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Adjusting for Lowered Springs

 
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bacook  
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PostPosted: Sun Nov 25, 2001 8:36 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Well, I'm deep into my 944 brake/racing suspension conversion on my NA, but I have a question about my new springs. I got some 250lb/ 1.5" lowered springs for the front struts. However, the stock Boge struts are too tall and the spring won't compress or stay in place on the perches.
I know when they are on the car they will sit properly, but what if the front comes off the ground or I jack the car up? I can't afford new front inserts at this time, and I know I've read a post similar to this before.
Any ideas?
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PostPosted: Tue Nov 27, 2001 2:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
What is commonly done with racing springs is to use helper springs to keep them lined up. However, with yours, this will not work - helper springs are the same dia as racing springs, 2.5"OD.

I suppose you could ziptie them to the top perches; this is also done. Just drill 2 holes through the top perch, above the spring seat itself, to run the zipties through. Don't forget to deburr the holes, or your zipties could get cut.

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PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2001 5:09 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I was looking at droping my 924S with the same springs. 250lbs 1.5" lowering springs. Do I need different shocks for this?? What would be the best way to do it?? Also is it hard to lower the rear of the car??



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PostPosted: Thu Dec 06, 2001 6:24 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I didn't use new strut inserts, rather I just used zip ties to hold the strut somewhat conpressed. As for the rear, there is info in the FAQ about lowering, but it is a PITA! I'll do it when I buy different torsion tubes, but for the time being I just adjusted the trailing arm a bit to lower the rear. It's not as dramatic as the from will be, but a little bit should go a long way.
I will post pics after christmas when I get the car back on the ground with it's new undergear and fat Fuchs!


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[ This Message was edited by: bacook on 2001-12-06 07:25 ]
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