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Old 09-08-2012, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by SaintGt2
I run michelin cup slicks no problem. 24/64front and 30/65 on rear on 12's. Soft fronts harder compound on rear works for me.
Thanks for that. I will look at those for my gt2 .

How did you find them with stock springs? Or did you run upgraded springs too?
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When I did have stock setup I found I needed to run more sway bar. I now run aftermarket suspension components through out. The tyres will show you where your lacking in setup.
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Originally Posted by SaintGt2
When I did have stock setup I found I needed to run more sway bar. I now run aftermarket suspension components through out. The tyres will show you where your lacking in setup.
SaintGt2- I think you have a 997 gt2 right ? may i know what rim size are you running on your gt2, as i'm getting new rims for the track and dont know what size to run ?

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p.s. i have a 997 gt2 with ohlins suspension soon to be installed and other gmg parts.
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Originally Posted by SaintGt2
When I did have stock setup I found I needed to run more sway bar. I now run aftermarket suspension components through out. The tyres will show you where your lacking in setup.
That's great. Thanks for the insights.

Have you tried other brands of slicks? (and sizes in those brands)
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Are the N1 Cup Slicks wrong for a 996 with wide wheels? They are great on my Mk 2 RS.
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Originally Posted by GTSilver
SaintGt2- I think you have a 997 gt2 right ? may i know what rim size are you running on your gt2, as i'm getting new rims for the track and dont know what size to run ?

thanks.

p.s. i have a 997 gt2 with ohlins suspension soon to be installed and other gmg parts.
No I'm 996gt2...
Old 09-12-2012, 09:41 AM
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Originally Posted by MC 968CS
That's great. Thanks for the insights.

Have you tried other brands of slicks? (and sizes in those brands)
No I went from hoosier r6 to Mich.
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Originally Posted by SaintGt2
No I went from hoosier r6 to Mich.
How did you find the Hoosier r6 compares? Both in feel and if you know lap time comparatives? We're you running the 335.30.18 rears?
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Originally Posted by MC 968CS
How did you find the Hoosier r6 compares? Both in feel and if you know lap time comparatives? We're you running the 335.30.18 rears?
Big difference. Hoosiers I found from doing say 5laps when they were green(new) then let them cool then run again, that would be fastest times set. They would continually fall away from then on. Mich were more consistant and you can run back to back. I ran 315/30/18. Also I run a medium compound rear in mich. I found 1.5 to 2sec quicker on slicks to r6
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Saintgt2, how do you find you compare lap time wise on the slicks to 996 and 997 cup cars, and 997 gt3s?

Hoping to give some a run for their money......



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