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Want a smoother ride, Is this possible? |
jack20 |
Mar 22 2015, 11:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 413 Joined: 7-November 14 From: Granite Bay, CA Member No.: 18,099 Region Association: Northern California |
I returned to a 914 after 32 yrs. I don't remember my last one, a 74, riding so rough.
This new 74 rattles my teeth. I did the old school bounce test on the fenders to check the shocks and it only bounced once. Is this a valid test on these cars? The PO did lower the front and that may account for some of the rough ride. Not sure how old the shocks are...could be original...yet they did pass the bounce test... Should I replace them for a better ride? Thanks, Jack |
Andyrew |
Mar 23 2015, 12:49 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California |
Needle bearings will make your whole setup much less stiff and efficient.
When asked about tires it was most likely to determine what size tires you have, a taller sidewall will eat up quite a few bumps, whereas a small/stiff sidewall will cause for quite a bit more road feel. You need to determine what you currently have and its condition prior to any suggestions being made. 1. Tires, brand and size 2. Bushings - Old/worn or new and what type 3. Shocks, front and back - what are they and how old 4. Rear springs, We need pictures, measurements, and look at the top and bottom for markings 5. Torsion bars, Take one out and measure it with a dial caliper. Sway bars dont make a difference for ride quality. |
914_teener |
Mar 23 2015, 03:10 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,247 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
Needle bearings will make your whole setup much less stiff and efficient. When asked about tires it was most likely to determine what size tires you have, a taller sidewall will eat up quite a few bumps, whereas a small/stiff sidewall will cause for quite a bit more road feel. You need to determine what you currently have and its condition prior to any suggestions being made. 1. Tires, brand and size 2. Bushings - Old/worn or new and what type 3. Shocks, front and back - what are they and how old 4. Rear springs, We need pictures, measurements, and look at the top and bottom for markings 5. Torsion bars, Take one out and measure it with a dial caliper. Sway bars dont make a difference for ride quality. Great advice....... Shocks and strut inserts are the icing on the cake. |
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