Vonschmidt

You will soon realize that the quote

" Racing (DE) is such a strong addiction that it makes heroin seem like a mild craving for a salty snack"

Enjoy the ride.

I would recommend you focus on mods for safety gear first, sounds like you are getting great seats, so install a Hans compatible 6 point harness, buy a Hans and enjoy.

996FLT6

I have a very good friend down in the marina named Holger who use to have a 6gt3. Rl is awesome!! Never met such a band of misfits who just love cars!! Mike

911 Crazy

And stay unmarried unless you find a girl who is also REALLY into cars. Ask me how I know! GL and remember, " A racer and his money soon part ways!"

sharkster

Hehe see you soon.. Just a couple of quick but neat rear suspension fixes that I'd use:
http://www.sharkwerks.com/products.php?pid=205
http://www.sharkwerks.com/products.php?pid=204

4.0 has a better similar toe link and those dog bones solidify the pivot points up top. Just less mush and more precision

DC640

LOL

GT3DE

PHASE 1:
* rear toe links
* remove side mufflers, put stock rear center muffler back on (this version saves a lot of weight)
* truck and open Trailex trailer
* 18" BBS rims (at least 2 sets)
* R6 Hoosiers for BBS rims
* Vbox - video/timing

PHASE 2:
* full cage
* Recaro or Sparco seats
* enclosed trailer

PHASE 3:
* second/backup car of equal or greater speed, new/better model GT3 or Cup car
* double car enclosed trailer

PHASE 4:
* you get the idea, shouldn't need our help anymore

DC640

Gt3de= are you at phase 3? =)

sharkster

I think we are all at phase x3

Look at this guy for example lol! Spot the parts?

GT3DE

I am Phase 4:
3 cars - 1977 911 with 930 steel body adn 3.6 ltr motor; 2010 GT3, 2011 RS
various mods on the GT3 and the RS:
GMG Headers with low-flow cats
CF air scoop from Autoquest
Solid mounts on trans/engine
Removed 6th (overdrive) gear, replaced with lower ratio final gear
ss brake lines
caliper studs
PFC rotors/pads
Guard LSD
Full cage from Porsche motorsports
3 sets BBS for each car


And to haul all of them everywhere we (see hot girl in avatar) go:
3-car stacker trailer with Frieghtliner hauler truck

pictures -
1- that's us
2- us with Silver Bullet (RS) at Winterfest 2013 Sebring (in front of old 2-car rig)
3- new rig next to old trailer
4- Sly leaning on Blackie (GT3) at PCA48 Sebring on the grid before her session
5- Sly in her beater 1977 911

P.J.S.

phase 5 is GT3DE adding kids to the mix

GT3DE

Have a kid already, see pictures.

hf1

Just add a HANS and 6pt harnesses to the buckets and the roll bar and you should be good to go for at least two years or 30+ track days. When you KNOW that you are driving the wheels of the car in its current set-up then start thinking about making improvements to the suspension or adding slicks.

At this point, your money is much better spent on seat time. Actually, adding more aggressive suspension and grip (slicks) now may slow down your progress as a driver.

The slower your car and the more slippery your tires are at the beginning, the faster (and easier) you will learn about momentum and car control which are essential for reaching the higher levels of the craft. You need to earn your access to stiffer suspension and stickier tires by mastering the softer and more slippery stuff first.

entityx

I'm planning on buying a HANS device tomorrow, what angle works best with the GT2 buckets? I don't have the seats yet so I can't test fit.

mooty

^ to use a hans. you must have a roll bar.

entityx

Yup, I'm getting a roll bar installed with the buckets. I'm also getting the schroth harness that's HANS ready.