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Question From A Newbie, Asked By An Oldbie |
EdwardBlume |
Jul 14 2004, 12:21 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California |
Scott - a fellow 914er (and new to this site) who lives here in the hood, has a 76 914 which he and his son are in the process of rebuilding. He has a list of parts he wants to buy in the next few days, and wants to know if his list is OK.
I'd like to open it up to the experts here. His goal is to have a fun street car which can handle an occasional autocross. He wants to know recommendations for: Front: Swaybar (size) - Shocks (type) - Torsion Bars Turbo Tie Rods - Y or N Bushing Type Ball Joints - Y or N Rear: Springs - Shocks Bushings Rear Sway Bar ? Other stuff- Y or N Solid Tranny Mounts - Y or N Brad's new Hub Rennshift Shift bushings Pedal board rebuild kit Front turn lenses Rear Euro lenses What other types of things should he consider before reassembly? Also... any ideas where best to get a "package deal" on all these items. Where's the best place to go to get all of these things? Thanks guys! |
davep |
Jul 14 2004, 10:24 AM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,152 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada |
I would say that for this purpose the basic 914 suspension would be okay. That is, standard sway bars, torsion bars, good shocks (Bilstein or Koni), springs about 140/160. Turbo tie rods are good as are new ball joints. Solid tranny mounts may be a bit too hard. Good tires are a must. Rebuild the brakes. Restore the gearshift linkage and probably a good shifter.
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rhodyguy |
Jul 14 2004, 10:33 AM
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Chimp Sanctuary NW. Check it out. Group: Members Posts: 22,089 Joined: 2-March 03 From: Orion's Bell. The BELL! Member No.: 378 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
considering some of the roads i experienced while at the wcc, i think 100# for the springs are a better choise for a car being setup for the street.
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Dave_Darling |
Jul 14 2004, 05:18 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
MHO follows. I think that a street-oriented 914 should be pretty close to stock....
Front: Swaybar (size) - 19mm, adjustable Shocks (type) - Boge or Koni adjustable Torsion Bars - stock Turbo Tie Rods - Y or N (just maybe, if the current ones are bad) Bushing Type - stock rubber, unless the stockers are bad... Ball Joints - replace 'em if they need it Rear: Springs - 140 lb/in Shocks - Boge or Koni adjustable Bushings - stock rubber unless they're already bad Rear Sway Bar ? - nope Other stuff- Y or N Solid Tranny Mounts - Y or N Brad's new Hub - nope Rennshift - Yes Shift bushings - ALWAYS Pedal board rebuild kit - Only if needed Front turn lenses - whatever Rear Euro lenses - whatever ...The above is pretty much what my car has. I like the way it drives; it works pretty well both street and autoX. The short-sidewall tires provide crisp response and a somewhat punishing ride (at least, over the course of several hours it gets pretty brutal). It should be pretty civilized with 195-65 tires. --DD |
ChrisReale |
Jul 14 2004, 07:49 PM
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Sleazy Group: Members Posts: 2,665 Joined: 20-January 03 From: San Francisco Member No.: 176 |
I think Dave Darling summed it up pretty good.
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scotty |
Jul 14 2004, 08:14 PM
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The Fun Never Stops Group: Members Posts: 773 Joined: 20-May 03 From: Portland. Oregon (SW) Member No.: 718 Region Association: None |
Yeah, what Dave said. While I love my Rennshift, maybe get a Rennshift Jr? I dunno (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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