H&R 12-19 Porsche 911/991 Carrera (2WD) VTF Adjustable Lowering Springs (Incl. PASM/Non PDCC)

Stepless Height Adjustment for Your 991 Porsche 911 Carrera Without Sacrificing Factory Ride Quality

The H&R 23009-2 VTF Adjustable Lowering Springs deliver stepless ride height adjustment on your 2012-2019 Porsche 911 (991/991.2) Carrera or Carrera S (2WD) without replacing the factory PASM electronic shock absorbers. VTF stands for Verstellbar TieferlegungsFedern, German for adjustable lowering springs. The HRS23009-2 allows you to fine-tune front and rear ride height within a tested range of 15-35mm (0.60-1.4 inches) front and 20-40mm (0.80-1.6 inches) rear using the adjustable collars included in the kit. The factory PASM damping electronics remain fully active at all settings. Engineered and manufactured in Germany from high tensile strength spring steel alloy, TUV approved, and backed by a limited lifetime warranty. Not compatible with front end lift systems, PDCC (Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control), or centre lock wheels.

Key Features

• Stepless front ride height adjustment: 15-35mm (0.60-1.4 inches) below stock
• Fixed rear ride height adjustment: 20-40mm (0.80-1.6 inches) below stock
• H&R 23009-2 is fully compatible with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) electronic damping, function remains unrestricted
• Engineered to work with all factory shock absorbers including electronic adaptive variants
• Includes precision adjustable front axle collars and spring perches for stepless height setting
• Manufactured in Germany from high tensile strength spring steel alloy
• TUV approved
• Fits Coupe, Targa, and Cabriolet body styles
• Limited lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship
• Not for vehicles with front end lift, PDCC, or centre lock wheels

Fitment

Specifications

What Is Included

• 2x Front adjustable VTF lowering springs with adjustable collar and spring perch
• 2x Rear VTF lowering springs
• Installation hardware and instructions

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The HRS23009-2 VTF springs are specifically engineered for vehicles equipped with Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). The electronic damping adjustment function of PASM remains fully unrestricted at all VTF height settings.

Yes. The H&R 23009-2 is compatible with both 991.1 (2012-2016) and 991.2 facelift (2017-2019) Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S 2WD models. Always verify your specific configuration against the fitment notes before ordering.

No. The HRS23009-2 is not compatible with Porsche 911 models equipped with the front end or front axle lift system. H&R offers separate spring kits for lift-equipped vehicles.

H&R Sport Springs offer a fixed lowering amount at a lower price. The H&R 23009-2 VTF springs are adjustable, allowing you to dial in any ride height within the tested lowering range without swapping springs. VTF is the preferred choice if you want flexibility to adjust stance over time.

Yes. The 23009-2 is listed as compatible with Coupe, Targa, and Cabriolet body styles of the 2012-2019 Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S 2WD.

Actual ride height reduction varies by engine size, battery package, and model options as noted in H&R fitment documentation. The 15-35mm front and 20-40mm rear figures represent the full tested adjustment range. Your specific configuration may land at a different point within that range.

Yes. The HRS23009-2 carries TUV approval, confirming it has been independently tested and certified for use on Porsche 911 991 applications within the specified lowering range.

Yes. Any change in ride height will alter alignment angles. A full four-wheel alignment is required after installing the HRS23009-2 springs to restore geometry to within factory or preferred performance specifications.

Installation Instructions

1. Safely raise and support the vehicle on a lift or jack stands. Do not work under a vehicle supported only by a floor jack.
2. Remove the front and rear wheels.
3. At the front, remove the factory sway bar end links, shock-to-lower-control-arm bolt, and any suspension components necessary to free the shock and spring assembly.
4. Compress the factory front spring using a suitable spring compressor tool. Remove the spring seat hardware and extract the factory spring.
5. Install the H&R 23009-2 front adjustable spring on the shock shaft. Set the adjustable collar to the desired starting ride height within the tested range and tighten the locking collar.
6. Reassemble the front suspension in reverse order and torque all fasteners to factory specification.
7. At the rear, access the rear spring perch by removing rear wheel, sway bar link, and shock-to-trailing-arm hardware as needed.
8. Remove the rear spring and install the H&R 23009-2 rear spring in its place.
9. Reassemble the rear suspension and torque all fasteners to factory specification.
10. Reinstall all four wheels and lower the vehicle to ride height.
11. Bounce each corner of the vehicle to settle the suspension before measuring actual ride height.
12. Have a full four-wheel alignment performed by a qualified alignment technician after installation.

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.