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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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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Brad Roberts |
Feb 3 2004, 01:34 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 19,148 Joined: 23-December 02 Member No.: 8 Region Association: None |
We bounce back and forth between 100's and 125's for the street. If you use Koni's, go with the fully adjustable threaded perch and either a Eibach or H+R rear spring. Some people complain about the progressive rising rate Weltmesiter springs so we sell the Eibachs in 25lb increments. The Welts feel weird on the track, they start loading then get to the actual rating point (soft feel then sudden stiff) where as the Eibach is 100/125 right now all the time.. no waiting for the spring to "kick in"
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