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> 911 Suspension on Ebay... Good deal or ...., Was looking for some of your thoughts on this suspension...
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post Oct 18 2009, 11:40 PM
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Just wanted to see what everyone thought of this suspension. Is this a good price? Is it a good upgrade? Would you go a different way? Is this a bolt in application?

Thanks everyone.

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post Oct 19 2009, 12:03 AM
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You'll probably need to add $100 for shipping. Do you know if the rotors are in spec as well as the other parts? If all the components are in good shape that is not a bad deal, if you need to rebuild all of it, it is not.
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post Oct 19 2009, 06:59 AM
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Does the A-arm on the left look bent to you? I can't tell from the photo but it looks hinky to me.
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post Oct 19 2009, 07:40 AM
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QUOTE(zymurgist @ Oct 19 2009, 05:59 AM) *

Does the A-arm on the left look bent to you? I can't tell from the photo but it looks hinky to me.


It does look bent. I sent the seller an email and asked if it was bent. Good catch. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

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post Oct 19 2009, 09:43 AM
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For the more budget minded, you do not actually need the A-arms, and cross brace. All you need are the spindle assemblies with hubs. Rotors are a bonus as are shox if they are in good shape (not likely). It makes shipping easier and lighter. I am not sure about that price, it seems to high.
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post Oct 19 2009, 03:04 PM
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Its not a good deal because I've gone out and looked at that suspension before and its from a 68-73 911. The struts have the 3" caliper spacing, the guy thinks its off a 1982 because thats the car that he pulled it off from , but its not original. Maybe $350 for the two front spindles with the brakes would be a decent deal.

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post Oct 19 2009, 03:10 PM
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Its not a good deal because I've gone out and looked at that suspension before and its from a 68-73 911. The struts have the 3" caliper spacing, the guy thinks its off a 1982 because thats the car that he pulled it off from , but its not original. Maybe $350 for the two front spindles with the brakes would be a decent deal.

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Thanks for the GREAT info. = )

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post Oct 19 2009, 03:48 PM
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No Prob, the early setup is not bad. Thats what I have, you just cant upgrade to big brakes later... I run porterfield pads and it brakes really well.
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post Oct 19 2009, 04:05 PM
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If you want a complete '82 SC front suspension and I mean complete** and all the shit works for around $600, get in your vehicle and drive to the G&R Swapmeet in Riverside, CA. That would give you the big calipers (3.5" spacing), underbody swaybar, Bilstein struts, SC torsion bars, and nutz & bolts included.

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Haggling is allowed ...............

And that ad is from Silver Star Recycling in Rancho Cordova, CA ... porsche dismantler.
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post Oct 19 2009, 05:50 PM
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If you want a complete '82 SC front suspension and I mean complete** and all the shit works for around $600, get in your vehicle and drive to the G&R Swapmeet in Riverside, CA. That would give you the big calipers (3.5" spacing), underbody swaybar, Bilstein struts, SC torsion bars, and nutz & bolts included.

** Except wheels

Haggling is allowed ...............

And that ad is from Silver Star Recycling in Rancho Cordova, CA ... porsche dismantler.


Will you give a good deal on a set of 4 7 inch wheels?

= )

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post Oct 19 2009, 05:51 PM
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If I remember properly (hard in this age of CRS creeping in), the crossmember was med of an aluminum casting starting in 1976, so this is definitely an early crossmember. It is identical to the setups that were used in all the 914-6s from the factory, so there is nothing wrong if the parts are good.
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post Oct 19 2009, 06:17 PM
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QUOTE(SLITS @ Oct 19 2009, 03:05 PM) *

If you want a complete '82 SC front suspension and I mean complete** and all the shit works for around $600, get in your vehicle and drive to the G&R Swapmeet in Riverside, CA. That would give you the big calipers (3.5" spacing), underbody swaybar, Bilstein struts, SC torsion bars, and nutz & bolts included.

** Except wheels

Haggling is allowed ...............

And that ad is from Silver Star Recycling in Rancho Cordova, CA ... porsche dismantler.


Will you give a good deal on a set of 4 7 inch wheels?

= )


Eric


Well, I've got 15X7 Cookies on my 6.

Riverside is a hell of a lot closer than Sac - O - Potatoes
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