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| jack20 |
 Mar 22 2015, 11:56 PM
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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 |
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| Perry Kiehl Clone |
Mar 25 2015, 07:27 AM
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I'll 2nd bushing replacement, but I disagree on the needle bearings in place of the rubber bushings. The rubber bushing are compliant and flex. While the needle bearings work smoother, they have zero flex and require more maintenance.
I'd set the ride height to stock specs, which is much higher than most 914's end up. The higher the ride the more your shocks and springs will actually work, but to most of us it looks a bit funky. Just make sure the car sits at least 1/4" lower in the front. |
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jack20 Want a smoother ride Mar 22 2015, 11:56 PM
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Check the tires. When I bought my '73 it rode... Mar 23 2015, 12:15 AM messix what shocks are on it?
kyb? Mar 23 2015, 12:35 AM BeatNavy I JUST swapped out my rear KYB's for Sachs/Bog... Mar 23 2015, 04:03 AM Nozzle
I JUST swapped out my rear KYB's for Sachs/Bo... Mar 23 2015, 07:00 AM JStroud I was after the same thing a couple of years ago, ... Mar 23 2015, 08:25 AM jack20
I was after the same thing a couple of years ago,... Mar 23 2015, 11:46 AM BeatNavy They are probably KYB based on their color (and ag... Mar 23 2015, 11:53 AM Chris Pincetich New suspension bushings make a world of a differen... Mar 23 2015, 12:10 PM thelogo
New suspension bushings make a world of a differe... Mar 23 2015, 08:45 PM Chris Pincetich
Advice and some direction would be helpful on thi... Mar 24 2015, 08:40 AM ConeDodger
New suspension bushings make a world of a differe... Mar 28 2015, 10:59 AM Andyrew Needle bearings will make your whole setup much le... Mar 23 2015, 12:49 PM Kansas 914 If they are KYB's it is good to know that KYB ... Mar 23 2015, 12:56 PM 914_teener
Needle bearings will make your whole setup much l... Mar 23 2015, 03:10 PM JmuRiz Kill Your Back Mar 23 2015, 01:06 PM Andyrew Tell us every detail on your current setup.
Engi... Mar 24 2015, 07:52 AM jack20
Tell us every detail on your current setup.
Eng... Mar 24 2015, 11:25 AM OU8AVW Take lots of pictures of your car with scantily cl... Mar 24 2015, 11:43 AM veekry9 Bushings are likely buggered,the rubber must be bu... Mar 24 2015, 10:22 PM Hank914 "When asked about tires it was most likely to... Mar 28 2015, 12:19 AM Andyrew First check your tire pressure. If your running 40... Mar 28 2015, 01:00 AM jack20
First check your tire pressure. If your running 4... Mar 28 2015, 09:28 AM Ian Stott I run 205/60 15 Bridgestone Potenza's at 28 lb... Mar 28 2015, 04:08 AM jack20 Thanks to everyone who responded to this post. Whi... Mar 28 2015, 09:50 AM Andyrew ^ Good points. While your checking your torsion ba... Mar 28 2015, 12:26 PM Mike Bellis Oddly enough, when I added stiffer rear springs it... Mar 28 2015, 11:57 PM |
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