Bought my springs for my 991.1 GTS and came across your channel... I enjoy the relaxed yet detailed style... great lighting and you can see what the task is as well as which bolts are being removed etc....It's given me the confidence to fit my springs on my driveway....... Not sure why I need confidence as it's only nuts and bolts no matter how expensive the vehicle is.. LOL! When it's your money your playing with you don't want to give your baby to a backstreet mechanic but Porsche wont do it...Solution, DIY with Performance engineering to hold your hand... LOL!!!!!
Thanks for the feedback. That's the aim for doing these videos is to help people who may want to give it a go themselves. Most of the tasks are pretty straightforward for most DIYers once you see how it can be done but I do understand when the value of the vehicle gets pretty high you get more cautious but its all relatively similar in design. If you get stuck just fire a message in the comments and I'll do my best to help you 👍
I'm really impressed watching this. I'm about to pick up a 991.2 GTS, and I can assure you I will most definitely not be up for doing this to it - and I'm a surgeon! I've been really enjoying your content, keep it coming.
Hey bud. Wanted to let you know i got the B16 coilovers on. Thanks for this video! The car dropped 2.5 inches and looks incredible! That's again for the great content!
I'll save this video to my "wishful thinking" folder... ready for when I own a porsche lol... good video, like your background music, not too intrusive like some.
I've enjoyed watching this a few times already trying to build the courage to do this myself but I don't think I can or should (for the safety & wellbeing of me and my 991.2). But you do a great job with the video. Out of curiosity, how many hours labor would a typical independent Porsche shop require for this job?
Thanks for the kinds words. I'd still say give it ago, the fronts are straightforward but the rears are a little fiddly but not difficult, shouldn't damage anything. I'd say 3 to 4 for a specialist or 4 to 5 for your average home enthusiasts.
Hi, There! Me again :) I think I'm going to be doing this but I'd like to find a source with the proper torque specs/values for all the different nuts, bolts, & fasteners. There seem to be a lot of different ones and I'm sure they all have specific specs. Do you know where I could find that information?
Hi. It is pretty difficult getting this information from a new car but I do have a document for a 991 Cup car and while not the same but will give a very good idea of similar torque spec. Happy to email this to you.
@@performance_engineering Thank you! I just sent you a message through your website that contains my email address. I appreciate any help you can provide.
Great video. I’m watching because i believe my front struts or strut mounts are the culprit of some front end/steering wheel vibration I’ve been chasing for the better part of two years. Curious, do you have the various torque specs for the front?
@@performance_engineering thanks for asking. Vibration roughly 55-75, though the entire front end feels very unstable. Been through various shops with road force balancing. Have been through three sets of wheels and three sets of tires, to include winters. Wheel repair shops confirm my wheels are true. Control arms look good. Wheel bearings feel strong (no play and no clunking). Brakes are fairly new. No warped brake-type vibration. A couple of months ago I replaced the inner and outer tie rods. I convinced myself if got better, but it hasn’t. Really disheartening. I’m taking to a professional race shop next week for an alignment and a closer look. When I stand in my front trunk and jump up and down, there is a noticeable squeaking coming from both struts. I’m hoping I have found the issue. Sitting on original struts with 66K miles. All this is to say I am considering replacing the front struts/mounts/bearings. Planning to do myself, which is why asked about the torque specs for re-assembly. Also, i noticed that unlike the rears, you didn’t remove the whole assembly in the front. You left the mount attached to the frame. Should I be worried that the spring will explode? I’m Assuming that’s why the jack is necessary on the bottom of the control arm. What about for re-assembly, do you use the jack to compress the spring and get the damper through the mount?
@@ryanlipton6491 Sounds like a right nightmare your having chasing down your vibration issue. Might sound a little silly but have you checked the rear discs as sometimes vibrations can transmit through the car making you feel it from a certain side. Yes the jack helps release to load/tension in the front springs, your shouldn't have any issues once you release it with a jack and believe the torque spec is 120nm for the top strut nut (not 100% as this info is hard to get hold of). Hope this helps
You can leave it on the original setting but you may find in relation to the front it doesn't sit right, still sits quite high on the oem level on the C clip.
Lovely result but will never do it to mine. I’m too chicken. Great job, Nate. Love your presentation style.
Thanks, glad you enjoyed the vlog. 👍 Lol the 991 does look great even in stock form so don't blame you for leaving it alone lol 😁
A big "THANKS MATE" for posting this video. I just put new Eibach springs in my 991.1 Carrera S and this video was a huge help! Happy driving!
Awesome, glad the vlog helped. Bet your Carrera S looks amazing with it lowered now 👌
Bought my springs for my 991.1 GTS and came across your channel... I enjoy the relaxed yet detailed style... great lighting and you can see what the task is as well as which bolts are being removed etc....It's given me the confidence to fit my springs on my driveway....... Not sure why I need confidence as it's only nuts and bolts no matter how expensive the vehicle is.. LOL! When it's your money your playing with you don't want to give your baby to a backstreet mechanic but Porsche wont do it...Solution, DIY with Performance engineering to hold your hand... LOL!!!!!
Thanks for the feedback. That's the aim for doing these videos is to help people who may want to give it a go themselves. Most of the tasks are pretty straightforward for most DIYers once you see how it can be done but I do understand when the value of the vehicle gets pretty high you get more cautious but its all relatively similar in design. If you get stuck just fire a message in the comments and I'll do my best to help you 👍
I'm really impressed watching this. I'm about to pick up a 991.2 GTS, and I can assure you I will most definitely not be up for doing this to it - and I'm a surgeon! I've been really enjoying your content, keep it coming.
Thanks Nicholas for the feedback, got another interesting video going Live today. Congrats on the car, you will love it, they are fantastic
It's not that hard to do, but I'd definitely be saving my hands for more important jobs if I were you!
