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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ is the 911 front suspension really THAT stiff?

Posted by: Dr. Roger Mar 19 2006, 12:35 PM

my car is now off the jackstands and the fenders aren't hitting anymore. =-)

first thing i noticed is that the front end only compresses an inch or so with my back side sitting on the left or right quarter. >200lbs.

the stock suspension felt almost soft compared to this.

i think the tortion bars are 2mm larger.

does this sound normal?

Posted by: Mueller Mar 19 2006, 12:45 PM

it'll be stiffer, but without looking at the torsion bar chart, I'd say no more than 50lbs worth of spring resistance...the shocks and condition of the rubber bushings makes a huge differance....old rock hard bushings are not a good thing

Posted by: Dr. Roger Mar 19 2006, 08:31 PM

QUOTE (Mueller @ Mar 19 2006, 11:45 AM)
it'll be stiffer, but without looking at the torsion bar chart, I'd say no more than 50lbs worth of spring resistance...the shocks and condition of the rubber bushings makes a huge differance....old rock hard bushings are not a good thing

Mike,

Thanks for that info.

I think of you as the bearing and bushing guru.

Unless I strike it rich I'll never become a serious racer but I do enjoy a fairly tight, fair weather, street car.

If I discovered that my bushings were in need of replacement what would you suggest ?