rusnak

+1 on replacing the original factory bushings. It's not hard to do at home. In fact, I agree w Iceman and Edward. It was an iterative job. I was glad to have the "ride height wrench", a digital angle gauge, and a nice huge impact wrench to break loose the spring plate bolts. The 22mm allen tool is available at Sears. You'll need this to adjust the eccentric bolts for toe in and camber. The alignment and ride height will mostl likely be iterative. That is, you'll have to re-do it a number of times through trial and error. Don't let this fact scare you off. It is probably the best way, and makes for a nice weekend project.

Here are some pics from the early '70s and 80s. Note what "was" U.S. spec height. I'm NOT trying to make fun of anyone's car or anything like that. Just hoping that you guys like the pics. I promise, this was factory U.S. ride height. My '78 looked just like this first one. All tippy and funky.

Source: The Illustrated Porsche Buyer's Guide by Dean Batchelor.

theiceman

Rus what are your ride heights now ?

2qwik4u

thats exactly what my car looks like!!

theiceman

are those wheels 15s or 16s? maybe if they are 15s they are giving the illusion of the car being higher.

2qwik4u

they are 16's.

rusnak

Hi Iceman,

I sold the SC back in 2000, and bought the 3.2 911 a few months later. I posted a pic of the 3.2 in the suspension alignment thread.

Edit: Aha! I found it! This thread might be pertinent. https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...ct-camber.html

Also Draco's suspension alignment thread would be very helpful for those contemplating lowering the 911. https://rennlist.com/forums/911-foru...ight=alignment

rusnak

By the way, does anyone have a good trick to get the lower rubber trim strip back on? I've been able to slide it back on in the past, but this time it is not going on. I'm going to try some Baby Powder I think. I've been putting off re-installation because I'm not sure if I want to fiddle with the rear torsion bars some more.

ricster

That's a bold assumption on your part. There is nothing wrong with someone wanting to lower the car and keep the springs/shocks stock. Not everyone wants a track beast or canyon carver.


Why is it a bold assumption. I was trying to be helpful. I have found....you will end up doing this stuff one way or another...why not do it all together? I guess im the type of guy that does it full tilt....and rather not doing anything half assed. I noticed your car Ed looks fantastic and you seem to be like me full tilt or nothing...so I was just giving a "what I would do senerio". Was not trying to be a smart ***.

ricster

2QWICK4U.....That car looks great except it appears your running 7's on the front as well as the back. It doesn't look right. You should have 8's or 9's in the rear. I know they are 16 inch wheels....the car sits a bit high..but not bad. But do look into the wheels they do look like the same front and back...and shouldn't be.

theiceman

Well i think we all agree anyway lowering it will improve the looks of the car . he O.P. looks like that is the way he is going to go and can deal with other stuff as it comes up.

2qwik4u

you are correct, they are 7's all around. thats the way I bought car from PO. what was factory original set up?

theiceman

6's and 7's

or optional 7's and 8's

4 by 7 is not a huge deal really ..

rusnak

Ricster, nice catch!

Either 8" or 9" would work great with 245/45/16. Trouble is, the major brands have phased these tires out. We're left with Hankook, Kumho, and the like. I can't even remember the brand that I bought for mine. I found out later that the Goodyear F1s are still available.

2qwik4u

so factory was 6" in front and 7" on rear?

rusnak

2quik,

Is that a "Carrera" badge on your engine lid?

6"/7" was used until '86 I believe. Then 8" were installed on the rear with 6" in the front. Since yours are 7" on the front, you can revert to a pre-'86 setup by buying 6", or you can go with either 8" or 9" in the rear. Personally, I'd go with wider tires in the rear.