I love this thread!

I seriously considered purchasing these KW's from Tye but just couldn't afford to pull the trigger. Besides, I just bought an engagement ring!

Please let me know what you think of them.

I am saving for my set

Send everybody my way for your Porsche needs

 

Glad you are enjoying the thread Tyler!

Get your mods done....BEFORE....the wedding!


Here are a couple of photos showing the front and rear coilover comparisons before and after.
Note the progressive spring on the rear....good for comfort, not optimum for handling.

 

Pure art!!


I am seriously waiting for updates...I was VERY close to buying these.

 

love this thread. just purchased my swap kit this week. hope to be center lock free in a week or two!

 

Ok the rear suspension and brakes are pretty much done.....just a few minor details still.
Man, I never enjoy putting the E-Brake mechanism and shoes back together....no fun!

 

Can't wait to see this all wrapped up and on the ground!

 

Just back from vacation....more updates coming soon!

 

Ok, it has been a while, but I have been busy!
I am holding off on the StopTech front brake upgrade as I am still waiting on the correct caliper adapters......don't ask!
So, the OEM front brakes are back in place....with some crappy cooked brake pads. This is only a temporary measure until the StopTech brackets arrive...Early October, fingers-crossed!

I set rough cambers and ride height. Then I was able to borrow a set of scales from a good friend of mine (thank you Tony!), and performed a precise corner balance while managing ride height and rake (105mm front, 130mm rear). And tweeked the camber settings as well (3.0 Front and 2.0 in the rear).
The wheel stands are made from 2x4s and 2x6s....designed by a buddy of mine Steven (Trophy) in Canada. I made my own set here in LV.....easy and cheap, but strong.

Yesterday I set up my Smartstrings, and began my toe adjustments. Square the strings on the car at the center of each wheel (harder than it sounds, it is an iterative process).....then measure toe-in at the edge of each lovely new Forgeline GA3R wheel (Zero toe/slight toe out in front and 2mm toe in at the rear).

Nearly done! I hope to get the car on the ground later today!

 

 

Woohoo. Got to be a good feeling. I have to 5 lug my 997 soon

 

I wish......Still plenty to do.....I need to start playing/learning the dark art of damper tuning with the 3 way adjustable KW Motorsport shocks (adjustable rebound, and both high and low speed compression).

You won't regret getting rid of your centerlocks!

 

Love the wheels. Your car looks outstanding!! JBO

 

Outdoor photos coming soon!

 

Here is a photo from Cars und Kafe this morning....heading to the track for the first test and shakedown next weekend.
Enjoy!

 

Love this car. Perfect example of why 997 NBs work better. And yes I've had an RS. JBO