Suspension Tuning - the VERY basics
Suspension Component
Less UndersteerMore Oversteer
More UndersteerLess Oversteer
Front spring rate
Lighter (small dia. torsion bars or spring wire dia.)
Heavier (larger dia. torsion b |
Sway Bar Calculations
Author: Skip
Provided by KLA Industries to answer the question of how the drop-link length affects the rate of a sway bar.
Here is the angle of the dangle formulas for calculating the ch |
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... sometimes |
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 |
Throttle Position Sensor
Find the Throttle Position Sensor You Need Right Here.
Discussion:
The Throttle Position Sensor (TPS) is used to report various throttle positions to the DME. A very common failure item on the 9 |
Torque Tube Rebuild
To recondition a Torque tube:
Order 4 of 6006ZB C4 Bearings, they are an odd size and can be hard to locate (at least in New Zealand) so get them first.
Remove the Torque tube from the ca |
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 will re |
Transaxle Fluid - Info
The Basics:
Friction Modifier (FM) is slippery stuff. The FM is in place to reduce LSD clutch chatter upon engagement. The amount needed is relative to the application and the age of the |
Transaxle Fluid Change
Easier than an oil change! The Factory Service Manual recommends this action every 36,000 miles or 3 years and suggests you use "hypoid transmission oil SAE 75W90 to API Class GL or |
Transaxle Replacement
Removal:
You will need to place the car up on jack stands at least 20”. Make sure that it is secure! Remove the rear wheels and the axles. If you have never had the axles of |
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Hello, and welcome to the Paragon Products Tech-Session. This site is here for you. The enthusiast, the hobbyist, the Porsche owner! We're small now, but growing quickly. Paragon friends and customers |
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 |
Window Express Kit Installation
Window Express Kit Installation Instructions.
Author: Skip
Find the Window Express Right Here.
Introduction
Most modern cars have an aut |
Window Regulator Replacement
Tools Needed:
Phillips and common screw driver
10 mm combination wrench
10 mm socket and 3/8 inch drive ratchet
¼ inch drive ratchet with ¼ inch socket
Phillips “bit” from multi-tip scre |
You know you're a racer when...
YOU KNOW YOU’RE A RACER WHEN:
-You think the primary purpose of wings is to PREVENT flight.
-You take your helmet along when you go buy new eyeglasses or check out cars
(seats).
-You feel |
