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Old 06-27-2009, 10:20 AM
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Anyone lower their turbo to GT2 height?

Anyone done this? Any bump steer issues or other problems?
 
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Old 06-27-2009, 10:57 AM
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Anyone done this? Any bump steer issues or other problems?

yes I did it. I have PSS10's and the suspension was set at GT2 height, and the geometry of the components is perfect. No bumpsteer issues at all, in fact I could probably drop it another 20mm easy, if I was brave enough and did't car about my fenders
 
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how do you know if its gt2 height? is there a way to measure? mine is lowered but not sure if I'm lower or not then a gt2
 
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Originally Posted by boca996tt
how do you know if its gt2 height? is there a way to measure? mine is lowered but not sure if I'm lower or not then a gt2
I don't remember the numbers now, but yes, there are numbers in difference.

Stock
X73
GT2

If I remember correctly GT2 is 10mm lower than X73 which is 10 mm lower than stock. But that's off the top of my head. I know the dealer has all this information.
 
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Would you mind measuring from the top of the wheel well to the ground so I have a reference point to shoot for? Thanks. Front and rear if you don't mind.

I'm getting ready for a major upgrade and want to set the height to GT2 level. With Motons it shouldn't be a problem.
 
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Originally Posted by landjet
Would you mind measuring from the top of the wheel well to the ground so I have a reference point to shoot for? Thanks. Front and rear if you don't mind.

I'm getting ready for a major upgrade and want to set the height to GT2 level. With Motons it shouldn't be a problem.

I can do that but you have to realize that those measurements will change with tires/wheel type and wear. And also every corner is different from factory so you have to bring the measurement down as a difference. I think I read somewhere that the best way to measure is from the bottom of the fender center to the center of the hub. I think Mike Kelly has a good thread on this as well. But I will measure and give it to you.
 
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Larry, how have you been? Who is doing your suspension? TPC?
 
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From ground to top of fender opening(front) = 25 inches.
 
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Originally Posted by PAULIEWALNUTS
From ground to top of fender opening(front) = 25 inches.

Paulie could you measure the 4 corners. I would think that they all vary a little.
 
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I will when I get it on level ground.The last time I had it corner balanced I believe the drivers side was 25 1/4" & passenger side was 25",without driver.
 
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Originally Posted by boca996tt
how do you know if its gt2 height? is there a way to measure? mine is lowered but not sure if I'm lower or not then a gt2
I think most people use wheel well to ground, but this is from Porsche. You'll have to double check the specs.
 
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Originally Posted by PAULIEWALNUTS
I will when I get it on level ground.The last time I had it corner balanced I believe the drivers side was 25 1/4" & passenger side was 25",without driver.

the 25.25 sounds familiar. I think one side is that for me as well. I will measure mine as well.
 
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There might be some helpful info in this old thread: Bilstein PSS-9's Do Not Mix With GT2 Ride Height - The Write-Up

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I won't be using PSS9's.

Hey Mario. Hope you are well. ASG will be doing my suspension. Should be set up close to yours, but you have the power.
 
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My GT2 came lowered already so I didn't have to do anything.
 


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