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| Fazasport |
 Aug 3 2026, 12:21 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 12 Joined: 7-November 23 From: Tallahassee FL Member No.: 27,713 Region Association: South East States  |
I am looking to replace the rear shocks and front strut inserts on my 1970 914. I will be using the car for tours, rallies, spirited driving and maybe an occasional Autocross not for track work. I am interested in a firmer ride than stock but not a harsh ride. The car does not have front or rear anti-roll bars currently.
If choosing between Koni or Bilstein which would provide the LEAST harsher ride quality? I will also replacing the rear springs. With that in mind, should I stay with the stock 90lb springs or substitute that 100lb springs from the 914-6? |
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| mlindner |
Aug 3 2026, 12:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,796 Joined: 11-November 11 From: Merrimac, WI Member No.: 13,770 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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Six years ago at the end of my 914-6 GT Tribute build I went with adjustable Koni shocks and springs from Ground Control. Just the perfect fit for heigh adjustment, order any spring rate you want (I did 150). I pushing 80, still an auto-x, hill climb and just a lot of high speed driving. Best, Mark
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Posts in this topic
Fazasport Koni or Bilstein ? Aug 3 2026, 12:21 PM
Steve I tried both.. Koni's on the softest setting ... Aug 3 2026, 01:05 PM tygaboy I don't mean to get deep into suspension geek ... Aug 3 2026, 01:19 PM
Superhawk996
I don't mean to get deep into suspension geek... Aug 3 2026, 02:16 PM Cairo94507 I am running Bilsteins all around, 140 pound rear ... Aug 3 2026, 02:46 PM |
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