997 LSD

[Roguexcess]

I read the American forums and they go on about Guards Pro being the best LSD for track work

Is that still the case and can you get them in Europe as can’t find easily online?

The car is a 997 GT2

Cheers

[Yellow491]

Try gripper diff in coventry,lots using on track and strong/reliable,they make for 996 which probably the same as 997,ask them.They will custom set your diff to what you require.

[kevs 172]

Another vote for Gripper, I have them in both my 964’s and like Yellow said will build to whatever specs you want.
Cheers

[Roguexcess]

Thanks will look into Gripper
How does it handle lockup when breaking?
this is what I noticed where I need the LSD the most to keep the car stable

[Yellow491]

Roguexcess said:

Thanks will look into Gripper
How does it handle lockup when breaking?
this is what I noticed where I need the LSD the most to keep the car stable

Perfectly,on lift off,esp in the wet,speak to gripper and tell them what you want and be honest on the majority of its use with the car,they will then advise.

[kevs 172]

Yellow491 said:

Roguexcess said:

Thanks will look into Gripper
How does it handle lockup when breaking?
this is what I noticed where I need the LSD the most to keep the car stable

Perfectly,on lift off,esp in the wet,speak to gripper and tell them what you want and be honest on the majority of its use with the car,they will then advise.

Spot on, brilliant in the wet even with cup 2 tyres I can still find loads of grip.

[TB993tt]

Roguexcess said:

I read the American forums and they go on about Guards Pro being the best LSD for track work

Is that still the case and can you get them in Europe as can’t find easily online?

The car is a 997 GT2

Cheers

I have a Drexler LSD for sale, it is for 997GT2, done about 5000 miles (no track work)

Drexler is supplier to most European motorsport teams and also Ruf and 9ff in the Porsche world and I understand they are supplying the Williams Singer.

The Drexler is the same 40/60 spec used by Ruf and 9ff in their RWD 996s and 997s.

If you are interested send me a mail through here.

[Yellow491]

TB993tt said:

Roguexcess said:

I read the American forums and they go on about Guards Pro being the best LSD for track work

Is that still the case and can you get them in Europe as can’t find easily online?

The car is a 997 GT2

Cheers

I have a Drexler LSD for sale, it is for 997GT2, done about 5000 miles (no track work)

Drexler is supplier to most European motorsport teams and also Ruf and 9ff in the Porsche world and I understand they are supplying the Williams Singer.

The Drexler is the same 40/60 spec used by Ruf and 9ff in their RWD 996s and 997s.

If you are interested send me a mail through here.

Sounds good,get on it

[IMI A]

What diff are you running now Toby?

[PGNSagaris]

Had a gripper on two of my 996’s and have one on the E46 Rally car that has a rally setting. Recommended. They will modify it to suit your needs

[Roguexcess]

Hi, am back on this now mine is completely fried, thanks everyone who replied.
How does Porsche motorsport parts compare to the gripper? Any idea on price for a rebuild with the cup car parts vs installing a gripper?
Cheers
Also: can I drive with an open diff meantime?

[Steve Rance]

On the road you will be ok. On track, you will be compromised if you trail heavily into the apex. If you do, modify your technique to get more of your braking done before you turn in. That way you will ask less of your diff. Just be wary of the rear of the car when you are still snagging you’re brakes after turn in. I’m assuming that the GT2 diff set up is the same as the 997GT3? If so then it’s basically a chocolate mechanical diff which is backed up by an electronic rear braking system designed to settle the car by applying a braking force independently. It’s not a good system but it’s better than nothing

Edited by Steve Rance on Sunday 16th August 08:24

[Roguexcess]

Ok great thanks
I guess tyre wear won't be great also with heavy acceleration

[Steve Rance]

I shouldn’t worry too much about exit. Being rear engined the 911 doesn’t need a huge amount of help from the diff under acceleration unless you are putting torque through the rears before the car is fully rotated - which is a driving style error.

Edited by Steve Rance on Sunday 16th August 12:48