Home | Contact Us | FAQ | Search & Site Map | Link to Us
Sign In | Join | Other 45 Sites in Network
HomeAnnouncements
Discussion Groups
By Brand
BMWChevroletDodgeFordGMHondaLexusMercedes-BenzNissanPeugeotToyotaVolkswagenOther Brands
By Topic
4x4 CarsRVsDrivingMaintenance & RepairCar AudioCollectible Cars
Country Specific
Australian ForumsUK Forums
ArticlesAuto InsuranceBuyingCars & TechnologyMaintenanceMiscellaneousSafety
DMV Resources
Related Topics
MotorcyclesBoatsMore Topics ...

Car Forum / Porsche / Porshe 944 / February 2004

Tip: Looking for answers? Try searching our database.

924S handling

Thread view: 
Enable EMail Alerts  Start New Thread
Thread rating: 
x - 12 Feb 2004 23:54 GMT
I have a UK 924S which originally had no rear antiroll (sway?) bar. The
ride height is ridiculously high and it drives like a saloon. Handling
and driver satisfaction is far inferior to the Audi 924 I had
previously.
I have lowered the rear suspension as far as possible on the adjusters
(not much), fitted Konis on the front and 968 antiroll bars front and
back. It's still useless and it's clear I either have to throw the car
away (it has hardly any market value) or get it lowered properly. I have
neither time nor skill to do the torsion bar thing myself.
The question is - would I need to change the torsion bars for stiffer
items as well or would just the lowering job give me a more sporty ride?
I don't want extreme low or a track car - I want a sports car for the
road instead of a soft saloon.
Also, would front springs from a 944 be any use?
Anyone else been in this area before with one of these softened up
924Ss?

chas
Paul Sure - 14 Feb 2004 13:21 GMT
Sound you need to get new shocks on the back too and get them adjusted
properly.
New front springs costs about 90 euro and will lower the car 30mm. Adjust
the back height the same. For a stiffer back you can install coilover
shocks. I don't think it worth the costs on a 924s.

Very important are the tires. 16 inch of a 944s2 will probably still fit
with 225 at the back and 205 at the front.

I drive a 944. When I had 924s wheels on it for a while it had a loose
feeling with cornering. When I changed to 17 inch it made a big difference.

Paul
 
Sign In
Join
My Latest Posts
My Monitored Threads
My Blog
My Photo Gallery
My Profile
My Homepage

Start New Thread
Enable EMail Alerts
Rate this Thread



©2008 Advenet LLC   Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
This website includes both content owned or controlled by Advenet as well as content owned or controlled by third parties.