Suspension Tuning - the VERY basics
Suspension Component
Less Understeer More Oversteer
More Understeer Less Oversteer
Front spring rate
Lighter (small dia. torsion bars or spring wire dia.)
Heavier (la |
Ask Dr. Koni
Author: Skip
Question: What's the difference between the red Koni and the Sport Yellow Koni?
Answer: The valving is different. Sport Yellow units have stiffer valving than their St |
A-arm bushing modification (65-68 911/912)
Author: Skip Discussion: During various parts of my '66 912 restoration/rebuild/upgrade project, I've come up against the curse of old car restorers-parts! Yes, I know, Porsches are actually on |
What is the Largest Wheel and Tire Combination I can get under my stock 914 fenders?
Author: Skip
One of the most commonly asked questions is, “ How much tire can I get under these fenders?” Well the 914 is not the most exact car ever built, and wheel well space varies a lot from |
Adjustable Ride Height Kit - Paragon
Items Included:
2x - Upper Spring Perch
2x - Koni Competition Bump Rubber
2x - Suspension Spring
2x - Aluminum Threaded Collar
2x - Lower Spring Perch
2x - O-ring |
Clutch Replacement - Part Two
Author: Skip
TRANSMISSION:
Remove shift boot lever (retaining clip at top )(Be careful of plastic cosmetic items, remove ashtray, two screws, lift center piece slightly & push out lea |
Control Arm Bushing Upgrade - Weltmeister
Author: Skip
Weltmeister has produced several aftermarket solutions to Porsche suspensions for many years. This bushing kit is a replacement for the original equipment rubb |
K&N Air Filter Facts
Author: Skip
Why K&N Makes The World's Best Air Filters
Facts You Should Know About Air Filters
Paper vs K&N
Stock Replacement Filters
Washable and Reusable
Beyo |
Koni Strut Conversion - 8641-1414S for late 944, 968
Author: Skip
Koni sealed strut insert conversion (8641-1414S)
Description
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Parts : Koni 8641-1414S Sport Struts - all conversion and instructions parts included.
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Rear Ride Height Adjustment
Porsche 924/944/968 rear ride height can be lowered (in most cases) by approximately ¾" using the following procedure. This adjustment was originally designed for factory ride height settings across |
Sway Bars - Info
For information on 944 Sway Bars and Parts for Sway Bars Click Here . Hi folks - just a friendly reminder that these cars are getting a little old, and previous owners do crazy things... somet |
Torsion Bar Replacement
Information for what Torsion Bars to Use Please Click Here . Be warned that torsion bar replacement for a 944 is not a job for the faint of heart. In fact even experienced specialists wil |
Rear Sway Bar Installation
This procedure is specifically for the installation of a 968 M030 Sway Bar but also applies to any 924/944/968 factory sway bar.
The best (easiest) way to remove or install the sway bar is with |
1 - Weight Transfer
Most autocrossers and race drivers learn early in their careers the importance of balancing a car. Learning to do it consistently and automatically is one essential part of becoming a truly |
2 - Keeping Your Tyres Stuck to the Ground
In last month's article, we explained the physics behind weight transfer. That is, we explained why braking shifts weight to the front of the car, accelerating shifts weight to the rear, an |
Tarett Engineering Rear Sway Bar Installation Instructions
REAR SWAY BAR ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Tarett Engineering rear sway bars are designed to mount directly to the factory mounting brackets on 1965-89 911’s, 912’s & 930’s. Any cars without factory m |
KONI Improved Rebate
KONI Improved Rebate Get a $30 to $70 rebate with the purchase of a set of four KONI Street Automotive & Light Truck/SUV shock absorbers or one suspension kit from March 1, 2018 — May 31, 2018. How T |
