There is such a thing as being too low

The question is, does this 964 fall under that category? Sure, it’s sexy as hell (if a bit unsubtle), but at what practical cost (if any)?

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~ by velofinds on July 14, 2010.

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9 Responses to “There is such a thing as being too low”

  1. It’s fine that low as long as you’re carrying the car to and from the track with a trailer. Otherwise, driving on normal roads you may as well look forward to replacing the bumper every few thousand miles.

    murph said this on July 14, 2010 at 2:56 pm

  2. i guess my question was more to do with suspension geometry than about any impracticalities of daily driving. rock chips i don’t mind (they are unavoidable), and i can (and currently do) drive slow over railroad tracks, speed bumps, etc.- it’s part and parcel of driving a lowered car.

    but even at that ride height, i do believe there are ways to correct suspension geometry. i’m just wondering if being that low is considered less than optimal from a performance perspective, regardless of the fact.

    motoring con brio said this on July 14, 2010 at 3:04 pm

  3. Good thing the motor is in the rear. Otherwise…. who needs an oil pan anyway/ 🙂

    Looks wonderful though.

    Brandon: Richmond, VA said this on July 14, 2010 at 3:56 pm

  4. Worth it.

    nater said this on July 14, 2010 at 4:43 pm

  5. I’m not in a position to speak on its driving practicality, but aesthetically the ride height is great. It’s the wheel size that’s the problem. They’re too tall and skinny. If there’s one thing a Porsche should have, it’s wide meats in the back. What are those, 9″s?

    Ardelean said this on July 14, 2010 at 7:07 pm

  6. At that height the suspension has to be so taught that one bad bump and you’re juttering off the track.

    murph said this on July 14, 2010 at 7:13 pm

  7. I have been lucky enough to own a 964 in the past with mildly lowered and stiffened suspension. Even though the handling was fantastic, 99% of the time this setup was very annoying and uncomfortable. I would avoid at all cost setups other than stock standard. This particular example is totally ridiculous; you will want to sell it after two weeks’ ownership.

    Etienne said this on July 15, 2010 at 4:14 am

  8. Suffer for fashion. If its not rubbing its cool. I’m no suspension guru, but race cars are low. Stock height on a 964? no way. I’m not sure any car at stock height is low enough.

    Jim said this on July 15, 2010 at 1:56 pm

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