991.x GT3 RS best mods for track
11-08-2023 | 07:34 PM
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For those of you who switched to the AP Racing kit from Essex, how is livability with the car on the street (e.g., noise, dust, street pad options)? I just picked up a 16 GT3RS and still evaluating what I am going to do with the car. I really like the CCBs for the street 
.I also plan on driving my car mostly on the street as I do have a dedicated track/race car (BMW). That being said, I would love to do a few track days.
I will chime in that I've been using MCS for a long time. On my BMW I recently went from a 2 way non remote to a 3 way remote setup and while it opens up a can of worms for suspension tuning, the confidence the suspension provides once dialed in is incredible. I 100% recommend MCS after many many track days. Just keep in mind that they need a rebuild every 100 hours or so (check the MCS site). 4 ways in the rear though will require some knowledgeable people for setup advice!
.I also plan on driving my car mostly on the street as I do have a dedicated track/race car (BMW). That being said, I would love to do a few track days.I will chime in that I've been using MCS for a long time. On my BMW I recently went from a 2 way non remote to a 3 way remote setup and while it opens up a can of worms for suspension tuning, the confidence the suspension provides once dialed in is incredible. I 100% recommend MCS after many many track days. Just keep in mind that they need a rebuild every 100 hours or so (check the MCS site). 4 ways in the rear though will require some knowledgeable people for setup advice!
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11-09-2023 | 05:22 PM
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11-09-2023 | 05:34 PM
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Still a bargain compared to a 992 ;-)
You don’t *need* any of this, of course. The stock components are amazing for a street car and strike a great balance between street and track performance. But you did ask what the next step would be…
You don’t *need* any of this, of course. The stock components are amazing for a street car and strike a great balance between street and track performance. But you did ask what the next step would be…
11-09-2023 | 07:41 PM
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There are layers of ride height, alignment, and sway bar adjustments to work with before deciding the stock suspension components won't do.
Selling the stock components well short, and likely spending unnecessary $ if you bounce from them before adjusting and maximizing with the help of a race shop.
Between optimizing all available adjustments and adding Cup 2 R, bet you'll be surprised.
Would also suggest you're not guaranteed better performance with aftermarket dampers. This isn't like swapping stock AMG or M suspension for KW, Ohlins, etc. RS dampers are legit. You'd have to work on it (tune), and know what you're doing with 2 or 3 way adjustments to match or exceed stock damper performance on a given track.
Selling the stock components well short, and likely spending unnecessary $ if you bounce from them before adjusting and maximizing with the help of a race shop.
Between optimizing all available adjustments and adding Cup 2 R, bet you'll be surprised.
Would also suggest you're not guaranteed better performance with aftermarket dampers. This isn't like swapping stock AMG or M suspension for KW, Ohlins, etc. RS dampers are legit. You'd have to work on it (tune), and know what you're doing with 2 or 3 way adjustments to match or exceed stock damper performance on a given track.
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11-09-2023 | 07:43 PM
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Local shop is offering Manthey with their own changes which they are saying will get me 3-4 seconds a lap quicker times but won't tell me about the changes in alignment other than it is different lol....
11-09-2023 | 07:46 PM
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11-09-2023 | 07:47 PM
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11-09-2023 | 07:52 PM
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shop that won't disclose alignment details? Weird.
Tell GMG you want the goods https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...the-track.html
This beauty was also aligned with our GMG Competition Setup, which includes a 15mm drop in factory suspension, to make sure this RS is perfect! Not only does this RS look amazing, but it’s now ready to set some blistering lap times!
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11-09-2023 | 07:57 PM
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I know Allen @ GMG, been talking to him about options as well. Anyone used the Ohlins setup? Porsche 991 GT3/GT3 RS, Advanced Trackday, set (ohlins.com)
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11-10-2023 | 12:19 PM
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Manthey track alignment with stock components?
shop that won't disclose alignment details? Weird.
Tell GMG you want the goods https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...the-track.html
This beauty was also aligned with our GMG Competition Setup, which includes a 15mm drop in factory suspension, to make sure this RS is perfect! Not only does this RS look amazing, but it’s now ready to set some blistering lap times!
shop that won't disclose alignment details? Weird.
Tell GMG you want the goods https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...the-track.html
This beauty was also aligned with our GMG Competition Setup, which includes a 15mm drop in factory suspension, to make sure this RS is perfect! Not only does this RS look amazing, but it’s now ready to set some blistering lap times!
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