Hey bud. Wanted to let you know i got the B16 coilovers on. Thanks for this video!
The car dropped 2.5 inches and looks incredible! That's again for the great content!
Awesome, bet it looks brilliant now. Your welcome and happy the vlog helped you with your install 👍
Car looks really smart with the lowering springs. Another great video. Looking forward to seeing it in the road. Lovely car 😍😍🔥🔥
Thanks Rach. Do plan on getting a video of the GTS out on the road so stay tuned 😁
Always surprising how a set of springs can make all the difference to a car 🔥 Great job Nate and keep up the good work 👍🏼👌🏼
100% that slightly drop makes such a difference in looks and the handling benefit 👌👌 😁😁
Awesome man, wish I was close so I could take advantage of your mechanical expertise!!! Keep up the good work
Thanks for your kind words
Great job Nate.
Thanks 😁👍
Amazing man! Thanks for the tips! I'm going to install the Bilstein B16 so this really helps! Thank you
Brilliant, glad it helped, bet it will look the business and handle amazing. Nice setup the B16's 👌
@@performance_engineering I'll send you a photo when she's done. Thank you again!
@@redStaplerRacing brilliant, looking forward to seeing it 👍
Looks great!
Cheers mate, do love it 😁👌
I'll save this video to my "wishful thinking" folder... ready for when I own a porsche lol... good video, like your background music, not too intrusive like some.
Lol 😁 brilliant motors the GTS. Thanks for the feedback 😁👌
Naughty car, tidy job butty.
Still waiting for me PE coat too😉👍
Thanks Thrupp, beauty. Haha I been waiting ages to get some new stuff too. I'll definitely get you one 👍
I've enjoyed watching this a few times already trying to build the courage to do this myself but I don't think I can or should (for the safety & wellbeing of me and my 991.2). But you do a great job with the video. Out of curiosity, how many hours labor would a typical independent Porsche shop require for this job?
Thanks for the kinds words. I'd still say give it ago, the fronts are straightforward but the rears are a little fiddly but not difficult, shouldn't damage anything. I'd say 3 to 4 for a specialist or 4 to 5 for your average home enthusiasts.
Hi, There! Me again :) I think I'm going to be doing this but I'd like to find a source with the proper torque specs/values for all the different nuts, bolts, & fasteners. There seem to be a lot of different ones and I'm sure they all have specific specs. Do you know where I could find that information?
Hi. It is pretty difficult getting this information from a new car but I do have a document for a 991 Cup car and while not the same but will give a very good idea of similar torque spec. Happy to email this to you.
@@performance_engineering Thank you! I just sent you a message through your website that contains my email address. I appreciate any help you can provide.
@@fickstit2839 emails over the document, hope it helps
Did the car have PASM Sport or just PASM? Thanks.
Hi. This car was a PASM only. Thanks
Great video. I’m watching because i believe my front struts or strut mounts are the culprit of some front end/steering wheel vibration I’ve been chasing for the better part of two years.
Curious, do you have the various torque specs for the front?
Hi Ryan. Glad you enjoy it. That's strange your issues, top mounts don't tend to cause vibrations.
When do you experience the vibrating
@@performance_engineering thanks for asking. Vibration roughly 55-75, though the entire front end feels very unstable. Been through various shops with road force balancing. Have been through three sets of wheels and three sets of tires, to include winters. Wheel repair shops confirm my wheels are true.
Control arms look good. Wheel bearings feel strong (no play and no clunking). Brakes are fairly new. No warped brake-type vibration. A couple of months ago I replaced the inner and outer tie rods. I convinced myself if got better, but it hasn’t. Really disheartening. I’m taking to a professional race shop next week for an alignment and a closer look.
When I stand in my front trunk and jump up and down, there is a noticeable squeaking coming from both struts. I’m hoping I have found the issue. Sitting on original struts with 66K miles.
All this is to say I am considering replacing the front struts/mounts/bearings. Planning to do myself, which is why asked about the torque specs for re-assembly.
Also, i noticed that unlike the rears, you didn’t remove the whole assembly in the front. You left the mount attached to the frame. Should I be worried that the spring will explode? I’m Assuming that’s why the jack is necessary on the bottom of the control arm. What about for re-assembly, do you use the jack to compress the spring and get the damper through the mount?
@@ryanlipton6491 Sounds like a right nightmare your having chasing down your vibration issue. Might sound a little silly but have you checked the rear discs as sometimes vibrations can transmit through the car making you feel it from a certain side. Yes the jack helps release to load/tension in the front springs, your shouldn't have any issues once you release it with a jack and believe the torque spec is 120nm for the top strut nut (not 100% as this info is hard to get hold of). Hope this helps
Id have thought the lowering springs alone would be enough without having to lower that C-Clip?
You can leave it on the original setting but you may find in relation to the front it doesn't sit right, still sits quite high on the oem level on the C clip.
Thanks for your reply.. turns out mine was already on the lowest perch.
@@Redducati1199 aw brilliant, bet it looks great now 👍
@@performance_engineering Yes it sits lovely... And its in Guards red too!
@@Redducati1199 nice 👌 best combination 👍
Stock it is low enough, especially with PDCC.
To be honest, for most people it is most likely low enough, but I wanted to reduce the arch gap
I understand you. But my Carrera 4 GTS sits stock at almost the same height as yours. I do have PDCC.@@performance_engineering
I didn't have PDCC on my GTS. If I remember correctly PDCC cars was a little lower.
That's right 20mm. How much did you lower your red beauty?@@performance_engineering
The H&R lowered it around 25-30mm over a non PDCC GTS. Doesn't sound much but it looked brilliant and the ride was near enough the same as stock.