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Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
05-19-2015, 07:26 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,364
Posted By 997gt3north

Since the springs are not broken, or the perches...

Since the springs are not broken, or the perches are not broken / moved (on both sides at the same time), and the car is held up by the springs and perches (not the dampeners even when off), what is...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
12-08-2014, 03:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,409
Posted By 997gt3north

Is it possible? - anything is possible. In...

Is it possible? - anything is possible.

In the front, you can rotate the Struts tops - this rotation basically starts front camber at approximately -2. You can then use the eccentric to get...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
12-02-2014, 05:39 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,321
Posted By 997gt3north

if you are doing the Manhattan thing, been there...

if you are doing the Manhattan thing, been there done that, just find a car and keep it at a shop close to a track - VIR or Watkins - VIR is safer less blue metal guardrail

if you are doing the...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
11-29-2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,409
Posted By 997gt3north

If you have a 2007-2008 GT3 then your bars are...

If you have a 2007-2008 GT3 then your bars are fine - I removed the rear bar and changed to the stiffer 2008 GT2 bar and used that on Soft for Street type tires (mich pilot super sports) and on...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
11-28-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,409
Posted By 997gt3north

- since you are taking the car to a track /...

- since you are taking the car to a track / circuit, you need to MORE NEGATIVE camber at the FRONT of the car if you want to remove understeer

- yes you do need Washers -> they are called SHIMS
...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
11-21-2014, 04:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,104
Posted By 997gt3north

I've heard about this car for about 18months -...

I've heard about this car for about 18months - not the specifics but that it is coming - basically a GT3 in Cayman form. I think the 997GT3mk1 is a very good analogy as that price point is open and...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
11-18-2014, 07:24 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 10,170
Posted By 997gt3north

[QUOTE=F1CrazyDriver;11812924]IMO HPDE Prep /...

[QUOTE=F1CrazyDriver;11812924]IMO
HPDE Prep / Mods :


(my version)


Level 1: (keeping it fun)
- Welded coolant lines
- rollbar, bucket seats, harness and Hans
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
11-17-2014, 03:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,283
Posted By 997gt3north

"five settings for its ABS, stability and...

"five settings for its ABS, stability and traction control, exhaust, and powertrain"

- if it has 5 settings that actually include ABS (i.e. 'race' calibrated ABS) - that alone will make it faster...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
10-30-2014, 06:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 765
Posted By 997gt3north

going to come down to rear wheel offset on a...

going to come down to rear wheel offset

on a .1, just removing the 5mm rear spacer is all that is required for outer fender clearance - it can work with the spacer also if you do a small amount of...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
10-22-2014, 05:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,403
Posted By 997gt3north

totally NOT fvcking normal - I pray to god this...

totally NOT fvcking normal - I pray to god this was not someone who is working on your car that said this - if so RUN

car from the factory delivers nearly ZERO Front & Rear Lift - so should be...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
10-01-2014, 06:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,054
Posted By 997gt3north

I personally don't believe this from many a track...

I personally don't believe this from many a track day experience with the 997gt3.mk1 ABS module - I could be wrong but don't think so.

I do agree that the soft then hard then harder is the way to...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
09-30-2014, 03:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,210
Posted By 997gt3north

sorry - it was the 315 that is the short tire -...

sorry - it was the 315 that is the short tire - should know i have a set in the shed
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
09-30-2014, 02:40 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,210
Posted By 997gt3north

Am I correct that the NT-01s (245/305) in 18s...

Am I correct that the NT-01s (245/305) in 18s actually have a rear tire that is shorter than stock - and thus the combo with this car has effectively dropped the rake? - might be that simple.

The...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
09-30-2014, 01:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,210
Posted By 997gt3north

what are your rear toe settings? - drop...

what are your rear toe settings?

- drop front ride height
- run the cup front splitter
- add c.f. bling front canards
- drop the rear spoiler rake
- add 1-2 rear tire psi
- drop rear camber...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
09-28-2014, 12:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,292
Posted By 997gt3north

It almost sounds more like the LSD to me. ...

It almost sounds more like the LSD to me.

You have some squirely braking - usually LSD (or rotating Hoosiers on rim - which is known to happen)

You are having inconsistent trackout - the .2 car...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
09-23-2014, 07:03 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,675
Posted By 997gt3north

After, many, many tweaks, I found my...

After, many, many tweaks, I found my recommendation to be about perfect for the car that sees DE / track-days but is also somewhat occasionally driven on the street - if you do quite a bit of street...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
09-23-2014, 04:15 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,675
Posted By 997gt3north

you have worn out the outers of our tires and yet...

you have worn out the outers of our tires and yet you have shims in the control arms - which would imply, almost certainly, you have front camber more than -2?

my question is, do you actually know...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
09-18-2014, 12:15 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,574
Posted By 997gt3north

I'm pretty sure that something about what I'm...

I'm pretty sure that something about what I'm saying is correct as at launch on the 997GT3.mk1 car this was spoken about. It may have to do with the fact that in the transition years is it not true...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
09-18-2014, 11:15 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,574
Posted By 997gt3north

I believe he sort of has his facts correct - but...

I believe he sort of has his facts correct - but was recording a video and likely mixed them up.

I'm nearly certain, as I know it is true for the 997mk1 and mk2, and thus the 996 .1 and .2s, is...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
09-18-2014, 08:54 AM
Replies: 97
Views: 14,353
Posted By 997gt3north

For any of the track heads, the place that I...

For any of the track heads, the place that I would like to know if any change can be felt is in the areas that the ABS controller traditionally has difficulties:

- bumpy brake zones
- downhill...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
09-16-2014, 07:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,574
Posted By 997gt3north

one observation - 'his' car was the 997.mk1 - and...

one observation - 'his' car was the 997.mk1 - and the tires were MPSS

if you have not tried these tires, they basically transform the car - the 'softer' sidewall of these tires acts like another...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
09-16-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,763
Posted By 997gt3north

if it is a track car then year - otherwise no

if it is a track car then year - otherwise no
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
09-16-2014, 04:07 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 14,353
Posted By 997gt3north

thanks for that info when i got this...

thanks for that info

when i got this information from them it really surprised me as it was kind of strange but he was very insistent it was true

we even had a long discussion about it and he...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
09-16-2014, 01:33 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 14,353
Posted By 997gt3north

Not sure this is useful, but the Damptronics...

Not sure this is useful, but the Damptronics spring rate for the kit sold for the GT3 is 350/570 - I got that data directly from Bilstein California when I re-valved my shocks - I would have thought...
Forum: 997 GT2/GT3 Forum
09-15-2014, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,704
Posted By 997gt3north

did you happen to install a lwfw without...

did you happen to install a lwfw without installing the RS pulley and the longer bolt?
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