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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 12:07 AM
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I'm looking for the best adjustable sway bar upgrade / modification to make on my 2011 GTS Cabrio (997.2) and noticed that there's only one company offering them specifically as a direct fit to the GTS model - this is TPC Racing. Most others are offering an adjustable sway bar made to fit GT3's and with the use of an adapter, can be fitted on to a GTS - such as Tarett Engineering.
There's a couple of issues here, one is the use of an adapter rather than a direct fit & the other is the cost difference between TPC Racing's direct fitting GTS bar and the others...
Even though the nut behind the wheel (me!!) could be improved upon... I'm nonetheless seeking to increase the car's track driving performance / handling. The current mods include: 1) GiroDisc 350mm floating disc brakes + their s/s pads on my OEM 4pot red calipers; 2) DSC V1 controller module in use on my OEM shocks and; 3) Sharkwerks center muffler delete.
Anyone make the leap to adjustable sway bars?
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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 12:10 AM
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https://rennlist.com/forums/997-foru...ng-on-diy.html
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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 01:04 AM
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WOW that's quite a great link you've sent me from nwGTS's suspension mods - thanks mcfisticuffs.
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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 01:28 AM
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Happy to help if you want to PM. Cheers.
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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 01:52 AM
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Thx for your offer to help nwGTS. I'll be taking you up on it when my project starts in May.

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WOW that's quite a great link you've sent me from nwGTS's suspension mods - thanks mcfisticuffs.
nwGTS did all the work. I just read it whenever I'm sad and lonely.
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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 10:23 AM
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nwGTS did all the work. I just read it whenever I'm sad and lonely.
lol. You can call me and I’ll read it to you.
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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 08:43 PM
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nwGTS is a great resource. Bottom line is that sways are great and relatively inexpensive way to greatly improve a boat feel and add stiffness. Just use stock 3 hole GT3 rear (no need for drop links) + any thicker front 5 hole bar like from TPC racing (you need drop links here). Install is like 15 min rear and 45 min front (need to move cross member with more work). Just don't go crazy stiff on holes since your street ride will be very unforgiving.
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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 11:28 PM
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^^^ thanks for the validation, friend.

Also reco u set for slight understeer out of the gate. And then dial in some rearend rotation as u get used to the new settings. Not worth tin canning the car on turn 1 with too much oversteer out of the gate.
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