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Suspension opinions for early car
I'm going to replace all of the bushings (recently purchased through our host) on our 73E and I wanted to solicit opinions about upgrading the suspension. Currently, the suspension is stock, with factory 15mm front and rear sway bars, and I believe it has Bilstein struts / shocks which I think I may need to get revalved / replaced. 6/7x15 wheels with 195/65 and 215/60 Yoko A-0032P tires. I have a pair of adjustable spring plates to install when I replace the bushings, and I also have a pair of used 26mm rear torsion bars sitting on my workbench.
Our 73E is driven primarily in the suburbs and out in the country, with a few DE's planned per year. So, finally to the point...am I OK going with stock front t-bars / 26mm rears, or should I (a) stay with stock front / rear t-bars, (b) put in 21mm fronts / 26mm rears, or (c) put in some other configuration? I want the car to feel well balanced and predictable. I don't want to make the ride too harsh. Any other suggestions for comments? Thanks for your help.
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05-10-2003, 11:35 PM
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Larger torsion bars don't really degrade the ride as much as some people think. I'd go with either stock frt/26mm rear or 21/26mm and stick with whatever else you have for now (shocks good?). I'd also lower the car and have it corner balanced and aligned. You'll have a very nice handling ride at that point. At a later date, you can upgrade the sway bars for a little more suspension control.
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05-11-2003, 12:03 AM
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Thanks Paul. I'm going to go with stock front / 26mm rear. I'm either going to get the struts / shocks revalved (I think they're Bilsteins) or replaced. I'm really looking forward to the results.
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05-11-2003, 04:51 PM
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Jim, I've always been of the opinion that you can't overspring threar of the 911 with t-bars (witness my 69S with 31mm rears) so FWIW I think you're going the right way. BTW I hope to see your car, maybe on a fun run and perhaps we could compare notes. Good luck with the upgrade...
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