Ride Height, Need to fix Options

[falconfp2001]

I'm a noobie to the 914 but not to working on Air Cooled vehicles. Are replacement springs the only way to fix the sagging rear problem?

The car already rides kind of rough but I'd like a better height in the rear and a lower agressive stance in the front, while making it a smoother ride without the roll when cornering.

Any suggestions?

[falconfp2001]

Didn't know that about the Bilsteins. The price is good but I like the fact that Tarret's kit works with any insert. Very Nice. 300.00 for the kit and its adjustable. Very nice.

I'm steering towards 100lbs springs but if I get Tarret I can keep what I have until I save some.

I'll have to check the Front ride height this weekend But I'm afraid the manual will suggest a very high setting.

Thanks

[detoxcowboy]

Didn't know that about the Bilsteins. The price is good but I like the fact that Tarret's kit works with any insert. Very Nice. 300.00 for the kit and its adjustable. Very nice.

I'm steering towards 100lbs springs but if I get Tarret I can keep what I have until I save some.

I'll have to check the Front ride height this weekend But I'm afraid the manual will suggest a very high setting.

Thanks

Just from experience, when I first went to replace rebuild restore my suspension I had my 914 approx. one year. All 4 shocks (factory boge) were collapseable by hand, the ride I thought was stock was really just springs, torsion bars and bushings.. all has since been replaced (except the torsion bars) just be advised that what you think may not be what it seems.. Good to start a project there for sure.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I guess what I am saying is don't over improve what you have until your really know what your riding on..

[bmtrnavsky]

[quote name='detoxcowboy' date='Jan 8 2011, 08:08 AM' post='1415213']
[quote name='falconfp2001' post='1415074' date='Jan 7 2011, 09:33 PM']
Didn't know that about the Bilsteins. The price is good but I like the fact that Tarret's kit works with any insert. Very Nice. 300.00 for the kit and its adjustable. Very nice.

I'm steering towards 100lbs springs but if I get Tarret I can keep what I have until I save


Just from experience, when I first went to replace rebuild restore my suspension I had my 914 approx. one year. All 4 shocks (factory boge) were collapseable by hand, the ride I thought was stock was really just springs, torsion bars and bushings.. all has since been replaced (except the torsion bars) just be advised that what you think may not be what it seems.. Good to start a project there for sure.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) I guess what I am saying is don't over improve what you have until your really know what your riding on..
[/quote]

I had the exact same issue. My car was mushy and waged in the rear. My Boge shocks were blown (probably installed by the factory!). I added 100lb springs and Bilsteins and was shocked at how awesome it was. The car came alive! I'm a little higher than the pics here, but the are adjustable and I may drop it another inch.