 WHAT A DIFFERENCE: New Billsteins and 140# springs |
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| JF914 |
 Feb 1 2010, 10:23 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 9-September 09 From: Boulder Member No.: 10,786 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
MAN --- I can't believe that I had been driving this car with the worn out ass end.
Replaced the Koni's and stock springs (totally worn and bottoming out, no damping) with Auto Atlanta Bilsteins and 140# Weltmeister springs. all I can say is WOW. No more bone jarring RR crossings. Handles like a dream. Lotsa fun. Bilsteins set at the 3rd ring from the bottom (4 in total), and very happy with the spring weight versus 95# stock. Attached image(s) 
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| kconway |
Feb 1 2010, 10:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,347 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Monrovia, CA Member No.: 3,231 Region Association: Southern California |
Dude,
that's a nice car. I replaced mine with the same but was thinking of sticking a set of Weltmeister 100 pound springs I have on to see if it smoothed out the ride. Kev |
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| JF914 |
Feb 1 2010, 10:41 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 9-September 09 From: Boulder Member No.: 10,786 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE(kconway @ Feb 1 2010, 10:26 PM)  Dude, that's a nice car. I replaced mine with the same but was thinking of sticking a set of Weltmeister 100 pound springs I have on to see if it smoothed out the ride. Kev Thanks Kev. Its a one-owner car, before me, and I finally have everything tidied up to my liking. New springs/shocks, rear rotors, clutch cable, pedal box rebuild, new Michelins., brake MC and lines...etc....I may be listing it for sale...depends on if I can find my next ride. Its a great car. '73 2.0 Alaskan Blue. I like the 140's....a little stiff, I admit, but in the twisties (which I prefer), its great. Regards, John |
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| jaxdream |
Feb 1 2010, 10:55 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 974 Joined: 8-July 08 From: North Central Tennessee Member No.: 9,270 Region Association: South East States |
Man that's one nice ride there you have , no offense man , but what could be nicer than what you have ????
Unless you are a gozillionare........ Jack / Jaxdream |
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| poorsche914 |
Feb 2 2010, 12:06 AM
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T4 Supercharged Group: Members Posts: 3,090 Joined: 28-May 09 From: Smoky Mountains Member No.: 10,419 Region Association: South East States |
Beautiful car! My first 914 was Alaska Blue Metallic (love that color) - even had 140# springs (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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| ConeDodger |
Feb 2 2010, 12:09 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,588 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California 
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) That is one nice looking car... Enjoy!!!
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| johnnie5 |
Feb 2 2010, 03:06 AM
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914 lover Group: Members Posts: 375 Joined: 14-October 08 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 9,644 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(kconway @ Feb 1 2010, 08:26 PM) Dude, that's a nice car. I replaced mine with the same but was thinking of sticking a set of Weltmeister 100 pound springs I have on to see if it smoothed out the ride. Kev (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Nice ride! That is what I did last year, all new Bilsteins w Weltmiester 100's. Handles great, and I haven't even added the front sway bar yet. AND, I still have all of my fillings! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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| tradisrad |
Feb 2 2010, 10:21 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 985 Joined: 11-September 06 From: San Mateo, CA Member No.: 6,815 Region Association: Northern California |
Nice car!
Now you need to lower the front end a bit and replace the shocks. A front sway bar is also a great upgrade (if you don't have one). |
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| EdwardBlume |
Feb 2 2010, 10:25 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 12,338 Joined: 2-January 03 From: SLO Member No.: 81 Region Association: Central California
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)
That color is nice... |
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| atsealevel914 |
Feb 2 2010, 01:57 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 103 Joined: 31-January 04 From: Miami,FL Member No.: 1,618 |
Wow sweet ride! Very nice color.
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| jeeperjohn56 |
Feb 2 2010, 02:29 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 479 Joined: 9-July 06 From: Antioch,Ca. Member No.: 6,407 Region Association: None |
Hey John, Nice looking car, mind is the same year, color, and is coming back with a fresh new paint next week. Also I like the sound of your name. Good luck John (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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| detoxcowboy |
Feb 2 2010, 08:02 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,294 Joined: 30-January 08 Member No.: 8,642 Region Association: Africa |
QUOTE(kconway @ Feb 1 2010, 08:26 PM) Dude, that's a nice car. I replaced mine with the same but was thinking of sticking a set of Weltmeister 100 pound springs I have on to see if it smoothed out the ride. Kev Konway, I have had both the 140# and 100# with my Bilstiens and much prefer the 100#, I found the 140# to stiff and did not allow the Billy's much work to do, 100# is plenty stiff, after purchasing and installing the 140# I realized it was to much and then was advised on another 914 site by the "president" that 140# is better for AX.... |
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