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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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Andyrew
post Feb 13 2018, 10:00 AM
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Front
245 40 17 300TW tires (21psi)
22mm T bars
Koni reds set to 2/3rds
911 raised spindals
Roller bearings instead of bushings
Turbo tie rods

Rear
285 35 18 200TW tires (18psi)
225lb springs
Koni yellows set to 2/3rds
Roller bearings instead of bushings

Grip level is high (~1.15G max at the track, Avg ~ 1.05), Turn in is sluggish, Not confidence inspiring at speed. I have a front sway bar Im going to try, and I'll try some yellow konis up front and some tuning. Also probably try some stickier tires up front and some higher tire pressures.
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