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Old 12-21-2005, 12:01 PM
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Default Drivers Education modifications for my 996 finally installed

I just finished setting up my car for drivers education. I'm doing around 10-12 days next year. The modifications are all from a safety point of view and are what I can do and still have a daily driver also. I've posted the setup on my blog. If anyone has any comments then I'd appreciate them.

The setup on my blog

It's been a long 3 months but it's done now hopefully.
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Old 12-21-2005, 12:19 PM
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Sounds like a well thought out and reasonable upgrade for DE. I'm sure you'll love DE.
Old 12-21-2005, 12:38 PM
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Billy:
As a fellow 996 owner, I commend you on your approach to DE mods!
You might want to upgrade brake fluid (ie ATE Blue, etc) and track pads (ie Pagid, Hawk) to increase safety and enjoyment of DE's.

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How about a Supercharger or TwinTurbo's and getting up to 700HP to start things off right! (Joke)
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I read your blog, and I am following a similar approach for my DE/TT mods. However, I am going down the approach of being HANS compatible, and it makes things much more difficult, and it appears you still had some issues. Hmm, your making me re-consider using HANS. If I went R3 then I could just get the Pole Positions that I want. Thx for your post/info!

This forum is amazing, and the pool of data on seats/harness setups.
Old 12-23-2005, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by RXDOC
Billy:
As a fellow 996 owner, I commend you on your approach to DE mods!
You might want to upgrade brake fluid (ie ATE Blue, etc) and track pads (ie Pagid, Hawk) to increase safety and enjoyment of DE's.

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How about a Supercharger or TwinTurbo's and getting up to 700HP to start things off right! (Joke)

are you saying your car has 700hp?
Old 12-23-2005, 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by penguinking
are you saying your car has 700hp?
No Robert, my comment was meant as a joke referring to a previous thread about DE's and high HP cars. Lately, my car seems to be putting out 100-150HP
I am pointing by Miatas! Or maybe it's my driving skills?

Have you signed up for the Jan.21-22 PCA DE?
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ill be right on that!



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