Rear Spring Rates vs. Effective Rates
An effective spring rate is the value when taking into consideration the placement, construction, and type of the sprung materials.
Torsion bar diameter is expressed as the effective diameter.&nbs |
Window Express Kit Installation
Window Express Kit Installation Instructions.
Author: Skip
Find the Window Express Right Here.
Introduction
Most modern |
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 |
Accusump Installation
Author: Skip
I know of few topics that elicit such dismissive and strongly held opinions as that of how to eliminate the cause of #2 rod bearing failure in 944 engines. Some builders claim that |
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 |
Brakes, front - 924S, 944, 944S
Author: Skip
Parts:
Rotors - Sebro Slotted ( OE Zimmerman or , gas-slotted and cross-drilled also available)
Pads - ( 944.351.951.02 E Pagid or Jurid , Mintex and KFP Magnum also av |
Camber Plate Installation (Paragon)
Author: Skip
Your new Racers Edge Camber Plates will bolt in without modification.
After jacking up your car and supporting it on jack stands, remove the wheel/t |
Clutch Replacement - Part One
Author: Skip
The following account explains in detail the procedure of changing a clutch in a 944/951. It also contains a list of tools, chemicals, parts and the sources where to find them. The |
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 |
Porsche Option Codes
Author: Skip
Code
Description
009
3 speed sportomatic transmission
018
Sport steering wheel with elevated hub
020
Speedometer with 2 scales KP |
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 |
Koni Adjustment Procedures
Author: Skip
Koni Adjustment Procedures
3011/3012
28 Series
Sport (yellow)
3011/3012
NOTE:
Do not place shock absorber in a vice (exc |
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 Wheel Bearing Replacement - late 944, 968
Discussion :
This procedure will describe the removal and subsequent installation of rear wheel bearings on a Porsche 944 with aluminum trailing arms (1985.5 & later) |
Short Shift Kit
Procedure :
Raise care on lift or place on jack stands. Make sure car is safely and securely supported, and you have plenty of room to see around the transaxle.
Locate the |
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 |
Ride Height Measurement
Torsion Bar Indexing 101
The outside has 44 splines (teeth)
Every tooth you move the outside splines you move the spring plate about 9 degrees.
The inside has 40 splines (teeth)
Every |
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 |
