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Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
10-25-2008, 04:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,542
Posted By JMeager

I believe the US didn't get the GT3 until the Mk...

I believe the US didn't get the GT3 until the Mk II which would be 2004 onwards.....
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
10-25-2008, 04:19 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 7,668
Posted By JMeager

Let's not forget that at the time you apply...

Let's not forget that at the time you apply throttle as above, the diff will lock up (assuming your diff is still working :) ) which will push you wide as well as both rear wheels want to track...
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
10-14-2008, 03:04 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,574
Posted By JMeager

As for the gearbox breaking, there is now a...

As for the gearbox breaking, there is now a growing list of broken gearboxes for the new Nissan. One owner has been asked to cough up $20K to replace it as it broke doing launch control. They claim...
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
09-16-2008, 05:17 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 24,690
Posted By JMeager

It's not rocket science. Where ever you put the...

It's not rocket science. Where ever you put the resistor, plug a multimeter onto the airbag module onto the same pins and measure the resistance. To be honest, it's probably only looking for an...
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
09-01-2008, 05:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 675
Posted By JMeager

I was there this weekend too. A bad weekend for...

I was there this weekend too. A bad weekend for carnage - so many crashes..... I escaped unscathed thankfully. Came around so many corners to accidents that just happened - 2 bikes tangled together...
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
08-23-2008, 04:30 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,877
Posted By JMeager

It's called Torx, far better than allen as they...

It's called Torx, far better than allen as they generally don't round off.

I've just eyeballed my bolts in the cupboard. Black ones that are to be used on the front are Torx type, around 5mm...
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
08-18-2008, 04:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,008
Posted By JMeager

Have you weighed the two to compare? The new RS...

Have you weighed the two to compare? The new RS ones look much heavier and beefier. Would be interesting to know!
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
07-18-2008, 06:27 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,285
Posted By JMeager

I agree that above 40 becomes greasy. I didn't...

I agree that above 40 becomes greasy. I didn't do my pressures at the ring on my first few laps while I got to know the place so they were road pressures. The rear got to 45+psi and it was a...
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
07-01-2008, 04:12 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 349
Posted By JMeager

Makes you smile even more when you have the...

Makes you smile even more when you have the Manthey K400 on your car :)
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
06-30-2008, 06:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 569
Posted By JMeager

Says a man with an avatar that's of a black one :)

Says a man with an avatar that's of a black one :)
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
06-26-2008, 05:50 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,832
Posted By JMeager

Offset will be different as there isn't a...

Offset will be different as there isn't a driveshaft to deal with on the GT3 versus a turbo.....
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
06-26-2008, 02:39 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,058
Posted By JMeager

Don't bother, for the few slippery corners the...

Don't bother, for the few slippery corners the entire rest of the run would be rubbish. To compare the 4wd of the turbo to an Evo or Sti is like apples and oranges. Evo's and STi's are brilliant...
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
06-25-2008, 04:11 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,058
Posted By JMeager

Have you actually even looked at the extra weight...

Have you actually even looked at the extra weight of the turbo versus gt2/3? 150KG's! Have you looked at the weight of the avg cage? 20KG's for a clubsport cage. So You will save let's say 10KG's...
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
06-24-2008, 06:31 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,625
Posted By JMeager

You could always just turn on the air-con? Or...

You could always just turn on the air-con? Or open a window?

Dell, time for your red face :)
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
06-24-2008, 05:00 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,058
Posted By JMeager

Ah yes, I'm not sure if they actually do have a...

Ah yes, I'm not sure if they actually do have a steel bar underneath but I bet they do. I think though if we looked at the manufacturing techniques of their tub versus the carbon cages I think there...
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
06-24-2008, 04:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,337
Posted By JMeager

Ah, now I get it! You're all tall b@stards :) ! ...

Ah, now I get it! You're all tall b@stards :) ! I'm a short arse at 5' 8" so the only issue I have is getting my foot past the front cage leg.....

Fair enough, as a vertically challenged man I...
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
06-24-2008, 04:26 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 10,832
Posted By JMeager

Am I missing something? Yes, the link!

Am I missing something? Yes, the link!
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
06-24-2008, 04:02 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,337
Posted By JMeager

I've never really seen the point of a removable...

I've never really seen the point of a removable steering wheel. Are you guys fat? :) My steering wheel is quite happy where it is :)
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
06-24-2008, 04:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,278
Posted By JMeager

Yep, and I know where Osama Bin Laden lives...

Yep, and I know where Osama Bin Laden lives too...... Honestly, I had dinner with him last week......... In fact, did I mention he owns a 4wd GT2? He needs it to get away from the Nato Troops..... ...
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
06-24-2008, 03:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,058
Posted By JMeager

Oh my god, 4WD GT2's now carbon cages. So, let's...

Oh my god, 4WD GT2's now carbon cages. So, let's look at world rally cars that hit trees all the time. What do they have? Steel. Track cars, what do they have? Steel.

Have you ever seen...
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
06-23-2008, 04:59 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,278
Posted By JMeager

You could JUST get away with it at around 7psi...

You could JUST get away with it at around 7psi max.... assuming excellent intercooling etc...

to add, X50 package doesn't make your turbo a GT2, what ROT! It adds a little power, 50hp I...
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
06-22-2008, 06:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,278
Posted By JMeager

Here here! Now the question SHOULD have...

Here here!

Now the question SHOULD have been, "Can I buy a cheaper turbo and pull the 4wd out?....." That would make sense.... 4WD? Yep, useful for crossing a desert but in a sports car? ...
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
06-22-2008, 03:40 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,278
Posted By JMeager

No it's not true. If you find a GT2 with 4WD...

No it's not true. If you find a GT2 with 4WD then you have found a turbo with a GT2 badge..... If you want 4wd then buy a turbo. The whole point of the GT2 is to remove the unnecessary 4wd and the...
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
06-20-2008, 09:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 977
Posted By JMeager

Maybe Stevo wants a spare? Maybe Stevo is going...

Maybe Stevo wants a spare?
Maybe Stevo is going to install two in a bi-wing config for even more downforce?
Maybe he's looking for someone else? Nah, that's no fun at all....
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
06-18-2008, 06:34 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 9,745
Posted By JMeager

It will look rubbish, plain and simple.....

It will look rubbish, plain and simple.....
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