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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ WHAT A DIFFERENCE: New Billsteins and 140# springs

Posted by: JF914 Feb 1 2010, 10:23 PM

MAN --- I can't believe that I had been driving this car with the worn out ass end.

Replaced the Koni's and stock springs (totally worn and bottoming out, no damping) with Auto Atlanta Bilsteins and 140# Weltmeister springs.

all I can say is WOW. No more bone jarring RR crossings.

Handles like a dream. Lotsa fun.

Bilsteins set at the 3rd ring from the bottom (4 in total), and very happy with the spring weight versus 95# stock.

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Posted by: kconway Feb 1 2010, 10:26 PM

Dude,
that's a nice car.

I replaced mine with the same but was thinking of sticking a set of Weltmeister 100 pound springs I have on to see if it smoothed out the ride.

Kev

Posted by: JF914 Feb 1 2010, 10:41 PM

QUOTE(kconway @ Feb 1 2010, 10:26 PM)

Dude,
that's a nice car.

I replaced mine with the same but was thinking of sticking a set of Weltmeister 100 pound springs I have on to see if it smoothed out the ride.

Kev

Thanks Kev. Its a one-owner car, before me, and I finally have everything tidied up to my liking. New springs/shocks, rear rotors, clutch cable, pedal box rebuild, new Michelins., brake MC and lines...etc....I may be listing it for sale...depends on if I can find my next ride. Its a great car. '73 2.0 Alaskan Blue.

I like the 140's....a little stiff, I admit, but in the twisties (which I prefer), its great.

Regards, John

Posted by: jaxdream Feb 1 2010, 10:55 PM

Man that's one nice ride there you have , no offense man , but what could be nicer than what you have ????
Unless you are a gozillionare........

Jack / Jaxdream

Posted by: poorsche914 Feb 2 2010, 12:06 AM

Beautiful car! My first 914 was Alaska Blue Metallic (love that color) - even had 140# springs

Posted by: ConeDodger Feb 2 2010, 12:09 AM

That is one nice looking car... Enjoy!!!

Posted by: johnnie5 Feb 2 2010, 03:06 AM

QUOTE(kconway @ Feb 1 2010, 08:26 PM)

Dude,
that's a nice car.

I replaced mine with the same but was thinking of sticking a set of Weltmeister 100 pound springs I have on to see if it smoothed out the ride.

Kev

Nice ride!

That is what I did last year, all new Bilsteins w Weltmiester 100's. Handles great, and I haven't even added the front sway bar yet. AND, I still have all of my fillings!

Posted by: tradisrad Feb 2 2010, 10:21 AM

Nice car!
Now you need to lower the front end a bit and replace the shocks. A front sway bar is also a great upgrade (if you don't have one).

Posted by: RobW Feb 2 2010, 10:25 AM

That color is nice...

Posted by: atsealevel914 Feb 2 2010, 01:57 PM

Wow sweet ride! Very nice color.

Posted by: jeeperjohn56 Feb 2 2010, 02:29 PM

Hey John, Nice looking car, mind is the same year, color, and is coming back with a fresh new paint next week. Also I like the sound of your name. Good luck John

Posted by: detoxcowboy Feb 2 2010, 08:02 PM

QUOTE(kconway @ Feb 1 2010, 08:26 PM)

Dude,
that's a nice car.

I replaced mine with the same but was thinking of sticking a set of Weltmeister 100 pound springs I have on to see if it smoothed out the ride.

Kev

Konway, I have had both the 140# and 100# with my Bilstiens and much prefer the 100#, I found the 140# to stiff and did not allow the Billy's much work to do, 100# is plenty stiff, after purchasing and installing the 140# I realized it was to much and then was advised on another 914 site by the "president" that 140# is better for AX....