Doin’ The Dew....
05-17-2004, 09:59 AM
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Doin’ The Dew....
After getting the front drop links squared away in the front (and some new “appendages” attached) – yesterday was the first opportunity that came up where I could test all the work I’ve done over the past few months to turn my 993 C4 into both a street-worthy and track-safe ride. So – while I spent most of my time instructing at the NCR Car Control Clinic – I did grab some time to wail on my car – just to see if it held together. It did..!!! With the assistance of Rennlister Steve Robbins (whose car is also pictured – as well as a “spy shot” of him on the skid pad below 
) – I was really impressed with the setup, suspension improvements (PSS9s) and the overall handling. And oh – you can “slide” a C4 around a skid-pad – it just takes a little extra effort. Here’s proof (Thanks for the pics Steve!):
Steve’s and my car in the parking area:
Steve on the skid-pad:
The picture that made the thread title
And two more pics,,,,
) – I was really impressed with the setup, suspension improvements (PSS9s) and the overall handling. And oh – you can “slide” a C4 around a skid-pad – it just takes a little extra effort. Here’s proof (Thanks for the pics Steve!):Steve’s and my car in the parking area:
Steve on the skid-pad:
The picture that made the thread title
And two more pics,,,,
05-17-2004, 10:53 AM
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Originally posted by Mark in Baltimore
Your car's looking good, John!
Your car's looking good, John!
05-17-2004, 12:12 PM
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Thanks!!! It was a BLAST on the skid-pad and the braking course..! Since I don't do Auto-X (there are too many cones ) - I never ran that course - but I kept expecting to hear a "pop" or a groan out of the suspension - but it came away from the day without any problems..... I also have to add that without many of you on Rennlist - my 993 would still be a "basket case".... So my thanks to you as well...!!!
You are SO HELPFUL!!! 
It's something I'm thinking about - but, I need to worry about installing a few things first like a set of aluminium pedals (I'm having a hard time with heel-toe, as I have very small feet, so it's nearly impossible to "ankle roll" for me), a fire extinguisher mount and a strut brace... After that..??!!!
Anyway - the splitters are from MA Shaw (http://www.mashaw.com/) and I am thrilled with the quality and fit. So - if I do go with the RS tail, I'll go with Mike's as well.
Thanks again!!!!
) - I never ran that course - but I kept expecting to hear a "pop" or a groan out of the suspension - but it came away from the day without any problems..... I also have to add that without many of you on Rennlist - my 993 would still be a "basket case".... So my thanks to you as well...!!!
Originally posted by DJF1
Yeah for sure! Are you going to go with an RS tail as well?
Yeah for sure! Are you going to go with an RS tail as well?
It's something I'm thinking about - but, I need to worry about installing a few things first like a set of aluminium pedals (I'm having a hard time with heel-toe, as I have very small feet, so it's nearly impossible to "ankle roll" for me), a fire extinguisher mount and a strut brace... After that..??!!!
Anyway - the splitters are from MA Shaw (http://www.mashaw.com/) and I am thrilled with the quality and fit. So - if I do go with the RS tail, I'll go with Mike's as well.
Thanks again!!!!
05-17-2004, 01:22 PM
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Hey John, be careful, your car is starting to look a bit quick...were there other turtles jumping out of the way in those puddles you were cruising through(too un-slowly i might add)?...
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05-17-2004, 02:19 PM
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John Here is a sweet picture. I did not see how nice it was from the thumbnail. The sky, the pond..............the reflection.......Your car is like a ghost. I will email it to you. AND who here owns a 1995 993 without the steering rack brace??????????I stole one from john so I could open some beers with it. Who needs the kit complete with bolts???????John, How much is it??
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05-17-2004, 04:36 PM
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Originally posted by icerbofh
John, you've now made me really want that white C2 that was just posted for sale....
John, you've now made me really want that white C2 that was just posted for sale....
Don't be blaming me!!!
You have NO IDEA how much trouble I appear to cause between spouses and significant others already!! For example, while at Hershey - I met a 993 Rennlister and their "better half" (names with held to protect the innocent) - and she walks up and the first thing she said to me was "I just want to thank you for interfering with our relationship".... Of course - she was kidding (I think?? 
)....Also - Steve - great pictures (again!!) My thanks!...
I was looking at the "NH Car Wash" pic - and jeez - there is a LOT going on in that pic! Fronts are trying to dig, the rears are pushing - and it looks like the whole car is drifting out... Amazing!!! (Also - did you pick up that steering brace/bolts from Matt, or does he still have them?).
Here is the picture I'm talking about...
