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Old 12-06-2016, 11:10 PM
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Default White Porsche 997.2 GT3 Weekend Canyon/Track Car with BBS E88 & BBi StreetCup Package

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White Porsche 997.2 GT3 Weekend Canyon/Track Car with BBS E88 & BBi StreetCup Package


We would like to share this super clean White Porsche 997.2 GT3 that we will turn into a weekend canyon carver with new BBS E88 Wheels, BBi StreetCup Safety & Suspension Package, and a proper corner balance & alignment set-up. Here are some pictures of the build progress that we would like to share

Upgrades & Services Performed


Suspension
  • BBi Track Corner Balance & Alignment
Front Suspension Upgrades
  • BBi Bump Steer Kit Front
  • BBi Adjustable Thrust Arms Front Pair
  • Tarett Engineering Adjustable Sway Bar End Link Front
Rear Suspension Upgrades
  • BBi Rear Toe Adjustable Toe
  • Tarett Engineering Adjustable Sway Bar End Link Rear
Wheels
  • BBS Motorsport E88 Gold
Interior/Safety
  • BBi 996/997 GT3 StreetCup Roll Bar
  • BBi Seat Base & Slider Kit
  • Recaro Pole Position Racing Seats
  • Schroth Profi II Harnesses






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To improve handling, we installed our complete BBi Street Cup Suspension components along with Tarrett Engineering's Adjustable Sway Bar End Links. Our upgraded components provided the additional adjustment ranges to help maintain proper suspension geometry that not be achieved with the factory arms.




Front suspension

Front Suspension Upgrades
  • BBi Bump Steer Kit Front
  • BBi Adjustable Thrust Arms Front Pair
  • Tarett Engineering Adjustable Sway Bar End Link Front

Rear suspension

Rear Suspension Upgrades
  • BBi Rear Toe Adjustable Toe
  • BBi Rear Upper Control Arms
  • Tarett Engineering Adjustable Sway Bar End Link Rear

Front Suspension








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BBi Autosport Front Bump Steer Kit


  • Helps eliminate bump steer by maintaining proper front end suspension Geometry
  • Utilizes misalignment rod ends of the arm to provide maximum articulation
  • Highly recommended for vehicles that have been lowered
  • Each kit includes pair of 2 Links

BBi Autosport Rear Adjustable Toe

  • Provides additional rear toe adjustment
  • OEM link is non-adjustable and eccentric bolt provides limited adjustment range, causing excessive tire wear and handling issues.
  • Helps maintain proper rear end suspension geometry
  • Each kit includes pair of 2 Links

BBi Autosport Thrust Arm Kit


  • Connects the Lower Control Arm to the subframe
  • Provides precision caster adjustability
  • Spacers included for setting stock or anti-squat and anti-dive configurations
  • Each Kit Includes Pair of 2 Links
  • Fits both front and rear axles

BBi Autosport Rear Upper Control Arm Kit


  • Link the rear wheel carrier to the sub-frame.
  • Allow adjustment of track width and kinematic toe.
  • Complete set of 4


Tarrett Front and Rear Adjustable Sway Bar End Links

  • Simple bolt-in replacement for the factory drop links
  • Left & right hand threaded rod-ends allow for simple length adjustment to eliminate swaybar preload
  • Correctly sized, precision, Teflon-lined rod-ends for smooth and quiet operation, long life, and high reliability. No wear and rattling problems, like those seen with other designs, due to undersized or low-quality rod ends
  • Eliminates the factory compliant plastic drop link bushings that deflect under loading and quickly wear out
  • High misalignment, stainless steel spacers allow for superior bind free operation and corrosion resistance
  • Precisely connects the stock or adjustable swaybar to the front strut assembly for improved feedback and swaybar response
  • Overall length is adjustable to accommodate either stock or adjustable swaybar requirements
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Absolutely beautiful.. thanks for sharing.
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Next, we installed our BBi Street Cup Roll Bar, along with Recaro Pole Position Racing Seats mounted on our BBi Seat Base Kit, to properly secure the driver and provide additional protection.



  • BBi 996/997 GT3 StreetCup Roll Bar
  • BBi Seat Base & Slider Kit
  • Recaro Pole Position Racing Seats

BBi 996/997 Roll Bar


Recaro Pole Position Racing Seats


Recaro Pole Position Racing Seat Mounted on BBi Seat Base Kit








BBi Autosport Porsche 996 & 997 Street Cup Roll Bar




Features
  • Made from 4130 chrome moly steel tubing (1.5" x .120" main hoop & 1.5" x 0.95" rear hoops) for excellent strength to weight ratio
  • TIG welded and utilizes "X" braces on both front and rear sections for superior strength and rigidity
  • Mounts to front seat belt mounts and rear strut towers
  • Utilizes laser cut mounting plates & inner diameter tube clamps that are CNC turned and milled for a precise and seamless fit
  • Designed to work with stock or any aftermarket seats on the market
  • Can be used with stock seat belts or 6 point harnesses for track use
  • Designed to work with wrap-around style harnesses while optional eyelet bolt provisions are available for clip-in harnesses
  • OEM fit & finish. The main hoop contours entire arch of the roof with an even 3/16 inch gap
  • Finished in satin black powder coat. Other colors available
  • Designed to fit all models of the 996 and 997 chassis including the Carrera, Turbo, GT2, and GT3 (excluding cab models)
  • Bolt-in installation requires no drilling and minimal carpet trimming
  • Compatible with models equipped with Bose Sub-woofer
  • Made in USA

Beauty Shots of the Cage's Welds













BBi Seat Base & Slider Kit Porsche 996/997/991/987/981



The BBi Autosport race spec seat mounts are a direct bolt in to the factory mount location for a hassle free, easy installation for your competition race seat. The BBi Autosport Seat mounts have a large range of adjustment options allowing fitment for all major FIA and SFI approved seat brands and offers an integrated 5 and 6 point sub belt mounting location.The wide range of adjustment covers almost all possible seating preferences to properly seat drivers of all sizes. CAD designed, CNC laser cut and formed from one piece of .125” (1/8”) carbon steel with no welds to maximize strength and stiffness. All mounts are powder coated with a wrinkle black base and satin black sides.

Features
  • Precision CNC laser cut and bent from one piece of 1/8” 3mm carbon steel (base & side mounts)
  • Multi way adjustability
  • High strength sliders, mounts to base with 4 bolts per slider
  • Integrated 5 and 6 point sub belt mounting locations
  • Stylish design with laser cut BBi logo and durable satin black Powdercoat finish
  • No modifications to vehicle or any seat mount components are required for installation
  • Uniquely designed for Porsche vehicles for the best possible fitment
  • Mounts to factory bolt locations with precise factory fitment
  • Fits all major FIA/SFI approved seats up to 17”
  • 14-3/4”¬(375mm) to 17-1/2”(445mm) width adjustments (standard side mounts)
  • 16”¬(375mm) to 18-3/4”(445mm) width adjustments (optional wide side mounts)



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Originally Posted by Luv2XcelR8
I LOVE those wheels! Very nice write-up.
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