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Nov 11, 2004 8:54:38 AM

turbolite: Veteran; Loc: Switzerland , Switzerland; Posts: 1012, Gallery; Registered on: Jul 26, 2004; Reply to: Dock (Atlanta)

Re: 996 Turbo X50 versus 997S

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Dock (Atlanta) said:
I'd skip the X50 Turbo, and instead buy a non-X50 Turbo and upgrade the exhaust, computer, and suspension. It's hard to touch 500 horsepower. And the X73 suspension (or PSS9) really transforms the car.

For me it wouldn't matter how fast the 997S was, or how well it handled because the interior is a bust with me and I wouldn't buy one just for that reason.

Hey Dock, whats the X79 suspension you are talking about? is it the sport suspension for the 996 turbo? if yes, could you elaborate on how it works? ie does it reduce understeer?
thanks turbolite

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Nov 11, 2004 2:54:40 PM

Tom1: Junior; Loc: Germany , Germany; Posts: 139, Gallery; Registered on: Apr 8, 2002; Reply to: RC

Re: 996 Turbo X50 versus 997S

RC, you shouldn't rev till red line if temp is below 80* - even if the car is a loaner.

brgds, Tom

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Nov 13, 2004 12:16:55 AM

Dock (Atlanta): Pilot; Loc: Atlanta, Georgia; Posts: 386, Gallery; Registered on: May 1, 2002; Reply to: turbolite

Re: 996 Turbo X50 versus 997S

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turbolite said:
Hey Dock, whats the X79 suspension you are talking about? is it the sport suspension for the 996 turbo? if yes, could you elaborate on how it works? ie does it reduce understeer?
thanks turbolite

The X73 is a suspension option from Porsche available on all Turbos except those in the U.S. It is lower and it is stiffer than European spec. suspensions.

I installed X73 on my Turbo aftermarket; ordered it form Carnewal in Beligum. It also comes with Porsche's stiffer motor mounts.

The X73, with more aggressive alignment settings, is an incredible setup. I have no understeer at all, and the car corners SO much better than the stock U.S. suspension. Also there is basically no vertical movement in the front anymore, and at speed on the highway the car is much more planted.

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Nov 13, 2004 3:06:38 AM

RC: Rennteam Administrator; Loc: Rennteam HQ , Germany; Posts: 59579, Gallery; Registered on: Mar 26, 2002; Reply to: Tom1

Re: 996 Turbo X50 versus 997S

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Tom said:
RC, you shouldn't rev till red line if temp is below 80* - even if the car is a loaner.

brgds, Tom

This is funny, really.
1. I was already driving for about one hour when this picture has been taken
2. the temperature gauge indicates water temperature, not oil temperature

Nice try if you're referring to my 997 oil temperature post. But my statement is still valid.

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Nov 13, 2004 1:31:35 PM

Moogle: Rennteam Master; Loc: Bay Area , United States; Posts: 5019, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 9, 2003; Reply to: RC

Re: 996 Turbo X50 versus 997S

with a loaner (and i've been lucky to get same brand loaners for all my cars, must be good dealerships in my area), i redline it all day long , cold start, warm start, from every stoplight.

why not, everyone else probably does it too.

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