auto-xr

While putting in PFC 97s and changing the oil this weekend, I finally got around to installing some other parts that have been sitting in my garage for a bit. I installed a set of 997GT3 front brake ducts and a CG Lock. There is a huge difference in size between the old and new brake ducts and it was a quick replacement. The the CG Lock was also a quick install. It does appear to really hold me in a lot better with it secured than without it. I can't comment on benefits until I get the out to track/AX but from the looks of it these parts are pretty good bang for the dollar (ducts $8.34 each and the CG lock $35 from a Rennlister).

AudiOn19s

Ironically I just put those very same ducts on my car this weekend as well. we'll see how much of an improvement there is on Thursday...or if they get knocked off before I even get to the track

As for the CG lock...wife bought me one last year and I have to say after using it I have grown to dislike it quite a bit with power seats. With it's design you can only lock the lap portion of your belt...but if you do the whole move-the-seat-back-and-recline, lock the belt manually, and then move-the-seat-bac-into-position trick (didn't know how to better describe it sorry!) you'll pull yourself back into the locked belt and have a locked shoulder and lap restraint.

However, my brother who has fully manual seats found the manual way too hard and has since adopted my CG lock and really enjoys it.

Andy

Tippy

Something cheap on a Porsche..........

Paul 996

I have those same brake ducts now for about 1 year. Haven't been knocked off by speed bumps, etc.

Ray S

If you really want to go big try the GT3 Cup brake ducts....

I actually use them on my Boxster.

986
996 GT3
Cup

jumper5836

I have the ducts on as well. They scrape more then my front spoiler does.

I also have power seats and use the same trick as
AudiOn19s explained. It works great though if you don't have power seats the CG lock would be easier.

auto-xr

I wanted the cup ones originally, but the price was much more that $10. I'll see how the regular GT3 ones hold up first. If they actually last, I may try the cup ones next

auto-xr

I'm still getting used to the CGs but I like them so far. I don't move my 996 at all and just loosen up the CG before locking the seat belt down. I tighten up the lap part down afterward. To help me get used to it, I installed another CG on my DD.

ArneeA

Nice! I have the same GT3 front brake ducts in my garage waiting to be installed and I just installed CG Lock the other day.

Good stuff.

calicoupe

awesome...can i get the part number for gt3 non cup? thanks

Barn996

Are the brake ducts only good for track improvements for added cooling of the front brakes?

Ray S

Yep, they are really only good for a track upgrade. The stock units are more than sufficient for the street.

redridge

+1... on the track, I couldnt believe how well they worked...

auto-xr

I don't have the part number off hand but Jeff at Sunset Imports can hook you up. He had the best price that I could find. I'll see if I can post the part number for you later tonight.

dnitake

Just ordered the 997 GT3 non cup version.

P/N 997-341-48392 left side
P/N 997-341-48492 right side

First had them look at the 996 GT3 ducts and the pair was $190.