Sway Bar Upgrade? GMG or stock Porsche GT3?
12-20-2011, 11:50 AM
#16
Re-valve your shocks
- keep the rates streetable
- 500/700 (f/r)
- $1500 all-in with parts, labor, shipping, alignment
- total turn around time with proper planning 2.5 weeks
- keep the rates streetable
- 500/700 (f/r)
- $1500 all-in with parts, labor, shipping, alignment
- total turn around time with proper planning 2.5 weeks
12-20-2011, 01:33 PM
#17
Race Director
Thread Starter
12-20-2011, 02:37 PM
#20
Rennlist Member
12-20-2011, 03:12 PM
#21
Rennlist Member
I would go directly to James @ GMG esp given your status here at rennlist. James has been great to engage thus far. I didn't have the best experience working direct with Fabryce - a customer service man he is not in my limited interaction with him when I was looking for a bypass.
12-20-2011, 03:12 PM
#22
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Mike,
I installed these GMG sway bars in my 2007 GT3 RS, they transformed my RS from frustrating (compared to my highly modified 996 GT3) to decently fast and more predictable.
The front and rear bars are a lot stiffer than the stock 2007 GT3 RS sway bars, but the increase on stiffness on the rear bar is more drastic, and they eliminated a heavy understeer problem I had with the RS.
I ran California Speedway with the stock shock/springs and these GBM sway bars, with Michelin slicks, and the car did not suffer from hitting the bump stops.
Comfortable on street use, no noises at all. I have recommended these GMG sway bars to plenty of people, and know of 8 GT3 owners that bought them based on my recommendation, and they like them as much as I do.
Simply put, the best upgrade I did to my 2007 GT3 RS.
The front bar surely fits the 2011 Carrera GTS, the rear bar depends on how the rear struts and type of control arms are used. Have GMG check rear fitment for you on a 2009 or newer Carrera, Carrera S, GTS, Carrera 4, etc, as all of them use the same rear uprights, regardless of narrow or wide body.
I installed these GMG sway bars in my 2007 GT3 RS, they transformed my RS from frustrating (compared to my highly modified 996 GT3) to decently fast and more predictable.
The front and rear bars are a lot stiffer than the stock 2007 GT3 RS sway bars, but the increase on stiffness on the rear bar is more drastic, and they eliminated a heavy understeer problem I had with the RS.
I ran California Speedway with the stock shock/springs and these GBM sway bars, with Michelin slicks, and the car did not suffer from hitting the bump stops.
Comfortable on street use, no noises at all. I have recommended these GMG sway bars to plenty of people, and know of 8 GT3 owners that bought them based on my recommendation, and they like them as much as I do.
Simply put, the best upgrade I did to my 2007 GT3 RS.
The front bar surely fits the 2011 Carrera GTS, the rear bar depends on how the rear struts and type of control arms are used. Have GMG check rear fitment for you on a 2009 or newer Carrera, Carrera S, GTS, Carrera 4, etc, as all of them use the same rear uprights, regardless of narrow or wide body.
12-20-2011, 03:14 PM
#23
Rennlist Member
Hey guys,
Thanks for the recommendations with our sway bars, we feel they are a great addition to any Porsche, especially ones hitting the track.
I will check to see if the GT3 sway bar works with your GTS.
Regarding Fabryce and his customer service, although every company can always do more to improve their response time and follow up, he fields no less than 80-100 calls and 200-300 emails per day so he juggles quite a bit.
He has a lot of passion and experience in this business and unfortunately there isn't another 2-3 of him around the shop. But luckily we have hired some great sales support over the year with Joe and Allen so we should be able to take care of any of your requests.
Regardless, we strive to help each and every customer that walks through our doors, sends us an email or calls us on the phone and we hope to give you the best customer service possible.
Cheers,
Thanks for the recommendations with our sway bars, we feel they are a great addition to any Porsche, especially ones hitting the track.
I will check to see if the GT3 sway bar works with your GTS.
Regarding Fabryce and his customer service, although every company can always do more to improve their response time and follow up, he fields no less than 80-100 calls and 200-300 emails per day so he juggles quite a bit.
He has a lot of passion and experience in this business and unfortunately there isn't another 2-3 of him around the shop. But luckily we have hired some great sales support over the year with Joe and Allen so we should be able to take care of any of your requests.
Regardless, we strive to help each and every customer that walks through our doors, sends us an email or calls us on the phone and we hope to give you the best customer service possible.
Cheers,
Happy Holidays
12-20-2011, 03:18 PM
#24
Rennlist Member
another vote for the GMG bars ... I would also take the opportunity to replace the drop links from OEM to tarret or similar...
12-20-2011, 06:34 PM
#25
Race Director
Thread Starter
Yep like Trackcar say's...no left leg for me....funny thing is people will say...oh you lost your leg...!...I say no I didn't lose it I know right where it went to..LOL
Good thing is I can instantly remove 12lbs from the car with a push of a button. Nothing like taking body parts off and leaving them in the pits.
Good thing is I can instantly remove 12lbs from the car with a push of a button. Nothing like taking body parts off and leaving them in the pits.
12-20-2011, 11:29 PM
#28
Rennlist Member
Yep like Trackcar say's...no left leg for me....funny thing is people will say...oh you lost your leg...!...I say no I didn't lose it I know right where it went to..LOL
Good thing is I can instantly remove 12lbs from the car with a push of a button. Nothing like taking body parts off and leaving them in the pits.
Good thing is I can instantly remove 12lbs from the car with a push of a button. Nothing like taking body parts off and leaving them in the pits.
12-21-2011, 02:57 AM
#29
Instructor
Here is what I know the cross member is different, we put a GT3 cross member on along with 2 support braces and used the GMG bars. The part cost was $210 + 2x $130.
Some pics...
GMG versus stock (GMG I blue, but I suspect folks can figure that out)
GTS (cab) cross member
Swaybar fitment
GT3 cross member and braces in place
Comparison (GTS Cab top)
Gallery here
Hope this helps. Let me know if the Coupe is the same.
12-21-2011, 10:27 AM
#30
Race Director
Thread Starter
Looks like your GTS cross member is beefier! I'll go look under my coupe GTS today...thanks for the info!