968 and 944 suspension parts?
02-01-2011, 04:17 AM
#1
968 and 944 suspension parts?
Im converting my 86T to Late offset and was wondering what would be the best way to do it. Besides finding m030 parts... Can I use suspension components from a 968? I found a few of them being parted out and I can get the things I need pretty cheap.
My goals with the car is to go full Elephant racing race suspension, with the Big red or Brembo caliper conversion. I would also like to retro fit ABS onto it and I think most of the 968's had it, so that would make my life a little easier if it would work. Thanks!
My goals with the car is to go full Elephant racing race suspension, with the Big red or Brembo caliper conversion. I would also like to retro fit ABS onto it and I think most of the 968's had it, so that would make my life a little easier if it would work. Thanks!
02-01-2011, 10:27 AM
#2
You can use 968 arms, since they are the same length as late 944 arms, but only the early 968 arms are rebuild-able. You will need to change out the strut bearings since the early ones will not be able to handle the angle that the longer arms are going to put on them. As far as ABS, you will need Late 944/968 spindles as well as hubs with sensor rings to make it work, as well as all the associated electrical items of course.
02-01-2011, 10:32 AM
#3
Adding ABS to a non-ABS car is a pretty daunting process. Is this going to be a street car? If so the elephant racing bushings will make for a not so comfortable ride...
Depending on how you intend to drive the car, a big brake conversion may not be neccesary. I've always been surprised how a well cared for stock brake system performs.
Depending on how you intend to drive the car, a big brake conversion may not be neccesary. I've always been surprised how a well cared for stock brake system performs.
02-01-2011, 07:26 PM
#4
You can use 968 arms, since they are the same length as late 944 arms, but only the early 968 arms are rebuild-able. You will need to change out the strut bearings since the early ones will not be able to handle the angle that the longer arms are going to put on them. As far as ABS, you will need Late 944/968 spindles as well as hubs with sensor rings to make it work, as well as all the associated electrical items of course.
02-01-2011, 07:29 PM
#5
Adding ABS to a non-ABS car is a pretty daunting process. Is this going to be a street car? If so the elephant racing bushings will make for a not so comfortable ride...
Depending on how you intend to drive the car, a big brake conversion may not be neccesary. I've always been surprised how a well cared for stock brake system performs.
Depending on how you intend to drive the car, a big brake conversion may not be neccesary. I've always been surprised how a well cared for stock brake system performs.
