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> 21mm Torsion Bars 4 914/4?
detoxcowboy
post Jan 24 2011, 09:52 PM
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Is anyone running 21mm torsion bars on a stock 914/4? How stiff is it? Just curious as I know sometimes even the little adjustment/upgrade in the suspension can be more than ideal.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Jan 25 2011, 09:31 AM
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van914 set up is good but stiff for street

comfy w good back country demeanor:
stock front torsion
19mm ADJUSTABLE front sway bar
140 progresive rear spring
no rear sway bar
195/60 15 tires
koni

still smooth but faster, street/AX:
19mm front torsion
19mm ADJUSTABLE front sway bar
165 progresive rear spring
no rear sway bar
205/50 15 tires
Bilstein

21mm with 180 require good dentistry for street use
big front torsion will need less sway bar
stock front torsion will need more sway bar
changes should be balanced proportionatly front to rear to maintain good chassis dynamics
there are acceptable compromises for sake of budget
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detoxcowboy   21mm Torsion Bars 4 914/4?   Jan 24 2011, 09:52 PM
r_towle   I did 23mm bars...to stiff. the best setup is stoc...   Jan 24 2011, 10:31 PM
detoxcowboy   I did 23mm bars...to stiff. the best setup is sto...   Jan 24 2011, 10:44 PM
r_towle   upgrade the front bar and dont be cheap about it. ...   Jan 24 2011, 10:48 PM
DanT   depending on your total suspension front and rear,...   Jan 24 2011, 10:49 PM
r_towle   I would agree with Dan, but with a single acceptio...   Jan 24 2011, 10:53 PM
DanT   again it depends on what it is all balanced with ....   Jan 24 2011, 11:01 PM
r_towle   It depends upon the purpose of the car. For track....   Jan 24 2011, 11:47 PM
DanT   :agree: :D   Jan 25 2011, 12:06 AM
Eric_Shea   What a love fest :wub: I'd never put 21's...   Jan 25 2011, 01:05 AM
dlkawashima   I'd never put 21's on a street car. ;) ...   Jan 25 2011, 02:23 AM
nsr-jamie   I'd never put 21's on a street car. ;)...   Jan 25 2011, 06:44 AM
DanT   what an excellent purchase for you....that car is ...   Jan 25 2011, 08:41 AM
r_towle   what an excellent purchase for you....that car is...   Jan 25 2011, 08:45 AM
dlkawashima   what an excellent purchase for you....that car is...   Jan 25 2011, 12:02 PM
DanT   We need to see some new pics of your new car. :D ...   Jan 25 2011, 09:25 AM
Van914   Mine is set up: 21mm bars 19mm front sway 180# rea...   Jan 25 2011, 09:04 AM
DanT   If Erik's old car still has the same tire/whee...   Jan 25 2011, 09:23 AM
sean_v8_914   van914 set up is good but stiff for street comfy ...   Jan 25 2011, 09:31 AM
pcar916   I like mine to handle like a cart. It's a dail...   Jan 25 2011, 10:08 AM
yeahmag   I currently have: 21mm torsion bars 19mm sway bar...   Jan 25 2011, 12:08 PM
r_towle   Aaron, Talk with Brad, he suggested I go back to s...   Jan 25 2011, 02:19 PM
Eric_Shea   What Dan said. I really like stock sway bars fo...   Jan 25 2011, 03:33 PM
yeahmag   Rich, Its on my todo list if the heavier springs ...   Jan 25 2011, 05:21 PM


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