Cos911 Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 Hi can anyone suggest a place to take my 911 to have its suspension & brake upgrades and what $$$ to expect, I’m not racing the car but would just like it to stick & pull-up better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 What tyres are you running and how old are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cos911 Posted 16August, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 Just the standard 16x7 & 16x8 approx 3 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 Sorry, brand and type is what I should have asked! Oh, remind me about gland nuts when we get to strut inserts later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cos911 Posted 16August, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 225/50 16 rear Brand A-One 205/55 16 front brand Cinturato i have never heard of these brands Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 Cos, Can I respectfully suggest you toddle off to your nearest tyre dealer and buy a set of Bridgestone Potenza RE003's in the same sizes. I've found these to transform the handling if the current tyres are not so good - which I'm confident is the case - and will make if feel much more neutral and predictable and as you want, stick. They are also very affordable. While it is up on the hoist with the suspension fully extended, have a look at top of one of the front struts, just below the dust cover to see if the outside or the inside of the strut housing is threaded. In '85 they changed from one type of gland nut to the other and you'll need to know when it comes to ordering replacement strut inserts if you find you need them. Also take note of the brand and colour of the strut. I run 30 and 36psi front and rear respectively. You most likely have 6 and 7 inch rims. That's actually OK and ideal for a street car. What's wrong with the brakes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 16August, 2018 Report Share Posted 16August, 2018 5 hours ago, Peter M said: Cos, Can I respectfully suggest you toddle off to your nearest tyre dealer and buy a set of Bridgestone Potenza RE003's in the same sizes. I've found these to transform the handling if the current tyres are not so good - which I'm confident is the case - and will make if feel much more neutral and predictable and as you want, stick. They are also very affordable. While it is up on the hoist with the suspension fully extended, have a look at top of one of the front struts, just below the dust cover to see if the outside or the inside of the strut housing is threaded. In '85 they changed from one type of gland nut to the other and you'll need to know when it comes to ordering replacement strut inserts if you find you need them. Also take note of the brand and colour of the strut. I run 30 and 36psi front and rear respectively. You most likely have 6 and 7 inch rims. That's actually OK and ideal for a street car. What's wrong with the brakes? + 1 on the Bridgestone Potenza RE003. If you are lucky with your timing Bridgestone often do a buy 3 get 4th free deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cos911 Posted 24August, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 24August, 2018 Ty peter I will speak to my mate & bob Jane & get some Bridgestone potenzas fitted & let you know the difference much appricated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cos911 Posted 28August, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 28August, 2018 Hi Pete had a set of Bridgestone potenzas fitted today & they feel great, I will take for a bendy run on the weekend & really give them a work out, thanks again for your recommendations. Cos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter M Posted 28August, 2018 Report Share Posted 28August, 2018 Cos, Just check the tyre pressures before you go as I've noticed tyre fitters just seem to use 35psi for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cos911 Posted 29August, 2018 Author Report Share Posted 29August, 2018 15 hours ago, Peter M said: Cos, Just check the tyre pressures before you go as I've noticed tyre fitters just seem to use 35psi for everything. 15 hours ago, Peter M said: Cos, Just check the tyre pressures before you go as I've noticed tyre fitters just seem to use 35psi for everything. Lol Pete will do cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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