Balanced suspension upgrade, Selecting right parts for street use |
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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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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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Brad Roberts |
Feb 3 2004, 01:31 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
The Bilstein valving is pretty aggressive for the street, which is why I push people towards the adjustable Koni. This gives them options: run around for a few days on soft then change them to stiff... then find a place in between that suits your driving style/roads. The Bilsteins are great, but they are behind the curve when it comes to adjustable shocks. We even use adjustable shocks on the trucks we use for pulling the enclosed trailers. Set them full soft when the trailer is on the truck (front wheels will bounce around a lot more if the shocks are on full stiff) It makes for a safer pulling vehicle.
Same goes for a street car. Agressive shock with stiff rebound will give "aggressive ride" B |
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