[quote name='nolift914' date='Sep 25 2013, 06:43 AM' post='1931639']
Lesson learned, do not reply to a post after 14hr work day. I did not mean to sound grumpy or po'ed. I view this forum as my greatest asset in the quest to get my 914 to be a well sorted autox'er.
[quote name='mskala' post='1930148' date='Sep 22 2013, 02:04 PM']
[quote name='nolift914' post='1929988' date='Sep 22 2013, 10:41 AM']
I have been AutoX for 25 years but the last 15 have been in a 944, I understand the testing process, that's why I post questions in the paddock so the "experts" can trim the expense and I can learn from them. Sorry I post such simple questions as I do.
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These are not simple questions as evidenced by some people posting
charts that can't all be correct, and feeling like there's only one way to do shit.
You picked up a car that was obviously set up for something else, so you
definitely have to put the time in to get it to work and feel the way you want
it. But definitely narrow it down by asking here too.
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Mskala
You are correct, I am trying to make sound decisions regarding changing a well developed club racing 914 which has been set up for cantilevered slicks to a Autox 914 running either bias ply or radial slicks. I don't believe the conversion is comparable to "Potty training"
[quote name='Randal' post='1930300' date='Sep 22 2013, 06:16 PM']
[quote name='nolift914' post='1929988' date='Sep 22 2013, 07:41 AM']
[quote name='J P Stein' post='1929592' date='Sep 21 2013, 07:05 AM']
Looking at the supplied chart the answer would 21mm=250 in lbs & 19mm=170. Did your mom have much trouble toilet training you?
These numbers are approximates.
Since you stated their were various spring rate charts out there, I was looking for a consensus from someone who has run front coil-overs. Its an easy choice with torsion bars either 19 or 21 but with charts listing a 21mm from 170 to 250 and a 19mm from 115 to 175. So its not as easy as potty training.
You'll not find an easy path to 914AX Nirvana without *actual testing*. This involves spending money for parts and then trying them out......or you can set back and seek more data.
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I have been AutoX for 25 years but the last 15 have been in a 944, I understand the testing process, that's why I post questions in the paddock so the "experts" can trim the expense and I can learn from them. Sorry I post such simple questions as I do.
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Not trying to be flippant telling you to contact Tom P. He has a painting company in Santa Cruz and I'm sure would talk to you about his autox setup. You'd be miles ahead putting the car back to where he had it, then tune on.
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Randal
I was not responding to your post, but thank you for the advise. I was planing on contacting tom for the history of the 914, hadn't thought of asking about setup.
Tom and his wife are pretty serious drivers, with substantial records in all their cars.