Tracking My 997 TT?
#16
Burning Brakes
Thank you Doc GTO for the invaluable tracking info you sent in your PM. I will begin making the changes this week. BTW, I'm going to replace my OEM N-spec Bridgestones with Michelin Pilot Super Sports. From what I've read they seem to be a very good tire for daily driving (although my 997 is not a DD) and an adequate track tire.
#17
Thank you Doc GTO for the invaluable tracking info you sent in your PM. I will begin making the changes this week. BTW, I'm going to replace my OEM N-spec Bridgestones with Michelin Pilot Super Sports. From what I've read they seem to be a very good tire for daily driving (although my 997 is not a DD) and an adequate track tire.
can you share those publicly ?
#18
Burning Brakes
This is what I sent him via PM:
If you want to get back into the HPDEs the minimum you should do to the TT to make her a monster is the following:
Offset upper strut camber plates. The stock adjustments are limited to -.8 to -1.2 max camber. Not enough for even occasional track use and witht he front axles, you need to adjust from the top, not the bottom. Go with these:
http://www.tarett.com/items/996-997-...smt-detail.htm
For a track like VIR, you WILL need better pads and fluid. the rotors are great. Bang for the buck are the new Hawk DTC series pads. You can use these for the street AND the track, unlike the Pagids and PFC. Also a full set of 4 is cheaper then just the fronts of the other guys.
Pad Link:
http://www.topbrakes.com/carSeriesDe...cast+iron+disc
Fluid link. you will need 3 bottles. 2 for a complete flush and 1 extra to have just in case of a freshening up, ect:
http://www.apexperformance.net/cartg...id=2289&cid=58
Last thing is the alignment: Hot street/track settings:
Front:
camber -2.6 front
Castor is factory
Toe-in .02 each side. I use ZERO toe but it can want to wander on the highway a bit. If you don't care about that, then go zero toe in the front which is better choice.
Rear:
camber is -2.0
toe-in .10 each side
This will rock on the track!!!
What tires will you use?
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I've heard the Bridgestone Re11's are very good tires for track days. I have them on my 997 Turbo and will be running them in October at VIR.
Thanks for the other info Doc
Thanks for the other info Doc