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Kiko said:
"But the skin is stock.."
THANK GOD is stock! The car is just BEAUTIFULL! All you need now is a Row suspension and you're on your way to the top 10 Turbo!
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RC said:
Thanks a lot Al, the car is really looking classy, thanks god you weren't tempted to add a huge rear wing or bling bling shiny rims to it. How much power does it have now? I think I forgot???
Jun 5, 2006 6:46:40 AM
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Al, I have the FVD version of the PSS9 (custom spring design)...and I love it. BTW the OEM suspension for a turbo is X74 not X73 and it most definately can be gotten. Looks like your air filter is crammed in weird...looks bent?
Check with Protomotive or Ultimate Motorwerks as well as EVO for upgrades to the power. You should not be boosting 1.5...you definately need to upgrade the boost hoses as well (can't tell from the pic as mine are red!
Jun 5, 2006 10:49:45 AM
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03-turbo911 said:
Beautiful turbo S Al. Best thing about it is that it looks stock.
Statman, the X74 is for the carrera while the X73 is made for the turbo. I think that you're right in that 1.5 is way too much boost. It shouldn't even come close to 1.3 because at that level, the throttle body shuts down.
Jun 5, 2006 1:33:40 PM
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Statman, the X74 is for the carrera while the X73 is made for the turbo.
Correct sir...I don't know what I was thinking...momentary brain fart!
Al get that thing dynoed!
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Kiko said:
"But the skin is stock.."
THANK GOD is stock! The car is just BEAUTIFULL! All you need now is a Row suspension and you're on your way to the top 10 Turbo!
Yes, Joost and Kiko,
My only aesthetic critique of the 996TT is the loss of the solo circular headlamp assembly, and I'm glad to see it back on the 997 series. Otherwise, I'm not changing a thing exterior-wise.
I am indeed thinking of changing the suspension this winter. I could pick up the ROW/OEM European (X73) package. I understand it lowers the front by 25cm/about 1 inch, and the rear by about 1/2 inch. I am also intrigued by the adjustable suspensions available. I have heard of the Bilstein PSS9 Porsche suspension package, which allows one to lower the suspension from 1.25-2.25 inches in front and back, with nine adjustable firmness settings, for a firmer/more planted feel. Any knowledge of the Bilstein product? Quality? Reliability? Thanks.
Jun 5, 2006 7:02:54 PM
Jun 5, 2006 8:27:14 PM
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Phil_996 said:
Lovely car Al.
I'm in for a provocative question:
What's the use of 600 HP leave aside 800 HP on a convertible TT . Having your ears blown of . I'm asking this because this afternoon I did a 290 km/h sprint with mine and I would not have liked to be doing this without a roof .
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ARMD009 said:
I have the H&R set up on my car, very happy with it
I really don't understand why the US can't order X73
nice car AL, enjoy be safe
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Kiko said:
"But the skin is stock.."
THANK GOD is stock! The car is just BEAUTIFULL! All you need now is a Row suspension and you're on your way to the top 10 Turbo!
Yes, Joost and Kiko,
My only aesthetic critique of the 996TT is the loss of the solo circular headlamp assembly, and I'm glad to see it back on the 997 series. Otherwise, I'm not changing a thing exterior-wise.
I am indeed thinking of changing the suspension this winter. I could pick up the ROW/OEM European (X73) package. I understand it lowers the front by 25cm/about 1 inch, and the rear by about 1/2 inch. I am also intrigued by the adjustable suspensions available. I have heard of the Bilstein PSS9 Porsche suspension package, which allows one to lower the suspension from 1.25-2.25 inches in front and back, with nine adjustable firmness settings, for a firmer/more planted feel. Any knowledge of the Bilstein product? Quality? Reliability? Thanks.
Al,
if you lower the car using Bilstein PSS9's, you're going to be riding on the bump stops, even at GT2 ride height.
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Kiko said:
"But the skin is stock.."
THANK GOD is stock! The car is just BEAUTIFULL! All you need now is a Row suspension and you're on your way to the top 10 Turbo!
Yes, Joost and Kiko,
My only aesthetic critique of the 996TT is the loss of the solo circular headlamp assembly, and I'm glad to see it back on the 997 series. Otherwise, I'm not changing a thing exterior-wise.
I am indeed thinking of changing the suspension this winter. I could pick up the ROW/OEM European (X73) package. I understand it lowers the front by 25cm/about 1 inch, and the rear by about 1/2 inch. I am also intrigued by the adjustable suspensions available. I have heard of the Bilstein PSS9 Porsche suspension package, which allows one to lower the suspension from 1.25-2.25 inches in front and back, with nine adjustable firmness settings, for a firmer/more planted feel. Any knowledge of the Bilstein product? Quality? Reliability? Thanks.
Al,
if you lower the car using Bilstein PSS9's, you're going to be riding on the bump stops, even at GT2 ride height.
Yes, the car would certainly ride low, and just my driveway alone (>20% incline ) would be hard when it rises from street level.
I know the X73 lowers the car about 25mm all 'round. Isn't the "Turbo Sport" package (? Euro MO30 kit) more conservative-20mm front/10mm rear?
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Al,
if you lower the car using Bilstein PSS9's, you're going to be riding on the bump stops, even at GT2 ride height.
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Al,
if you lower the car using Bilstein PSS9's, you're going to be riding on the bump stops, even at GT2 ride height.
Why do you say this? I have the FVD PSS9 and it is lower (not GT2 specs) and I am not riding on the bump stops...actually WAY better than stock!
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I lowered mine 7/8" in front and 3/4" in rear. I think they have settled a little more after riding for a while. I think 1.25 is max that I would go. There was a rather long thread some time ago about a guy who had his PSS9 at GT2 height and he did hit the bump stops (not good). You can also get different versions of PSS9. Al, I will tell you there are other coil overs out there...JIC and Motons for example that are better for track, but for all around, the PSS9s have been very good for me and, did I say...way better than stock (also adjustable).