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| Dr. Roger |
 Feb 8 2006, 06:06 PM
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Hey guys,
Let's say, hypothetically, that you were a CSOB, like me, who wanted to put their hard earned money into the right place on you 914. I'm thinking tires and wheels at this point. This is where i'm at right now... I've got the V8 with I don't know how much torque (lots) with the Otto built trans for the V8. 4 speed. I've now got the 911 front end w/turbo tie-rods (installed), 15mm (stock?)sway (not installed yet), drilled disks ready to be swapped in. Rear now has the Koni yellows w/140# coils and Coleman perchs. Rear brakes are now, IMHO, adequate as they are on 911 vented rotors. So I think that should bring the braking and handling up to par. Yes? So now i'm thinking about the right tires and wheels... And it's gotta' look and act abslutely bitchin'. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/happy11.gif) I noticed that for ultra high performance tires the 17" and up sizes are the most prevailant. So I should probably get something in equal to or greater than 17". Right? Then there's the age old question of, "How wide?". I'm willing to go as wide as is optimal for superior handling. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif) After researching how wide many others have gone on their high torque/HP 914's there is little limitation. With all of that said... I'm leaning towards the turbo twisties 8" front/10" rear with Kumho Extas', Falken Ezeni's or Yokohama's. Yes, i will be flaring. Just don't know how much yet.... =-)) Unless anyone knows of a lighter wheel that still looks great and better rubber than what I listed? Unsprung weight is important to me. I still like the cookie cutters with custom widened lips... Anyone in the bay area got a connection??? =-)))) Heck i'll even throw in some of my special cajun burgers for the right deal! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) Opinions and suggestions appreciated. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smiley_notworthy.gif) Roger |
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Dr. Roger Advice: Rubber. Feb 8 2006, 06:06 PM
SirAndy Feb 8 2006, 06:38 PM jhadler If price is no issue, then I'd say get a set ... Feb 8 2006, 06:38 PM J P Stein Sure, everybody says unsprung weight is important ... Feb 8 2006, 06:42 PM SirAndy Feb 8 2006, 06:54 PM Headrage I think the 140 lb. springs might be a tad too sof... Feb 8 2006, 07:01 PM Dr. Roger this is all good.
i hadn't thought about stee... Feb 8 2006, 07:13 PM Dr. Roger <... Feb 8 2006, 07:14 PM Joe Ricard I am partial to the Diamond steelies. 16 pounds fo... Feb 8 2006, 07:57 PM Dr. Roger Feb 9 2006, 01:38 AM Rand Anything bigger than 16" is just too much on a str... Feb 9 2006, 02:23 AM Andyrew No one has addressed brakes..
Just get some stic... Feb 9 2006, 02:48 AM
Mar7ck Hey Roger,
I am going to 17's in the front. ... Feb 9 2006, 10:01 AM  |
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