Busybee Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 Would dropping those poly bushes in very hot water help soften them to get them in? Or are they just too hard for that? https://www.elephantracing.com/porsche/911/camber-adjustment-for-911/#quickchange-camber-plates-2152200 - that is all lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris T Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I have the same super pro on mine. Not too bad to fit, I lubed 'em and squeezed them in using a length of threaded bar and some big washers IIRC. Hard to evaluate the change 'cos I changed torsion bars, shocks and bushes at the same time.... Chris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 47 minutes ago, Chris T said: I have the same super pro on mine. Not too bad to fit, I lubed 'em and squeezed them in using a length of threaded bar and some big washers IIRC. Hard to evaluate the change 'cos I changed torsion bars, shocks and bushes at the same time.... Chris. Thanks Chris. Threaded bar with big washers sounds like a good idea. The big rubbers supplied with the Konis drove OK last night but they're not joined. They just slide onto a metal tube either side of the top mount. Somehow doesn't sit well with me even though they're in there between the top washer and the shock dust cover. I greased the rubbers up a bit so they should find their level. I should've left the original rubbers in there but Id already started to take them out. I'll want to get the whole thing setup at some point so not sure whether to put poly bushes in, change anything else or leave it to a pro to assess and advise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 If you like things a bit stiffer: https://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod130026/Rennline-HD-Sport-Front-Strut-Mount-Porsche-911-912-930-914-66-89/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 9 minutes ago, SP72 said: If you like things a bit stiffer: https://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod130026/Rennline-HD-Sport-Front-Strut-Mount-Porsche-911-912-930-914-66-89/ They look good Shirish. Thanks. 25% stiffer. They also look like they split? No hammer and strawberry lube! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 14 minutes ago, Busybee said: They look good Shirish. Thanks. 25% stiffer. They also look like they split? No hammer and strawberry lube! Could well split - their gearbox mounts do, same could apply to these Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 27 minutes ago, SP72 said: Could well split - their gearbox mounts do, same could apply to these 👍 as an aside, are these like your seats SP? Just saw them on Facebook. Recaro SPG so the chap says Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Those are the 964 or 993RS seats i believe - kinda spendy - they are in between Pole Positions and SPG, not available aftermarket. Could be 968CS seats, as Anil has fitted in his. Mine are the Recaro Absolutely Fuming, sorry, Furious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 1 hour ago, SP72 said: Those are the 964 or 993RS seats i believe - kinda spendy - they are in between Pole Positions and SPG, not available aftermarket. Could be 968CS seats, as Anil has fitted in his. Mine are the Recaro Absolutely Fuming, sorry, Furious I liked your seats a lot. Snug which I imagine on a twisty road would be perfect to hold you in place. I have the old style Recaro Turbo‘s in my SC and they are really good. Just slightly more side bolster than a standard sc seat but they just hold you and are comfortable enough for a full day. Worth bucks these days apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
786 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 1 hour ago, Busybee said: 👍 as an aside, are these like your seats SP? Just saw them on Facebook. Recaro SPG so the chap says Those look like PP's to me, not SPG's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 What the man said on FB @786. In fact he was talking about using them or not cause his standard seats were so nice. “Have had the SPG Recaros for a while now. Just struggling to fit them as the OEM sport seats are so lovely! Am I getting old?!!🤣” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
786 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Maybe the naming convention is different in Europe? I have had PP's in previous cars and these look identical. I actually thought of getting them for my current car with the backs painted Guards red as in your pictures but then nixed the idea in favor of a more retro setup. Looks great though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SP72 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 I don’t believe PPs ever had the webbing at the back that you can see, that is factory Porsche only See my Furious (same shell as PP), no webbing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
