ROW M030 and H&R Springs suspension questions - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

blue2000s · 03-25-2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by thenavarro

My 2001 is primarily my daily driver and I do use it occasionally for the track. My primary motivation for wanting to lower it, is for the cosmetic looks, but I also don't want to cause any unreasonable wear and tear on other parts of the car by doing this, and I would enjoy the handling offered by a better suspension.

In my researching the subject, it appears that many have been pleased with the ROW M030 option available from Sunset for about $920.00. I understand it has a good impact on handling and is the "factory" option for a better all around suspension. It also lowers the vehicle, but not as low as the H&R Springs.

I also understand that many are happy with the appearance, by just installing H&R Springs which lowers the car approximately 1 inch in front and rear, but that this might cause suspension issues on the track.

I don't want adjustable coilovers so that's not an option for me.

Thus, I was considering a combination of H&R springs along with the rest of the ROW M030 option (in other words, buying the ROW M030 option and replacing the springs that come with it with H&R). My questions are:

1) Is this feasible?
2) I believe (at least in my non-mechanical and engineering mind) that this will give me the combination I'm looking for, better looks from lowering an inch, and better handling by having the rest of the ROW M030 suspension components. Is this correct?
3) Are these parts compatible?
4) Is it a stupid idea?
5) Do the springs that come with the ROW M030 option have resale value that I will be able to obtain some of my $$ back?

I've purchased the H&R springs already, just want to be sure before I order the ROW M030 option. If the combination doesn't sound like a good idea, then I'll have to decide between just going with the lowering springs, or selling them and going with the full ROW M030 suspension. Take care,

Mike

You can buy the individual parts of the ROW M030 kit. You don't have to buy the springs if you don't intend to use them.

For me, the M030 lowered the car to a really nice level. It looks great. Any lower and I'd be scraping the chin of the car on driveways and rain gutters anyway.

MNBoxster · 03-25-2007, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by blue2000s

You can buy the individual parts of the ROW M030 kit. You don't have to buy the springs if you don't intend to use them.

For me, the M030 lowered the car to a really nice level. It looks great. Any lower and I'd be scraping the chin of the car on driveways and rain gutters anyway.

Hi,

Yes, you can buy them individually. But, this individual component availability is intended as replacement parts, not to assemble your own version of the System. That's a Crap Shoot...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99

blinkwatt · 03-25-2007, 11:01 AM

Depends....Are they the 5spd RoW M030 springs, if so I could help you out there. Did Sunset quote you $920 for the whole RoW M030(shocks/springs and bars)kit? If so that's a darn good price,Suncoast quoted me @ $999 + $60 for shipping yesterday.

thenavarro · 03-25-2007, 12:37 PM

Hi Blinkwatt,

The $920.00 is the price that I've read that they sell the whole ROW MO30 setup for, including shocks, springs and bars. I"m going to call them and see what they will charge me for the kit without the springs, and the kit with the springs. IF I DECIDE TO DO THE COMBO SUSPENSION and I buy the whole kit, I'll let you know.

Take care,
Mike

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Originally Posted by blinkwatt

Depends....Are they the 5spd RoW M030 springs, if so I could help you out there. Did Sunset quote you $920 for the whole RoW M030(shocks/springs and bars)kit? If so that's a darn good price,Suncoast quoted me @ $999 + $60 for shipping yesterday.

thomschoon · 03-25-2007, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by blinkwatt

Depends....Are they the 5spd RoW M030 springs, if so I could help you out there. Did Sunset quote you $920 for the whole RoW M030(shocks/springs and bars)kit? If so that's a darn good price,Suncoast quoted me @ $999 + $60 for shipping yesterday.

You might take the price to your local dealer and see if they will price match and save yourself the freight, it worked for me as they all pay the same price for the parts. The kit is a single part number and comes rather poorly packed in a large box so I doubt there would be any discount for ordering without the springs as the struts are already assembled, good luck though as you never know what changes they can make and asking is free.

blinkwatt · 03-25-2007, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by thomschoon

You might take the price to your local dealer and see if they will price match and save yourself the freight, it worked for me as they all pay the same price for the parts. The kit is a single part number and comes rather poorly packed in a large box so I doubt there would be any discount for ordering without the springs as the struts are already assembled, good luck though as you never know what changes they can make and asking is free.

DOES ANYONE KNOW THE PART # FOR THE WHOLE ROW KITS?

aren040 · 03-26-2007, 03:23 PM

Hey guys,

I also have a question about the ROW kit. First of all how much does the ROW kit lower the car? I was under the impression that it was about an inch anyway. Also the ROW kit that all of you are asking about, does it come specific for the Base model or the S? If I remember correctly there was a member here that had stated to get the ROW Base rear sway bar because it was thicker than the S rear sway bar. He also stated to get the S front sway bar as it was thicker than the base front sway bar for the ROW M030.

Also, if anyone has a picture of their 987 or 986 with the ROW kit on I would appreciate seeing it.

Thank you,

-aren

blinkwatt · 03-26-2007, 06:18 PM

First of all how much does the ROW kit lower the car?

It depends on your model,I CONFIRMED THAT THE 5SPD ROW KIT IS ONLY $922 FROM SUNSET IMPORTS!!!!!!I'M DEFIANETELY TRYING TO HAVE THAT INSTALLED BY SUMMER TIME!

I was under the impression that it was about an inch anyway.

20mm drop in the front,10mm drop in the rear after it settles.

Also the ROW kit that all of you are asking about, does it come specific for the Base model or the S?

Yes it is specific pending on engine & tranny.

He also stated to get the S front sway bar as it was thicker than the base front sway bar for the ROW M030.

The front 5spd RoW sway bar and base 'S' sway bar are the same part.