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Old 12-30-2015, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Derek978
Ended up with this one:

https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...rack-prep.html

I will pick her up Tuesday.
congrats. please report once you get miles in it.

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I have the brake ducts on order form Suncoast. I will keep an eye on the PS temp during the first few days and add the extra cooling if it seems questionable.

Oil change and brake fluid flush are next. Followed by finding a set of "street wheels".

Thanks for all of the advice guys.

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Originally Posted by Derek978
I have the brake ducts on order form Suncoast. I will keep an eye on the PS temp during the first few days and add the extra cooling if it seems questionable. Oil change and brake fluid flush are next. Followed by finding a set of "street wheels". Thanks for all of the advice guys. Derek
what did you pay for the front ducts, or more appropriately diverters? Sadly, the rear brakes suffer overheating more.
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Originally Posted by DaveCarrera4
what did you pay for the front ducts, or more appropriately diverters?
They cost about $30

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Sadly, the rear brakes suffer overheating more.
Your rears should not overheat. High brake pad wear due to PSM - yes, but they should not overheat.
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The GT3 brake ducts can be purchased directly from your local dealer, just ask for them for a 997 GT3. My parts guy is always able to find exactly what I want and these were surprisingly cheap.

Or hit ECS tuning up:
https://ecstuning.com/ES2526435/
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$8? Wow! Great price. Don't forget to drill a few holes and add zip ties!
Several attempts made by others to divert cool air to rears, nothing simple out there yet. Current retrofits have all required extensive mods.
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996 turbo ducts on the rear brakes work with the 987.2 Cayman. Not sure of the 987.1. Does need a bit of trimming and some zip ties. The rear calipers can and will get hot due to the PSM. They turn a nice red-brown color with track use.
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Originally Posted by RayDBonz
996 turbo ducts on the rear brakes work with the 987.2 Cayman. Not sure of the 987.1. Does need a bit of trimming and some zip ties. The rear calipers can and will get hot due to the PSM. They turn a nice red-brown color with track use.
very true. PSM off is almost a requirement.
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you only have to turn PSM off if you drive fast enough.

GO FAST GO NAKED.

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Originally Posted by Surfer161
you only have to turn PSM off if you drive fast enough. GO FAST GO NAKED. good luck Surfer161
exactly, as the thread title prescribes, Track/DE.
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Going to be some learning going on before running without PSM for me.

Currently shopping for a set of wheels / tires for street use to save the track set. Currently shod with Nitto track tires...

First oil change tomorrow (have the week off, starting new job next week). Brake fluid change on deck once track season gets closer.
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Originally Posted by Derek978
Going to be some learning going on before running without PSM for me. Currently shopping for a set of wheels / tires for street use to save the track set. Currently shod with Nitto track tires... First oil change tomorrow (have the week off, starting new job next week). Brake fluid change on deck once track season gets closer.
what tracks do you run?
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Mid Ohio is close, the local PCA also does events at Nelson Ledges and Pitt Race, recently.
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Mid Ohio is close, the local PCA also does events at Nelson Ledges and Pitt Race, recently.
heard Pitt is now pretty good! Ran mid O last fall, very fun!
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Originally Posted by bernb6
I've had both. I decided to not track my 987.1 and bought a .2 for DE. Given the price differences, .1 or .2 is a personal risk decision. Here are three links that will help you decide:

Good technical summary of .1 oil starvation problem
http://www.planet-9.com/987-cayman-a...sure-data.html

Good discussion of pros/cons of .1, .2
http://www.planet-9.com/987-cayman-a...r-gen1-cs.html

Cayman interseries using the 987.2
http://www.planet-9.com/the-cayman-i...e-learned.html

Good luck with your decision,
Bern
Very useful info, thanks!
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