Why is converting to a 911 5-lug suspension better than drilling the 914 rotors?, Are the 911 bits really better? |
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Why is converting to a 911 5-lug suspension better than drilling the 914 rotors?, Are the 911 bits really better? |
billh1963 |
Feb 18 2013, 07:16 AM
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Car Hoarder! Group: Members Posts: 3,403 Joined: 28-March 11 From: North Carolina Member No.: 12,871 Region Association: South East States |
I'm thinking of converting the Zambezi Green car over to 5 lug Fuchs (no flares) and am trying to understand if 5 lug suspension pieces are really necessary versus just drilling the current hubs?
This will not be a track or autocross car...simply a driver. I actually do have the parts to convert (struts and stuff from a 1970 911); however, I was just wondering if there is any reason to actually make the conversion for a street driver. Other than the benefit of getting the bigger 911 brakes on the front, is there a strength, reliability, adjustability, etc. issue? Thoughts? |
Spoke |
Feb 18 2013, 08:19 AM
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Jerry Group: Members Posts: 7,052 Joined: 29-October 04 From: Allentown, PA Member No.: 3,031 Region Association: None |
Drilling the rears I think is fine. Use all 914 bits except have the 914 rotor drilled for 5-lug.
You can drill the 914 front rotor ok but the next time you change rotors you have to re-drill. Benefit of 911 front end (a-arm + strut) is bigger brakes, vented rotor, integrated underbody sway bar (I hope this doesn't start a battle (IMG:style_emoticons/default/hide.gif)). They can be found inexpensively and they bolt right in. You can always use the 911 strut by itself with the proper ball joint. |
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