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Posted by: Cire Oct 18 2009, 11:40 PM

Just wanted to see what everyone thought of this suspension. Is this a good price? Is it a good upgrade? Would you go a different way? Is this a bolt in application?

Thanks everyone.

Eric


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Posted by: Travis Neff Oct 19 2009, 12:03 AM

You'll probably need to add $100 for shipping. Do you know if the rotors are in spec as well as the other parts? If all the components are in good shape that is not a bad deal, if you need to rebuild all of it, it is not.

Posted by: zymurgist Oct 19 2009, 06:59 AM

Does the A-arm on the left look bent to you? I can't tell from the photo but it looks hinky to me.

Posted by: Cire Oct 19 2009, 07:40 AM

QUOTE(zymurgist @ Oct 19 2009, 05:59 AM)

Posted by: Dr Evil Oct 19 2009, 09:43 AM

For the more budget minded, you do not actually need the A-arms, and cross brace. All you need are the spindle assemblies with hubs. Rotors are a bonus as are shox if they are in good shape (not likely). It makes shipping easier and lighter. I am not sure about that price, it seems to high.

Posted by: Justinp71 Oct 19 2009, 03:04 PM

Its not a good deal because I've gone out and looked at that suspension before and its from a 68-73 911. The struts have the 3" caliper spacing, the guy thinks its off a 1982 because thats the car that he pulled it off from , but its not original. Maybe $350 for the two front spindles with the brakes would be a decent deal.

Justin

Posted by: Cire Oct 19 2009, 03:10 PM

QUOTE(Justinp71 @ Oct 19 2009, 02:04 PM)

Posted by: Justinp71 Oct 19 2009, 03:48 PM

No Prob, the early setup is not bad. Thats what I have, you just cant upgrade to big brakes later... I run porterfield pads and it brakes really well.

Posted by: SLITS Oct 19 2009, 04:05 PM

If you want a complete '82 SC front suspension and I mean complete** and all the shit works for around $600, get in your vehicle and drive to the G&R Swapmeet in Riverside, CA. That would give you the big calipers (3.5" spacing), underbody swaybar, Bilstein struts, SC torsion bars, and nutz & bolts included.

** Except wheels

Haggling is allowed ...............

And that ad is from Silver Star Recycling in Rancho Cordova, CA ... porsche dismantler.

Posted by: Cire Oct 19 2009, 05:50 PM

QUOTE(SLITS @ Oct 19 2009, 03:05 PM)

Posted by: GeorgeRud Oct 19 2009, 05:51 PM

If I remember properly (hard in this age of CRS creeping in), the crossmember was med of an aluminum casting starting in 1976, so this is definitely an early crossmember. It is identical to the setups that were used in all the 914-6s from the factory, so there is nothing wrong if the parts are good.

Posted by: SLITS Oct 19 2009, 06:17 PM

QUOTE(Cire @ Oct 19 2009, 04:50 PM)

QUOTE(SLITS @ Oct 19 2009, 03:05 PM)

If you want a complete '82 SC front suspension and I mean complete** and all the shit works for around $600, get in your vehicle and drive to the G&R Swapmeet in Riverside, CA. That would give you the big calipers (3.5" spacing), underbody swaybar, Bilstein struts, SC torsion bars, and nutz & bolts included.

** Except wheels

Haggling is allowed ...............

And that ad is from Silver Star Recycling in Rancho Cordova, CA ... porsche dismantler.

Will you give a good deal on a set of 4 7 inch wheels?

= )


Eric