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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 |
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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