Do the GT3 and TT have different suspension?
09-20-2007, 01:06 PM
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Do the GT3 and TT have different suspension?
Pardon me if this has been covered, but I did a search and couldn't find the answer.
I was at the track yesterday and there was a GT3 and a TT parked next to me. Both had PCCB and I noticed that the front calipers were in different locations. The TT's were at about 10 O'clock and the GT3's were at 9. Are the suspensions also different between the two cars? I wonder why Porsche went to the trouble of mounting the calipers in different locations.
Greg H.
I was at the track yesterday and there was a GT3 and a TT parked next to me. Both had PCCB and I noticed that the front calipers were in different locations. The TT's were at about 10 O'clock and the GT3's were at 9. Are the suspensions also different between the two cars? I wonder why Porsche went to the trouble of mounting the calipers in different locations.
Greg H.
09-20-2007, 01:13 PM
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The location of the calipers differ from the GT3/steel and GT3/PCCB also.
GT3/steel = 8 O'clock; GT3/PCCB = 9 O'clock (both assuming you're looking at the passenger side)
I assume this is because of the differences in the size of the steel (350mm) vs. ceramics (380mm) so they have to relocate the caliper differently to clear the shocks?
GT3/steel = 8 O'clock; GT3/PCCB = 9 O'clock (both assuming you're looking at the passenger side)
I assume this is because of the differences in the size of the steel (350mm) vs. ceramics (380mm) so they have to relocate the caliper differently to clear the shocks?
09-20-2007, 01:54 PM
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May be also that the TT is AWD and GT3 is RWD, there are different suspension components/designs/setup/etc. that needs to mount the calipers differently...?
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09-20-2007, 04:45 PM
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The GT3 has a fully adjustable coilover suspension system and the TT does not. You also have adjustable sways as well. Correct me if I am wrong. The RS runs a 5mm spacer in the rear for the extra "booty" in the back. From what I have read the location of the calipers is for track usage for cornering weight distribution? Once again correct me if I am wrong.
Although the GT3 was what I had ordered initally I ended up with a Turbo. For me the street usage was more my taste. But I admire the GT3/RS!
Although the GT3 was what I had ordered initally I ended up with a Turbo. For me the street usage was more my taste. But I admire the GT3/RS!
09-20-2007, 05:31 PM
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The GT3 also has the 5mm spacer in the back like the RS. But we are talking about the fronts here. I think some of you hit it dead on where the 3/RS has adj. susp vs. the TT.
