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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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| Steve |
Aug 3 2026, 01:05 PM
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914 Guru ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 6,063 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Laguna Niguel, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California
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I tried both.. Koni's on the softest setting is a slightly better ride than Bilsteins. Also put the front sway bar on the softest setting for the street. I did learn the hard way that pot holes cause a harsher ride with a stiff front sway bar. I am running a 22mm Tarret bar on the softest setting.
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Fazasport Koni or Bilstein ? Aug 3 2026, 12:21 PM
mlindner Six years ago at the end of my 914-6 GT Tribute bu... Aug 3 2026, 12:38 PM
tygaboy I don't mean to get deep into suspension geek ... Aug 3 2026, 01:19 PM
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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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