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, what is you're main reasons to convert the front suspension to 996 type?
09-15-2012, 12:29 PM
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Thanks for the compliments!
As far as the 996 GT3 front suspension goes... there's a million reasons...
Ability to adjust track width and vehicle wheel base are two important reasons.
The whole geometry of the front is totally different.
Corrected roll center.
The wheel bearings are much larger.
Less unsprung weight.
Factory fit 15" front brakes.
The list goes on... It's not cheap. But on a car like this it's worth it.
TonyG
As far as the 996 GT3 front suspension goes... there's a million reasons...
Ability to adjust track width and vehicle wheel base are two important reasons.
The whole geometry of the front is totally different.
Corrected roll center.
The wheel bearings are much larger.
Less unsprung weight.
Factory fit 15" front brakes.
The list goes on... It's not cheap. But on a car like this it's worth it.
TonyG
09-18-2012, 12:21 AM
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They're all Cup or custom. What parts do you have Mikey?
09-18-2012, 01:33 AM
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09-18-2012, 01:46 AM
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That pic still shows a bit of bump steer correction is needed. From that angle anyway. I see they welded in the old mounting hole and made a new one higher up. Looks pretty nice. I can't wait.
09-18-2012, 01:54 AM
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In trying to ‘cure’ bumpsteer I was under the impression that the arms and tie rod were meant to be working as parallel as possible? I realise that the inside fixing point of the arm should be raised on our cars if possible, as shown on Tony’s car.
09-18-2012, 02:33 AM
#114
Nice progress Tony.
How about control arm length compared to original 951 one? Would be quite simple to develop a kit for 951's using 996 parts, which are available for a good price.
How about control arm length compared to original 951 one? Would be quite simple to develop a kit for 951's using 996 parts, which are available for a good price.
09-18-2012, 02:48 PM
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09-18-2012, 09:07 PM
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09-18-2012, 09:19 PM
#120
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Close... the caster is also controlled by the camber plate. Additionally, you can lengthen or shorten the wheel base by the drag link & shim combo and/or increase the track width by adding shims.
There is adjustment everywhere in every way.
TonyG
