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> Turbo tie rods?, original or turbo tie rods??
jporsche914
post Sep 28 2004, 03:23 PM
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i need new tie rods for my car and i was wondering if i should get factory originals with the rubber ends or upgrade to turbo tie rods with the metal ball end?? They say it just bolts on and gives you a more positive fell is this true.
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post Sep 28 2004, 03:25 PM
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Just FYI: I have NEVER installed new rubber style tie rods. Go with the Turbo's. You will like them. It really tightens up the feel of the steering. They work VERY well.

Decent price for LemForders right now are in the 179.00$ range.



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post Sep 28 2004, 03:43 PM
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I don't see how you could go wrong with the turbo tie rod ends -- much improvement over the stockers.

Just installed a set a couple of weeks ago. Car feels much better but still needs aligned.

I picked mine up from GPR for either 129.00 or 139.00 and they are Lemforders with the Porsche boots and spacers included.
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post Sep 28 2004, 03:54 PM
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Yes. Turbo Tie Rods == Very Good Thing™
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post Sep 28 2004, 03:59 PM
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OK, so how many brands are out there? what is difference between "LemForders" and the "others"?

this is on my wish list
and springs
and shocks
and Nickies
and Euro pistons
and......
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post Sep 28 2004, 04:13 PM
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e-bay $89.95.
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post Sep 28 2004, 04:21 PM
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Recommend the turbo tie rods. Did mine a few months ago and WOW. Very nice upgrade.

Make sure you are close to your alignment shop when you do it.
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post Sep 28 2004, 07:07 PM
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yes on the turbo's...I just did the turbo tie rods also...you won't regret it!
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post Sep 28 2004, 08:03 PM
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What is the best source for the tie rods; and, is there any other replacements that could be done at the same time. I'm going to have the tire/alignment guy at Grand Prix do the install.
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post Sep 28 2004, 08:31 PM
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I have the turbo tie rods but I need to replace the ball joints for them. What is the part number for this? Is it for a 911 turbo?
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post Sep 28 2004, 09:50 PM
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yup, they do tighten it up... enuf to give you plenty of bump-steer too; tolerable on a racer or weekender highway car, BUT if you live in the country & daily drive rough roads you will rue the day you departed the rubber oem style (that's the opinion of 2 of us oldtimers who've done it)
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post Sep 29 2004, 09:45 AM
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QUOTE(larryM @ Sep 28 2004, 07:50 PM)
yup, they do tighten it up... enuf to give you plenty of bump-steer too; tolerable on a racer or weekender highway car, BUT if you live in the country & daily drive rough roads you will rue the day you departed the rubber oem style (that's the opinion of 2 of us oldtimers who've done it)

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If you car is lowered at all, put in a bump-steer kit (really just some thick washers) too.
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post Sep 29 2004, 10:07 AM
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I'll be another dissenter. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I needed new ball joints and ALMOST pressed the button on new Turbo tierods, but...

Then I figured WHEN exactly has the 914 been criticized for bad steering? Like shocks, brakes, and a lot of other (often good) upgrades, any gains from old, worn out stuff you're replacing isn't a fair comparison.

Also, does a street 914 need more feedback? Maybe what little isolation Porsche designed in can't be all bad for rougher back roads, which I love to drive on. AutoX cars are a different matter.

So I chose the stock stuff and it tightened things up nicely compared to my worn-out gear. No regrets. And I'm not even old... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/cool_shades.gif)

So for a "race" car or weekend warrior,I'd go for Turbo tie rods. Otherwise, I'd stick with the stock stuff...sorta like brake lines, but that's a different topic~

Just my two cents worth,

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