hugh Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 I'm no expert, but don't new springs take a few days before they sit right. Are torsion bars similar?No springs on these cars, appears to just be running the "safari" setup. symsy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFX Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 912 isnt it sitting high or is there something about the profile of the wheels/tyres? I know nothing …about em. Looks pretty good but needs a 30% discount for the two cylinders its missing..I was under the impression that all 912's seem to sit higher. I always assumed that it was due to having the same suspension as a 911 with less weight...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 The quarter windows are wrong too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelF Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 I was under the impression that all 912's seem to sit higher. I always assumed that it was due to having the same suspension as a 911 with less weight...?Would only explain the rear though? The quarter windows are wrong tooCurious, what makes them wrong? MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9er Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 (edited) Trying to quote MFX but I am in a tangle.You are obviously correct with the first part, 911-912 identical, so it follows that the 912 will have a ride height exactly as you dial it .........up/down.A process which should take about 5 mins up front and up to an hour in the back depending on the era of spring plate you have. Edited 31July, 2017 by 9er MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 I was under the impression that all 912's seem to sit higher. I always assumed that it was due to having the same suspension as a 911 with less weight...?Nope - it is not only the springs (torsion bars) that determine ride height. MFX 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 (edited) Bugger me. A lot of 912 enthusiasts out there ? Edited 31July, 2017 by turboT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 Bugger me. A lot of 912 enthusiasts out there ?Too many..... scashin, turboT and SimonN 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OBRUT Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 Bugger me. A lot of 912 enthusiasts out there ?Australia is pretty flat. scashin, michel, Scott930 and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 Australia is pretty flat.Apparently Bronte isn't ? SimonN 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZ930 Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 Would only explain the rear though?Curious, what makes them wrong?the early 911/912s had opening quarter windows,and while I am being picky, the 912 badge on the glove box lid is on the wrong side of the lid. Probably a leftover from the conversion. bear924 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 @trevmcrev shoehorn this into the Boxrodhttp://www.my105.com/mobi/ListingDetails/p/2/id/19155 TrevMcRev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 912 isnt it sitting high or is there something about the profile of the wheels/tyres? I know nothing …about em. Looks pretty good but needs a 30% discount for the two cylinders its missing..wheel/tyre combo and perhaps US ride height (though I think that came later to get the bumpers up to min height)Currently the car is fitted with low mileage 195/65 R15 Firestone tyres on original Fuchs rims Holy balloon tyres batman... symsy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 912 Ride Style Guru checking in.. so fundamentally what I can deduce here from your commenatry is , Its wrong!!!Bit like the 3 dial car for sale.. WTF happened to the dash.. and WTF is it with the big tyres, must be the fashion .. ride height and tyre writing must be like showing your white socks MJackson stylehttps://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/_/SSE-AD-4733080?_ga=2.212610077.844357950.1500956647-1349774004.1448801321 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 Wouldn't take much to sort that 912 out, yet Damn it needs it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 Ohhh my giddy aunt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 Yeh ditch the over sized tires and the car would look a whole lot better .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboT Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 the 912 debate continues into day 3! So much love...and bugger all for sale no doubt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 31July, 2017 Report Share Posted 31July, 2017 the 912 debate continues into day 3! So much love...and bugger all for sale no doubtYup mate … its called the markets had a stroke week ... LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coastr Posted 1August, 2017 Report Share Posted 1August, 2017 912 Ride Style Guru checking in.. so fundamentally what I can deduce here from your commenatry is , Its wrong!!!Bit like the 3 dial car for sale.. WTF happened to the dash.. and WTF is it with the big tyres, must be the fashion .. ride height and tyre writing must be like showing your white socks MJackson stylehttps://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/_/SSE-AD-4733080?_ga=2.212610077.844357950.1500956647-1349774004.1448801321It's like jeans - hang on to them long enPugh and the style comes back in again912 owners be like: scashin, micknine01, MichaelF and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevMcRev Posted 2August, 2017 Report Share Posted 2August, 2017 Enough of this 912 nonsense....A lot of car for $169khttps://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/_/OAG-AD-14985661 symsy, Scott930 and grantmr 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 3August, 2017 Report Share Posted 3August, 2017 Enough of this 912 nonsense....A lot of car for $169khttps://www.carsales.com.au/dealer/details/_/OAG-AD-14985661Would you prefer that over a 996 GT3 though for similar $$$? More practical and family friendly etc. but that's not the point.................... MichaelF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelF Posted 3August, 2017 Report Share Posted 3August, 2017 (edited) Would you prefer that over a 996 GT3 though for similar $$$? More practical and family friendly etc. but that's not the point....................Not for my dollars.A 996 GT3 is going to give bigger smiles now, and much bigger smiles in years to come when / if it comes time to sell. Edit: Though in all honesty, I'd rather everyone bugger off and leave the 996 GT3s alone... at least until I've bought one. Edited 3August, 2017 by MichaelF RSR Garage, hugh, flamingporsche and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 3August, 2017 Report Share Posted 3August, 2017 Would you prefer that over a 996 GT3 though for similar $$$? More practical and family friendly etc. but that's not the point....................Yes... and no... I would probably rather have a base spec 997 or 996 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 3August, 2017 Report Share Posted 3August, 2017 Yes... and no... I would probably rather have a base spec 997 or 996 Sure. My quote was directed at Trev though. Trev likes to go fast! TrevMcRev 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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