Hey everybody! Spent some time searching this topic and could not find anything definitive.
I am in the middle of a suspension refresh. I have an '86 911 that at one time was set up with alot of nice components that have since been very used and abused. With some great advice from Steve at Rennsport Systems and Clint at Rebel Racing I have almost everything squared away.
Custom Valved RSR Front Struts and Rear Sport Shocks from Steve
Turbo Tie Rod Kit w/ Adjustable Bump/Steer Kit from Clint
Semi-Solid Upper Strut Mounts from Clint
The car already has Tarrett Sway bars front (through body) and rear as well as RSR Front Bushing Set.
The car also has an older Elephant ASP Spring Plate kit with Polybronze.
The spring plate kit is nasty and I want to either replace the three rod ends and adjusters and have everything else re-zinc'd or just get a new adjustable spring plate kit from Clint.
I also need new polybronze bearings (partially because I screwed the old ones up disassembling everything and partially because they are old and look worn).
TLDNR So the question is.. spend the money to restore the ASP's (which I think will cost as much, if not more than new Rebel spring plates) and get new Polybronze or get new Rebel spring plates and rear bushings.
I am leaning towards new Rebel spring plates and the Rebel bushings as I feel the cost will be similar and no more greasing of the Polybronze. Only thing thats holding me up, and that I couldn't find from a search, was the performance benefit of the ASP kit over traditional spring plates. Car will see quite a bit of both the street and track time.
Here's a picture of what I'm working with now.
