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| jim911sc |
 Jan 4 2015, 09:09 PM
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Does anyone know of a thread that discusses the pros/cons/how-to's of using a 996 suspension on a 914? Many thanks...
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| tygaboy |
Feb 13 2017, 10:33 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,803 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California 
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Weight of the drive train may influence the decisions but, if it were me and I was going to replace front and rear suspension systems, I'd take a hard look at copying the Miata geometry and adjust the pick up points to account for any track changes - if you're really after that level of performance.
I've got a tube chassis project planned after I finish my 914 build and I looked into suspension design pretty seriously. Pick up a copy of "Competition Car Suspension" by Allan Staniforth. There are also a number of free suspension design tools like this one: http://vsusp.com/?help=2d#about_contact After screwing around with things like this, I came to the realization that copying a proven design would easier: you can buy off the shelf parts, etc. Again, I'd base my selection on a similar weight car. Miatas get LS motors stuffed into them and big brake kits are available. Parts are abundant and cheap. Certainly not "in the family" like 996 parts, but something to consider...? |
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jim911sc 996 Suspension Thread Jan 4 2015, 09:09 PM
r_towle There is a guy who looked at it then went to a lo... Jan 4 2015, 09:16 PM Curbandgutter Well this thread doesn't discuss it.....it act... Feb 13 2017, 08:49 AM Mark Henry The amount of work involved you could design a sus... Feb 13 2017, 09:37 AM Cracker Rudy is doing a wonderful job...the link above. I ... Feb 13 2017, 09:50 AM
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Rudy is doing a wonderful job...the link above. I... Feb 13 2017, 10:23 AM Catorse I own 3 911s, one of them is a 2002 Targa with a 3... Feb 13 2017, 10:34 AM Mueller
I own 3 911s, one of them is a 2002 Targa with a ... Feb 13 2017, 11:05 AM Catorse
I own 3 911s, one of them is a 2002 Targa with a... Feb 13 2017, 12:00 PM Andyrew ^ I agree...
If you were at the WCC 2016 track d... Feb 13 2017, 11:05 AM stugray
I had much stickier tires in the 914 but felt the... Feb 13 2017, 02:44 PM Andyrew
[quote name='Andyrew' post='2454213' date='Feb 13... Feb 13 2017, 04:28 PM Cracker I might have not communicated my thoughts clearly ... Feb 13 2017, 11:18 AM jmitro some people just like a project for the sake of do... Feb 13 2017, 12:09 PM Curbandgutter I ended up doing a tube chassis for my project alo... Feb 13 2017, 01:32 PM Perry Kiehl Just get a 996, it will be thousands cheaper than ... Feb 13 2017, 07:51 PM Mark Garriott
Just get a 996, it will be thousands cheaper than... Feb 13 2017, 08:35 PM matthepcat accept this one: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/... Feb 13 2017, 08:48 PM Larmo63 There are already enough hacked up 914s.
Buy a 99... Feb 13 2017, 08:55 PM ablesnead It can be argued that the suspensions on newer car... Feb 13 2017, 09:20 PM jmitro ......as if the 914 is a rare car or something....... Feb 13 2017, 10:31 PM Dave_Darling I think the key is Mark Henry's statement. By... Feb 13 2017, 11:27 PM |
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