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consul said:
Im driving mine to Lake Como, Monza and Modena in the Summer on a road trip, im sure i will arrive with my ears in tact. Both great cars in my opinion after reading the article.
In bold is the important difference between the TVR and GT2 I've seen way too many of these on the roadside awaiting recovery on European motorways, I wouldn't want to drive one more than 20 miles from home, although have to admit there's something appealing about a TVR in this world of electronics, paddle shift and rear-wheel steering.
996GT2 said:
In bold is the important difference between the TVR and GT2
I've seen way too many of these on the roadside awaiting recovery on European motorways, I wouldn't want to drive one more than 20 miles from home, although have to admit there's something appealing about a TVR in this world of electronics, paddle shift and rear-wheel steering.
Im sure on a sticky set of tryes, they are handy cars around a track. I've seen way too many of these on the roadside awaiting recovery on European motorways, I wouldn't want to drive one more than 20 miles from home, although have to admit there's something appealing about a TVR in this world of electronics, paddle shift and rear-wheel steering.
You will see me out and about in Surrey over the weekend as I am collecting my car tomorrow. Looking forward to feeling the difference as I truly went for a complete overhaul on the suspension. Should be better than new.
First of, I just want thank CG for again understanding what I want from the car. Chris is not a magician but someone who applies Maths combined with a full understanding of Suspension, combined with pure passion for his craft.
To say that the components on my car had there day is an under statement despite just having a full health check from Porsche Reading. I had to replace track control arms, Top mounts, rebuild struts, new bushes, etc.
Sounds drastic but once Chris explained the sheer adjustability of the suspension on these cars, you realise that it's like maintaining a race car that has to withstand the knocks and bangs from our lovely roads.
We had a test drive and a detailed breakdown on the cars behaviour on different types of road surfaces, let's just say the car now corners at speeds I would have not even tried to attempt but you can really feel that the dampers are working the way they should now combined with a lovely dialed in feel from a car that is working as one ie Chassis, Tryes and Suspension.
It's not a cheap process but after what I have just experienced today it's worth every single penny ! If funds allow and you have a GT2 book the car in and feel the difference afterwards.
To say that the components on my car had there day is an under statement despite just having a full health check from Porsche Reading. I had to replace track control arms, Top mounts, rebuild struts, new bushes, etc.
Sounds drastic but once Chris explained the sheer adjustability of the suspension on these cars, you realise that it's like maintaining a race car that has to withstand the knocks and bangs from our lovely roads.
We had a test drive and a detailed breakdown on the cars behaviour on different types of road surfaces, let's just say the car now corners at speeds I would have not even tried to attempt but you can really feel that the dampers are working the way they should now combined with a lovely dialed in feel from a car that is working as one ie Chassis, Tryes and Suspension.
It's not a cheap process but after what I have just experienced today it's worth every single penny ! If funds allow and you have a GT2 book the car in and feel the difference afterwards.
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For what I had done, if you set yourself a total budget of 3k. Best thing is to call Chris as he truly takes each car as a separate case so the cost could be totally different.
Steering wise, my car seemed to have lost that connection which gives you the confidence to push on. On the test analyses
Driving on a normal road, the car tended to drift , on the ramp Chris highlighted that a steering arm was almost rock solid which you should be able to twist with little effort. The stiffness was a factor in the the car pulling to the right.
We have updated certain compenants with 997 GT3 parts on the Coilovers, new ride height collars etc.
Basically you can steer the car with your wrist now in a fingertip fashion instead of grabbing the wheel and hoping the car sticks round fast sweeping bends. I went for a good hard drive today and you can feel the steering load up but the feeling now is of balance and not fear.
For what I had done, if you set yourself a total budget of 3k. Best thing is to call Chris as he truly takes each car as a separate case so the cost could be totally different.
Steering wise, my car seemed to have lost that connection which gives you the confidence to push on. On the test analyses
Driving on a normal road, the car tended to drift , on the ramp Chris highlighted that a steering arm was almost rock solid which you should be able to twist with little effort. The stiffness was a factor in the the car pulling to the right.
We have updated certain compenants with 997 GT3 parts on the Coilovers, new ride height collars etc.
Basically you can steer the car with your wrist now in a fingertip fashion instead of grabbing the wheel and hoping the car sticks round fast sweeping bends. I went for a good hard drive today and you can feel the steering load up but the feeling now is of balance and not fear.
So! Came down from East Yorkshire to Portsmouth to Caen to near Bergerac France on Wednesday in my 997 GT2, around 640 miles in total, was worried about the DFDS ferry, despite telling them in Portsmouth on check in that I would need to go on the lower deck, the ferry loaders still tried to get me to go up the ramp to he upper deck, I took one look at the ramp and refused to budge until directed to the lower deck. I actually then ended up at the very front and was the first car off, the French guys were brilliant at the other end, stopped all other cars and I zig zagged up the ramp and onto the fingers that come down so all good and no scrapes.
