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Old 08-14-2014, 01:03 PM
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Default Anybody tracking a 996 Turbo?

Anybody tracking a 996 Turbo?

If so, what are you using to provide additional air to the front brakes? Our brakes are getting very hot, too hot for comfort.
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Few options for cooling ducts:



996 GT2/3 new (top) and old (bottom) versions.



997 GT3
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I track mine regularly.

It is stock except for adjustable sway bars front/rear and semi-solid motor mounts. No extra brake ducts and I have no issues with front brakes temps. What temps are you getting with your car? Are you running track pads? And are you running track quality fluid?

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Many threads on this....here and Sixspeed.
Most who have gone to bigger brakes add cup car ducts at least in front or they've done even more in re-ducting from the front grill. It's all fixable but also just depends on how hard you drive.
For years I needed nothing other than OE ducting.....those days are gone, but my times are getting better
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I melted the wear sensors up front during the last 2 day outing...
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Originally Posted by GreggT
or they've done even more in re-ducting from the front grill. )
^ i have the gt3 ducts with a modified front fascia ( cylindrical air intakes aka holes ) that directs airflow to the wheels/rotors thru some duct taped hose that runs just under the skid pan
that is pretty scuffed at this point yet, still have the telltale peeled off red/pink calipers from the heat haha the rears aren't so bad though.
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In the first photo, the lower duct (996.341.483.01) is the GT-3 Cup part - they work great, they scrape on everything and if your car is lowered at all, expect to be throwing money away fast - they rip off easily on any road debris because they hang down so low. Just a data point......
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GT2 ducts are excellent but $$$$$$$$
They will scrape on big suspension compression but seem to fair pretty well...
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...Code=gt2brakes
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Originally Posted by T2
In the first photo, the lower duct (996.341.483.01) is the GT-3 Cup part - they work great, they scrape on everything and if your car is lowered at all, expect to be throwing money away fast - they rip off easily on any road debris because they hang down so low. Just a data point......
I don't know.....I'm fairly low and have not had that problem.....try to avoid 'road debris' if I can.


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I used GT2 ducts, proper fluid, slotted rotors (Sebro), PFC08, regular bleeding. Holds up even to Laguna. All of my other combos had issues.
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Originally Posted by etchhead
I used GT2 ducts, proper fluid, slotted rotors (Sebro), PFC08, regular bleeding. Holds up even to Laguna. All of my other combos had issues.
What is PFC08?
Old 08-17-2014, 10:18 AM
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Performance friction pads. 2008 compound.

Available at apex performance.

Great pad.

Had the same combo as etchhead and no fade at Watkins/njmp/lime rock/VIR.
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Originally Posted by DaveCarrera4
I melted the wear sensors up front during the last 2 day outing...
Most people who track their cars replace the OEM (street) pads with track pads (PFC, Pagid, etc.). Also, since track pads don't have wear sensor slots, the sensor wires are zip-tied to the suspension (not used). Judge pad wear by visual inspection.

Originally Posted by DaveCarrera4
What is PFC08?
Performance Friction 08 (track) pads.
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I've had my car on the track a couple of times. For front brake cooling I use the following:
996GT3 Cup brake ducts
996GT2 Fender liners
997GT3 air guides

Updating the rear cooling is just as important, if not more, as the rear brakes tend to run even hotter especially if you are running with PSM.



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Originally Posted by hf1
Most people who track their cars replace the OEM (street) pads with track pads (PFC, Pagid, etc.). Also, since track pads don't have wear sensor slots, the sensor wires are zip-tied to the suspension (not used). Judge pad wear by visual inspection.



Performance Friction 08 (track) pads.
so track pads run cooler?


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