shocks for my 914?
09-19-2005, 08:13 PM
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shocks for my 914?
hi guys which company of shocks is the best for the 914?
billstien?
were is the best place 2 buy this shocks and overall were is the best place 2 buy 914 parts?
thanks alot
billstien?
were is the best place 2 buy this shocks and overall were is the best place 2 buy 914 parts?
thanks alot
09-20-2005, 04:54 PM
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For shocks Paragon Products
For general parts:
Pelcian Parts
German Parts and Restoration
these two are great
914 club parts
914club has a specility parts section
For general parts:
Pelcian Parts
German Parts and Restoration
these two are great
914 club parts
914club has a specility parts section
09-21-2005, 06:14 PM
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Had Konis on mine for more than 20 years- happy with them...been so long since I bought them I don't remember where I got them!
09-21-2005, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 8bender
koni better then bilstien?
If you are considering changing to a 5 lug pattern you can go w/911 front suspension pieces.
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09-23-2005, 11:24 PM
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I would agree with putting 911 front suspension on at the same time to go the 5 bolt pattern. I did that with 911 T front struts and rear 914-6 hubs so it is all original Porsche, just like a 914-6.Also put on 914-6 (911 front) and rear brakes at the same time. Rear 914-6 brakes may be hard to find now though. I wanted to retain a parking brake. As far as Konis vs Bilstein, you can't go wrong with either- my Konis have held up very well over the years. They've been on the car a LONG time, but with not more 20-30K total miles over the last 15 years.
09-26-2005, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by skl
I would agree with putting 911 front suspension on at the same time to go the 5 bolt pattern. I did that with 911 T front struts and rear 914-6 hubs so it is all original Porsche, just like a 914-6.Also put on 914-6 (911 front) and rear brakes at the same time. Rear 914-6 brakes may be hard to find now though. I wanted to retain a parking brake. As far as Konis vs Bilstein, you can't go wrong with either- my Konis have held up very well over the years. They've been on the car a LONG time, but with not more 20-30K total miles over the last 15 years.
ok ill go with the yellow koni suspention and also i wnat the yellow koni springs- were is the best place 2 but it and do yo know the average prices?
last thing , what i need 2 do\buy to change my pattern to 5 bolts?- is there any hub for it? i will need to change also the aloys??
thanks a lot !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
09-26-2005, 07:35 PM
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I have Koni's in my 914 and they are great for the track, AX and back roads. I carry them as well if your interested, I am more then happy to help out a fellow Rennlister and 914 guy! Best wishes - Jay
09-26-2005, 08:18 PM
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If you are reworking your suspension, it is best to seriously consider
what you want, and what also needs to be done just from age and
wear.
There are many different things you can do to a 914's suspension,
and plenty of people who can share their setups so you know you
won't have to guess.
But, don't just take any suggestions and ideas unless you describe what
you are going to do with the car. Before you do something, are you
just going to drive on the street, are you going to autocross, going
to the track, are you modifying other things like engine power? That
and practically everything else is important to what you should do.
Also, there is more than one Koni option. I have the Koni yellow (sport)
adjustables and they work great for me, set to full soft, with 21mm
torsion bars. My car is a street and autocross 914-6.
Mark S.
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'70 914-6
what you want, and what also needs to be done just from age and
wear.
There are many different things you can do to a 914's suspension,
and plenty of people who can share their setups so you know you
won't have to guess.
But, don't just take any suggestions and ideas unless you describe what
you are going to do with the car. Before you do something, are you
just going to drive on the street, are you going to autocross, going
to the track, are you modifying other things like engine power? That
and practically everything else is important to what you should do.
Also, there is more than one Koni option. I have the Koni yellow (sport)
adjustables and they work great for me, set to full soft, with 21mm
torsion bars. My car is a street and autocross 914-6.
Mark S.
In-car picture-in-picture
'70 914-6
09-26-2005, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mskala
If you are reworking your suspension, it is best to seriously consider
what you want, and what also needs to be done just from age and
wear.
There are many different things you can do to a 914's suspension,
and plenty of people who can share their setups so you know you
won't have to guess.
But, don't just take any suggestions and ideas unless you describe what
you are going to do with the car. Before you do something, are you
just going to drive on the street, are you going to autocross, going
to the track, are you modifying other things like engine power? That
and practically everything else is important to what you should do.
Also, there is more than one Koni option. I have the Koni yellow (sport)
adjustables and they work great for me, set to full soft, with 21mm
torsion bars. My car is a street and autocross 914-6.
Mark S.
In-car picture-in-picture
'70 914-6
what you want, and what also needs to be done just from age and
wear.
There are many different things you can do to a 914's suspension,
and plenty of people who can share their setups so you know you
won't have to guess.
But, don't just take any suggestions and ideas unless you describe what
you are going to do with the car. Before you do something, are you
just going to drive on the street, are you going to autocross, going
to the track, are you modifying other things like engine power? That
and practically everything else is important to what you should do.
Also, there is more than one Koni option. I have the Koni yellow (sport)
adjustables and they work great for me, set to full soft, with 21mm
torsion bars. My car is a street and autocross 914-6.
Mark S.
In-car picture-in-picture
'70 914-6
absulotly right!!
im goona change the hp to around 170hp
im goona change the brakes
the car will be only for the road!!
ill be more then happy for any idieas becouse i dont know which springs and shock 2 buy- the original are worn down
thanks a lot!!!!!!
09-28-2005, 02:34 PM
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Yup Koni's because they are adjustable.
Springs and torsion bars are a good idea. Currently I have stock front T bars and 150 lb coil overs in back. Serious Ax'er that drives 180 miles to an event.
Nippin at the heals of TTOD. SCCA SM-2.
Springs and torsion bars are a good idea. Currently I have stock front T bars and 150 lb coil overs in back. Serious Ax'er that drives 180 miles to an event.
Nippin at the heals of TTOD. SCCA SM-2.
