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Old 03-21-2020, 11:45 PM   #1
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Hi I’ve fitted some coilovers to my 986 3.2s
Can I ask what length spring others are running. I’m currently running 6” springs but even with the car set at standard height I only have an inch of travel before it’s on the bump stop.
I want to lower the car and have Air cups fitted to raise it over speed bumps etc
I can slide the shock body down inside the arms another 1” to give me more travel in the shocks but just wondered what length of spring most of you run

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Old 03-22-2020, 06:49 AM   #2
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I just installed ohlins coilovers, and the spring was 200mm (7.87").
What brand coilover did you install?

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I don't know if this is what you're looking for, but this is what I have in my notes for the Boxster Spec springs which mount on PSS9's. They are also a 6" spring.

ID: 70mm (2.76")
Length: 152mm (6")
Usable Stroke: 98m / 4 inch
Max Stroke: 103.2mm / 4.06inch
Max Load: 825kgf / 1820lbs

Swift spring part numbers:
450LB: Z70-152-080 (448LB)
500LB: Z70-152-090 (504LB)
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Old 03-23-2020, 08:52 AM   #4
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Thanks 👍 so between 6 _8 inch seems about right.
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Old 03-23-2020, 10:07 AM   #5
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Thanks so between 6 _8 inch seems about right.
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So, that's a range of like, 30%. Is that helpful to you?

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Old 03-26-2020, 06:25 AM   #6
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Hi it’s helpful as in I know the 6’ springs I’m running is within the general size some people are running.
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Old 06-10-2021, 05:18 PM   #7
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I just installed ohlins coilovers, and the spring was 200mm (7.87").
What brand coilover did you install?

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What are the spring rates on your Ohlins?

Found the post where you have 450/500

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