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Want a smoother ride, Is this possible? |
jack20 |
Mar 22 2015, 11:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 406 Joined: 7-November 14 From: Granite Bay, CA Member No.: 18,099 Region Association: Northern California |
I returned to a 914 after 32 yrs. I don't remember my last one, a 74, riding so rough.
This new 74 rattles my teeth. I did the old school bounce test on the fenders to check the shocks and it only bounced once. Is this a valid test on these cars? The PO did lower the front and that may account for some of the rough ride. Not sure how old the shocks are...could be original...yet they did pass the bounce test... Should I replace them for a better ride? Thanks, Jack |
BeatNavy |
Mar 23 2015, 04:03 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I JUST swapped out my rear KYB's for Sachs/Boge and new 100 lb springs this weekend. Makes a difference. I was sort of experiencing the same thing you describe. If I hit a bump in the road the impact seemed to shake through the frame. Now it's much better. If you have old suspension components (or KYB), look to replace - you'll be glad you did. Oh, and my car also passed the "bounce test" before the swap, so that's probably not a good indicator.
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