Front end upgrades Options

[-JR-]

I'd like to hear from guys who have upgraded their front ends and what they chose VS what engine's they are running.

I was looking at a 935 suspension setup tonight as a possibility.

I would like to at least mount the black Brembo brakes to the car, I don't think I'll need to go as extreme as the "Big Red's" for my 3.2 car. So if anyone can suggest what cars to get suspensions from to do this I would appreciate the tips!

James

[Eric_Shea]

JR,

I think what everyone is trying to say with regard to the SC front end is get a 911 front end that has the 3.5" caliper spacing. Then you can damn near bolt any big brake you want on the thing.

The "only" thing I don't like about SC front ends is the under-body sway bar set up. The geometry is not ideal when compared to a thru body set-up. You can get either Bilstein or Koni front struts that will have the 3.5 spacing. They'll bolt on early a-arms.

I seem to remember you mentioning a 3.2, if that's the case then try to find a Carrera front end and go from there. Others mentioned that you have a much lighter car... at this point it's your decision. I like to recommend "systems", meaning complete front and rear. If you go for a "Carrera" system then get the same brakes for the rear. If you go Big Reds then get the matching rears. 914's tend to do well with 911 brakes and the proportioning valve removed. If you're going that big I'd spend another $125 and get an adjustable valve.

There's a ton of bolt on options... (as Mike has pointed out).