Suspension setup with 944 brakes .??

[Richie Brown]

I have just got hold of a 1973 1303 that i plan on going the German/Euro look with. I will be fitting 944 Brembo 4 pots at the rear. And either Brembo 4 pots or the earlier sliding caliper type on the front.

I have got a set of 9"x16" ET70 and 7"x16" ET55 Boxster wheels that i plan on fitting with a set of Kerscher 2" Oversize wings. What is the best suspension set up that i could go for.? Could i use Koni's on the front and rear, or should i go for something different.?

[DonO]

If you are installing 944 parts on your 1973 1303 it's important to know whether you have an early one or late one. I have an early '73 vert that has the 3 bolt struts, so the 944 parts won't fit. I need to purchase a parts car to scavenge the front end before I can do my conversion. Good luck

You're not going to want the 4 pistion calipers in the rear and not the front. The bigger/mor powerful brakes should always be in the front.

[vujade]

Don O I have a complete 74 1303 Suspension if you want to buy it.

Let me know

[Richie Brown]

Thanks guys. I will be fitting the 4 pots all round then.

I can probably get a hold of the rack and other parts from a later car if it will make it any easier. Is it the 2 bolt type that i am after.?

Any recommendations for the suspension as i am pretty new to this. :silly:

Kind regards

Richie

See the "How To" post by me in the brake forum. Also, I have written an article that will be on my SBO! site after the 1st. There will be a condensed copy here as well.

[Richie Brown]

Originally posted by Superman
See the "How To" post by me in the brake forum. Also, I have written an article that will be on my SBO! site after the 1st. There will be a condensed copy here as well.

I've had a look but cannot see anything relating to what type of suspension i can use. I am not interested in the 944 suspension as i know it is of no use to me.

I have a competent mechanic who has carried out the brake conversion on a few cars, but i am curious as to what type of suspension setup people are using. I know of a pair of front Red Koni's that are for sale for a good price and wondered if i could use them on the front. I could also do with some info about the rear setup as well.

Regards

Richie