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Balanced suspension upgrade, Selecting right parts for street use |
william harris |
Feb 3 2004, 08:03 AM
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914 Restorer Group: Members Posts: 1,459 Joined: 9-January 04 From: Hamilton, MA Member No.: 1,539 |
My 74 2.0 is undergoing a long restoration process. The restoration will include installing Porsche OEM front and rear sway bars (my preference to use original equipment - like sticking with the D-Jet). All of my suspension parts are basically shot. I intend to upgrade the front and rear suspension. My thoughts are Bilsteins all around and 100 lb springs in the rear. This car will be used almost exclusively for regular street driving. I don't mind a "sport" suspension, but the roads here in Taxachusetts are very bad, so a track like ride would be impossible. Am I on the right course? My goal is to balance all the suspension components so they work well together and give a predictable handling experience. Also, are the Turbo tie rods the way to go?
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Neal |
Feb 3 2004, 01:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 300 Joined: 23-April 03 From: Sammamish, Washington Member No.: 605 |
Brett W, could you post a picture of your car, that looks exactly like I wanted mine to look if it was blue. On the suspension I have Bilsteins all around and an a factory 19m sway bar 100 # Weltmeister springs. I was pointed towards the Bilsteins by Wayne of Pelican (way back in the day) and I have since found out that they are harsher than the Koni's. If I was to do it over I would get Koni's and 140# springs.
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