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> It's Suspension Time, Help me build it.
Allan
post Sep 21 2005, 12:53 PM
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Well I think I have my motor pretty well sorted out and running fairly well so I'm going to move on to the next phase - Suspension and brakes.

Here is what I want out of the car: Awesome handling on twisty mountain roads with the very occasinal DE/AX.

This is what I have to start with: Stock suspension with drilled hubs running 16x6 5 lugs with 205-55 Kumho Ecsta 712's.

What I have procured so far: 1 23mm weltmeister adjustable front and stock rear sway bar and a set of 150 lb. springs.

Budget is $1500.00.

Okay everybody, start my shopping list. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)
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post Sep 21 2005, 01:22 PM
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yellow Koni adjustables front and rear......correctly working suspension bushings....proper alignment (not too aggresive since you are driving on the street)
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post Sep 21 2005, 01:26 PM
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Koni adjustables all around... should be 250 a pair...

Get a rear swaybar.
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post Sep 21 2005, 01:37 PM
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Good advice above (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/clap.gif)

Add 150# rear springs on adjustable perches.
Also look into the weld-in chassis stiffening kit by Engman.

Oooops, your money's already gone (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/dry.gif)

Seriously, you need about $2k to play hard.

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post Sep 21 2005, 03:44 PM
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Okay, budget is upped to $1500.00...
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post Sep 21 2005, 03:49 PM
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Hi Allan,
I'd like to help you out but my consultation fee is $500 and that would put you back to $1000 again. So I'll keep my opinions to my self and save you $500. You don't have to thank me. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/laugh.gif)
Cheers, Elliot
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post Sep 22 2005, 09:33 AM
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So that's it? Sway bars, Koni's and bushings?

No Turbo tie-rods, bump steer kit, corner balance?
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post Sep 22 2005, 09:39 AM
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New Ball joints and tie rods make a huge difference.....

i also like the no give of the poly bushings..... but rollers would be sweet....


i have koni's and bilstein sports in rear....


maybe procure the 911 front end and get the vented brakes.....
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post Sep 22 2005, 09:46 AM
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consider new wheel bearings while you're in there, be done with it. going to lower the front end? get the bump steer kit. ball joints and turbo tierods for sure.

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post Sep 22 2005, 09:51 AM
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QUOTE (rhodyguy @ Sep 22 2005, 08:46 AM)
consider new wheel bearings while you're in there, be done with it. going to lower the front end? get the bump steer kit. ball joints and turbo tierods for sure.

k

and a good alignment does wonders. 4 wheel...

threaded collars and a corner balance (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Sep 22 2005, 10:03 AM
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right-o aa. after the new bearings. up the ante a bit and make sure the rear control arm bushing are good. new rear wheel bearings? blast all the bits, good paint or powder coat? we'll have you up to 2.3 or 2.4 in no time. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

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post Sep 22 2005, 11:17 AM
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And while your doing the rear suspension, swap that engine out for a six.


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post Sep 22 2005, 11:49 AM
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swap that engine out for a six


Yes, do that...Perfect. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/rolleyes.gif)


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post Sep 22 2005, 11:56 AM
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just install some of eric shea's DONE control arms. if i had any money, that's what i'd do.

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post Sep 22 2005, 11:09 PM
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If you're going to spend the money for bushings, go with Elephant Racing's Polybronze setup. They're the median between full-track application and "i want something with low friction for driving AND fun".

Will outperform poly bushings (if you keep them lubed).

Elephant Racing.
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post Sep 23 2005, 01:32 AM
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screw the poly bushings, stock or upgrade beyond poly. I have them and I did my best to get them fitted right, lots of lube. First 1K miles was great, fantastic. Now you can hear me coming a mile down the road from the freakin squeaks I got going on. It completely messes me up trying to hear the extra voices in my head.
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post Sep 23 2005, 01:34 AM
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Oh, and I would start with the basics and what you have left - go from there. Ball joints, tie rods, wheel bearings, bump steer spacers and alignment. If you have money left over, shocks are great - you already have a swaybar, so bump up the springs in the rear. That'd spend 1500 in a hurry
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