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campbellcj
post Mar 15 2003, 05:08 PM
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I am seriously thinking about adding a valve too, for fine-tuning purposes. I have "A" calipers with SC vented rotors up front, and 914-4 front calipers with 914-6 solid rotors in back. I currently have a "tee" in place of the factory prop valve but I either need a more aggressive front pad and/or a wee bit more front bias.

A lot of the valves I see in the catalogs don't have the right metric fittings for the 914 -- you have to use adapters -- is there one with the correct metric flared fittings?
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post Mar 18 2003, 10:11 PM
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Bumping this thread...anybody have recommendations on the prop valves (see my last post above)? I would like to swap my front pads and put in the adjustable valve before my next event if possible.
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post Mar 19 2003, 08:44 AM
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I used the Tilton Valve on mine. It has the 10mm threads and went in very easy. It is the one that has 8 positions and a handle. Pelican, Performance and others sell it. It is on Page 138 in Performance Parts new 914 #53B catalog. I bought mine with out the plate they show and made my own. Saves $
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post Mar 19 2003, 11:40 AM
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Chris,

What is the car doing under heavy braking ?? Your about to ad the perfect "valve" to the car. A 6cyl engine. The wieght of the 6 will have the rears doing more work. I'm betting your getting a uneasy feeling in the car after a hard braking from 100mph into a 50mph corner.


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post Mar 19 2003, 01:16 PM
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QUOTE(Brad Roberts @ Mar 19 2003, 09:40 AM)
Chris,

What is the car doing under heavy braking ?? Your about to ad the perfect "valve" to the car. A 6cyl engine. The wieght of the 6 will have the rears doing more work. I'm betting your getting a uneasy feeling in the car after a hard braking from 100mph into a 50mph corner.


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Yes; serious "sketchiness" under hard braking, like hauling down from 100+ for a 3rd or 2nd gear corner. No problem under light braking.

I still think a lot of it is the tire squirm (unshaved Ecsta V700's) and the wimpy front pads. I am unfortunately stuck with the Kumhos until I can afford another set of wheels + Hoosiers. But maybe I will try some R4's or Hawk Blues up front, i.e. a high-friction pad, and see if that helps. I have Pagid orange in the back; maybe a Pagid black up front would be good?
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post Mar 19 2003, 01:20 PM
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I am the wrong person for brake pad recommendations. I'm a Porterfield guy through and through.

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