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Finished H&R spring install...now have a few questions...
I just finished installing H&R Sport Springs on my CS w/ PASM. Damn, it is sitting nice and low - now I need more than 5mm spacers that came from the factory. What is everyone running for spacers or what are you recommendations as to what width to get?
The other thing I noticed is that my brakes were very spongy at first. The pedal almost went all the way to the floor the first few times I pushed it. I know I had all the brakes off, but I didn't touch the pedal when the calipers were off and since I was not doing pads or bleeding or anything, why would the brakes be any different than before? Is this normal?
I took it around the block and the brakes seemed to firm up more. I could easily lock them. Now I need an alignment desperately. Please provide your feedback. Thanks.
PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
This active damping system offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.
The driver can choose from two setup modes, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’, using a separate ‘damper’ button on the center console. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for general road driving and circuits with uneven tarmac. ‘Sport’ mode is intended for smoother track surfaces, where the harder settings help eliminate pitch and roll.
In either mode, PASM continuously evaluates the current conditions while automatically selecting the corresponding damper rates from the respective set of mapped values.
A range of sensors are used to monitor the movement of the body under acceleration, braking and cornering maneuvers, as well as on poor road surfaces. The PASM control unit then evaluates this data and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode. The result is a significant reduction in body movement as well as a better grip on the road.
For example: if ‘Sport’ mode is selected, the suspension is automatically set to a harder damper rating. If the quality of the track surface falls below a certain threshold, the system immediately changes to a softer rating within the ‘Sport’ setup range. When the quality of the tarmac improves once more, PASM automatically returns to the original, harder rating.
Need more information about PASM? Click this link: FAQ for PASM
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06 Cayman S
Seal Gray, Black Full Leather, Sport seats heated, Sport wheel, Sport tips, Bose surround, V1, K40 laser jammer, 18% tint, 19" Carrera S wheels.
Other notables of the family: 996 GT3, '71 914, '73 914, '71 914-6 2.7L, 955S, (3)993's, 964, 944, 356, 06 Elise, E46 M3, 04 S4, 04 Mini CS, 06 A8, 02 GTi 337 Stg 3+, 02 TT, various race cars.
If you retracted your brake pads to get the calipers off, then what you experienced was normal. The pads were re-seating as you pressed the pedal and repositioned (assuming you did not have any fluid leakage). I would do a spot check for brake fluid leakage at all 4 corners and also note the amount in the reservoir, if everything looks, feels, seems normal then carefully drive to your alignment shop. I'm thinking about doing the same mod on my CS with PASM let me know what you think as far as ride harshness goes in normal mode as well as sport. Good luck!
PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
This active damping system offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.
The driver can choose from two setup modes, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’, using a separate ‘damper’ button on the center console. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for general road driving and circuits with uneven tarmac. ‘Sport’ mode is intended for smoother track surfaces, where the harder settings help eliminate pitch and roll.
In either mode, PASM continuously evaluates the current conditions while automatically selecting the corresponding damper rates from the respective set of mapped values.
A range of sensors are used to monitor the movement of the body under acceleration, braking and cornering maneuvers, as well as on poor road surfaces. The PASM control unit then evaluates this data and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode. The result is a significant reduction in body movement as well as a better grip on the road.
For example: if ‘Sport’ mode is selected, the suspension is automatically set to a harder damper rating. If the quality of the track surface falls below a certain threshold, the system immediately changes to a softer rating within the ‘Sport’ setup range. When the quality of the tarmac improves once more, PASM automatically returns to the original, harder rating.
Need more information about PASM? Click this link: FAQ for PASM
Newbie question: Why does lowering a car mean you need spacers? I did not think lowering the ride height had anything to do with wheel offsets. Am I wrong or is it just more complex than that?
Newbie question: Why does lowering a car mean you need spacers? I did not think lowering the ride height had anything to do with wheel offsets. Am I wrong or is it just more complex than that?
I'm pretty sure he meant factory spacers that are oem. I also think he means to make the car fill out the fenders, you need the spacers.
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'07 White/Black Lexus IS 250
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I'm pretty sure he meant factory spacers that are oem. I also think he means to make the car fill out the fenders, you need the spacers.
Yep, I got 5mm spacers from the factory as an exclusive option. I will probably list those in the FS section and get new ones that are a little wider to fill out the fenders now that it is lowered.
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06 Cayman S
Seal Gray, Black Full Leather, Sport seats heated, Sport wheel, Sport tips, Bose surround, V1, K40 laser jammer, 18% tint, 19" Carrera S wheels.
Other notables of the family: 996 GT3, '71 914, '73 914, '71 914-6 2.7L, 955S, (3)993's, 964, 944, 356, 06 Elise, E46 M3, 04 S4, 04 Mini CS, 06 A8, 02 GTi 337 Stg 3+, 02 TT, various race cars.
If you retracted your brake pads to get the calipers off, then what you experienced was normal. The pads were re-seating as you pressed the pedal and repositioned (assuming you did not have any fluid leakage). I would do a spot check for brake fluid leakage at all 4 corners and also note the amount in the reservoir, if everything looks, feels, seems normal then carefully drive to your alignment shop. I'm thinking about doing the same mod on my CS with PASM let me know what you think as far as ride harshness goes in normal mode as well as sport. Good luck!
That is what I wondered - I did not intentional retract the pads but I wonder if they just got retracted a bit. I did a fluid check and did not find anything. I am going to check all of the connections in the morning once again. The weather here is crappy, so I can't really do a good test drive. My alignment shop is 115 miles from where I did the springs too...so Im going to check toe as a precaution also. I will give you a report on the ride, but initial impressions are pretty similar to before, just lower
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06 Cayman S
Seal Gray, Black Full Leather, Sport seats heated, Sport wheel, Sport tips, Bose surround, V1, K40 laser jammer, 18% tint, 19" Carrera S wheels.
Other notables of the family: 996 GT3, '71 914, '73 914, '71 914-6 2.7L, 955S, (3)993's, 964, 944, 356, 06 Elise, E46 M3, 04 S4, 04 Mini CS, 06 A8, 02 GTi 337 Stg 3+, 02 TT, various race cars.
I had 10mm in the rear before the H&R springs and the wheel was perfectly flush with the wheel well, now with the springs I would need bigger spacers to get them back out.
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Did you know that giving in to your wifey's nagging will double the cost of every mod ...
... and I did it again Wifey traded her Boxster for a 2008 RS60 Spyder.
Wifey traded her Boxster for a 2008 RS60 Spyder. 
