Jastx

What are considered the best replacement shocks for the 930?

SoCal Mike

John, do you have any suspension mods? Bilsteins are your only choice unless you get into coil-overs. I've had many combos over the years with different torsion bar combos. The simple way is to use HD's in the front and Sports in the rear. I personally found the Sports uncomfortable for use in the front. When I upgraded to larger torsion bars I found the HD's had insufficient rebound and went with custom valved bilsteins all around. The difference is very satisfying. You can get custom-valved shocks for about the same price and the guy I used, Jae at Mirage Intl, provided them on exchange of my cores. You can also get them from SteveW@Rennsportsystems. Each will have their own proprietary specs.

Jastx

Thanks, Mike. I'll touch base with Steve.

jimculp

Has anyone tried the Koni adjustables for front and rear? And would these be a good choice for someone staying with stock t-bars but may go to thicker bars in the future?

http://www.pelicanparts.com/catalog/..._pg1.htm#item1

A930Rocket

My impression was that most 930's came with Bilsteins, except for early cars maybe. I did use the Koni Sports in the rear to get some adjustability.

A930Rocket

John,

Did you get another 930?

Jim

jimculp

I've heard of people using the Koni's for the rears too. It looks like Pelican offers them in front too- anyone use them all around?

A930Rocket

Pelican has them, but it depends on what strut you have. Some where made for Koni's, Boge's and other Bilsteins. Looks like the Koni's and Boges are interchangeable, but not the Bilstein's. Green struts are Bilsteins. Sorry if I'm giving you info you already know.

nathanUK '81 930 G50

I think that all 930 and 911 with sport equipment from '84 had Bilstein back and front. Possibly much earlier cars too.

Jastx

Jim, no I just sold my Slantnose recently. No plans for replacement at the moment -- I guess you could say after many years of sports car obsession, a shift in focus.

jimculp

Nope- I did'nt know that. Thanks.

I think I'll go with Bilstein HD's in front and Sports on the rear.

I did'nt understand the strut design was exclusive to Bilstein.

A930Rocket

That's what I did. Another alternative would be to call Steve Weiner and get with him to revalve you current Bilsteins to work with your torsion bars and sway bars if you upgrade them.