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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Rear wheel camber, ride height, etc.

Posted by: ninefourteener Feb 23 2006, 08:44 AM

Good morning.

I've begun researching installing a shorter spring (which may mean heavier load - not sure) in the rear of the 914. I've never been happy with the way it sits up "higher" that I think it should.

Not looking to fork over $$$ for coilovers...... just a shorter spring.

I'm running 205s on all 4 corners, and there is VERY little clearance in the rear between the tire and the outside fender.

I remember when I installed drop springs on the Acura, The front tires were fine, but the rear camber kinda "kicked out" a bit..... caused the inside edge of the rear tires to wear unevenly.

What should I expect? Uneven tire wear? Negative camber? Positive camber? No change at all?

Thanks!

Posted by: Jeroen Feb 23 2006, 08:57 AM

if you lower it, you'll end up with more neg camber and more toe in (not 100% sure on the toe)

not a big deal, just have the car realigned with the new springs (both toe and camber can be adjusted)

Posted by: ninefourteener Feb 23 2006, 02:30 PM

I'm only looking at going about 1 inch lower...... just enough to balance out the back with the front...... I don't really want a "lowered" 914.

In fact, I'm thinking about just having the current springs cut.

I went 2 inches with the Acura on all 4 corners..... I'm only going 1 inch onm the 914, and just in the back.

Still think a realignment will be necessary... with only a slight drop? Will it effect it that much?

Posted by: Joe Ricard Feb 23 2006, 03:25 PM

NEVER NEVER NEVER cut springs to lower a car.

Stiffer springs are normally shorter and will lower the car without the risk of bottoming out the suspension and ruining a good shock absorber.

If you don't want a lowered 914 but want the rear to match the front ..... RAISE the front!!!!!
Then get it aligned. a good alignment is he best perfromance gain you can make to a 914.