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> what weight springs, is 180 to much?
DrifterJay
post Nov 27 2003, 03:02 AM
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is 180lb springs too much? I plan on upgrading the struts to some decent kybs or something of that sort. I plan on autoxing, would that be too stiff?
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post Nov 27 2003, 03:50 AM
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We use 180's for auto'xing. I dont recommend them for a newbie... but we run them. You will also have to install larger torsion bars and or a large front sway bar.. otherwise you will be sliding the ass end around like no tomorrow.

Dont buy KYB's.. I'll personally kick your fresh out of boot camp ass.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) Buy decent shocks (or get in on our Bilstein buy) KYB's suck and offer NO spring perch adjustability (which means the car will sit height wise where ever KYB decided)


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post Nov 27 2003, 07:59 AM
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Jared,

I just put Koni yellows with 125 lb springs on adjustable perches (all from Paragon). I like the feel.
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post Nov 27 2003, 11:31 AM
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what weight would you recommend if I only upgrade the struts right now. 140max?
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post Nov 27 2003, 11:32 AM
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by the way, I got my engine and trunk lid off and got the carbs/intake manifold off last night. It was fun. Jared
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post Nov 27 2003, 12:41 PM
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kybs and 140 lb spgs ride like a truck just ask me.

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post Nov 27 2003, 12:49 PM
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Do you have a front swaybar?

If not, get one, even a stock swaybar is better than none.

Putting stiffer rear springs on the back of the car with no swaybar or stock torsion bars can be dangerous since the rearend of the car will be stiffer than the front and it will want to break away faster and more often then the front end.

Even with only 140's, I'd want a swaybar or larger torsions
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post Nov 27 2003, 12:51 PM
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will get a swaybar, thanx for your imput
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post Nov 27 2003, 01:32 PM
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Jared,

Take a look at the Tarret sway bars. I feel these are "top of the line" for most 914 people. They are several steps above the Weltmeister bars and only a 1/4 step behind the Smart Bar (but costs a lot less than the Smart).

High quality product that is made in SoCal. (Diego to be exact)


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post Nov 27 2003, 01:38 PM
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is there a site that sells time or a company site? I googled and got nuttin.
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post Nov 27 2003, 01:41 PM
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MUELLER ??

Where is his site ?? Why is it not listed in the vendor's area ??


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post Nov 27 2003, 02:13 PM
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Tarett. I don't speel so gud nither.
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post Nov 27 2003, 11:01 PM
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> get in on our Bilstein buy

OK. I was away for a week and a half (Thailand). I need to get new shocks and springs (200#) for the rear and I suppose I'll get inserts for the front at the same time. How much for the fronts and rears? I'll be at the 914-V8 meet on Saturday so you can let me know there.

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I got a set of new 150s I'd like to sell.
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Brad,

What's the deal with the Bilstein order?

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post Dec 3 2003, 02:51 PM
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No deal yet. Still have one person on the fence.

Hang in there.

I'll announce it.


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post Dec 3 2003, 03:26 PM
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My car has 140's soon to be replaced.

Make me an offer if you are interested.

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post Dec 3 2003, 03:32 PM
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60 is all I can offer now
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$60. Sounds fine.

Let's take this to email.

Blynes1@comcast.net

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