HOW TO LOWER A PORSCHE 944 FOR FREE!

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  • A quick how-to on lowering a Porsche 944 for free with my friend Elliott from 944 Barn!
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  • @jonnyfuckinblaze7285
    @jonnyfuckinblaze7285 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Elliot’s one of the nicest and honest dudes I’ve met. Shoutout 944 barn.

  • @thmmotorsports2940
    @thmmotorsports2940 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    It's awesome to see these cars being worked on more frequently and not just discarded. Hopefully it will bring more enthusiasm to the 944 space.

  • @TheBackRoads
    @TheBackRoads ปีที่แล้ว +8

    There's something about a slammed 944 which is so wrong, yet so brilliantly right! Nice work dude 👍

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  ปีที่แล้ว

      They totally transform with just a few inches of drop, it’s crazy! And thank you!

  • @darthur8261
    @darthur8261 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Most straight forward how to on the rear set up on TH-cam. All other videos are confusing and make it seem so daunting. Gave me confidence to tackle mine now. 🤘

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I really appreciate that man! And that’s awesome it’s got you motivated to pull yours! It really isn’t too bad!

  • @snowblindburd
    @snowblindburd ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Haha, the feeling of working on a 30+ year old car and not finding bolts rust-welded to components is so great.

  • @Retrobeemer
    @Retrobeemer 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I bought my first 924 about 32 years ago and they weren't very popular. I also had an RX7FB at the same time but you couldn't get lowering springs or coilovers back then. Well not easily anyway. It's amazing how cool they look once slammed. In fact, am about to buy another 924 and came here to learn how. I've put a deposit on a 1981 base model 924 with slick top and wind up windows. It's a silver car and I'd really like a red leather interior and 17'' Fuchs alloys. Well that's the plan anyway.

  • @ALEXANDARRR42
    @ALEXANDARRR42 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'll definitely be saving this video for future reference when it comes time to lowering the rear of my 944. Didn't realize it would be so easy. Was always intimidated about the math of torsion spring adjustments.

  • @uetmk4184
    @uetmk4184 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That color is phenomenal !

  • @Cad1900
    @Cad1900 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is a great video and I appreciate you sharing it. There’s 40 splines on the inner and 44 on the outer torsion bar. One click on the inner lowers it abt 2.5”. One click on the outer lowers it abt 2.3”. Therefore you can use combinations of inner and outer clicks up or down to get the drop you want all based upon the stock baseline. That’s using a 16.5” 944 trailing arm dimension and geometry. Your actual results may be different but that’s a very high level explanation of the theoretical mathematical bit. Cheers!

  • @chrisanglin
    @chrisanglin ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Elliott helped me do the same thing with mine. 2 teeth in the back (30mm Sway Away Torsion bars) with the Paragon front coilover kit.

  • @bobsamuels8570
    @bobsamuels8570 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just had my car apart, installed 968 TB's; 19mm adjustable sway, stiffened up the rear a lot. I installed a pair of Koni adjustable shocks as well. I ended up with 24.5" at the center of the wheel well on the rear.
    On the front I installed H+R 250 lb springs, 968 sway bar and 240 Volvo calipers with street pads, I ended up with 25.5" on one side and 24.25" so I have more than an inch difference. I am thinking coil overs is the only way to get the front down to 24.5" on both sides. I live where there are mountain roads.
    Glad to see the torsion bars re indexed, not as complicated as it is made out to be

  • @dustyluminox
    @dustyluminox 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That chassis is immaculate. 👌🏼
    She’s a beauty queen. Props!

  • @jessesmithworkshop6365
    @jessesmithworkshop6365 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Please do more videos of the 944 it's always so entertaining

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate that!

    • @jessesmithworkshop6365
      @jessesmithworkshop6365 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnLudwick I love the production quality of your videos it literally feels like you should have 100x the subs. I own a 1987 944 and a 1958 biscayne I'm putting on a 96 caprice 9c1 cop car hahaha

  • @tedtakesitapart
    @tedtakesitapart ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video with great details! Came out at the perfect time, I am getting ready to drop the rear suspension, good to have this info.

