Looks like my car is too low, Bilstein Shock adjustment? |
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Looks like my car is too low, Bilstein Shock adjustment? |
jack20 |
Jun 27 2016, 12:53 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 406 Joined: 7-November 14 From: Granite Bay, CA Member No.: 18,099 Region Association: Northern California |
Hello,
When I rebuilt the rear suspension I installed new Bilsteins with the snap ring set at the 3rd slot from the bottom. The 100# springs are new. I read on World that this was a setting used by others. After having the car back on the road for the last few weeks, it seems too low. I am running 185/65 tires. Soon I will be removing the rear suspension to replace the bushings, again, and want to raise the height in the process by about 3/4". What setting on the Bilsteims would accomplish this? |
76-914 |
Jun 27 2016, 01:11 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,508 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Move the ring up 1 or 2 perch's. However much your raise it on the perch is how much higher it will ride. Did that make sense? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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jack20 |
Jun 27 2016, 01:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 406 Joined: 7-November 14 From: Granite Bay, CA Member No.: 18,099 Region Association: Northern California |
Move the ring up 1 or 2 perch's. However much your raise it on the perch is how much higher it will ride. Did that make sense? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) That's what I was looking for. Thanks! |
Larmo63 |
Jun 27 2016, 01:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
It doesn't look too low as far as I can tell in your pictures.
I'd go one notch higher if at all. Great looking car, btw!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
Shadowfax |
Jun 27 2016, 01:27 PM
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Show us the meaning of haste Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 19-January 15 Member No.: 18,340 Region Association: South East States |
It doesn't look too low as far as I can tell in your pictures. I'd go one notch higher if at all. Great looking car, btw!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) on all counts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
jrblackbox |
Jun 27 2016, 01:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 285 Joined: 8-September 15 From: Easton, CT Member No.: 19,140 Region Association: None |
It doesn't look too low as far as I can tell in your pictures. I'd go one notch higher if at all. Great looking car, btw!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) on all counts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) what they said above!! |
914Sixer |
Jun 27 2016, 04:37 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,903 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region |
On stock tires 165/80/15 and stock suspension, the 914 sits nose high. It was done that way for it to meet US headlight regulations.
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matthepcat |
Jun 27 2016, 05:04 PM
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Meat Popsicle Group: Members Posts: 1,462 Joined: 13-December 09 From: Saratoga CA Member No.: 11,125 Region Association: Northern California |
Do any states actually check headlight height anymore?
Probably those states that don't have lame smog laws like CA. |
wndsnd |
Jun 27 2016, 05:16 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
Two people in the car. If you hear it rub over bumps or holes, raise one notch.
Try again. |
somd914 |
Jun 27 2016, 05:54 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 1,171 Joined: 21-February 11 From: Southern Maryland Member No.: 12,741 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
It doesn't look too low as far as I can tell in your pictures. I'd go one notch higher if at all. Great looking car, btw!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) on all three counts |
mepstein |
Jun 27 2016, 06:17 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,313 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I like the car to be parallel to the ground at the rockers.
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Chris914n6 |
Jun 27 2016, 06:36 PM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,336 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I like a flat rocker too. Most racers do a 1/2" rake, higher in the back.
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Rand |
Jun 27 2016, 07:16 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Just drop the front enough so it's barely slightly lower than the back and enjoy the perfect stance for a 914. The good news is that only takes minutes with the front torsion adjusters.
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r_towle |
Jun 27 2016, 08:20 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,588 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
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Cairo94507 |
Jun 27 2016, 08:53 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,822 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Looks good to me too. I also like the 914 a touch lower in the front - just enough to notice.
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Rand |
Jun 27 2016, 08:59 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
Funny perspective switch: Most guys ask how to lower the rear a little. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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Rand |
Jun 27 2016, 09:02 PM
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Cross Member Group: Members Posts: 7,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: OR Member No.: 3,573 Region Association: None |
All that being said, set the stance you want first. If you made adjustments, then depending on how serious you are about sorting out your handling, you should then get it corner balanced and dialed in by a shop that understands things like how your driving style affects toe, camber, and yoga pants umbrella girls.
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era vulgaris |
Jun 28 2016, 06:37 AM
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J is for Genius Group: Members Posts: 982 Joined: 10-November 13 From: Raleigh, NC Member No.: 16,629 Region Association: South East States |
As others have said, i think your ride height looks great. My car is at a similar height. Unless you're noticing any rubbing or scraping, i'd leave it. These cars look so much better when they're lower.
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ChrisFoley |
Jun 28 2016, 08:11 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
It doesn't look too low as far as I can tell in your pictures. I'd go one notch higher if at all. Great looking car, btw!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) on all counts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) what they said above!! +1 |
jmink |
Jun 28 2016, 08:47 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 4-July 14 From: New England Member No.: 17,585 Region Association: North East States |
If you go to the Paddock area of this site, there is a thread titled Track Car Pictures ( http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=51859 ), page 20 has a lot of good side elevation shots with different ride heights front and rear. Just to give you an idea of how you may wish to set yours up.
Matter of personal preference - I happen to like the nose to the ground look. FWIW |
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