Thanks everyone who had posted lowering info here. I never imagined I would lower any car I ever owned. However after much reading I had Eibach springs installed on my non-PASM Macan to get a "Factory GTS on AS Low mode" look, but I got so much more. The car is now much more settled at low speeds over rough roads (i.e., city driving). There's also significantly less body roll, and it is easier for everyone to get in and out. If I try really hard, I think it even uses less gas on the highway. But best of all, the Macan finally looks the way it should.
Here's an identical before/after for reference. I'm so happy - I never thought one little mod could make me like this car so much more!

 

Would be good to hear about your experiences going forward.

 

That was all going forward, I didn't test in reverse.

... j/k I'll report any issues here of course.

 

Will lowering the car makes the suspension wears faster?

 

should I change my struts out if I go with the HR sport springs? I have heard different things. I’ve also heard it will take a few months before you will notice any issues. Any long term updates?

 

What struts are you going to replace with? I have been on the H&R springs with the OEM PASM struts for over 35k miles so far and no issues at all.

 

They are saying I should replace with a shorter sport shock. I know many people do recommend replacing but haven’t heard of anyone here doing that.

 

I have a 2016 Macan S and was thinking about lowering my car. Any recommendations on a manufacturer? I read on this forum that the H&R springs results in a hard ride. I want the ride to be equal to me current Macan S but sitting lower.

 

Lowering springs will generally cause the ride to become firmer. Whether it's noticable and significant will depend somewhat on the road conditions in your area.

If your car does not have PASM, you might consider the Eibach springs which don't drop the car as much as the H&R's. If you do have PASM, then Techart springs might be a good alternative to the H&Rs. Here is one thread on the Techart's......

TechArt Springs Installed and...

As mentioned above, there are coilover options, and also adjustable height springs......but they come with extra cost and slightly more complexity. You can have a look at some of the offerings on the Flat 6 Motorsports site.....

Macan Suspension

Best of luck with your search.

 

That won't happen. It is always a compromise.

 

If you use just lowering springs, in my experience with a lot of cars of various makes and models the ride is going to get stiffer. If you leave the stock shocks/struts in with the shorter springs, the shocks/struts will fail sooner as you have shortened their range of operation. I would go with coil-overs if you want to lower your Macan so it can be dialed in to the height you want and the shocks/struts are designed to work with the springs that come with the coil-over kit. Do it right or please do not do it as you will come to dislike the ride. Just my thoughts. Cheers, Michael

 

Merging this thread with the 5 others, which already contain 244 posts related to lowering springs.


OP: Take note - please search for the topic before creating a new, redundant thread.

 

I had Eibach's installed, here's how the car sits. I think it's 1.5 inch front and 1 inch rear. For those in the Bay Area, The Shop in San Bruno did the job. The price would have been around $1000 with alignment - I ended up paying more because the installation had to be done twice since I initially purchased the wrong kit (for PASM).
So if anyone's looking to get a PASM kit let me know

 

I had Eibach's installed, here's how the car sits. I think it's 1.5 inch front and 1 inch rear. For those in the Bay Area, The Shop in San Bruno did the job. The price would have been around $1000 with alignment - I ended up paying more because the installation had to be done twice since I initially purchased the wrong kit (for PASM).
So if anyone's looking to get a PASM kit let me know

Perfect drop on the Eibachs.

Post up the Eibach PASM kit in a separate thread since I'm pretty sure they'll go quick.

Lots of people itching to get a drive in as we head into the Summer.

 

hmmmm....not sure about the rake.....I guess thats a personal thing.

 

Strange that the Eibach’s give an uneven front and back lowering.

 

Yeah tbh rear 1.5'' wouldn't hurt. You can tell there's still a larger gap than in the front.

 

Just installed HR Sport springs, lowered 1.5" all around, the ride equal to OEM on smooth roads, a bit firmer on rough roads, should have looked like this when delivered, really happy with the mod

 

I just brought my 2020 Macan S home yesterday. I would like to lower it also, do I need to get new struts? Porsche Strut and Coil Spring Kit - Bilstein B6 Performance/Eibach 95BLOWERINGKT

 

B6 are for standard ride height. B8 are for use with lowering springs, but Bilstein does not make B8 for Macan. As of now I believe the only "proper" way to lower a steel suspension car is with a KW or Bilstein coilover kit.

 

I've run Eibach Pro on a BMW 3 series before and never had any issues, but the rake of the Macan set looks off, should be more level.

Does anyone know of a coilover that runs custom spring rates?

 

Just had HR springs installed. 1.5” lower in front 1.25“ in rear at the top of the wheel well, making the front a little lower than the rear over stock looks a lot better. Handles much better a little harder ride but not an issue if your used to 911’s.

 

R

 

Just lowered mine on bc coilovers

 

Has anyone got long term reviews on the KW H.A.S kit?

I am leaning toward this kit to try even out the rear rake bias that the H&R springs have.

 

Has anyone got long term reviews on the KW H.A.S kit?

I am leaning toward this kit to try even out the rear rake bias that the H&R springs have.

I cant say about the kw kit but my bc kit still has a rake rears will only go so low u could take the rake out if u don't go that low but I think u would be better off keeping ur money and staying with the springs is just my opinion like I said I dont really know if the kw suffer like the bc coilovers in the rear

 

I think I get what Guchi1124 is saying, that his car has a rear rake bias (higher) in the rear with the BC coilovers he installed.

I've seen a few members have installed the KW HAS springs, hopefully they chime in soon.

 

If you look at the before and afters photos I posted you will see the bias changed, top photo is after. Stock is higher in the front bias. With the HR the front is lowered by 1.5”, rear 1.25” which I think looks a lot better with slightly lower front. I can‘t think of any performance car with a higher front and I’m not taking this to Tahoe very often so clearance is not an issue for me.

 

I am using Eibach ProKit coilspring and I think it's the best OEM lowered look.

(Front 1.2" and Rear 1.0")

 

I am using Eibach ProKit coilspring and I think is the best OEM lowered look.

(Front 1.2" and Rear 1.0")

How does it affect the drive?
1. Road noise more or less?
2. The cornering?
3. The tire wear?
4. Any other thoughts before and after?
Thanks
Patrick

 

It seems that the lowering is varied based on your cars options (axle weight). Mine seems much higher in the rear than some which makes me lean more towards the adjustable KW springs (not coilovers) to be able to even out the rake.

 

For those that had lowering springs installed, are you having the dealer install the springs? Or do you purchase and then go to an independent service center? Would any Porsche Authorized service center be able to do this install?

 

For me, I went to an independent service center to install the lowered springs and then the allingment.