rwd conversion done... impressions

STEVE KOJASEVIC · 06-05-2008, 06:06 PM #1

i just got my car back from RPM racing
they installed a multi disc clutch (cermanic on one side, and something else on the other)

and did a RWD conversion

i wasnt totally sure about the conversion, and i had mixed feelings because a lot of members let me to believe that the car would be out of control etc

i drove the crap out of my car today, and i honestly think driving with awd is less controllable...

the steering response (which was my BIG issue with the car) is improved dramatically

the car spins in first (just like it did in awd) and hooks on 2nd

eddie bello had the car to 162 mph and it was absolutely planted on the road

the clutch did not slip one bit, and the car feels like a monster

the only problem im having now is not enough power

the car only holds 1.1 bar.
we adjusted the wastegates every which way, and its the same deal...

anyway
guys , do the rwd conversion. psm does not kick in any-more than it did when i was awd.
the car feels quicker, and turn in seems much improved

the clutch is also great

thanks again RPM

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ara · 06-05-2008, 06:17 PM #2

how much weight did you save? sounds like fun

STEVE KOJASEVIC · 06-05-2008, 06:18 PM #3

i think something like 80 lbs

but thats not why i did it
i now have less drivetrain loss, and a much more fun car to drive

i was very bored with the awd set up
esp in regards to steering response
it felt delayed
that sensation is taken away now, and the car feels great

WOODTSTER · 06-05-2008, 06:26 PM #4

What the hell is the matter with Eddie, speeding like that...

Congrats!!! sounds like fun with a shop that will push the envelope and have fun
doing it !!

Go Eddie and Tim!

MK

STEVE KOJASEVIC · 06-05-2008, 06:30 PM #5

these guys are nuts
we were at the shop at 10pm talking about what else we can do to my car (power wise)

i think im gonna go with gt30s but i need to lose some weight first

kilrgt · 06-05-2008, 06:34 PM #6

I knew you would like it, I will NEVER go back to AWD, I do agree some guys feel that its dangerous.......I don't know why but thats the great thing about the forums, you hear people opinions right or wrong.

STEVE KOJASEVIC · 06-05-2008, 06:42 PM #7

i will never go back to awd either

the car finally feels like a porsche

the car does not feel one bit "twitchier" since the conversion

kilrgt · 06-05-2008, 06:46 PM #8

I think all TT's should have come that way from the factory. I find the car so much more fun to drive.I am glad you took the chance and tried it , its truly one of the best mods for our cars.

Turbohead · 06-05-2008, 06:55 PM #9

Does the PSM still work?
Elliot

STEVE KOJASEVIC · 06-05-2008, 07:00 PM #10

psm works just like it did before
it doesnt interfere any more than it did before

i tried to get the car loose as hard as i could with PSM on, and it didnt budge

LUISGT3 · 06-05-2008, 07:02 PM #11

What all did you do for the RWD conversion? LSD? Other suspension parts?

STEVE KOJASEVIC · 06-05-2008, 07:14 PM #12

well the car has a JIC suspension on it as it
we took out all the front drive components
and lowered teh front accrodingly (1/4")
car has already been corner balanced

it handles as if its on rails

maxwell · 06-05-2008, 08:15 PM #13

they did....it's called a GT2!

Interesting mod. I'd love to drive one some time...I actually love the action of the AWD...the 4 wheel drift, the way it pulls through a turn. It would be interesting to compare them back to back at a track day. Is it reversable?

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Originally Posted by kilrgt

I think all TT's should have come that way from the factory. I find the car so much more fun to drive.I am glad you took the chance and tried it , its truly one of the best mods for our cars.