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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 |
Ian Stott |
Mar 28 2015, 04:08 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 907 Joined: 28-January 08 From: Moncton/Canada Member No.: 8,635 Region Association: Canada |
I run 205/60 15 Bridgestone Potenza's at 28 lbs of pressure, replaced the tired original springs with 100 lb springs and all else is stock. Drove from Chris Foley's shop in Conn. to Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada in one day and was very comfortable. Got a nice compliment about the car from the State Trooper in Maine who gave me a speeding ticket! For a street car that seems like a nice setup, I will look at my bushings when I am back at Tangerine Racing and see what Chris thinks.
Ian Stott Moncton Canada |
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