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What qualities makes the 914 suspension, so archaic... |
olav |
Oct 24 2005, 12:10 PM
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Senior Member Group: Retired Members Posts: 1,107 Joined: 28-December 02 From: Los Gatos, CA. USA Member No.: 34 Region Association: None |
I've been noticing a lot of people mentioning that the suspension system in a 914 is no match for modern suspension system. Some even mention that a Neon's suspension is better. What are the problems with the 914's suspension that make it so uncompetitive with the newer cars? Is it that the 914's suspension in some peoples cars is so old ie old bushings, shocks, torsion bars that are worn, etc that newer cars just have newer parts which makes them better or is the actual design of the suspension been superceded? Just curious. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) |
brant |
Oct 24 2005, 03:37 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,739 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
My opinion to the origianal question...
it has something to do with chassis rigidity and torsional rigidity. this rigidity allows the suspension to be more effective and maintain its contact. This is part of the reason that modern cars and modern suspensions can do so well. The 914 is an older design with a much weaker chassis than the Neon, ford focus, or probably even the open topped mazda. brant |
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