prep for track?
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IMO, itll be fine. The harshness will only be incrementally different. Youll double up on labor doing bushings and suspension serially. Id wait and do it all together.
suspension will make a huge difference on track. When I had PPS9 I ended up putting everything close to full stiff and leaving it there.
You can put PSS9 on full soft and get as good a ride as factory. Maybe even softer.
-td
suspension will make a huge difference on track. When I had PPS9 I ended up putting everything close to full stiff and leaving it there.
You can put PSS9 on full soft and get as good a ride as factory. Maybe even softer.
-td
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From: Michigan
Honestly, there is no reason to change to polyurethane bushings in a street car that will see track events....even if several events per year. The focus should be learning to drive on a track and all the skills that go with it, including understanding how to read and interpret the feedback of your steering, throttle, braking inputs. Making modifications too early just mask or alter your understanding of the cars and how to properly drive. People think they need to upgrade brakes, tires, suspension, etc as preparation for their 1st track event and that is a waste of money and distracts the new driver on what is important and that is learning to drive safely and properly on a track. It takes some time and skill development before you are outdriving the capabilities of a stock Porsche.
A completely stock Porsche will carry you just fine through many events and seasons as you come up the learning curve before even touching the car and at that point, the first mods would arguably to improve braking.
My completely stripped out, track dedicated 996 rides on stock rubber bushing components in the control arms. Put your money towards a helmet, keeping your car well maintained and DE registration fees.
A completely stock Porsche will carry you just fine through many events and seasons as you come up the learning curve before even touching the car and at that point, the first mods would arguably to improve braking.
My completely stripped out, track dedicated 996 rides on stock rubber bushing components in the control arms. Put your money towards a helmet, keeping your car well maintained and DE registration fees.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2017
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From: Clemson, South Carolina
I was in your situation a couple of years ago. I have tracked my car at Road Atlanta several times which has a long high speed sweeping right hander (Turn 12) which is perfect for oil starvation. Prior to tracking, I installed the LN Engineering 2 quart deep sump kit along with the Sump Guard Plate. Flushed the brakes with Castrol SRF. Installed new Meyle rotors and Textar pads. The rotors and pads are the stock stuff you would run on the street, but per my instructor, it's all I need. He did a 30 minute session at the limit with me as the passenger. The brakes held up just fine with no significant fade. He said when the pads are worn, replace with new rotors and pads.
After my first track day, it was apparent my suspension was worn out. I replaced everything (all new components was not much more expensive than just replacing bushings). Most components were stock Meyle, along with RSS rear lower control arms for more camber adjustment. I also had one rear wheel bearing that was going bad so I replaced both rear wheel bearings.
I bought a third radiator kit, but haven't installed it yet. Even on hot days, I haven't had issues with coolant temperatures.
I am probably forgetting a few things. There is good advice in previous posts. Unless you have a lot of track experience, the car is more capable than you are. And yes, if you turn it too hard on a tight turn, the rear end can pass the front end. Ask me how I know (this is where the sump guard saves the oil sump when you leave the track).
After my first track day, it was apparent my suspension was worn out. I replaced everything (all new components was not much more expensive than just replacing bushings). Most components were stock Meyle, along with RSS rear lower control arms for more camber adjustment. I also had one rear wheel bearing that was going bad so I replaced both rear wheel bearings.
I bought a third radiator kit, but haven't installed it yet. Even on hot days, I haven't had issues with coolant temperatures.
I am probably forgetting a few things. There is good advice in previous posts. Unless you have a lot of track experience, the car is more capable than you are. And yes, if you turn it too hard on a tight turn, the rear end can pass the front end. Ask me how I know (this is where the sump guard saves the oil sump when you leave the track).
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Instead of adding a third rad to your 20yr old system u can upgrade the 2 u have and increase cooling with csf units. I got mine for $400 each shipped so shop around.
https://lnengineering.com/products/c...s.html?limit=8
https://lnengineering.com/products/c...s.html?limit=8
