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| Justinp71 |
 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 |
Feb 13 2018, 10:00 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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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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| Justinp71 |
Feb 16 2018, 11:31 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,582 Joined: 11-October 04 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 2,922 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Andyrew @ Feb 13 2018, 08:00 AM)  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. Raised Spindles... Nice! Do you have a bump steer kit or did you have the arms moved on the struts? Which Struts do you have (Boge or Koni)? I bet a front sway bar will help alot, I was able to pull 1.2g's when we went to thunderhill and I only have 18mm front torsions. |
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| Andyrew |
Feb 16 2018, 12:19 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(Justinp71 @ Feb 16 2018, 09:31 AM) QUOTE(Andyrew @ Feb 13 2018, 08:00 AM) 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. Raised Spindles... Nice! Do you have a bump steer kit or did you have the arms moved on the struts? Which Struts do you have (Boge or Koni)? I bet a front sway bar will help alot, I was able to pull 1.2g's when we went to thunderhill and I only have 18mm front torsions. Arms moved up on the struts and Koni's as mentioned above. Im pretty sure the lack of sway bars is a big portion of my problems on track. What PSI did you run your tires at at thill? |
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