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| DRPHIL914 |
Dec 3 2018, 08:02 AM
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Dr. Phil ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 5,907 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Kennesaw, GA Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States
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so i realized that my front shock inserts are close to 20 years old according to previous owner records and i didnt replace them when i did my rear suspension upgrade . I have sprt bilistein in rear with stock sway bar and 100# springs, pretty stiff compared to front now and 5 lug fuchs, 205/55-16’s front and rear.
when i did the new front bushings etc and the turbo tierods i did the stock calipers and drilled 5 lug stock rotors from PMB , but left the strut inserts alone, but now 3-4 years later i can see one side is about 1/2” lower tto so before getting into the alignment proceedure i figured its time to get new struts inserts so, what brand ? and who has the best deal? leaning toward bilisteins too but what is the proper part number? and should they be “sport” to match rear? i have stock sway bar and will be putting on the new Tarrett drop links i got from group buy at Okteenerfest |
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| euro911 |
Dec 4 2018, 01:22 AM
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Retired & living the dream. God help me if I wake up! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 8,937 Joined: 2-December 06 From: So.Cal. & No.AZ (USA) Member No.: 7,300 Region Association: Southern California
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Phil, adjusting the ride height is a pretty easy task and you can set up the front for different scenarios.
If most driving is done with just the driver (autocross), the driver's side can be adjusted for level ride with the driver's weight taken into consideration, or adjusted for a level ride with a driver and passenger. Be advised that you need to drive the car a short distance after adjusting the bolts so the suspension can settle - then measure the height on both sides and readjust as needed. Here's a tech article from Pelican. It's for a 911, but basically the same adjustments for the 914 front suspension. https://www.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/1...ing_the_911.htm |
DRPHIL914 looking for advice on front shock insert replacement Dec 3 2018, 08:02 AM
mepstein I would do Bilstein HD all around. The sports are ... Dec 3 2018, 08:03 AM
DRPHIL914 so take the yellow sport B’s off rear and sell ... Dec 3 2018, 08:05 AM
DRPHIL914 these? Dec 3 2018, 08:24 AM
mepstein
these?
yes
Drive them a couple miles before you... Dec 3 2018, 08:26 AM
DRPHIL914 looks like the #001127 is HD and 34 is regular?
t... Dec 3 2018, 08:54 AM
Mblizzard I am a fan of the Bilsteins but the adjustable Kon... Dec 3 2018, 03:40 PM
dr914@autoatlanta.com do not mix shocks, Bilstein for the front
so i ... Dec 3 2018, 03:51 PM
Dave_Darling Note that the ride height is generally set by the ... Dec 3 2018, 06:58 PM
mepstein
Note that the ride height is generally set by the... Dec 3 2018, 07:40 PM
DRPHIL914
Note that the ride height is generally set by th... Dec 3 2018, 11:58 PM
rudedude I believe to truly set up your car it needs to be ... Dec 4 2018, 06:28 AM
DRPHIL914
Phil, adjusting the ride height is a pretty easy ... Dec 4 2018, 07:18 AM![]() ![]() |
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