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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 |
jack20 |
Mar 28 2015, 09:50 AM
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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 |
Thanks to everyone who responded to this post. While this is my 3rd 914, I'm 32 years between #2 and #3. I knew nothing about those cars except i loved driving them. They were fairly new and only needed oil, valves, tires and wax. Although this car is 100% original it's tired. I very much appreciate the helpful spirit of the members of this forum.
I'm enjoying this car in a whole new way. Jack |
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