Most of the journey down was Auto Route, but a steady 135kmh and at times a few leptons more, the last 100 miles or so were basically A roads and I was able to crack on, very little on the road at that time and roads amazing, long sweeping bends, some tighter but mostly empty and long stretches between villages. I Have to say despite only having slept around 2 hours in a couple of days the adrenaline certainly keeps you awake when pushing on.
The surprising thing though was that I was expecting 3 fill ups, the car did it in 2 and averaged 28.5 mpg and still was on a quarter of a tank nearly when I got here, still scratching head to be honest, I obviously wasn't trying hard enough.
I also arrived feeling pretty refreshed, despite the 5:30 hour drive from Caen.
Basically love this car, just amazing and can't think of any reason that I would ever change it!
Roll on the rest of summer, now planning trip to Italy, down through Germany and Switzerland next year!
Most of the journey down was Auto Route, but a steady 135kmh and at times a few leptons more, the last 100 miles or so were basically A roads and I was able to crack on, very little on the road at that time and roads amazing, long sweeping bends, some tighter but mostly empty and long stretches between villages. I Have to say despite only having slept around 2 hours in a couple of days the adrenaline certainly keeps you awake when pushing on.
The surprising thing though was that I was expecting 3 fill ups, the car did it in 2 and averaged 28.5 mpg and still was on a quarter of a tank nearly when I got here, still scratching head to be honest, I obviously wasn't trying hard enough.
I also arrived feeling pretty refreshed, despite the 5:30 hour drive from Caen.
Basically love this car, just amazing and can't think of any reason that I would ever change it!
Roll on the rest of summer, now planning trip to Italy, down through Germany and Switzerland next year!
I couldn't possibly comment. ahem.... Especially not in writing!
actually didn't see a single car police the entire journey, just mostly empty motorways, apart from of course the Renault that decided he would drive right up my arse, despite there being about 5 miles of clear road in front of and behind us.
actually didn't see a single car police the entire journey, just mostly empty motorways, apart from of course the Renault that decided he would drive right up my arse, despite there being about 5 miles of clear road in front of and behind us.
Edited by goldsbd on Saturday 19th April 22:27
goldsbd said:
So! Came down from East Yorkshire to Portsmouth to Caen to near Bergerac France on Wednesday in my 997 GT2, around 640 miles in total, was worried about the DFDS ferry, despite telling them in Portsmouth on check in that I would need to go on the lower deck, the ferry loaders still tried to get me to go up the ramp to he upper deck, I took one look at the ramp and refused to budge until directed to the lower deck. I actually then ended up at the very front and was the first car off, the French guys were brilliant at the other end, stopped all other cars and I zig zagged up the ramp and onto the fingers that come down so all good and no scrapes.
Most of the journey down was Auto Route, but a steady 135kmh and at times a few leptons more, the last 100 miles or so were basically A roads and I was able to crack on, very little on the road at that time and roads amazing, long sweeping bends, some tighter but mostly empty and long stretches between villages. I Have to say despite only having slept around 2 hours in a couple of days the adrenaline certainly keeps you awake when pushing on.
The surprising thing though was that I was expecting 3 fill ups, the car did it in 2 and averaged 28.5 mpg and still was on a quarter of a tank nearly when I got here, still scratching head to be honest, I obviously wasn't trying hard enough.
I also arrived feeling pretty refreshed, despite the 5:30 hour drive from Caen.
Basically love this car, just amazing and can't think of any reason that I would ever change it!
Roll on the rest of summer, now planning trip to Italy, down through Germany and Switzerland next year!
Sounds fantastic ! Great your using the car for what it's built for. I have some serious bonding time with mine down to Modena, Monza and the Alps this summer, cannot wait !Most of the journey down was Auto Route, but a steady 135kmh and at times a few leptons more, the last 100 miles or so were basically A roads and I was able to crack on, very little on the road at that time and roads amazing, long sweeping bends, some tighter but mostly empty and long stretches between villages. I Have to say despite only having slept around 2 hours in a couple of days the adrenaline certainly keeps you awake when pushing on.
The surprising thing though was that I was expecting 3 fill ups, the car did it in 2 and averaged 28.5 mpg and still was on a quarter of a tank nearly when I got here, still scratching head to be honest, I obviously wasn't trying hard enough.
I also arrived feeling pretty refreshed, despite the 5:30 hour drive from Caen.
Basically love this car, just amazing and can't think of any reason that I would ever change it!
Roll on the rest of summer, now planning trip to Italy, down through Germany and Switzerland next year!
consul said:
Sounds fantastic ! Great your using the car for what it's built for. I have some serious bonding time with mine down to Modena, Monza and the Alps this summer, cannot wait !
Sounds like a brilliant time coming up, I don't believe in not using something so amazing. Enjoy your trip, I'm very jealous, maybe I'll surprise my self and do another European trip this year as the year has hardly begun. Looking to do some UK events but everything is always in the Deep South and I wonder if it's always worth the effort. May do Cars in the Park in Yorkshire though.Gassing Station | Porsche General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff