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Collection of 'sensible' improvements |
mct |
Jun 23 2018, 07:59 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 7 Joined: 28-September 16 From: Heidelberg, Germany Member No.: 20,441 Region Association: Germany |
Hi fellow 914 enthusiasts,
I'm a newbie to 914s after having restored numerous T2b Westfalia buses, bugs, Karmann Ghias and Golf !s. I´d like to compile a list of sensible DIY improvements one can make to the 914's suspension, brakes, tranny, motor and wheels. Nothing wild & crazy, just plug&play stuff to keep it looking stock but behaving 'better' ;-) Does anyone have suggestions? THanks, Michael |
914forme |
Jun 23 2018, 04:10 PM
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Times a wastin', get wrenchin'! Group: Members Posts: 3,896 Joined: 24-July 04 From: Dayton, Ohio Member No.: 2,388 Region Association: None |
Stock brakes are great with great pads. Issue will come if your driving serious roads in the alps.
Here is what I will say on brakes - get ahold of PMB and see what they say. You can go slightly bigger up front. with BMW rotors, but to say your getting to remove heat you will want vented rotor up front. Used to be a hub that let you do just that, long gone as far as I know. 4 bolt and vented front rotors nice combo. % lug setup is the quick way to get better brakes, but then it can be $$$ |
ConeDodger |
Jun 23 2018, 05:53 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,594 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Stock brakes are great with great pads. Issue will come if your driving serious roads in the alps. Here is what I will say on brakes - get ahold of PMB and see what they say. You can go slightly bigger up front. with BMW rotors, but to say your getting to remove heat you will want vented rotor up front. Used to be a hub that let you do just that, long gone as far as I know. 4 bolt and vented front rotors nice combo. % lug setup is the quick way to get better brakes, but then it can be $$$ The hub that allowed you to go with vented rotors as well as the hub that allowed you to go 5 lug were drawn up by Mueller. You might ask him if he still has the files? I’m using a set in the front of my car... |
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