Boxster dude

This is really good advice.... the biggest performance gain is between the seat and the steering wheel. Drop by next month for a chat, I can share half a dozen of examples. In the end it's about having fun and improving your driving skills, enjoy the journey.

NewArt

I installed the EBS baffle for the last track days and ran with the oil level down 2 bars. For once, I had no smoke bombs! 😊

Joe Lapin

Tom, I had your identical car.
Though it had an '08 engine with the 'big bearing', I was always afraid of disaster.
The first mod I installed, was the deep sump kit, baffle and pan.

B&K - Short shift kit

Thereafter, well into White, it was suspension mods.

Mid Blue for R compound tires.

Seat time is the primary investment in performance.

Power is irrelevant...grip is essential.

Joe Lapin

Thanks for keeping us abreast of the Fister mods.
The welds and photos are udderly gorgeous.

911newb

Thanks for that Joe.

I just installed the mufflers this afternoon and I had an odd reaction to the result. I was simultaneously ecstatic and embarrassed. The sound is from angels in heaven. I could not have hoped for better. The car is quiet below 3000 rpm, (except for a snarl at startup). While cruising responsibly they are almost stock sounding. Above 3000 they scream a sweet throaty guttural wail. It is hard to cruise responsibly with so much aural joy on tap under your right toe.

Therein lies the embarrassment part. I'm not the kind who likes bringing attention to himself but I got lots of looks from lots of people, many of them neighbors. I don't think they understand! I highly recommend this mod.

911newb

Looks like your rear left tire is off the ground in that pic.

I know I should be able to identify the corner. I only have about two thirds of the track memorized. Sweeping , uphill left hander. The only one that comes to mind is the one right before bridge but it doesn't look like the pic. I'll think on that a bit before I guess. Hopefully my instructor (Ken) has better things to do than read this thread.

Gregster

A inexpensive solution is to remove the transmission, clutch flywheel, pop the IMS cap off and remove the bearing seal to allow oil to flow in.

Joe Lapin

I don't think it's the wheel you see. It's only a blue sticker on the wind shield.

Coming out of bridge , T12.

Radio996

Tom, I used to own a 996 C2.
For the white smoke at start: I solved it by making sure that the oil level was right. The issue comes with a slight overfilling. When testing the oil level, do it manually with the dipstick and aim for almost full, when the engine is HOT.

If you measure the oil level when engine is cold AND keep it at the mid level, you will introduce the next issue which is possible oil starvation in turn 8 and 10. Or any long right hand turn really.

Avoid this by getting the oil level right, and by using the x51 baffle. Even on road tires. My oil pressure gained 0.5 consistently after I've installed the baffles. That's significant improvement. And it is an inexpensive mod. A DIY too if you are so inclined.

I had the Fabspeed full kit from headers to Cats to exhausts. And it is true. Widest grin on my face every day. Never needed a radio for entertainment. No impact on track though.

The lower suspension did not add much on track, but it removed the 4X4 look. (Personal taste).

Brake pads are important in White/Blue run groups and above. If Pagid: Yellow in front; Black in the rear. (This will get the brake bias right on the 996).

My 2 cents, if I may: run it stock, with a bit more aggressive alignment, the brake pads, the oil pan baffle and check the oil level. Then enjoy learning how to get more out of this car than your run group buddies in "superior" cars, at any run group level you are in. You don't "need" anything else. In fact, the lesser, the more you will work on YOUR skills. Who cares if they are faster on the back straight, focus on catching up in the technical part. And take instructors - even after you've become one too.

Enjoy, in good health, with friends.

911newb

Thanks all,

Alain, it seems like there is a strong consensus on the x51 baffle. I think that will be my first thing to take care of. I'll have to get some pricing info but it doesn't look like a spendy proposition, especially after doing the IMS SOLUTION with the direct oil feed.

Just got a text from my brother to say that he will be joining us for his first event at LCMT in his new(to him) 996 Turbo S in July, probably August too. Having him there will add another fun angle to what is already proving to be a most rewarding experience. Great people, great fun.

Tom

hockenheimr

Derek is selling a x51 baffle on the rennsport site for $100...might be a good winter DIY!

The DareDevil

I'm attempting to scrounge funds for a set of Ohlins

Damn you!!

hockenheimr

You are in luck! I have some for sale

911newb

Thanks for the tip about Derek's baffle. I looked at the pics and noticed what looks to be degrading rubber gaskets. I worry about floating bits suspended in the oil. I'll talk to him about it next week at the track.

I see he is on the roster but I don't see his student Phillipe. Odd because he was on the green wait list a couple of days ago and Bob had indicated that he was at the top of the list. Registering early is clearly a real thing at LCMT. Looks like there will be a lot of guys who don't get to go this time.

Tom

The DareDevil

I believe Philippe is registered, and confirmed. He's just hidden from the roster (an option on clubregistration).

I'll bring up the baffle for you to inspect. It appears as though it's installation damage, as the baffle was relatively new.