New Shocks suggestions.
#31
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Thanks for the insight Mike.
It is just some options I am looking to add to my line. I agree with your view on too many adjustments. I like some adjustability....maybe not as much as comes on these, but perhaps I would play with them more
It is just some options I am looking to add to my line. I agree with your view on too many adjustments. I like some adjustability....maybe not as much as comes on these, but perhaps I would play with them more
#32
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No worries. Take it as opinion rather than insight, however suspension design and analysis is one of my interests.
It's amazing how much difference 10mm of ride height makes at the front, simply due to the change in roll couple.
It's amazing how much difference 10mm of ride height makes at the front, simply due to the change in roll couple.
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Glad I haven't put anything on yet........so lowering springs=ok if I lower the rear via eccentric. Install stiffer rear sway bar, and just put Sachs on the rear for a comfortable no track use ever ride that's fun on country twisty roads? This is a DD that won't ever see a track. Well that's a lie, I parked it in spectator parking and watched some guys at VIR about 3 weeks ago. Maroon turbo with number 93 on the side.
stock springs, or stock springs from a 951, a pair of stiffer sway bars (the factory engineers knew what they were doing), and a set of konis all around, and a corner balance via the eccentrics. use the eccentrics to improve objective handling, not improve subjective looks. your DD will transform instantly into a street-DE machine and you will be very happy.
the botched up system you proposed is a recipe for disaster. remember the key to a 944 is balance. the car left the factory with balance not seen on other cars before or after. dont screw that balance up to look cool.
#35
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A little late to this party, but to chime in on a couple of things. Firstly, while the KYB stuff are a decent bargain for a street car, I've read multiple reports of them wearing early. I've experienced this to a certain extent on one of my cars...ride is still decent, but the rears seem to bottom out, and they've only been on the car for 4 years and less than 20K miles. It's not a huge deal because it's a daily driver, but by the same token, the car was not abused or tracked, so a bit disappointed in the life-expectancy.
I recently put Bilstein HDs on all four corners of one of my 931s and I'm very pleased with both the firmness and the ride. Not too harsh at all, even on the early spring horror called Michigan roads. I'm surprised that there weren't more comments in this threads about the Bilstein HDs. While the Konis are definitely a good choice for the non-rebuildable late 944 front struts, I've found the Bilsteins to be unbeatable in terms of bang-for-the-buck.
I recently put Bilstein HDs on all four corners of one of my 931s and I'm very pleased with both the firmness and the ride. Not too harsh at all, even on the early spring horror called Michigan roads. I'm surprised that there weren't more comments in this threads about the Bilstein HDs. While the Konis are definitely a good choice for the non-rebuildable late 944 front struts, I've found the Bilsteins to be unbeatable in terms of bang-for-the-buck.
#36
A little late to this party, but to chime in on a couple of things. Firstly, while the KYB stuff are a decent bargain for a street car, I've read multiple reports of them wearing early. I've experienced this to a certain extent on one of my cars...ride is still decent, but the rears seem to bottom out, and they've only been on the car for 4 years and less than 20K miles. It's not a huge deal because it's a daily driver, but by the same token, the car was not abused or tracked, so a bit disappointed in the life-expectancy.
I recently put Bilstein HDs on all four corners of one of my 931s and I'm very pleased with both the firmness and the ride. Not too harsh at all, even on the early spring horror called Michigan roads. I'm surprised that there weren't more comments in this threads about the Bilstein HDs. While the Konis are definitely a good choice for the non-rebuildable late 944 front struts, I've found the Bilsteins to be unbeatable in terms of bang-for-the-buck.
I recently put Bilstein HDs on all four corners of one of my 931s and I'm very pleased with both the firmness and the ride. Not too harsh at all, even on the early spring horror called Michigan roads. I'm surprised that there weren't more comments in this threads about the Bilstein HDs. While the Konis are definitely a good choice for the non-rebuildable late 944 front struts, I've found the Bilsteins to be unbeatable in terms of bang-for-the-buck.
I think most people end up buying konis via paragons sale if they are in bilstein territory, its really not that much more and that adjustment **** has a sexy allure. That said, my dad has HD's on his S2 and they work well.
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010. Sachs/Boge shocks 1983 - 1991 FOR OE NON SEALED BOGE STRUTS 359.00 Add to Wish list
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015. Bilstein shocks 1982 - 1991 FOR OE NON SEALED BOGE FRONT STRUTS 429.00 Add to Wish list
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020. Koni sports shocks 1983 - 1991 Set of 4 F&R. FOR OE NON SEALED BOGE STRUTS 535.50 Add to Wish list
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030. Koni sport inserts 1985 - 1991 FOR OE SEALED SACHS FRONT STRUTS, includes rear shocks 516.60 Add to Wish list
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040. Bilstein Road Race coil-over 1983 - 1991 Coil-over fronts, CONVENTIONAL REARS for the 944 turbo, Front struts are ride height adjustable with OE diameter springs 1189.00 Add to Wish list
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050. Ground Control coil-over kit 1983 - 1991 Includes Eibach ERS springs, no struts, 0 to 2.5" lowering 199.00 Add to Wish list
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060. KW Variant 3 Coil Over 1986 - 1991 Part # 35271010 Fits Turbo, Coupe, Convertible. Lowers 0.9"-2.1" F / 0.8"-1.8" R. Double Adjustable 2494.54 Add to Wish list
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015. Bilstein shocks 1982 - 1991 FOR OE NON SEALED BOGE FRONT STRUTS 429.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart
020. Koni sports shocks 1983 - 1991 Set of 4 F&R. FOR OE NON SEALED BOGE STRUTS 535.50 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart
030. Koni sport inserts 1985 - 1991 FOR OE SEALED SACHS FRONT STRUTS, includes rear shocks 516.60 Add to Wish list
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040. Bilstein Road Race coil-over 1983 - 1991 Coil-over fronts, CONVENTIONAL REARS for the 944 turbo, Front struts are ride height adjustable with OE diameter springs 1189.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart
050. Ground Control coil-over kit 1983 - 1991 Includes Eibach ERS springs, no struts, 0 to 2.5" lowering 199.00 Add to Wish list
Add to Cart
060. KW Variant 3 Coil Over 1986 - 1991 Part # 35271010 Fits Turbo, Coupe, Convertible. Lowers 0.9"-2.1" F / 0.8"-1.8" R. Double Adjustable 2494.54 Add to Wish list
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#39
Three Wheelin'
I would certainly like to know if the Bilstein inserts (30-0104) can be fitted to the sealed struts. I believe someone said they could.
Edit: The P30-0040 is listed as the insert for 944S and S2
Mike
Edit: The P30-0040 is listed as the insert for 944S and S2
Mike