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> Best Suspension Setup, For a good handling street car
Justinp71
post Feb 8 2018, 10:33 AM
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So since a lot of us on here are trying to achieve a well handling street car, that still absorbs bumps. I figure it would be good to share suspension setup's. I will go first-

Front-
18mm torsion bars (stock 914)
19mm sway bar, set to second hole out
Bilsteins (sport)
Stock Bushings
205/50/15 tires

Rear-
200 lb springs w/coil-overs (3.2l motor)
no sway bar
Bilsteins (sport)
225/45/15 tires

I do have a six, so my spring rates in the rear need to be a little higher. This combo for me seems to work really well for a street car with occasional track use. It could benefit from maybe 19 or 20mm front torsion bars. Btw this combo feels "softer" than my GTi, yet it still handles well on the track (for occasional HPDE use).

Interesting I have heard if you order Koni's you can get them made for a 914 (since it is different weight than a 911).

What works for you guys?
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shoguneagle
post Feb 10 2018, 09:44 PM
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Front: 19mm Torsion Bars 911 stock
21mm Sway Bar aftermarket
Koni Red Adjustable Shocks
Elephant Racing Bronze/Brass suspension bushings with zeros
205/50-17 7 inch rims with BF Goodrich tires

Rear: 16mm Stock Sway Bar
Koni Red Adjustable Shocks with adjustable perches
150# springs
Elephant Racing Suspension Bushings and pivot bolts with zeros
245/45-17 9 inch rims with BF Goodrich tires

Engine: 1987 911 Carrera 3.2 with front oil cooler and origin heat exch-
angers and heat system.

Trans: Rebuilt 901 with shifting assembly for headers
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post Feb 12 2018, 11:15 AM
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QUOTE(shoguneagle @ Feb 10 2018, 07:44 PM) *

Front: 19mm Torsion Bars 911 stock
21mm Sway Bar aftermarket
Koni Red Adjustable Shocks
Elephant Racing Bronze/Brass suspension bushings with zeros
205/50-17 7 inch rims with BF Goodrich tires

Rear: 16mm Stock Sway Bar
Koni Red Adjustable Shocks with adjustable perches
150# springs
Elephant Racing Suspension Bushings and pivot bolts with zeros
245/45-17 9 inch rims with BF Goodrich tires

Engine: 1987 911 Carrera 3.2 with front oil cooler and origin heat exch-
angers and heat system.

Trans: Rebuilt 901 with shifting assembly for headers


Cool setup. I've heard good things about those elephant Bronze/Brass bushings. Can you elaborate more on how your car handles? Oversteer/understeer, firm, predictable, etc...
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