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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 621 Joined: 21-February 14 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 17,027 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
The suspension on my car is tired, so I'm considering a complete overhaul. It's an AX street car, so I've started looking at switching to coilovers all-round.
I'd like to hear from anyone who has them about your set-ups/experiences: What springs you're running, what shocks you're running, did you have to reinforce your shock towers, are you running just springs up front or a spring/torsion bar mix, do you have raised spindles, and anything else you think might be useful. I've been looking at the elephant racing site, they have great stuff and there's obviously a lot of R&D behind their packages, but I'm wondering if I can put something together myself for less $$$$. Thanks John |
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I just went to coil overs on the rear of my car. Don't have a lot of miles in them yet but they are a huge improvement. I have 150 lb springs with Komi adjustable shocks
I think unless you are strictly AX you have to go with a truly adjustable shock as it gives you the best of everything. On firm I think my car will handle with the best of them. On full soft it is really nice to just cruise in. ![]() |
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My advice for a street car is to keep the spring rate to 150 lbs/in max. Even for a race or AX car, if the chassis isn't reinforced, I like to keep the spring rate to that same amount (otherwise flex in the chassis becomes the "spring"). I'm not sure that opinion is very popular though since I see that others on this board like stiff springs like 200-300 lbs/in.
As for whether to reinforce the shock towers, I've heard that the early 914s (maybe up to '72?) have thinner metal in the shock tower area and may require reinforcement. I'm not aware that the later cars have that problem. Perhaps folks with early cars and heavier suspension can chime in on this. Scott |
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Senior Member ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 621 Joined: 21-February 14 From: Los Angeles Member No.: 17,027 Region Association: Southern California ![]() ![]() |
My advice for a street car is to keep the spring rate to 150 lbs/in max. Even for a race or AX car, if the chassis isn't reinforced, I like to keep the spring rate to that same amount (otherwise flex in the chassis becomes the "spring"). I'm not sure that opinion is very popular though since I see that others on this board like stiff springs like 200-300 lbs/in. As for whether to reinforce the shock towers, I've heard that the early 914s (maybe up to '72?) have thinner metal in the shock tower area and may require reinforcement. I'm not aware that the later cars have that problem. Perhaps folks with early cars and heavier suspension can chime in on this. Scott Thanks Scott. At the moment, spring rates seem like a dark art to me. I think I need to do a lot of reading up. |
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