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s awesome! And thank you!

  • @zebracakes7342
    @zebracakes7342 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent video! Lobster claw wheels will look epic on that 944

  • @anthonyrozada1980
    @anthonyrozada1980 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just got a 1989 944 Turbo. Amazing piece of engineering.

  • @jamesk3565
    @jamesk3565 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Always have a spot in my heart for the 944

  • @jaymeramirez7435
    @jaymeramirez7435 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jesus. That looks so damn good.

  • @tartancarme1182
    @tartancarme1182 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey, just catching up with my long list of videos... maybe I missed it in the 944 purchase video, but is the original colour more of a champagne colour? Also, shout out to Elliott - such a down to earth guy, so knowledgeable and love how he explains things so simple.

  • @thesneak281
    @thesneak281 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You should see if they can split the stock wheels at three-piece. That would look so good and OEM+ always loved that style of bbs

  • @waterlover
    @waterlover ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Reminds me of when I lowered my 914 in the rear but I used coilovers in the front

  • @MrJearley6
    @MrJearley6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this video this is your subscriber on the West Coast Los Angeles. All I Gotta say is this 944 is nice I love it whole lol it is it looks really good. Thank you this is nice🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

  • @CBR_Engines
    @CBR_Engines ปีที่แล้ว

    Shout out to elly!!!! Called him tonight! And my 924s will live again! You need parts for these! You goto him!

  • @travissanford5316
    @travissanford5316 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I've been looking for a re-index vid for a 944 for awhile! most just use the 3/4 inch camber adjustment which isn't enough drop. thanks!!

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s awesome man! Glad this could help!

  • @petescarport
    @petescarport ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recently adjusted my eccentric bolt and happy with height but great to see the torsion adjusted on video. Thanks for the updare

    • @artmchugh5644
      @artmchugh5644 ปีที่แล้ว

      So you got a good result adjusting the rear hight with just the spring plate ??😀🚘 I think that mine should be lowered ,thoughts??😀😀😀😀🚘🚘🚘 th-cam.com/video/hCHTXCKGf7U/w-d-xo.html

    • @jessesmithworkshop6365
      @jessesmithworkshop6365 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Pete, I'm a big fan of your 944 I've been following the videos and I really dig how it looks with the front defuser and bumper pad removal.

  • @watsom31
    @watsom31 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good video pal really appreciate the indexing, explained it so simple

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man! I’m glad it was helpful!

    • @watsom31
      @watsom31 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've decided to do the torsion bar delete gaz gold suspension for a couple of years. Not been able to fit it moved house and had a kid inspiration to get back on the road

  • @clarkmgb9389
    @clarkmgb9389 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    When you get the front coil overs 250-300lbs is the ideal rate for street driving. In my opinion. Might want to get bigger sway bars too.

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s good to know! Thanks!

  • @kirkbuilds6732
    @kirkbuilds6732 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dude elliot is everywhere

  • @drunvert
    @drunvert 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks cool.

  • @nikoarchon4212
    @nikoarchon4212 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nailed this video awesome job

  • @drunvert
    @drunvert 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The 'necks cornered the 944 market

  • @NC944er
    @NC944er ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice work! Did you happen to take any before/after measurements on the rear - either in wheel gap or kick panel height from the floor? Looks like 2 clicks dropped it 2-3 inches? It would be nice to know how much drop results from each click.

  • @danorman_
    @danorman_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    im lucky i have coil overs on my S2. this has definitely motivated me to slam it, atleast for the summer

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They look so good low!

  • @77Sunsetstrip
    @77Sunsetstrip ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks damn good!

  • @RS4KING
    @RS4KING ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice vid, thanks! I wish I had a lift

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  ปีที่แล้ว

      I just got mine installed last month, and it’s been a game-changer!

  • @johnnyg9248
    @johnnyg9248 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for saving me a few dollars 🙏🏾

  • @flogmarp82
    @flogmarp82 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    my dream car

  • @gelderlandproduction
    @gelderlandproduction ปีที่แล้ว

    might i be able to purchase this beauty when you are completed with this project?

