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Old 10-03-2011, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 416-997-911
Dumb question but got a 997.1 base carrera, thinking of upgrading to bigger red calipers turbo brakes?

Any issues? I'll wait for my existing pads to wear out and then buy new rotors, new pads and install the red calipers on at the same time.


PS... getting my hands on a set of front red turbo calipers for good price.
Great set for sale here...

http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/a...l?#post3330476

I think it's totally worth it.
Old 10-03-2011, 07:03 PM
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you also need to buy new uprights as on 997.1 base car distance between caliper bolts is 5 or 7mm shorter than on 997.1 'S' or GT3 car.
Old 10-03-2011, 07:35 PM
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I was going to suggest the Stoptech STR kit I was selling for 997 Carrera S, but (Utkinpol) Paul is right. The suspension uprights are different for both front and rear.
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plus real benefit will be if you go with 6 piston system instead of 4 piston, that means also bigger master cylinder, in the end it costs a lot... as usual - it one starts dreaming of such stuff it is easier to do what you did - get a gt3 car and stop wasting money.

now, how many cup car parts you got on your gt3 so far?
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Originally Posted by utkinpol
now, how many cup car parts you got on your gt3 so far?
OP, sorry for hi-jacking the thread

Just one: Cup lip

The GT3 is mostly stock. I only have track wheels/tires, Guard LSD rebuild and Stoptech STR F&R kit.

Soon to come: Champion Motorsport solid suspension pieces



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