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Old 01-16-2017, 03:25 AM
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What tires (sizes) do you use on your 19" HRE ? Thinking of 19" but will it add more weight?

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Old 01-17-2017, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by kawingcheng
What tires (sizes) do you use on your 19" HRE ? Thinking of 19" but will it add more weight?

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HRE 540s
19 x 8.5 (245/35/19) et 43
19 x 12 (295/30/19) et 43
Old 01-18-2017, 12:53 PM
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Hey Colin what sway bar settings are you running now? My 4S is also rwd. I'm thinking of adding a GT2 rear bar before next track day.
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Originally Posted by Hardback
Hey Colin what sway bar settings are you running now? My 4S is also rwd. I'm thinking of adding a GT2 rear bar before next track day.
Ugh.
  • I started with the Eibach Sway Bars. Broke the rear sway bar arm, no idea how.
  • Ordered the C4S H&R full set. Love em.
  • Went complete RWD. Front H&R C4S bar was WAY too heavy/stiff.
  • Put in Tarett's GT3 Front Sway bar.
  • I'm not sure what the differences are for our rear bars but for the fronts its extreme. Ex: The front C4S H&R bar weighed 11lbs. The Tarett weighed 7lbs.
  • So after all that I have 3 sway bars to sell in my garage.

Today:
Front - Tarett GT3 Sway Bar - One from Full Soft
Rear - H&R C4S Sway Bar - Neutral
Old 01-18-2017, 04:21 PM
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Thanks. The GT3 bars are hollow while the H&R and original 4S are solid. My tech recommends going softer up front and stiffer rear with the GT2 bar, assuming hollow as well. Ill report back after I swap and get some seat time.
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After replacing a few suspension parts, corner balance and alignment underway at Tru Line Bellevue.

Shooting for:

Front:
Camber: -2.5
Caster: 7.8
Toe: -0.7mm
Total Toe: -1.4mm
Steer Ahead: 0
Height: 115mm

Rear:
Camber: -2.25
Toe: 0.7mm
Total Toe: 1.4mm
Thrust Angle: 0
Height: 128mm

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Old 01-19-2017, 07:29 PM
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Almost nailed it:




Total car weight with full tank+driver: 3410
Without Driver (175): 3235
Old 01-20-2017, 02:49 PM
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vandersmith,

How are you liking the top gear x pipe and headers? would you buy them again?
Old 01-20-2017, 06:00 PM
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vandersmith,

How are you liking the top gear x pipe and headers? would you buy them again?
I'd 100% recommend TopGear.

The fit and finish of both parts is exceptional all for a reasonable price.

Crazy to think you can order something for less from the UK that looks/works better than most parts being made in the US - with shipping included.
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Car is now for sale with everything - a new-to-me GT3 will be here in Seattle soon.

Would like to offer it to Rennlist first before it ends up on BaT.

https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...k-prepped.html
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Still available - come get it!
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SOLD - to a fellow rennlister.

I'll let him make the announcement but congrats - this is a fantastic car going to great home.

The torch has been passed
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Congrats!
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Congrats, thanks for sharing so much info with the 996 forum.


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