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| Detroit |
 Feb 24 2025, 10:44 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 87 Joined: 28-December 16 From: Detroit metro area Member No.: 20,709 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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So, I have a set the above mentioned Bilstein struts for my six conversion. While I would love to do a few track days once finished, this will not be a track car. Additionally, Michigan roads are pretty rough. I therefore don't want to venture far (or at all) from the factory spring rates.
Recently I watched a video where a guy was lamenting about the Bilstein struts he put on his lightened 911. He alleged that they were far too heavily damped. And, this was in California where the roads are rather smoother than frost/thaw ridden MI. What are all 'y'all's thoughts? |
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| VaccaRabite |
Feb 24 2025, 11:14 AM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,673 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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They will likely be fine. You are increasing the rear weight with the engine swap. And its easy enough to change them again if you are not happy with the ride.
My guess is that springs will be more important to you then shocks. Zach |
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Detroit 911 Bilstein Struts on a Narrow 914 Feb 24 2025, 10:44 AM
technicalninja How stiff an owner wants it is the question.
When... Feb 24 2025, 11:13 AM
Superhawk996
My guess is that springs will be more important... Feb 24 2025, 11:29 AM burton73 Shown was my 74 I put a fresh 1978 911SC full fr... Feb 24 2025, 12:01 PM Detroit Thanks for the input, fellas! Feb 24 2025, 12:20 PM Olympic 914 I had the 911 Bilstien strut inserts on my 914/4.
... Feb 24 2025, 12:54 PM Steve I ran Bilsteins and then changed to Koni. Koni... Feb 25 2025, 12:52 PM JeffBowlsby Bils are my favorite. I would not descibe them as... Feb 25 2025, 05:05 PM |
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