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Cunno said:
M32ger
Good to see there are other nutters out there who are willing to ruin a perfectly good Gt3.
Enjoy the journey, these cars can be greatly improved upon. Looking at your build list it will end up with something similar to my car, but I haven't done anything yet to reduce weight within the interior, next project.
Be careful with the black poly engine mounts they transfer a lot of noise and vibration into the car, I binned mine and went with the Tarrant green ones which are softer. Just about liveable with.
The other thing I'd recommended if your tracking is don't bother with the Porsche motorsport diff plate on a 997, to get the best out of the car and to stop the electronics messing about go GT with 40/60 ramps. This works but takes time to get use to.
Hi Cunno, thanks very much for this. Yes completely, I used to have a 997.1 GT3 RS when I was back in the UK and of course I regret selling it but equally I regret not driving it enough so not this time! Starting with a non-garage queen was intentional though as then I don't feel bad at all. One day I will update this thread and she'll have over 300k km on the clock. And then some more. I plan to drive it relentlessly and when something breaks it will just be fixed or more likely taken as an excuse to upgrade : ))Good to see there are other nutters out there who are willing to ruin a perfectly good Gt3.
Enjoy the journey, these cars can be greatly improved upon. Looking at your build list it will end up with something similar to my car, but I haven't done anything yet to reduce weight within the interior, next project.
Be careful with the black poly engine mounts they transfer a lot of noise and vibration into the car, I binned mine and went with the Tarrant green ones which are softer. Just about liveable with.
The other thing I'd recommended if your tracking is don't bother with the Porsche motorsport diff plate on a 997, to get the best out of the car and to stop the electronics messing about go GT with 40/60 ramps. This works but takes time to get use to.
On the engine mounts I actually have the rennline semi solid ones:
https://www.design911.co.uk/mobile/#part;id=130028
I had them on my old Carrera and so just going to switch them over as I agree I was also worried about going too firm. I found these to be amazing and made a massive difference to the shifting and balance under hard braking. I wasn't convinced when my friend first suggested it but I now view it as an essential upgrade. Really night and day and not that expensive really.
Very sorry though but your last para may as well be written in Chinese, come again? : )
Cunno, regarding the pads, I have the pagid RSL29's on order at present. Are these the ones you refer to as having the better bite vs the RS series or the other way round? Sorry wasn't clear to me. Thanks.
http://www.pagidracing.com/en/products/racing-brak...
I had the RSL29 and RS14 recommended
http://www.pagidracing.com/en/products/racing-brak...
I had the RSL29 and RS14 recommended
Cunno said:
The other thing I'd recommended if your tracking is don't bother with the Porsche motorsport diff plate on a 997, to get the best out of the car and to stop the electronics messing about go GT with 40/60 ramps. This works but takes time to get use to.
I've done some reading around and starting to understand this a bit more now. So 40/60 seems to be fairly well accepted so makes sense. On the diff itself, Cunno, Steve, is the Guards Club diff good enough or is there a material benefit to spending more on the Pro. It is only for track days not racing, so I was thinking the Club will suffice? But hard to find comparisons on them onlineCunno said:
M32GER
Reading through your thread you haven't mentioned changing the final drive in the gear box? A much cheaper gain than converting engine capacity. You can either use the Motorsport cup final drive which I have in my car, or use the 4.0 RS part.
http://www.carnewal.com/products/P96/p96198/GT3-Fi...
Hi Cunno, thanks again for the extra advice above. All duely noted and very useful. On the final drive this for sure os something I would like to do but no one in the UAE who can do it I'm afraid so something for next summer as will need to the box somewhere. Have spoken to Manthey about it though and they have been very insightful. Likewise for the engine upgrade. Reading through your thread you haven't mentioned changing the final drive in the gear box? A much cheaper gain than converting engine capacity. You can either use the Motorsport cup final drive which I have in my car, or use the 4.0 RS part.
http://www.carnewal.com/products/P96/p96198/GT3-Fi...
M32GER said:
Cunno said:
M32GER
When your shop change over the rear quarter window to Perspex can you get them to take lots of photos I'd like to know how much work is involved please?
Yes of course no problem at all. Will do also for the roof change as underatand that is quite a job.When your shop change over the rear quarter window to Perspex can you get them to take lots of photos I'd like to know how much work is involved please?
LSDiff said:
M32GER said:
BBS LM's went straight on....
Nice project! Are those 18's or 19's? I've been trying to find 19's for my car but from what I can see on the BBS site, they don't list a 997.1 fitment
LSDiff said:
Thanks, that's very helpful. I agree on the look of 19's. Are you running 305's on the rear?
Yes but likely going to keep the LM's for road use and get a set of FI's for the track given big weight savings and they do those in 12 inch wide which I believe it the stock GT3 rear wheels but still 305 tyres - they look more stretchedkev.RS said:
I cannot help thinking that a lot of you pics are secret teasers for background cars!!
Black 993 GT2?
He he he.... honestly wasn't the motivation but doesn't hurt to have some nice background eye candy : ) no unfortunately not, just a humble C2 that had the body kit installed onto it way back in the day and has remained the sane since.Black 993 GT2?
A few updates. All the windows are out and dashboard is part out ahead of being retrimmed and also to replace the A/C units. Have now decided to go for a respray since so much of the car is already stripped and original paint is okay but not perfect. The colour? Viper green of course. Can't resist.
Edited by M32GER on Sunday 8th October 19:53
I do like that lighter green, have also debated going lighter in my mind. Didn't know it was called yellow-green though. Just not sure if it will stand the test of time. i wonder if its a bit too lambo? For me viper green feels like a solid option. And not fancying redoing the calipers as already now having to redo the ducktail and seat backs that have already been painted white.....
On another note since the dashboard is out am taking the opportunity to change the 10 year old A/C units. The evaporator though is pricey at around £1200 as seems to only come as a complete unit with the housing. Does anyone know if it can be purchased on its own or happen to have a part number for it? Thanks
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