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> Looks like my car is too low, Bilstein Shock adjustment?
jack20
post Jun 27 2016, 12:53 PM
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Hello,
When I rebuilt the rear suspension I installed new Bilsteins with the snap ring set at the 3rd slot from the bottom. The 100# springs are new. I read on World that this was a setting used by others.

After having the car back on the road for the last few weeks, it seems too low. I am running 185/65 tires. Soon I will be removing the rear suspension to replace the bushings, again, and want to raise the height in the process by about 3/4".

What setting on the Bilsteims would accomplish this?

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post Jun 27 2016, 01:11 PM
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Move the ring up 1 or 2 perch's. However much your raise it on the perch is how much higher it will ride. Did that make sense? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Jun 27 2016, 01:22 PM
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QUOTE(76-914 @ Jun 27 2016, 12:11 PM) *

Move the ring up 1 or 2 perch's. However much your raise it on the perch is how much higher it will ride. Did that make sense? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)

That's what I was looking for.
Thanks!
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post Jun 27 2016, 01:24 PM
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It doesn't look too low as far as I can tell in your pictures.

I'd go one notch higher if at all.

Great looking car, btw!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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post Jun 27 2016, 01:27 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Jun 27 2016, 02:24 PM) *

It doesn't look too low as far as I can tell in your pictures.

I'd go one notch higher if at all.

Great looking car, btw!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

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post Jun 27 2016, 01:41 PM
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QUOTE(Shadowfax @ Jun 27 2016, 11:27 AM) *

QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Jun 27 2016, 02:24 PM) *

It doesn't look too low as far as I can tell in your pictures.

I'd go one notch higher if at all.

Great looking car, btw!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) on all counts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

what they said above!!
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post Jun 27 2016, 04:37 PM
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On stock tires 165/80/15 and stock suspension, the 914 sits nose high. It was done that way for it to meet US headlight regulations.
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post Jun 27 2016, 05:04 PM
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Do any states actually check headlight height anymore?

Probably those states that don't have lame smog laws like CA.
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post Jun 27 2016, 05:16 PM
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Two people in the car. If you hear it rub over bumps or holes, raise one notch.

Try again.
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post Jun 27 2016, 05:54 PM
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QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Jun 27 2016, 03:24 PM) *

It doesn't look too low as far as I can tell in your pictures.

I'd go one notch higher if at all.

Great looking car, btw!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)


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post Jun 27 2016, 06:17 PM
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I like the car to be parallel to the ground at the rockers.
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post Jun 27 2016, 06:36 PM
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I like a flat rocker too. Most racers do a 1/2" rake, higher in the back.
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post Jun 27 2016, 07:16 PM
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Just drop the front enough so it's barely slightly lower than the back and enjoy the perfect stance for a 914. The good news is that only takes minutes with the front torsion adjusters.
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post Jun 27 2016, 08:20 PM
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QUOTE(wndsnd @ Jun 27 2016, 07:16 PM) *

Two people in the car. If you see sparks coming out the back, raise one notch.

Try again.

Fixed it for you!
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post Jun 27 2016, 08:53 PM
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Looks good to me too. I also like the 914 a touch lower in the front - just enough to notice.
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post Jun 27 2016, 08:59 PM
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Funny perspective switch: Most guys ask how to lower the rear a little. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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post Jun 27 2016, 09:02 PM
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All that being said, set the stance you want first. If you made adjustments, then depending on how serious you are about sorting out your handling, you should then get it corner balanced and dialed in by a shop that understands things like how your driving style affects toe, camber, and yoga pants umbrella girls.
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post Jun 28 2016, 06:37 AM
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As others have said, i think your ride height looks great. My car is at a similar height. Unless you're noticing any rubbing or scraping, i'd leave it. These cars look so much better when they're lower.
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post Jun 28 2016, 08:11 AM
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QUOTE(jrblackbox @ Jun 27 2016, 03:41 PM) *

QUOTE(Shadowfax @ Jun 27 2016, 11:27 AM) *

QUOTE(Larmo63 @ Jun 27 2016, 02:24 PM) *

It doesn't look too low as far as I can tell in your pictures.

I'd go one notch higher if at all.

Great looking car, btw!!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) on all counts (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

what they said above!!

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post Jun 28 2016, 08:47 AM
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If you go to the Paddock area of this site, there is a thread titled Track Car Pictures ( http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=51859 ), page 20 has a lot of good side elevation shots with different ride heights front and rear. Just to give you an idea of how you may wish to set yours up.

Matter of personal preference - I happen to like the nose to the ground look. FWIW
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