I'm in the process of configuring a Macan S and would just as well go with the steel suspension if lowering springs are available. I've searched around a little bit and have not seen any mention of them...is anyone offering them yet?
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I've not read anything regarding level sensor links on the standard suspension. If they're there, not sure what they'd be used for other than feedback for PASM and PSM.
I know there are a few similar threads on this topic but I can't seem to find a good answer to my question. Just picked up a Macan S with the base suspension (no PASM), but 21" wheels.
Does the Macan sit at a slightly different height if it has PSAM? Can anyone help with clear side shots of a similar setup to mine on H&R/TechArt vs Eibach springs? I've found several pics with H&R but only one shot of an Eibach setup on the internet. It never seems to be clear if the cars are with or without PSAM in the pics as well.
I've heard various answers on the drop with the TechArt springs, but believe it may be 40mm. The TechArts are also double the price of the others and everyone says they are just re-branded Eibach with a different spec. Can anyone confirm they are worth the difference in price?
Thanks in advance for any help!
Does the Macan sit at a slightly different height if it has PSAM? Can anyone help with clear side shots of a similar setup to mine on H&R/TechArt vs Eibach springs? I've found several pics with H&R but only one shot of an Eibach setup on the internet. It never seems to be clear if the cars are with or without PSAM in the pics as well.
I've heard various answers on the drop with the TechArt springs, but believe it may be 40mm. The TechArts are also double the price of the others and everyone says they are just re-branded Eibach with a different spec. Can anyone confirm they are worth the difference in price?
Thanks in advance for any help!
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I've not seen anything to indicate there is any difference in ride height between PASM and non-PASM. Just be sure when you buy lowering springs, they are for a non-PASM application.
The vast majority of folks here have used H&R springs. Eibach seems to be a little late to the party.....but perhaps its time has come.
Thanks for the quick reply! Looking at the Porsche Website, and if I did my math right, it looks like the GTS with Air Suspension sits 25mm lower than my setup. In low mode, it drops another 10mm for a total of 35mm lower than mine.
Comparing Eibach: ~30mm Front/ ~25mm Rear drop
Comparing H&R: ~38mm Front/Rear drop
So basically, the Eibach setup would look like a GTS in standard height, and H&R would look like a GTS in low mode. Does that sound about right? Anyone have a Pic of a GTS with Air Suspension showing it in those two modes?
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My understanding is that a Macan equipped with Air Suspension sits 15mm lower than a steel spring Macan only when AS is set to the low position. When AS is in the normal position, the AS ride height is roughly the same as steel spring. For my Turbo with AS, when at normal ride height, on level ground, engine on, doors closed, the distance from ground to fender through the front wheel center line is 32", which seems consistent with reports from folks with steel suspensions.
A GTS sits 10mm lower than a non-GTS car equipped with AS. Thus, the GTS ride height in AS low is 25mm lower than a steel suspension.
So yes, Eibach springs would get you closest to the GTS ride height in AS low. The H&R springs get you another 1/2 inch lower still.
Hope that helps.
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I read the website again and still interpret it as 15mm lower in normal mode and another 10mm in low mode for the Macan S (GTS 10mm lower in both modes). Regardless, I guess my real question is, does anyone have pictures of Macans on Eibach springs? I feel like this may be the spring to go with but just haven't seen enough after photos to fully be convinced.
Here's the question for my 2015 Macan S with non-PSAM Steel suspension (21" wheels). Currently, my car appears to be about 0.5" higher in the rear than in the front. They Eibach kit for my car says it lowers by 1/2" in the front and 1" in the rear. I'm not a fan of rake angle and this kit seems to increase that. Is that really the case? Does the Eibach kit really lower the front further, or is the final result an even gap in the front and rear?
Thanks, this was a really good reference!
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I've been researching this topic too so keep in touch. I think KW HAS or the new H&R VTF may be the go as you can change the height easily later on.
https://www.gmpperformance.com/prod...product/504754/porsche-macan-s-macan-turbo-h-r-vtf-adjustable-lowering-springs/
https://www.kwsuspensions.com/produ...w-suspensions-kw-h-a-s-coilover-kit-audi-sq5-8r-porsche-macan-95b-25310090.html
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If anyone is interested in a set of H&R springs with PASM, hit me up ASAP. We sent some to a customer who thought he had steel springs but had air suspension. As you can imagine, they aren't cheap to ship so I can knock off some if you're willing to take them (still new in box). Thought it might be a win-win for someone in the market and ready to go.
Jesus... The springs r only $300ish. Is this worth it to u guys??
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