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| 914 RZ-1 |
 Mar 30 2020, 08:16 PM
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Porsche Padawan  Group: Members Posts: 683 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California  |
I was on a drive with some other folks on Sunday (don't worry; we all kept 6 feet apart) and the guy behind me tells me that when I turn hard right the car leans more than when I turn hard left. Looks like the springs/shocks/suspension needs some attention. Where do I begin?
I have never replaced or adjusted any of the suspension on this car. For replacement parts (if I need them), what are good shocks and springs and where is a good place to get them? I'm not looking for anything fancy; the "stock" ride is fine. Are there any techniques or fancy tools I should know about? Thanks! |
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| ndfrigi |
Apr 5 2020, 11:02 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,928 Joined: 21-August 11 From: Orange County Member No.: 13,474 Region Association: Southern California 
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I believed the basic height is to follow the side body line aligned to the center wheel. But most now they want the front lower than the center wheel. Sorry my white marker line is not perfect.
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| 914 RZ-1 |
Apr 7 2020, 12:41 PM
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Porsche Padawan Group: Members Posts: 683 Joined: 17-December 14 From: Santa Clarita, CA Member No.: 18,230 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Apr 5 2020, 10:02 PM)  I believed the basic height is to follow the side body line aligned to the center wheel. But most now they want the front lower than the center wheel. Sorry my white marker line is not perfect. Thanks, this is helpful. My car is about 25mm too high to have the hubs and line you describe line up. I'm going to change the front strut inserts and see what happens. I think I'll have to adjust the front height and the rear height to get the car level. |
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914 RZ-1 adventures in suspension Mar 30 2020, 08:16 PM
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