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Factory suspension geometry |
Tyler E |
May 24 2016, 12:37 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 25-April 09 From: Western Canada Member No.: 10,304 Region Association: None |
Most questions I have I can find the answers to by searching, but I'm coming up with nothing on this. These pics show the way Porsche measured the ride height on the 911 by measuring the spindle centerline and the torsion bar centerline. Are there specs like this for both the front and back of the 914.
All the reading Ive done on ride height has been related to measuring to the rocker, donut on the floor or fender lip. Im interested in the geometry Porsche used for the road cars, and also what they suggested for racing. Any link or book would be appreciated. |
r_towle |
May 24 2016, 05:02 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,591 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Adjustable rear shocks (koni) with adjustable perches using smaller diameter springs is the right way to go if you do not plan to change the overall suspension geometry in the rear. If you do not have some method to adjust the rear springs, you will never be able to corner balance the car properly.
In front, you won't need to raise the spindle for a street car, you can go really low on 205/50 tires and lowering the front adjusters....too low for a street car to do speed bumps and holes, so there is no need to do raised strut. I hav had my car as low as it can go with all stock front and rear suspension, and adjustable rear shocks. It's way too low for a street car...and I ended up raising it up a bit to deal with bumps etc. Rich |
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