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| Rick986 |
 Oct 7 2021, 09:42 AM
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0-60 in 14 seconds!  Group: Members Posts: 141 Joined: 31-August 21 From: NE Ohio Member No.: 25,869 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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Had the shop put new 85lb springs and Bilsteins on the car and it's definitely riding high. Tech set the snap ring in the same spot as old shocks and suggests I should let the new eqpt. "settle in" before thinking about adjusting. Is he right...or should they be adjusted?
Seems like if the new gear is "settling", it's wearing down. And if he's right, how much time is needed? Of course, it's not a big deal...but I'm just trying to have the car look/handle as stock. Rides a bit stiff now but a definite difference in handling. I freaking love driving this car.... Thanks! |
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| mepstein |
Oct 7 2021, 09:49 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,307 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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I have found shocks to get a bit smoother and the car settle a bit in the first couple hundred miles. Not settle inches but you do have to drive it a bit. Actually, anytime it's up on a lift, it will need at least a quick drive around the block to settle in.
Your car might have been adjusted to the sagging springs so the exact same adjustment may not suit the new springs. And the new springs might not be the same height as factory, even if they are the same spring weight. |
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| VaccaRabite |
Oct 7 2021, 10:12 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,456 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(mepstein @ Oct 7 2021, 11:49 AM)  I have found shocks to get a bit smoother and the car settle a bit in the first couple hundred miles. Not settle inches but you do have to drive it a bit. Actually, anytime it's up on a lift, it will need at least a quick drive around the block to settle in. Your car might have been adjusted to the sagging springs so the exact same adjustment may not suit the new springs. And the new springs might not be the same height as factory, even if they are the same spring weight. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) All of this. How much have you driven the car since the work was done? Zach |
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Rick986 New Shocks/Spring to "Break In"... Oct 7 2021, 09:42 AM
Rick986
I have found shocks to get a bit smoother and th... Oct 7 2021, 10:15 AM
914_teener I'd assume you are referring to the rear sprin... Oct 7 2021, 10:08 AM Mikey914 85 is actually on the low end. The factory de-tune... Oct 7 2021, 10:42 AM Superhawk996
The factory de-tuned the suspension.
:rotfl: ... Oct 7 2021, 12:03 PM Rick986 Thanks for the education. Good stuff!
The f... Oct 7 2021, 12:45 PM Chris914n6 gas-pressure shocks have a small spring effect whi... Oct 7 2021, 11:01 AM rhodyguy Proper alignment and corner balance? Oct 7 2021, 11:40 AM |
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