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I have a 2007 RS that I have tried to modify in an intelligent manner. Along the philosophical path of 'improving the things that corporate economics compromised''. Tractive/DSC (shocks & controller) along with eliminating the rubber bushings in the suspension components (I utilized the full RSS Tramac Series). Throw in some of RSS's semi-solid engine mounts, firm up the feeble trans bushings (don't go psycho). GT2 sway bars front and rear. This is a heck of a good start - at a cost of about $14K. Fresh PS4s along with a good alignment - this might be more critical than anything. Tom Chan at TPC can steer you right, supply the parts, and his advise is worth a small fortune.
Dang you spent 14K on suspension and you're still running street tires? Could go faster on stock suspension with just some Hoosiers or DH's.
Every driver have different goals. Not every driver is a track addict chasing lap times. Not all drivers are in a position to drive on track let alone have a truck, trailer, and extra sets of wheels/tires to swap for track. Many driving enthusiast simply want their cars to feel/handle a certain way to have a satisfying driving experience. Nothing wrong with proudly driving a GT3 and enjoying mods such as a motorsport quality suspension setup.
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Dang you spent 14K on suspension and you're still running street tires? Could go faster on stock suspension with just some Hoosiers or DH's.
Yes, still on street tires. No desire to track the car, hence no Hoosiers or DHs. I road raced for five years as a support rider for Yamaha (TZ250), and I got that out of my system. I live in an area with amazing mountain and canyon roads, so I can keep a grin on my face without turning my life upside down obsessing over my lap times.
Every driver have different goals. Not every driver is a track addict chasing lap times. Not all drivers are in a position to drive on track let alone have a truck, trailer, and extra sets of wheels/tires to swap for track. Many driving enthusiast simply want their cars to feel/handle a certain way to have a satisfying driving experience. Nothing wrong with proudly driving a GT3 and enjoying mods such as a motorsport quality suspension setup.
I had the full Tarrett/ERP catalog thrown at my car with GMG sway bars and dog bones. I installed a EXE-TC type suspension to top it all off.
Car was race car for the street. Loved it.
Car is back to stock now and i have the suspension bits and shocks for sale.
I had the full Tarrett/ERP catalog thrown at my car with GMG sway bars and dog bones. I installed a EXE-TC type suspension to top it all off.
Car was race car for the street. Loved it.
Car is back to stock now and i have the suspension bits and shocks for sale.
Dukes of hazard! I saw some of the arms/dog bones for sale what about the springs/shocks?
I had the full Tarrett/ERP catalog thrown at my car with GMG sway bars and dog bones. I installed a EXE-TC type suspension to top it all off.
Car was race car for the street. Loved it.
Car is back to stock now and i have the suspension bits and shocks for sale.
I've just done the deal on some EXE-TC dampers
Can you maybe email me with some details of what you have done to make it a good tarmac rally car?
I'd be interested in buying anything you have ( minus dampers ) if its still in good condition
Interesting that nobody has done anything to the brakes. After switching from a heavily modded 996RS (which caused me some headaches and would not have passed the 3.5 year mandatory inspection in my country), I switched to a 997.1GT3 and kept that 100% stock bar the front ARB from the .2. The one thing that disappoints when driving this vs a 991RS Is the brake performance/feel. I have always felt this is mostly due to the PASM pushing the nose up under braking, so am now inclined to switching to a DSC. Car has been used little since I got a 996 Cup and 991RS, but keen to start using it again for mountain drives and Ring, so keen to spruce it up a bit. This is a great thread for inspiration!
Interesting that nobody has done anything to the brakes. After switching from a heavily modded 996RS (which caused me some headaches and would not have passed the 3.5 year mandatory inspection in my country), I switched to a 997.1GT3 and kept that 100% stock bar the front ARB from the .2. The one thing that disappoints when driving this vs a 991RS Is the brake performance/feel. I have always felt this is mostly due to the PASM pushing the nose up under braking, so am now inclined to switching to a DSC. Car has been used little since I got a 996 Cup and 991RS, but keen to start using it again for mountain drives and Ring, so keen to spruce it up a bit. This is a great thread for inspiration!
This is an interesting point. My 991 GT3 with steel brakes stopped with so much power it was ridiculous. With very little pedal pressure. My 997 RS with steel brakes not only needs far more pedal pressure it has far less stopping power overall. Both cars with stock pads. I have had many people drive the car and say well, feels like it should? Very odd. I down to improper break in when the pads were changed just before I got the car. Any thoughts?
05-01-2020, 06:52 PM
