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> Spring rates?, setting up a 914-6 for the track
fasthonda
post Jan 24 2009, 11:32 AM
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I'm setting up my 914 for the track. What springs rates/torsion bars do you guys run front and rear.

Car is a 914-6, 225/50-15 R compound tires, Bilsteins, front 22 mm bar.

Thanks for your Advice.

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post Jan 24 2009, 10:41 PM
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Front: 23mm T-bar, 23mm Smart SB
Rear: 450# springs, 19mm SB,

I was given this setup years ago by a guru. I've always felt it was a little too stiff but I never got around to trying anything softer. As far as handling goes it is pretty neutral.
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post Jan 26 2009, 02:18 PM
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QUOTE(drew365 @ Jan 24 2009, 08:41 PM) *

I've always felt it was a little too stiff

Two words:

Roller Bearings (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)


I've driven a track 914 with 450lbs rear springs and roller bearings (front and rear) and it feels sooooo smooth.

I've got roller bearings and 250lbs springs in my street car and it feels just fine. They really do make a big difference.
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post Jan 26 2009, 07:55 PM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 26 2009, 12:18 PM) *

QUOTE(drew365 @ Jan 24 2009, 08:41 PM) *

I've always felt it was a little too stiff

Two words:

Roller Bearings (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif)


I've driven a track 914 with 450lbs rear springs and roller bearings (front and rear) and it feels sooooo smooth.

I've got roller bearings and 250lbs springs in my street car and it feels just fine. They really do make a big difference.
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I have Elephant bearings all the way around. I think the stiffer springs, T-bars and solid trans mounts makes for a stiff ride. If you think it's soooo smooth, maybe I'm just old.
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QUOTE(drew365 @ Jan 26 2009, 05:55 PM) *

maybe I'm just old.

That's a possibility ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Aren't the Elephant bearings Poly-Bronze?
If so, they don't compare to roller bearings at all ...
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jan 26 2009, 10:17 PM) *

QUOTE(drew365 @ Jan 26 2009, 05:55 PM) *

maybe I'm just old.

That's a possibility ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)


Aren't the Elephant bearings Poly-Bronze?
If so, they don't compare to roller bearings at all ...
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You're right, they're poly bronze. I've never driven a roller bearing car. Something I can aspire to. Someday when you come down to Buttonwillow, I can take yours for a spin, well maybe that's not a good choice of words. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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fasthonda   Spring rates?   Jan 24 2009, 11:32 AM
J P Stein   Well now, tough question.....there are many variab...   Jan 24 2009, 12:48 PM
drew365   Front: 23mm T-bar, 23mm Smart SB Rear: 450# spring...   Jan 24 2009, 10:41 PM
SirAndy   I've always felt it was a little too stiff Tw...   Jan 26 2009, 02:18 PM
drew365   I've always felt it was a little too stiff T...   Jan 26 2009, 07:55 PM
SirAndy   maybe I'm just old. That's a possibility ...   Jan 27 2009, 12:17 AM
drew365   maybe I'm just old. That's a possibility...   Jan 27 2009, 06:52 PM
SirAndy   Someday when you come down to Buttonwillow, I can...   Jan 28 2009, 12:15 AM
d914   mine was simular to drew365 except I ran 200lbs -2...   Jan 25 2009, 08:10 AM
degreeoff   OK dumb question but WHERE does one get springs th...   Jan 25 2009, 08:18 AM
J P Stein   Coleman's for one. One needs a few accessories...   Jan 25 2009, 08:26 AM
degreeoff   Nope....nuttin! I will know as to wether or n...   Jan 25 2009, 08:32 AM
J P Stein   I was serious about that BP break in oil. If anyth...   Jan 25 2009, 09:45 AM
Phoenix 914-6GT   For what it's worth I have the same size tires...   Jan 26 2009, 12:32 AM
grantsfo   I think to accurately answer that question we woul...   Jan 26 2009, 01:58 PM
degreeoff   I will second the no rear sway bar idea....Ask me ...   Jan 26 2009, 04:47 PM
fasthonda   Thanks to everyone for their responses. I will el...   Jan 26 2009, 05:15 PM
TimT   I run 400# front 450# rears, RSR struts & shoc...   Jan 31 2009, 12:01 AM


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