Porsche_Cayman_HR_Springs_Ruger_Mesh-31 This morning Andre S’ Porsche Cayman came into the shop to be fitted with the two best mods for any car – a set of wheels for Porsche Cayman and a drop for the Cayman Suspension – set up with a little help from Sr Mod Expert Alan Wei.Porsche_Cayman_HR_Springs_Ruger_Mesh-10Porsche_Cayman_HR_Springs_Ruger_Mesh-28 Alan recommended a set of Ruger Mesh Wheels for Porsche, spec’d out at 19×8.5 ET45 up front, and beefy 19×11 ET40 wheels in the rear. Of course, with wide wheels, you need some quality rubber to match, so a set of Hankook Ventus V12 Evo2 tires in 235/35-19 / 285/30-19 for a nice staggered fitment that will perform as good as it looks.Porsche_Cayman_HR_Springs_Ruger_Mesh-3

 

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To lower the Cayman, we fitted a set of H&R Sport Springs for 981-chassis Porsche Cayman models. Here’s how the front springs look installed as a part of the suspension.Porsche_Cayman_HR_Springs_Ruger_Mesh-1

Here’s how the rear springs look installed. When you lower a car, the alignment needs to be corrected – so we pulled the Cayman onto our Hunter Alignment rack (Click here to schedule an Alignment today, 4-wheel Alignments Start @ $125) to make sure the suspension tracks straight and true.
Porsche_Cayman_HR_Springs_Ruger_Mesh-5After getting the suspension set to spec, we pulled it off the rack and out into the sun to appreciate the beauty of this P-Car.
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Ruger Mesh Wheels 19×8.5 ET45 /19×11 ET40 / Hankook Ventus 235/35-19 / 285/30-19 / H&R Sport Springs

The 981 facelift really cleaned up the look of the Porsche Cayman, and dropped on the H&R Springs and rolling on the Ruger wheels, the car is perfect – how it should have come stock, really.

Porsche_Cayman_HR_Springs_Ruger_Mesh-15The updated Cayman is gorgeous from every angle.
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Ruger Mesh Wheels 19×8.5 ET45 /19×11 ET40 / Hankook Ventus 235/35-19 / 285/30-19 / H&R Sport Springs

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Ruger Mesh Wheels 19×8.5 ET45 /19×11 ET40 / Hankook Ventus 235/35-19 / 285/30-19 / H&R Sport Springs

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Ruger Mesh Wheels 19×8.5 ET45 /19×11 ET40 / Hankook Ventus 235/35-19 / 285/30-19 / H&R Sport Springs

From the side profile you can really appreciate the drop – just enough wheelgap as needed for a street-driven car to drive around without too much worry.
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Ruger Mesh Wheels 19×8.5 ET45 /19×11 ET40 / Hankook Ventus 235/35-19 / 285/30-19 / H&R Sport Springs

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Ruger Mesh Wheels 19×8.5 ET45 /19×11 ET40 / Hankook Ventus 235/35-19 / 285/30-19 / H&R Sport Springs

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Ruger Mesh Wheels 19×8.5 ET45 /19×11 ET40 / Hankook Ventus 235/35-19 / 285/30-19 / H&R Sport Springs

We love the way the Cayman turned out, and we hope you enjoyed the photos.

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Have questions about modding your Porsche? Ask our team of Mod Experts and Porsche Specialists for their advice – Call 714-582-3330 (x8006 for Sr Mod Expert Alan Wei), chat live at ModBargains.com, or just stop by the ModAuto showroom in La Habra, CA during business hours.

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Ruger Mesh Wheels 19×8.5 ET45 /19×11 ET40 / Hankook Ventus 235/35-19 / 285/30-19 / H&R Sport Springs

Need something installed? Our shop, Mod Auto, offers full service installations – if it’s aftermarket and bolt on, odds are we can install it for you. Call 714-582-3330 (x8006 for Sr Mod Expert Alan Wei) or CLICK HERE to Use Our Online Appointment Scheduling System

Story & Photos Nicholas Gregson