CONVERSION ADVICE - SUSPENSION, From stock 1.7 FI to 5 lugs carb'd 6cyl Options

[HIPPIEKILLER]

Dear all,

I am enjoying my car as it is right now: all original and solid with the stock 1.7 FI working fine.

However, since I joined this community and met some people around SoCal, I just changed my mind for a 6cyl conversion and extra candies.

Today I am seeking for advice on suspension conversion. I have read this article that I found very interesting:
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=105728

Still I am not sure if the cost of replacing struts, hubs and everything is worth it when I see very looking cars with the simpler re-drilled hubs and BMW 320i calipers.

From a petrol head point of view of course I want top, but I want to take a compromise (performance/look/budget/time).

I do not mind keeping non vented discs as long as I change to 19mm master cylinder and better calipers (BMW or 911) but I think this option is not existing unless I go to the re-drilled hubs.

Anyway, I listen to experiences and advice from this excellent community. I am going on Sunday to the swap meet in Riverside hoping there will be interesting parts.

The 6 cylinders conversions will be another topic.

Cheers!

[Cairo94507]

I don't know what your plans on for the car in the future, keep it forever, drive and enjoy then sell it a few years later, etc. But, if it were me, I would make certain the chassis is solid first and foremost.

Then do all of the brakes and suspension. I would use all of the correct parts, master cylinder, wheels, hubs, rotors, calipers, bushings, etc.

Once the above is done, and you have the car driving and are able to enjoy it with the new suspension, I would begin he motor conversion parts collection phase. Be systematic and compile a complete list of the needed parts and post a WTB in the classifieds. I am sure you will find most of what you seek.

Really, you need to decide what you want for a 6 cylinder. 2.0 to 3.6 is the typical range. The bigger motors, really 3.0 and above, need additional cooling of some fashion. They all sound terrific. Webers? Fuel Injection?

Finally, if you do it right and ever find you want to need to sell, it will sell easily and return the most on the investment. However, you will never recoup your investment.

Have fund and enjoy the process. Tons of knowledgable, talented guys here.

Cheers,
Michael (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)