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Posted by: speed metal army Nov 13 2010, 12:46 AM

Im looking for the best kit or combo of individual components for my suspension.Ive got a '76 2.0.

Its for the street only,but would like to have quailty handling under aggressive conditions.

Any suggestions of full kits,or individual shocks/struts/springs etc. that work for you?

Thanks

Posted by: Derek Seymour Nov 13 2010, 01:36 AM

I found this to be very helpful for choosing the torsion/ spring rates
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?act=Attach&type=post&id=128658

As far as brands go I went with:
Bilstein HD shocks on all fours.
Weltmeister springs in the rear.
Sway-A-Way torsion bars up front.

Posted by: dr914@autoatlanta.com Nov 13 2010, 09:07 AM

An easy inexpensive way to get great handling is to install a set of high speed rated 195 65 15 tires with stiff sidewall, 100 lb springs, and bilstein shocks. You will be quite impressed with the improvement and still have a very drivable 914

Posted by: bmtrnavsky Nov 13 2010, 10:42 AM

George talked me into that setup for my 73 2.0 and I couldn't be more happy with it. The car came alive. It set it about 1 1/2 inches lower and made the car much more responsive to steering input. My suspension was fairly shot so anything would have been better, but this is as stiff as I would ever go considering I mostly use mine for summer time commuting and road trips.

Posted by: speed metal army Nov 13 2010, 11:31 AM

Got the tires already,so I guess I'll seek out some Springs/shocks.
Thanks!