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Old 12-28-2016, 03:16 PM
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Default Alignment advice

I am going to a shop for a full alignment on my, new to me, 997.2 GT3.

Since I have very limited seat time in the car, I would like the more experienced guys input for alignment settings.

Car will be used for spirited street driving and alp touring , with only a few track days planned.
I will put on a new set of MPSS as well.

Should I simply just go with whatever my manual says?

I cannot find the stock sway bar setting, any one know?
Looking on the car I have the 2nd (softest) out most hole in the front and middle in the back.
Old 12-28-2016, 03:34 PM
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Front: -2.3 deg with 0 toe or 2mm toe out
Rear: -1.8 deg with 4mm toe in
Caster: As close to stock settings as possible front and rear

I used the above setup for weekend canyon carving w/ a couple of trackdays on my .2 GT3 running MPSS. I enjoyed the setup.
Old 12-28-2016, 03:42 PM
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i'd start w/ bars where they are.
go with factory alignment, a bit lower, and bit more camber (like above). Toe a 0 front, rear to spec/4mm or so total.
Ensure car is corner weighted/balanced with proper rake (which matters a lot on these cars). To do properly you really need adjustable sway bar links (they aren't expensive)
Car will be fine for MPSS track, canyons.
Old 12-28-2016, 04:12 PM
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https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...l#post13807124

I followed Tom's advice and had the above alignment performed. Definitely noticeable improved turn in.

Will report back on tire wear.
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If you're in SoCal, I had GMG do their completion track alignment. Very happy.



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