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| shoguneagle |
 Oct 12 2012, 03:56 PM
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shoguneagle  Group: Members Posts: 1,180 Joined: 3-January 03 From: CA, OR, AZ (CAZOR); New Mexico Member No.: 84 Region Association: Northern California  |
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What do I have???? The front consists of a completely rebuilt/new suspension components including rack and pinion, 21mm after market sway bar, 22mm torsion bars, koni inserts red set on light suspension, etc. The suspension I have just listed causes the front end to move when going over a rough surface and appears to move around on me. The rear suspension consists of rebuilt/new components including 180# springs on adjustable perches, Koni Red adjustables set to lightest, etc. The front and rear suspensions are mounted on Elephant Racing Bronze inserts with zert fittings, new hardware bolts, new ball joints, etc. Where I need comments and information is regarding any possible changes involves the front torsion bars and the rear springs.. Any comments/advice regarding the rest of the suspension that may need changing would be appreciated. I am thinking of changing the front suspension to 19mm stock originals to lighten the stiffness and possibly give more movement in the front end. The rear would be changed to 140# springs with the rest of the suspension remaining as built. I could possibly go to the 100# springs if deemed necessary. I need to find out where I can source any parts needed such as the torsion bars and springs. I may have original 911 front stock torsion bars and 914 rear stock springs in my parts bin. Do you think I should return everything back to original suspension??? Car is powered with 3.2 1987 Carrera Sixer with a "Doc Evil Built and Blessed" 901 transaxle. Need advice/comments. What do you think???? Thanks, Steve |
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| wingnut86 |
Oct 15 2012, 06:21 AM
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...boola la boo boola boo... Group: Members Posts: 1,054 Joined: 22-April 10 From: South Carolina Member No.: 11,645 Region Association: South East States |
Eric, Admins, et al,
I recommend we move this thread to a historical folder as a Top InfoU instruction guide for "Suspension Upgrading and Downgrading" how-to. This info would be great for all searching on the subject, and has more detail in a small format than I have found so far in searching here to date (pictures aside). Thx, Dave |
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shoguneagle Suspension Advice of my 914-Sixer Oct 12 2012, 03:56 PM
eric9144 I'd start with the obvious and only change out... Oct 12 2012, 04:04 PM shoguneagle I like your information and advice. I do like a s... Oct 12 2012, 04:13 PM wingnut86 Is the steering puck a delrin part? If so, that w... Oct 12 2012, 05:34 PM mr914 Learned long time ago. Big torsion bars or big swa... Oct 12 2012, 06:50 PM toolguy best all around combination for a six. . rears 1... Oct 12 2012, 07:54 PM shoguneagle Thanks for all the expert and respected advice. ... Oct 13 2012, 12:16 AM Cairo94507 This issue has been one that I have been very conc... Oct 13 2012, 06:09 AM shoguneagle I think if you are building a road car you will fi... Oct 13 2012, 10:20 AM Zeke Hey Steve! I'm sure you know the balance b... Oct 13 2012, 10:34 AM shoguneagle Hey, Milt,
Great hearing from you and you still v... Oct 13 2012, 03:59 PM Eric_Shea Nothing over 19 up front both torsion bars and swa... Oct 13 2012, 08:18 PM shoguneagle thanks, Eric, for your inputs. I have found 18mm ... Oct 13 2012, 10:22 PM Eric_Shea Agree. Keep the 21 but adjust it full soft. Good l... Oct 14 2012, 06:31 AM patrick3000 You don't mention tires, what are you using? Oct 14 2012, 06:54 AM Eric_Shea :agree: Karl brings up another good point. I... Oct 14 2012, 06:57 AM Eric_Shea
Sorry for the multiple posts. Just began readin... Oct 14 2012, 08:06 AM shoguneagle Now this thread has developed into an article of e... Oct 14 2012, 02:43 PM Eric_Shea You should love it with those changes.
I didn... Oct 14 2012, 03:17 PM shoguneagle Yes, I really have enjoyed building this car and m... Oct 14 2012, 11:45 PM Eric_Shea The sidewall you see on my car will give it a much... Oct 15 2012, 12:25 PM shoguneagle I agree that the increased side wall will give you... Oct 15 2012, 01:08 PM shoguneagle The final update on my car suspension will involve... Oct 29 2012, 10:23 PM Eric_Shea Sounds like you've dialed in a winner! :t... Oct 30 2012, 10:33 AM shoguneagle Thanks, Eric. I believe I have found the winner f... Oct 30 2012, 07:21 PM sean_v8_914 good read. Oct 31 2012, 01:20 AM Peashooter This is great stuff! I am always looking for i... Oct 31 2012, 11:02 AM
Eric_Shea Hey Bill,
How's the project coming along? 7... Oct 31 2012, 06:42 PM Peashooter
Hey Bill,
How's the project coming along? 7... Oct 31 2012, 07:24 PM |
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