Duck Tail Spoiler for 996
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Basic To Dos
1. Oil Test For Bore Scoring
2. Upgrade your AOS.
3. Deep Sump Kit
4. Better Oil and constant oil changes after tracking. None of this 15k bs.
5. New Ignition Coils & Spark Plugs
6. New Fuel Injectors
1. Oil Test For Bore Scoring
2. Upgrade your AOS.
3. Deep Sump Kit
4. Better Oil and constant oil changes after tracking. None of this 15k bs.
5. New Ignition Coils & Spark Plugs
6. New Fuel Injectors
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Getty Design looks to have a sport version with the 3rd brake light for 1500.00 in FRP, maybe that could be an option as well.
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Good advice again.
I change the oil every 3k miles and I had it tested. No signs of metal particulates so far.
Dumb question maybe but what is the AOS?
I change the oil every 3k miles and I had it tested. No signs of metal particulates so far.
Dumb question maybe but what is the AOS?
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Don't attempt to track your car until you have gone thru the list with your Porsche shop and everything checks out. You don't want a 25k engine rebuild bill.
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Oh boy, I went from looking into buying a cheap duck tail to an entire laundry list of items to add to my engine for tracking. I better start saving quick.
Thank you all for the info.
Thank you all for the info.
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and that folks is why I won't let my indy mech talk me into racing mine. I just can't afford to play in that arena. Sure wish I could though........
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Yeah, RL is littered with guys that just bought a 996 and don't do the necessary basics to make sure it will function properly going forward. Instead they buy radios, aero, wheels, etc. And then get pissed when it stops running. Kinda silly isn't it.
#25
The rear spoiler deploys on a stock car at high speed without any additional front aero. From what I’ve read, the stock spoiler is slightly more effective at reducing lift than a ducktail, so I think you’d be ok without changing the front. Maybe I’m missing something.
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I am no expert in racing or tracking but when we went with the PCA on the track (NJ Motorsport Park) the car behaved extremely well and although we were not racing, we were going very fast. I didn't know my car could handle that well. Driving your car on the track is totally intoxicating. So much more fun than driving fast on the road. No fear of getting a ticket, no potholes, very low risk of hurting someone or an animal and if you lose control you have a very good chance of not damaging your vehicle.
So I think I'm going to keep it stock as far as the exterior is concerned but I will certainly follow the suggestions in terms of improving the engine components and also upgrade the suspension.
So I think I'm going to keep it stock as far as the exterior is concerned but I will certainly follow the suggestions in terms of improving the engine components and also upgrade the suspension.
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You may not have a new C8 Corvette (490HP) wave you by on the highway - but you can on the track
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I am no expert in racing or tracking but when we went with the PCA on the track (NJ Motorsport Park) the car behaved extremely well and although we were not racing, we were going very fast. I didn't know my car could handle that well. Driving your car on the track is totally intoxicating. So much more fun than driving fast on the road. No fear of getting a ticket, no potholes, very low risk of hurting someone or an animal and if you lose control you have a very good chance of not damaging your vehicle.
So I think I'm going to keep it stock as far as the exterior is concerned but I will certainly follow the suggestions in terms of improving the engine components and also upgrade the suspension.
So I think I'm going to keep it stock as far as the exterior is concerned but I will certainly follow the suggestions in terms of improving the engine components and also upgrade the suspension.
Pay attention to Zbomb's posts. He has built his car over time doing the right things first. You will have a blast with a great car.
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