786 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 Gotcha, yes you are right. Love your seats btw, any more shots of your interior @SP72 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jevvy Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 9 hours ago, Busybee said: 😉 2 hours ago, Busybee said: 👍 as an aside, are these like your seats SP? Just saw them on Facebook. Recaro SPG so the chap says Nice seats! Harry has a fairly convincing similar set in his GT2 (4min 20): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
786 Posted October 11, 2018 Share Posted October 11, 2018 That just reminded me of this car I adore: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted October 11, 2018 Author Share Posted October 11, 2018 Nice 👌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angusb Posted October 12, 2018 Share Posted October 12, 2018 On 10/9/2018 at 7:48 PM, Busybee said: Update. So thanks to @Anil, I now have a lovely shiny pair of front koni strut inserts. Started the job of fitting them this afternoon/evening. All good so far. Had to weld up a two prong tool to remove the strut cover thing. It worked! Bit flimsy so I’ll make a better one from thicker steel tomorrow. The old strut inserts are koni too! Just on a softer setting. So, do I put the new inserts in or reuse the old ones? The old one looks ok. I’ve adjusted it to a firmer setting (half a turn off maximum as with the rears). In taking it out, there were a lot of bits “missing” compared to the koni instructions in box. Photo below with the old shock installed. Another photo with the old shock on the left and the new shock on the right built up. My fear is that that koni just won’t be stiff enough for me. Advice chaps? Have I built up the new one correctly? Why were so many bits missing on the old shock? Unless it specifically says in Koni instructions; would suggest ,first compare the old and new shock shape and diameter of the insert ,beneath the thread. Chances are it will be the same.Fit only new bump stop,which has same shape as the old one. The other bushes,in the right hand photo to me they look more like either top mount or rears? Am not familiar with Koni`s. Reffing the top cover,best tool would be Jimmy bar to lever down A arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted October 12, 2018 Author Share Posted October 12, 2018 Poly top mount bushes. What’s the difference between these rennline Jobbies and the superpro’s, besides being twice the money? https://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod130026/Rennline-HD-Sport-Front-Strut-Mount-Porsche-911-912-930-914-66-89/ https://type911shop.co.uk/epages/de867ca1-377e-432e-84fd-bdccf2206766.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/de867ca1-377e-432e-84fd-bdccf2206766/Products/4553 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruskiedog Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 On 12/10/2018 at 08:41, Busybee said: Poly top mount bushes. What’s the difference between these rennline Jobbies and the superpro’s, besides being twice the money? https://www.design911.co.uk/fu/prod130026/Rennline-HD-Sport-Front-Strut-Mount-Porsche-911-912-930-914-66-89/ https://type911shop.co.uk/epages/de867ca1-377e-432e-84fd-bdccf2206766.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/de867ca1-377e-432e-84fd-bdccf2206766/Products/4553 Old post I know but looking to upgrading mine as slight cracking. What did you go for in the end? The rennin split ones would be easier fit! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TargaWayne Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 1 hour ago, Ruskiedog said: Old post I know but looking to upgrading mine as slight cracking. What did you go for in the end? The rennin split ones would be easier fit! Thanks. I went for powerflex heritage. Fitting them is not a issue, if you make yourself a jig out out scrap wood, plenty of silicon lube and use something like a bearing press to push them in. (I used a bicycle Bottom bracket press tool). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TargaWayne Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 6 minutes ago, TargaWayne said: I went for powerflex heritage. Fitting them is not a issue, if you make yourself a jig out out scrap wood, plenty of silicon lube and use something like a bearing press to push them in. (I used a bicycle Bottom bracket press tool). Pat. pending @2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busybee Posted January 5, 2022 Author Share Posted January 5, 2022 I stuck with originals with advice from Chris at Centre Gravity. It's on a stock suspension setup just been tweaked by them and it rides very well (if a little soft) On 04/01/2022 at 09:24, Ruskiedog said: Old post I know but looking to upgrading mine as slight cracking. What did you go for in the end? The rennin split ones would be easier fit! Thanks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruskiedog Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Thanks for notes @Busybee and @TargaWayne Think I will go for original as also still on Boge shocks and maybe look to "upgrade" if I change all over to Bilsteins. Everywhere else is Powerpro (engine mounts, torsion bars, spring plates etc were all replaced) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now