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Old 11-30-2008, 11:04 AM
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Im looking tp upgrade my stock suspension from a 1988 951

i was looking forward to buy from paragon because i have many parts to buy from them soon,

i use the car during summer, its not a daily driver, and i would like to do a lil bit of track, like 3-4times during summer...

what you guys would suggested..

some koni sport front and rear? which springs..?
low budget coil over?

ps: i have all stock sway bar and.... from a 1988 951
i would like to buy a bigger turbo and maf in the future, so i have to keep that in mind...

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Old 11-30-2008, 11:12 AM
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For my street car that sees occasional track use I went with the following:

Koni Yellows(sports) front and rear
Paragons adjustable ride height kit w/275lb springs
28mm torsion bars out back

I love the setup and have received many compliments on how well balanced it is. I would love to add a set of sway bars to finish the setup though.
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KW3s aren't that expensive. I think it's $2300 for a set.
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im not looking to spend that kind of money on 1 set
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Spend it once, then you won't be looking to upgrade again later. Good luck with whatever you decide!
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Originally Posted by ModdedEverything951S
Spend it once, then you won't be looking to upgrade again later. Good luck with whatever you decide!
remember Seb that there is no such thing as a cheap Porsche!
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^^^Understatement of the year!^^^
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Originally Posted by 951Porschiste
remember Seb that there is no such thing as a cheap Porsche!
i start to realize lol

all my paychecks are going on the porsche

and as a student is not the big cash
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Originally Posted by Paseb
all my paychecks are going on the porsche
Wait till you get married...Porsche + wife + kids = unsolvable equation
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escort
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Love hate relationship hahah... costs a lot of my money too. When i'm not driving it i hate it. When i walk up to it and drive it i love it again. I'm looking at spending $2000 in maintenance alone come spring time. Oil cooler reseal, radiator change, timing belt, balance shaft, rollers and front seals.
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Originally Posted by sebastian944
Love hate relationship hahah... costs a lot of my money too. When i'm not driving it i hate it. When i walk up to it and drive it i love it again. I'm looking at spending $2000 in maintenance alone come spring time. Oil cooler reseal, radiator change, timing belt, balance shaft, rollers and front seals.
Are you paying to do those items or doing them yourself?
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Originally Posted by ModdedEverything951S
Are you paying to do those items or doing them yourself?
A shop. I don't have the space or the tools or the light for that matter to attempt it. i have the replacement radiator however.
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Originally Posted by sebastian944
Love hate relationship hahah... costs a lot of my money too. When i'm not driving it i hate it. When i walk up to it and drive it i love it again. I'm looking at spending $2000 in maintenance alone come spring time. Oil cooler reseal, radiator change, timing belt, balance shaft, rollers and front seals.


i have to do the same things except the balance shaft and front seals..


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