No, you get to have the wheel gap.

 

So, I was wondering if you knew if the Macan S with PASM also was 10mm lower, or not.

Also confirming that the answer is no, unfortunately. You would have to retrofit the GTS steel springs, or install aftermarket springs to get a lower stance.

 

Ok, so I heard that PASM makes the car .4 mm lower in 911. Is that the case for Macan too? Of course, .4 mm is hardly noticeable even if it happens.
I understand that something as much as 10mm does not happen with PASM.

 

The GTS comes standard with air suspension & PASM so no springs,

 

The GTS does indeed have a lower ride height setting than an S, this is not due to PASM but due to the reworked suspension geometry.

The same suspension geometry of the GTS is also fitted to the Turbo PP.

Air Suspension is not a standard GTS fitment in all countries, PASM on steel springs is standard.

So if you want the ultimate Macan track car then the Turbo PP will blitz the GTS everyday heck a Turbo PP blitzed me on track and I was driving a 911C4GTS as fast as I could.

 

Air Suspension is not a standard GTS fitment in all countries, PASM on steel springs is standard.
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Interesting, I'm in the US and Air is standard, it was one of the main reasons I was looking at a GTS. Do other countries get other option or just a lower MSRP?

 

.....Do other countries get other option or just a lower MSRP?

For countries where the GTS comes standard with steel springs, air suspension is an option. In either case, the GTS sits lower than the Base, S, or Turbo ride height.

 

I've done a search and see a lot of talk about lowering the car if you have the adjustable air suspension. My Macan S, however, has no such lowering adjustment on the center console so I'm guessing that I don't have air suspension and can't use any of these options.

I feel as though the car would look much better if it were down about an inch. Is there anything I can do to make that happen?

 

....I feel as though the car would look much better if it were down about an inch. Is there anything I can do to make that happen?

There are several options to lower the ride height of your Macan S with steel suspension. Do a search for H&R springs, and you'll find numerous threads where members share their experience with lowering springs. There are other lowering spring options as well (Eibach, KW, etc.). Coilovers are another possibility, although I wouldn't personally go that route myself. If your car is already equipped with PASM, another option is to retrofit the OEM GTS springs from the European Macan GTS (just note that it only drops the ride height ~15mm).
Here are a few thread links to get you started, but there are many more if you search around a bit....

http://www.macanforum.com/forum/whe...wheels-tires-suspension/144058-long-term-satisfaction-h-r-lowering-springs.html

http://www.macanforum.com/forum/whe...um/wheels-tires-suspension/87081-h-r-sport-springs-upgrade-detailed-review.html

http://www.macanforum.com/forum/wheels-tires-suspension/154674-h-r-spring-rough-tide-fix.html

http://www.macanforum.com/forum/wheels-tires-suspension/35394-h-r-sport-springs-14.html

http://www.macanforum.com/forum/macan-parts/163674-fs-h-r-vtf-height-adjustable-spring.html

http://www.macanforum.com/forum/wheels-tires-suspension/108674-macan-s-kw-coilovers.html

http://www.macanforum.com/forum/wheels-tires-suspension/161922-h-r-vs-gts-springs-macsn-turbo.html

 

You can put in lower/stiffer springs, but that will compromise the suspension.

 

And void your warranty right?

 

Hello MACANians!

I drive a 2016 Macan S here in So. Cal that has fixed steel suspension. 28,500 miles and counting.

Goal: Lowering the vehicle and IMPROVING the ride of the vehicle.

Personally I think this Macan S is too stiff. Is there any possible combination of springs, struts, or coilovers that can lower my car and improve or soften the ride a little?

I'm hoping this is not impossible...lowering while making the suspension less stiff.

Love the car and currently deep into putting some custom touches on her.
(photo is of my first mod)

 

Take a look at this thread - H&R Sport Springs Upgrade: Detailed Review

 

Hi Djrez. Ya I read that post! It's really good...
Some things that concerned me about the H&R's was road noise and increased firmness.

 

In my experience, springs don’t increase noise unless there’s something wrong with the installation or the spring itself.

I had H&R springs on my WRX wagon. The progressive spring rate means there’s enough initial compliance to smooth out the rough stuff - even more so than the stock springs which are linear. Then, as you dip deeper into the travel, the rate ramps to reduce body roll and rail corners.

 

I love, love, love my air suspension. Next time look for that.

 

Love it more
Get a CETE, do it.


2016 Macan T

 

Merging this thread with two (2) others - both discussing lowering a Macan S with PASM.

OP: Take note!