New suspension setup needed
08-04-2003, 12:02 AM
#1
New suspension setup needed
I know this has been covered a thousand times BUT. I need to replace the front and rear strut/shocks on my "new" Turbo. It is an 87 and will see a few DEs and autocrosses a year. I dont want to spend a fortune but I want something much improved over stock. I could care less about ride on the street, I have a 5 series BM if I want to get there "plush". My last 944 ran 450 lb front springs and I never really complained about it, for instance. Looking on the internet what I see is the Koni's, which I had on my last 944, and never really liked all that much. There are Bilsteins for the rear almost anywhere but I havent seen fronts. The Leda kit looks very attractive but might be a tad bit more than I am willing to spend. Because of money that would leave out the Penskes, etc.
The benefit I see to the Konis is I can shop with Paragon and buy the clutch stuff at the same time, maybe even some brake parts (wont know until tomorrow).
I am the kind of person who likes to try new stuff though and since I have had the Konis I would like to try something new. KLA has a nice looking rear setup but nothing for the front. Anyone know of something new to try?
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The benefit I see to the Konis is I can shop with Paragon and buy the clutch stuff at the same time, maybe even some brake parts (wont know until tomorrow).
I am the kind of person who likes to try new stuff though and since I have had the Konis I would like to try something new. KLA has a nice looking rear setup but nothing for the front. Anyone know of something new to try?
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08-04-2003, 12:07 AM
#2
Nordschleife Master
It's not "new" persay, but Lindseyracing does sell Bilstein coilovers for the front and rear. http://www.lindseyracing.com
08-04-2003, 10:26 AM
#3
Race Director
I am thinking about upgrading my suspension too. I think I got a little too much body lean:
However, if I tighten up the front too much, then I'll have understeer issues!
Here are my plans:
- Current setup: sport suspension option from facotry (Koni adjustables) + 19mm M030 968 3-way adjustable rear sway.
Stage one upgrade:
- Turbo Cup sway bar upgrade front (30mm, IIRC) and rear (22mm iirc)
Stage two upgrade:
- Replace original springs with new stock set.
Stage three upgrade:
- Coil-overs: most likely 600lbs front, + 150lbs springs rear (helper springs) and keep rear torsion bars.
Of course, my phases will take a few years to accomplish: I am a big proponent of taking things one slow step at a time...
For me, as long as I can keep the tires on the tarmac, body lean doesn't worry me: too often decreasing body lean results in increased understeer!
HTH,
-Z-man.
However, if I tighten up the front too much, then I'll have understeer issues!
Here are my plans:
- Current setup: sport suspension option from facotry (Koni adjustables) + 19mm M030 968 3-way adjustable rear sway.
Stage one upgrade:
- Turbo Cup sway bar upgrade front (30mm, IIRC) and rear (22mm iirc)
Stage two upgrade:
- Replace original springs with new stock set.
Stage three upgrade:
- Coil-overs: most likely 600lbs front, + 150lbs springs rear (helper springs) and keep rear torsion bars.
Of course, my phases will take a few years to accomplish: I am a big proponent of taking things one slow step at a time...
For me, as long as I can keep the tires on the tarmac, body lean doesn't worry me: too often decreasing body lean results in increased understeer!
HTH,
-Z-man.
08-04-2003, 10:40 AM
#5
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Z-man
For your stage 3 setup you'll have to bump up that helper spring rate a lot. With my new Bilstein Cup(see other thread) setup I run 600 front and 500 rear w/ the bars set to neutral in back.
Don't waste money on new stock springs or struts/shocks. Its best to just bite the bullet, gets some Bilsteins with some stiff springs, reindex the T-bars, and replace all the bushings with Poly & monoballs. Makes all the difference in the world on track.
For your stage 3 setup you'll have to bump up that helper spring rate a lot. With my new Bilstein Cup(see other thread) setup I run 600 front and 500 rear w/ the bars set to neutral in back.
Don't waste money on new stock springs or struts/shocks. Its best to just bite the bullet, gets some Bilsteins with some stiff springs, reindex the T-bars, and replace all the bushings with Poly & monoballs. Makes all the difference in the world on track.