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Spring rates?, setting up a 914-6 for the track |
fasthonda |
Jan 24 2009, 11:32 AM
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914 Type R Group: Members Posts: 133 Joined: 10-January 04 From: Greenville, SC Member No.: 1,544 Region Association: None |
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. Michael |
drew365 |
Jan 24 2009, 10:41 PM
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These are the good old days! Group: Members Posts: 2,004 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Sunny So. Cal. Member No.: 37 |
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. |
SirAndy |
Jan 26 2009, 02:18 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Andy |
drew365 |
Jan 26 2009, 07:55 PM
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These are the good old days! Group: Members Posts: 2,004 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Sunny So. Cal. Member No.: 37 |
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. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) Andy 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. |
SirAndy |
Jan 27 2009, 12:17 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
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 ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy |
drew365 |
Jan 27 2009, 06:52 PM
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These are the good old days! Group: Members Posts: 2,004 Joined: 29-December 02 From: Sunny So. Cal. Member No.: 37 |
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 ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bye1.gif) Andy 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) |
SirAndy |
Jan 28 2009, 12:15 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,669 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
Someday when you come down to Buttonwillow, I can take yours for a spin, well maybe that's not a good choice of words. Better than breaking a transmission main shaft ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/slap.gif) I still owe you a beer or three for that one! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) Andy |
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