Front Axle Lifter
#46
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So Pete, does this mean that unless I use the system while driving, that I could encounter streets in the city where I could hit the front end? I'm asking in reference to your comment ab avoiding certain intersections.
I have a slightly lowered BMW 5 series wagon, and I've scraped the middle of the car (high centered) coming down a few streets (some intersections on chestnut, and a few others in north beach where I live.
Would be crazy to have to predict an intersection and predict having to lift my gt3. Still not sure I can get this into my garage.. Need to find a way to check the uneven departure/approach angle.
Lastly, someone mentioned "borrowing an old gt3 from a dealer"...can't imagine a dealer letting anyone do this, but I would appreciate the experience of driving the car in the city. My spot is at Sonnen Porsche.. Anyone actually tried this before or is that just worthless Internet talk?
I have a slightly lowered BMW 5 series wagon, and I've scraped the middle of the car (high centered) coming down a few streets (some intersections on chestnut, and a few others in north beach where I live.
Would be crazy to have to predict an intersection and predict having to lift my gt3. Still not sure I can get this into my garage.. Need to find a way to check the uneven departure/approach angle.
Lastly, someone mentioned "borrowing an old gt3 from a dealer"...can't imagine a dealer letting anyone do this, but I would appreciate the experience of driving the car in the city. My spot is at Sonnen Porsche.. Anyone actually tried this before or is that just worthless Internet talk?
As you know, SF is an extreme example in the US and an, um, interesting landscape for lowered or low cars. Heading down Kearney to Broadway (for instance) has me angling normal cars aggressively. I don't want to find out which cars won't clear. Never tried a GT3 there, and wouldn't want to. So, yes, there are intersections on ***, Russian, and Telegraph Hills that I specifically avoid in Porsche GT cars without a nose lift. Parts of the Mission and Pacific Heights, too. Even if some intersections can be "worked" with angles, I'd rather go a slightly different way because the hills vary so much and there are less steep ways to go.
As to SF driveways and approaches...all bets are off. I've seen some where I am not sure nose lift would get the job done—because muffler tip and high-center clearance can become issues, as well.
M5 wagon, eh? Not the black E60 parked on Chestnut that I saw a couple of weekends ago, by any chance? Almost has to be... If so, nice ride!
pete
#47
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Enjoy that GT3 with respect and it will only get better and better and better...
pete
Last edited by stout; 09-18-2013 at 12:51 PM.
#48
Race Director
#49
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Nice ride.
#50
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So Pete, does this mean that unless I use the system while driving, that I could encounter streets in the city where I could hit the front end? I'm asking in reference to your comment ab avoiding certain intersections.
I have a slightly lowered BMW 5 series wagon, and I've scraped the middle of the car (high centered) coming down a few streets (some intersections on chestnut, and a few others in north beach where I live.
Would be crazy to have to predict an intersection and predict having to lift my gt3. Still not sure I can get this into my garage.. Need to find a way to check the uneven departure/approach angle.
Lastly, someone mentioned "borrowing an old gt3 from a dealer"...can't imagine a dealer letting anyone do this, but I would appreciate the experience of driving the car in the city. My spot is at Sonnen Porsche.. Anyone actually tried this before or is that just worthless Internet talk?
I have a slightly lowered BMW 5 series wagon, and I've scraped the middle of the car (high centered) coming down a few streets (some intersections on chestnut, and a few others in north beach where I live.
Would be crazy to have to predict an intersection and predict having to lift my gt3. Still not sure I can get this into my garage.. Need to find a way to check the uneven departure/approach angle.
Lastly, someone mentioned "borrowing an old gt3 from a dealer"...can't imagine a dealer letting anyone do this, but I would appreciate the experience of driving the car in the city. My spot is at Sonnen Porsche.. Anyone actually tried this before or is that just worthless Internet talk?
#51
Race Director
Oh, no.. Wasn't me. Mine is an m5 wannabe, but pretty toned down compared to what you described. Here is a picture next to the only actual m5 wagon in the US.. Picture was taken in napa, the m5 belongs to a guy connected to the America's cup... Lucky bastard
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#53
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#54
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If I am not mistaken, the car remains elevated for 40 seconds and then returns to its original position. Unless there is a way to keep the car elevated for that additional inch or so, the prospect of continuing to elevate while driving seems pointless.
#55
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Perhaps you are mistaken. On my 2010 GT3, the front lift can be activated at any speed below 30 MPH, and it stays activated until the vehicle speed goes over 30 MPH or until it is manually deactivated.
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#57
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I cannot imagine that 991 front lifter being substantially different than the 997 so I am mistaken. However, I do believe it takes up to five seconds to raise. So you really need to know the road you are on. How long did it take with the 997?
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First question should be does the driver really know the proper way of approaching and driving up an incline with a lowered car?
And for the replace-able front air damn bits, there has to be a simpler and.easier method than using front lift.
If we could lift up the front bits by themselves instead of lifting the whole car seems more effective and cheaper. But I will probably be laughed at for saying that.
And for the replace-able front air damn bits, there has to be a simpler and.easier method than using front lift.
If we could lift up the front bits by themselves instead of lifting the whole car seems more effective and cheaper. But I will probably be laughed at for saying that.