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fduval
post May 17 2015, 06:48 PM
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Hi , I just changed my rear shocks today , put in new sport bilstein witn 140 lbs springs,
my rear end is about 3/4 inch lower on the right side versus the left side, . is there an adjustment screw that I can play with to get proper level on both sides ?

I am new to 914`s !!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks
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post May 17 2015, 07:27 PM
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have you driven the car yet? Driving it will settle the shocks. After that, I got nothing.

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post May 17 2015, 07:28 PM
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have you driven the car yet? Driving it will settle the shocks. After that, I got nothing.


no, not driven yet . I will try that thks
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post May 17 2015, 08:23 PM
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Sounds like the spring is not seated in the perch.
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post May 17 2015, 08:35 PM
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Sounds like the spring is not seated in the perch.


I will have to verify that thanks
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post May 17 2015, 08:41 PM
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IIRC, bilsteins have adjustable perch locations, maybe they're different.
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At least some of the Bilstein shocks have a circlip around the shock body that the lower spring perch rides on. If the spring is in the perch, double-check the position of the circlip. You may need to slide the lower perch upward to see the clip.

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post May 17 2015, 09:26 PM
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Driving it will make a difference. Also, might measure out differently with some weight in the driver seat.
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post May 19 2015, 06:07 AM
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Driving it will make a difference. Also, might measure out differently with some weight in the driver seat.


went for a short drive, the diff now is 1/4 inch side to side . I guess its acceptable. Thanks for all the inputs .
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post May 19 2015, 06:11 AM
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Driving it will make a difference. Also, might measure out differently with some weight in the driver seat.


went for a short drive, the diff now is 1/4 inch side to side . I guess its acceptable. Thanks for all the inputs .

as he shocks continue to settle in it will probbable end up very close. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post May 19 2015, 08:49 AM
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Driving it will make a difference. Also, might measure out differently with some weight in the driver seat.


went for a short drive, the diff now is 1/4 inch side to side . I guess its acceptable. Thanks for all the inputs .

as he shocks continue to settle in it will probbable end up very close. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

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I have been running these shocks since i bought my car 6 years ago, so i have a question: why the 140# springs? i have found that the 100# springs with the stiffness of the sport bilistiens to be sufficient with street and some sport driving -- just wondering how much of a difference there is?
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post May 25 2015, 11:17 PM
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Driving it will make a difference. Also, might measure out differently with some weight in the driver seat.


went for a short drive, the diff now is 1/4 inch side to side . I guess its acceptable. Thanks for all the inputs .

as he shocks continue to settle in it will probbable end up very close. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)
I have been running these shocks since i bought my car 6 years ago, so i have a question: why the 140# springs? i have found that the 100# springs with the stiffness of the sport bilistiens to be sufficient with street and some sport driving -- just wondering how much of a difference there is?


A lot of people have gone with 180 and 200 springs. I wonder if they had sport Bilsteins?
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post May 26 2015, 08:19 PM
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Where on the car are you measuring the ride height? If you're using the fender lip that's not always best..particularly if the car has ever been hit.
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post May 26 2015, 08:57 PM
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140's are perfect with a 19mm adjustable bar up front.
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post May 26 2015, 10:40 PM
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Driving it will make a difference. Also, might measure out differently with some weight in the driver seat.


went for a short drive, the diff now is 1/4 inch side to side . I guess its acceptable. Thanks for all the inputs .

as he shocks continue to settle in it will probbable end up very close. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)
I have been running these shocks since i bought my car 6 years ago, so i have a question: why the 140# springs? i have found that the 100# springs with the stiffness of the sport bilistiens to be sufficient with street and some sport driving -- just wondering how much of a difference there is?


Ummm... 40# Phillip. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Seriously, The shocks and springs do a different job. Mine are 200# springs and I use that to deal with the heavier weight of the 3.2 liter Carrera motor. My shocks are Koni adjustables set to full. While this might sound like I have a harsh ride, I don't. The Elephant bushings allow everything to do its job. The springs to bounce the car up and down, the shocks to keep things from bouncing up and down too much. I do use a rear stock sway bar to balance out the much larger Tarret front bar.
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post May 27 2015, 12:20 PM
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Driving it will make a difference. Also, might measure out differently with some weight in the driver seat.


went for a short drive, the diff now is 1/4 inch side to side . I guess its acceptable. Thanks for all the inputs .

as he shocks continue to settle in it will probbable end up very close. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif)
I have been running these shocks since i bought my car 6 years ago, so i have a question: why the 140# springs? i have found that the 100# springs with the stiffness of the sport bilistiens to be sufficient with street and some sport driving -- just wondering how much of a difference there is?


Ummm... 40# Phillip. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

Seriously, The shocks and springs do a different job. Mine are 200# springs and I use that to deal with the heavier weight of the 3.2 liter Carrera motor. My shocks are Koni adjustables set to full. While this might sound like I have a harsh ride, I don't. The Elephant bushings allow everything to do its job. The springs to bounce the car up and down, the shocks to keep things from bouncing up and down too much. I do use a rear stock sway bar to balance out the much larger Tarret front bar.


Yep the car now seats even on both sides, ride is a bit stiffer than when I ran stock but still smooth, not aggressive. at all. But I wonder if I should go with 180 pnds if I drop a 2.7 1974 flat 6 in it ....?
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post May 27 2015, 12:33 PM
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I think springs and suspension setups are also location dependent. After our winter, east coast roads are terrible. Probably a lot rougher ride compared to Southern California.
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