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GT said:
Hmm if that is the case I may have to consider switching to back to OEM links if my car is too harsh after all the components my mechanic is currently installing. The list has now gone insanely long; GT3 cup lower arms f/r, gmg solid thrust bushings f/r, monoball inner bushings f/r, dog bones rear.
The car is already pretty stiff with the toe links, bilsteins and drop links alone.. One thing that I found interesting is that one of the things that made the car noticeably stiffer was.. weight reduction.! When I put the dymags on, the difference was quite noticeable. Now yesterday I installed the gt2 seats (-25kgs+ vs adaptives) and again everything stiffened noticeably. Those seats are amazing btw, I fit perfectly in them and they are pretty comfortable. Took the car cornering last night and the feeling is much better, car feels more nimble as well.
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Alcyon said:
^+1
in my case light rims(GP7), pccbs, seats(GT2)... and the car is another else
12-Oct-2008 03:10:19
12-Oct-2008 11:23:58
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TT Surgeon said:
The drop links are one of the main things that will transmit NVD, the OEM one is actually designed with that in mind, it's meant to flex if it has to. This is why GMG does NOT recommend solid/heim joints in this link on any street driven car. FL told me the exact same thing, if these guys wanted to sell one more blue rod for 500$ it would be a no brainer....but they don't. Don't believe me, call 'em yourself.
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GTRUS said:
Long topic...Lots of info...At the end of the day ...What is the best suspension package that is good for daily driven 997 TT with lots of extra power, that will be good for street and track ???
12-Oct-2008 15:11:33
12-Oct-2008 15:37:17
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TT Surgeon said:
Can, you can run whatever you want, really. I'm just agreeing with your findings re the rougher ride with links...that's all. Trying to save somebody a real life headache.
13-Oct-2008 14:37:53
13-Oct-2008 15:49:22
13-Oct-2008 15:57:19
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TT Surgeon said:
Can, I'm not trying to pick a fight with you, please don't take this out of context.
In my experience, ALL suspension mods effect ride quality to some degree, on that we can agree. The drop links and sway bushings cause a lot of NVH as well, GMG and Farnbacherloles both hold to this, since they are consistant Grand Am and Rolex winners I think their opinions are more than speculation. They even differ with regard to the teflon sway bushings that GMG includes with the sway bar, FL doesn't use those at all. The sway bar is the one part of the suspension they seem to want some 'give', on a street car. Seems to work.
Re the stiff setting, with mine, it's only marginally stiffer over the middle position on the street and track, not dramatic at all, probably due to the stock drop links and stock sway bushings.
My most NVH provoking mod is probably the solid front thrust bushings, otherwise it is the perfect setup for me on the street as a DD and in the Red group on the track.
C
13-Oct-2008 16:36:30
13-Oct-2008 16:46:43
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Alex_997TT said:
Can I quickly just say that my setup as it now (-20mm, Bilstein's, medium sway settings, bilstein drop-links at front, stock drop-links at rear, dog-bone and toe-steer kits) is on the very edge of what is tolerable for UK A and B-roads.
I have to do 60mph down bumpy b-roads for the ride to smooth out. Any slower and the car starts vibrating your teeth out!
Hit a pot hole and BOY do you feel it. I thought I broke a axel after hitting one at 20mph on my passengers side front wheel at the weekend. Luckily everything was fine afterwards. No more single track b-roads for me anymore. Sacrifices have to be made!!
13-Oct-2008 17:13:46
14-Oct-2008 03:28:05
14-Oct-2008 03:29:32
14-Oct-2008 21:43:30
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Alcyon said:
Thanks Cannga, i'm going to do it, I have a date this month with Mr. Ruf (550+ Bilstein)
20-Oct-2008 02:20:12