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> 911 Bilstein Struts on a Narrow 914, Too Stiff?...
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post Feb 24 2025, 10:44 AM
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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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post Feb 24 2025, 12:54 PM
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I had the 911 Bilstien strut inserts on my 914/4.

Stock 914 torsion bars and 19mm Tarret front swaybar.

It handled really well, very flat in the corners. But when I would hit a hard bump, it would really hammer it.

I just changed them out for Koni adj inserts, and haven't driven it yet. So I can't say how well they feel.

I just bought them from Paragon and found there are different part numbers for the Koni 914 inserts and the 911 inserts. Although either will fit the struts. I went with the 914 ones.

Must be the range of adjustment is different.

Running 125# springs in the rear with Koni adj shocks.
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