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911 Suspension on Ebay... Good deal or ...., Was looking for some of your thoughts on this suspension... |
Cire |
Oct 18 2009, 11:40 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 279 Joined: 12-March 09 From: Tucson, Arizona Member No.: 10,155 Region Association: None |
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 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/PORSCHE-197...sQ5fAccessories |
TravisNeff |
Oct 19 2009, 12:03 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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.
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zymurgist |
Oct 19 2009, 06:59 AM
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"Ace" Mechanic Group: Members Posts: 7,411 Joined: 9-June 05 From: Hagerstown, MD Member No.: 4,238 Region Association: None |
Does the A-arm on the left look bent to you? I can't tell from the photo but it looks hinky to me.
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Cire |
Oct 19 2009, 07:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 279 Joined: 12-March 09 From: Tucson, Arizona Member No.: 10,155 Region Association: None |
Does the A-arm on the left look bent to you? I can't tell from the photo but it looks hinky to me. It does look bent. I sent the seller an email and asked if it was bent. Good catch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) Eric |
Dr Evil |
Oct 19 2009, 09:43 AM
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Send me your transmission! Group: Members Posts: 23,002 Joined: 21-November 03 From: Loveland, OH 45140 Member No.: 1,372 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
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.
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Justinp71 |
Oct 19 2009, 03:04 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,585 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
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 |
Cire |
Oct 19 2009, 03:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 279 Joined: 12-March 09 From: Tucson, Arizona Member No.: 10,155 Region Association: None |
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 I LOVE YOU MAN!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks for the GREAT info. = ) Eric |
Justinp71 |
Oct 19 2009, 03:48 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,585 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None |
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.
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SLITS |
Oct 19 2009, 04:05 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
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. |
Cire |
Oct 19 2009, 05:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 279 Joined: 12-March 09 From: Tucson, Arizona Member No.: 10,155 Region Association: None |
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 |
GeorgeRud |
Oct 19 2009, 05:51 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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.
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SLITS |
Oct 19 2009, 06:17 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
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 Well, I've got 15X7 Cookies on my 6. Riverside is a hell of a lot closer than Sac - O - Potatoes |
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