New A-x, torsion bars?, New A-x, torsion bars? Options

[krau911]

We have been a-xing our 1.8 40,000 75 914. As we are new to the game...we have some questions. We have installed a new front sway bar, 140 rear springs and new rear shocks. Wo turning the car into a pure track car... what are my next steps (other than R tires, new motor and seat time) to improve the car? I was told NOT to change front torsion bars ... as it wouldnt be streetable then??? Comments? Also what is the best tire pressures for AX using my current street tires Dunlops Sports? When I go to Khumos, then what pressures should I use? Thanks from a rookie/beaten too often driver...Karl

[Dave_Darling]

Jesus!!! 27mm??? That's one big honkin' sway bar!

The 19mm adjustable or the 22mm adjustable should be a good match for 140lb/in rear springs and stock torsion bars. (No rear sway bar.) If the 27 is a good match too, you must be able to adjust it an awfully long way! ....Then again, with Smart Products, even that much adjustability shouldn't surprise me...

I feel that most hard-compound street tires grip best at fairly high cold pressures--in the mid- to high-30s, generally. I know I'm happier with my Dunlop SP2 tires at 36 PSI on my "other car" than at 30 PSI. Ditto the SP8000s on my 914.

My suggestion for the next upgrades: Tires and seat time.

--DD