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Old 12-03-2007, 07:53 PM
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Default Max front downforce on a 986?

I'm considering adding a few bits and pieces to my 2000S and was wondering what combo of front bumper/splitter/side skirts would give the maximum downforce on the front. Assume there would be corresponding mods to the rear to even things out.

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Old 12-03-2007, 10:51 PM
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The car feels very planted at 150MPH, so not sure how much down force you need.
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Actually, I was thinking more in terms of 60-80 mph. The tracks I go to don't have lots of long straights.

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Default To get any significant downforce at those relatively slow speeds would....

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Actually, I was thinking more in terms of 60-80 mph. The tracks I go to don't have lots of long straights.

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result in a huge increase in drag. So much so that the car's top speed might be limited to around 60-80mph down the straights, although you might be able to maintain that speed through the corner...

I've never tracked my Boxster, but I have had it at some pretty good speeds over no little distance and it is a very planted car. Stable, confidence inspiring, and in my opinion not in need of any additional downforce. More HP would be nice though...

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Originally Posted by bruinbro
I'm considering adding a few bits and pieces to my 2000S and was wondering what combo of front bumper/splitter/side skirts would give the maximum downforce on the front. Assume there would be corresponding mods to the rear to even things out.

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Have you tried the aerokit front and rear spoilers?



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