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960/S-90 Suspension mods and questions.... 900

Do any of you guys know whether using the OEM shocks on lowering/stiffer springs is harmful to the car? What about the drive shaft angle when a car is lowered, how is that affected?

I have found some H&R lowering springs from Sweden for the S-90/960. I was wondering if anybody has tried these out. I am looking to improve the handling of the car, I don't mind a slightly harsher ride. I have searched, but it seems that Bilstein and other aftermarket shock companies do not anything for this car.

Also will the 900 series braces fit the car? I have found the strut braces from many sources, but will these fit the S-90? I am under the impression that the 940 and S-90 are the same dimensionally from a chassis point of view.

Reason for the mods are for a more pleasent driving experience, and for auto-crossing. f you guys have not tried the later, it is a blast. The S-90 has power, but plows through the turns.

Thank you ina dvance for your time.

-Kelly








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960/S-90 Suspension mods and questions.... 900

There's not much available for these cars due to their low production numers. My 965 sits pretty low now. You might try some wider wheels and tires, but sway bars from IPD are few and far between unless you can get a bulk purchase order together.

To reduce the understeer, increase the front tire pressure a bit.

These cars are highway cruise machines.

Now, a 740/760/940 Turbo, that's a different story.
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Warren Bain - '86 744Ti M46 >290Kmi, '96 965 >100Kmi Wifemobile near Manassas Va..







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