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Old 01-19-2012, 01:35 AM
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anobody have any suspension for sale? possibly bilstien set up? if so pics and prices, thanks
Old 01-19-2012, 01:41 AM
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What do you need? Stuff broken?
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Originally Posted by Speedtoys
What do you need? Stuff broken?
not yet, i rode in kiborts friends 928 and he had a bilstien set up, but not race stiff but stiff enough that it had no body roll, its hard to say for me cuz i havent taken a turn fast in stock suspension with 928 dose it have roll?
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I wouldnt shoot for the stars just yet...

Learn to drive the car as is..you'll appreciate "better" more after that...and ya, all cars have roll, you HAVE to have some roll.

Im on stock suspension on crap tires on the OEM wheels for the winter now. I feel im still _plenty_ quick up the mountain roads round here. A stiffer car some would argue (like me) you have less overall control with less skill, than a stiff track type setup that is less forgiving if you find yourself driving a mistake from 20yds ago. More spring rate wants more shock to control it..etc..etc..etc. The less body roll you have, the less weight Xfer you have..and its a more technical driving at limits..and experience behind the wheel determines what the edges are.

Thats just my take..
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Originally Posted by Speedtoys
I wouldnt shoot for the stars just yet...

Learn to drive the car as is..you'll appreciate "better" more after that...and ya, all cars have roll, you HAVE to have some roll.

Im on stock suspension on crap tires on the OEM wheels for the winter now. I feel im still _plenty_ quick up the mountain roads round here. A stiffer car some would argue (like me) you have less overall control with less skill, than a stiff track type setup that is less forgiving if you find yourself driving a mistake from 20yds ago. More spring rate wants more shock to control it..etc..etc..etc. The less body roll you have, the less weight Xfer you have..and its a more technical driving at limits..and experience behind the wheel determines what the edges are.

Thats just my take..
so as of now stay stock? figure out whats next?
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Sure..make it reliable first. Probly $2500 in work you -need- to do under the hood first.

Or..some would say, SHOULD do, so you know that it's done.

Busted timing belts and water pumps dont corner at all.
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Oh that reminds me, my car is at ct in San Jose and they rebuilding my motor and possible next week it's running !!!
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for street 928's bilsteins with stock springs is VERY nice....handles better but still rides nice....

I have bilsteins with cut eibachs on the Estate.....it handles VERY well but would ride a bit stiff on the street....

Best thing to do..........LEAVE YOUR CAR ALONE....just drive it and have fun....don't worry about upgrades....save your $$$ for repairs....since they will come
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I still have these for $875.
https://rennlist.com/forums/928-foru...ce-shocks.html
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I'm going to look into that, thanks mark!
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Originally Posted by mark anderson
Those are appropriate for this guy's street car?

Normally, I'd insert some crack about Carl here, but I'm trying to be nicer, so I'll just leave it at that.
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Originally Posted by GregBBRD
Those are appropriate for this guy's street car?

Normally, I'd insert some crack about Carl here, but I'm trying to be nicer, so I'll just leave it at that.
I like how you said nicer....
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Originally Posted by mark anderson

That came up before Mark..what -are- they?


Clearly..a race prepped fit of something unique.
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Originally Posted by GregBBRD
Those are appropriate for this guy's street car?

Normally, I'd insert some crack about Carl here, but I'm trying to be nicer, so I'll just leave it at that.

They ARE double nutted Greg....
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Originally Posted by GregBBRD
Those are appropriate for this guy's street car?

Normally, I'd insert some crack about Carl here, but I'm trying to be nicer, so I'll just leave it at that.
I thought it was for his track car.


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