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240 'sport' pt. 2 200 1989

Hello all again. As some might know, Ive been in the process of making my '89 244 into a.....'sport' model. Last night I installed IPD sway bars, KYB gas-a-just shocks, and a set of lowering springs from FCP Groton. I have to say that Im truly amazed! The car now rivals my dad and I's '69 911S that we have set up for racing with all racing suspension!!!!!! The car turns like its on rails and has very minimal body lean!! Very fun I must add. The only thing I need now is some wider rubber on the car to keep the 5 1/2's from squeeling like a pig! Cant wait to get the 240 turbo rims on! I will be starting the web site soon, some time this week, with pictures and the whole nine yards for you to enjoy. I have found the 240 Group A spoiler from a company in Sweeden, Steffansson Automotive. If my calculations are correct its only about $150 USD! I might have one of the Sweedes from my college soccer team bring it back with them when they come back for Fall! Any questions or comments are greatly appeciated! -Joey








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240 'sport' pt. 2 200 1989

I've got Turbo sway bars, boge front struts, and Virgos on my 89, and the car is totally different like you say. There is no body roll, and its hard to get the tires to let go. I was thinking about changing out the springs but its already pretty stiff. We have a lot of bumpy roads here and I find it does not behave too well on that. It tends to start "hopping" if there are a whole bunch of bumps in succession.
Another upgrade I would suggest is an older GL steering wheel. It has a smaller diameter than that ugly thing on 89s. The steering is much more responsive. I also put a 740 turbo clutch on mine. I found a big improvement. The stock clutch is pretty lame even with a non-turbo motor.








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240 'sport' pt. 2 200 1989

great info, I'll keep it in mind with my 89! Can't wait for the web site/







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