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Old 03-27-2015 | 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Beantown Kman
The new seats in the GT4 are a little wider and most people will find them even more comfortable. That said, the LWBS definitely have a LOT less padding than the standard or the sport seats.
Thanks for the info. How does the padding compared to the spyder/cayman R seats.
Old 03-27-2015 | 02:03 AM
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I believe they are comparable. The LWBS are firm and supportive. They are not plush. Because they are fairly deep it is a little more difficult to slide out of the seat when leaving the car. It's a very small price to pay for the increased support you get on the track.
Old 03-27-2015 | 06:55 AM
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Well one thing is sure... I will be DDing a 981 that is racing yellow
Old 03-27-2015 | 07:34 PM
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Originally Posted by vantage
I can say I've had cars hit mid-corner bumps that would send them half into the adjacent lane. Regardless of how macho you think you are, that is the point it becomes too stiff and slows the car down.
I really don't understand the macho comment. I enjoy a stiff suspension, and I will daily drive my future GT4. I use a stiff suspension currently, and it's not a big deal. I don't do it for performance, I do it because I simply like the feedback you get from the road. I think it's fun. I've had passengers that have commented that it's uncomfortable or a rough ride, and so for them I immediately put it in comfort mode. When they exit the car it goes right back.

I've got zero kids, and 99.8765309% of the time I'm in my car by myself. I do love myself and think highly of myself, so perhaps I'm being macho to impress myself. Who knows? Maybe I'll ask myself on a date some day and will try to impress myself with my love of a stiff suspension.
Old 03-28-2015 | 04:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Verinnal
I really don't understand the macho comment. I enjoy a stiff suspension, and I will daily drive my future GT4. I use a stiff suspension currently, and it's not a big deal. I don't do it for performance, I do it because I simply like the feedback you get from the road. I think it's fun. I've had passengers that have commented that it's uncomfortable or a rough ride, and so for them I immediately put it in comfort mode. When they exit the car it goes right back.

I've got zero kids, and 99.8765309% of the time I'm in my car by myself. I do love myself and think highly of myself, so perhaps I'm being macho to impress myself. Who knows? Maybe I'll ask myself on a date some day and will try to impress myself with my love of a stiff suspension.
yeah man kids are overrated
Old 03-28-2015 | 12:23 PM
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I won't be DD mine but don't see a huge problem with it if someone is okay with the ride height and stiffness.
Old 03-28-2015 | 03:07 PM
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I won't be DD mine but don't see a huge problem with it if someone is okay with the ride height and stiffness.
I think the stiffness will be fine. More about how many obstacles (ramps) you'll be comfortable scraping without the front axle lift.
Old 03-28-2015 | 03:38 PM
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Originally Posted by shaytun
I think the stiffness will be fine. More about how many obstacles (ramps) you'll be comfortable scraping without the front axle lift.
This, here, is my biggest fear. Wondering how long I can go without scraping. 5 minutes? 5 miles? *shrug* we shall see. Hoping someone develops an axle lift somewhere in the future.
Old 03-28-2015 | 03:47 PM
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I don't see anything wrong with DD this car. One just have to come to terms that
You may need a new front lip/bumper at some point
Otherwise I don't see a problem! Man enough for stiff suspension... Only if your
Back can hold up to the Jarring!
Old 03-28-2015 | 04:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Verinnal
This, here, is my biggest fear. Wondering how long I can go without scraping. 5 minutes? 5 miles? *shrug* we shall see. Hoping someone develops an axle lift somewhere in the future.
http://kw-suspension.com/us/kw_hls.php

Maybe they will.
Old 03-28-2015 | 04:36 PM
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Mine will see day and occasional track use, same as the GT3... want to drive the car as fast as my limited abilities will allow, only one place to do that.
Old 03-28-2015 | 04:57 PM
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there are height adjustable coils on this car. why not just raise it the 10-15mm if you're so worried about DD.
Old 03-28-2015 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by focal
there are height adjustable coils on this car. why not just raise it the 10-15mm if you're so worried about DD.
I didn't realize that it might have as much as 15mm of height adjustment. If that does end up being the case that would be great. Lower for the track, higher for driving around town.

Any idea if height will be as easy to adjust as the anti roll bars? It looked as if it would be trivial to modify the bars.
Old 03-28-2015 | 05:28 PM
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Thank you! There is hope; however high hopes can sometimes lead to shattered dreams.
Old 03-28-2015 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Verinnal
Any idea if height will be as easy to adjust as the anti roll bars? It looked as if it would be trivial to modify the bars.
Not a chance. You need to take the weight off each wheel in turn, make your adjustment (using a special tool), lower, check ride height and repeat as necessary. For best results, you should corner weight at the same time and you'll need an alignment once you're finished. It's not something you can easily do before and after track days.


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