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Old 12-02-2009, 08:18 PM
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Default Winter improvements

Winter is coming and thoughts turn to ways to spend money on the GT3 before next DE season. Where do I check out (1) the new rear brake ducts and (2) up-rated front rotors with hats (maybe Alcon?)
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dont bother with either. get a good LSD and more wheels.
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suncoast porsche are very helpful and has the knoweldge.
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Last year I got the Guard LSD and a set of Fikses to go with my 3 other sets of wheels. Brake ducts and rotors are more in keeping with our scaled down economy.
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I have the brakes ducts in my garage, although haven't yet installed them. I think the guard LSD is next for me.
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Originally Posted by Terry L
Last year I got the Guard LSD and a set of Fikses to go with my 3 other sets of wheels. Brake ducts and rotors are more in keeping with our scaled down economy.
nice.

for duct, suncoast porsche is cheapest.
i never used alcon, i know they are great, but not sure where to source them.
Old 12-03-2009, 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Jon70
I have the brakes ducts in my garage, although haven't yet installed them. I think the guard LSD is next for me.
Hey what is the Guard LSD for/do???
Old 12-03-2009, 12:35 PM
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I like the rear ducts, I think the rear biased brake system overheats the rear calipers, so all cooling helps.
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Originally Posted by malmasri
Hey what is the Guard LSD for/do???
It is to replace the crappy stock one after 10 trackdays kill it

It is nice to see that Porsche listened to a bunch of input for the new RS (better aero, wider front track, 450hp, shorter gearing via 3.8 R&P) but they now need to address the last 2 issues (a much better LSD in combination with a race orientated ABS system. If the next RS gets the 4.0liter and these two inprovements, I literally can't imagine a better car.
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Actually, I think I read that the RS has an improved LSD, so you will get your wish.



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