfortable, but stiffen up when it needs to. I can't speak for the B8 as I've never had any cars run them, but understand they are stiffer than the B4 and B6.

Edit: I should note that the Eibach pro kit springs are progressive as well, but as mentioned in my previous post, were not easy to get.