  • @itsBlack
    @itsBlack ปีที่แล้ว +1

    *takes notes*

  • @travissanford5316
    @travissanford5316 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just curious how the car is handling a few months post cutting the front coils. I Want an affordable drop for a summer toy. .. looking at coils but just curious ..I haven't rode cut springs in 15 years .. is it as rough as I remember?

  • @SirYasSir
    @SirYasSir ปีที่แล้ว

    @john if you’re replacing the wheels I have a set of 15” real Fuchs to trade 😉

  • @rickydaher
    @rickydaher 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    what year is yours, just got a 86 turbo and wanting to do this method to lower it?

  • @marklangren3142
    @marklangren3142 ปีที่แล้ว

    The wasy way is with a 2 pc rear arm

  • @simes1969
    @simes1969 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shame to swap out those wheels, but... we'll see.👍

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  ปีที่แล้ว

      Super easy to put them back on!

  • @PappyBuilt
    @PappyBuilt ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good morning, Chief!
    #CommentForTheAlgorithm

  • @A1an_
    @A1an_ ปีที่แล้ว

    👍

  • @bjrnrs
    @bjrnrs ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That's a cool video. But I wouldn't do this on my car. But mostly because I have no workshop and I'm no mechanic xD. Its a lot oft work.

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  ปีที่แล้ว

      It is a good amount of work to drop the rear end!

  • @artmchugh5644
    @artmchugh5644 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks like the rear is a bit too low 🤔🤔🤔🤔🚘🚘 great color !!! What is it??😁😁😁🚘🚘🍺🍺🍺

  • @johnp9445
    @johnp9445 ปีที่แล้ว

    What Wheels Are These??

  • @Workerbee-zy5nx
    @Workerbee-zy5nx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I guess you folks have no speed bumps or Hills😂 good luck with that😂

  • @emiliomauleon3846
    @emiliomauleon3846 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the total drop

  • @henkjaegerde7591
    @henkjaegerde7591 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is this a factory 944 color?

  • @marklangren3142
    @marklangren3142 ปีที่แล้ว

    Like the color, paint to order?

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  ปีที่แล้ว

      Keep ‘em coming! 😂

  • @leweydafly
    @leweydafly ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Whats the car when you first walk in? The one siiting on the blocks.

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s my 1960 Auto Union 1000SP, I’m currently documenting bagging and body dropping it over a Beetle chassis!

    • @leweydafly
      @leweydafly ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnLudwick thats awesome. I look forward to seeing more of it 👍

  • @marklangren3142
    @marklangren3142 ปีที่แล้ว

    S2 Turbo, who destruyed the S2

  • @59vaughn
    @59vaughn 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Porsche designed it that way...so it's proper...🤔😏

  • @marks8437
    @marks8437 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Too low for my taste but very interesting to watch. Thanks.

  • @dom0991
    @dom0991 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Name of wheels please ?

  • @marklangren3142
    @marklangren3142 ปีที่แล้ว

    Por-sha

  • @matthewgarrido4699
    @matthewgarrido4699 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone know the name of the wheels on the 944?

    • @JohnLudwick
      @JohnLudwick  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They are Rial Mesh!

    • @matthewgarrido4699
      @matthewgarrido4699 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JohnLudwick thanks for that John! Are you using adaptors to mount the wheel?

    • @TheMactonic
      @TheMactonic ปีที่แล้ว

      @@matthewgarrido4699 If you still need it. The Rial Mesh come in the 5x130 PCD so they fit on most classic Porsches without adapters.

  • @marklangren3142
    @marklangren3142 ปีที่แล้ว

    Car is nose high so you are tipping weight to the rear, would probably be a pig in the track

  • @audidreamscometrue
    @audidreamscometrue ปีที่แล้ว

    Why does she have the better 944 body? does she require simping lol?

  • @ericlencher2356
    @ericlencher2356 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What kind of idiot would lower a 944? It's already like sitting on the ground.

  • @williamwebster2211
    @williamwebster2211 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    it sits like the way it should now