GAZ Gold coilover kit through Balance Motorsports in UK is $1400



T

 

I consider this good quality, reliable, 1980's shock technology.

The pistons are way too small for modern levels of response and are not properly digressive, which means they will not produce the grip increases that modern, big-diameter piston shocks provide. The ability to handle relatively high spring rates creates a good, cheap solution for a track car. But, the damping characteristics and stiction inherent in these old designs can produce a pretty uncomfortable ride on the street, even with relatively low-rate springs, and can actually cause a reduction in grip at street speeds on a bumpy road. High spring rates and high damping rates from old shock technology put together generally produce a horrible ride and poor grip on the street.

With more modern high-pressure monotube double-adjustables (Penske, Ohlins, MCS, JRZ, etc.) you can have a nicely compliant street ride when adjusted soft and great performance for autocross or track when adjusted stiff. But, then you are talking starting about $4K. KW V3 stuff is somewhere in the middle price-wise, have more adjustability and might be a good compromise, but I have no personal experience with them.

My street-class autocross 944 has Porsche/Koni M030 front struts revalved and modified by Koni from single to double-adjustable. These are also old "hydraulic" low-pressure shock technology from the '80's like the above. Since it has no insert, it uses the stock piston diameter which is bigger than the small one they have to put into the strut inserts. It's not too bad on the street even with the damping set pretty stiff (so the car will transition quickly.) An adjustable Tarret front sway bar set moderately stiff also helps a lot with transitioning, because this old tech cannot produce the high levels of compression damping at low shaft speeds necessary to make the front end dart like a squirrel like modern stuff can. I have to use the stock M030 springs to be legal, so the spring rate is low compared to a track/race car, however.

 

Thanks for the coilover update guys!

Here are new mini episode of how my Porsche is doing. Just finished welding the body and car is ready to go for paint prep.
Don't forget to subscribe

 

Long time no news in my threat!
Its 1 year since I purchased the car!

 

Tried fender flares on brothers car

Tried fender flares on brothers car

Later model suspension

Big brakes are always good

Made first carbon fiber headlight covers

 

Made first carbon fiber headlight covers[/QUOTE]

Would you make these for others, looking for a right side (passenger side) to make with NACA duct for air to external oil cooler?
Thanks, Tom

 

Would you make these for others, looking for a right side (passenger side) to make with NACA duct for air to external oil cooler?
Thanks, Tom[/QUOTE]
Hi, Tom!
I think I can produce for other also, I need to modify mold for better results, but whei it could happen I dont know. I will let you know.

 

Here we go! New episode is here! Dont forget to subscribbe!

 

Long time nothing posted here! So here is the new episode of Life With Porsche 944. Grab a snack and enjoy!

 

dude very nice, looking forward to this build... if you decide to make some extra flares let me know lol

 

Its possible, I just need to finish my own and then I could try to make a set.

 

Hi, Tom!
I think I can produce for other also, I need to modify mold for better results, but whei it could happen I dont know. I will let you know. [/QUOTE]

BUMP...Are you close to offering left side carbon fiber headlight cover and right side carbon fiber NACA duct to external oil cooler?

Very interested to modify my 944 Race Car to these mod's

 

BUMP...Are you close to offering left side carbon fiber headlight cover and right side carbon fiber NACA duct to external oil cooler?

Very interested to modify my 944 Race Car to these mod's[/QUOTE]
Oh, sorry forgot about it actually, but time was spent on fender molds anyway. I could work on right side straight after. Thanks for reminding!

 

Unfortunately not the best result, but like how it look, hope next try will be successful and soon I will instal them on car!

 

New Episode is here! Check how carbon fenders were made.