 Balanced suspension upgrade, Selecting right parts for street use |
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| william harris |
  Feb 3 2004, 08:03 AM
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My 74 2.0 is undergoing a long restoration process. The restoration will include installing Porsche OEM front and rear sway bars (my preference to use original equipment - like sticking with the D-Jet). All of my suspension parts are basically shot. I intend to upgrade the front and rear suspension. My thoughts are Bilsteins all around and 100 lb springs in the rear. This car will be used almost exclusively for regular street driving. I don't mind a "sport" suspension, but the roads here in Taxachusetts are very bad, so a track like ride would be impossible. Am I on the right course? My goal is to balance all the suspension components so they work well together and give a predictable handling experience. Also, are the Turbo tie rods the way to go?
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william harris Balanced suspension upgrade Feb 3 2004, 08:03 AM
rhodyguy brads feeling on this is koni's and 100#'s... Feb 3 2004, 08:12 AM r_towle Step up to the koni adjustable shocks, more useful... Feb 3 2004, 08:13 AM rhodyguy the red rears are nla. i spoke to a tech rep at ko... Feb 3 2004, 08:18 AM seanery whitey has koni yellows and 125# rears on coilover... Feb 3 2004, 08:20 AM SP9146 I was also contemplating going with the 100# rear ... Feb 3 2004, 09:32 AM maf914 Several years ago I went from sagging stock spring... Feb 3 2004, 10:15 AM Brett W Check out the set up that Grassroots used on their... Feb 3 2004, 01:06 PM Neal Brett W, could you post a picture of your car, tha... Feb 3 2004, 01:29 PM Brad Roberts The Bilstein valving is pretty aggressive for the ... Feb 3 2004, 01:31 PM Brad Roberts We bounce back and forth between 100's and 125... Feb 3 2004, 01:34 PM maf914 Brad,
Is there an adjustable (threaded) collar an... Feb 3 2004, 01:53 PM Racer Chris I happen to think the added stiffness with the Bil... Feb 3 2004, 10:00 PM JmuRiz I am running 135lb springs, 21mm torsion bars, red... Feb 3 2004, 10:12 PM Brett W Neal go check out my ride @
http://www.914world.co... Feb 3 2004, 11:12 PM DNHunt I just did a suspension upgrade from stock that wa... Feb 4 2004, 06:57 AM maf914 Dave,
How are those Welt bushings with grease fi... Feb 4 2004, 08:11 AM
DNHunt They seem to be fine. After I'd put it togethe... Feb 4 2004, 08:16 AM  |
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