Best 3 performance upgrades 996tt
#33
01-03-2011, 04:14 PM
To me the more you ad the more you are begging for trouble. Please don't kill me for syaing that guys...
Sure with a great tuner etc...you will likely have less problems but the more you mix and match products and companies etc...the more you leave room for potential error.
Make sure you plan properly to make certain every modification works harmoniously with the next.
Sure with a great tuner etc...you will likely have less problems but the more you mix and match products and companies etc...the more you leave room for potential error.
Make sure you plan properly to make certain every modification works harmoniously with the next.
The only time that I have seen others have problems is when they go for the extreme edge of the envelope with engine mods looking for maximum HP. Mid-range engine HP mods have shown to be reliable. That is what I am now contemplating.
#34
01-03-2011, 04:14 PM
I just want to know how the car will be used and end goals to determine what he will need... There is a big difference between a road racer and a street racer...
#36
01-03-2011, 04:33 PM
I have to disagree with this statement up to a point. All my suspension mods have been a huge plus. The interior mods have been a plus. The ECU flash has been a plus.
The only time that I have seen others have problems is when they go for the extreme edge of the envelope with engine mods looking for maximum HP. Mid-range engine HP mods have shown to be reliable. That is what I am now contemplating.
The only time that I have seen others have problems is when they go for the extreme edge of the envelope with engine mods looking for maximum HP. Mid-range engine HP mods have shown to be reliable. That is what I am now contemplating.
#37
01-03-2011, 05:09 PM
The OP asked about what the best 3 performance upgrades for a 996tt are.... I don't understand all these comments about him driving the car? Even a driving lesson is not a performance upgrade. This car in stock form which is 10 years old is not that crazy of a car, its 415hp AWD, not the hardest car to drive.
DE's are performance upgrades for the number one component on the car - the nut behind the wheel!
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01-03-2011, 10:36 PM
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how much do you want to bet that GT30's flash exhaust as his 1st 3 mods on a public highway will make his car go a Sh*tload faster then any driver mod or DE?
Sorry my friend THE HP DOES MATTER!!!
Sorry my friend THE HP DOES MATTER!!!
#40
01-03-2011, 11:12 PM
I will bet you that one driving lesson will allow the OP to drive his car faster than any other mod. The HP does not matter. Taking your car to a DE at a decent track will make you much faster than any bolt on modification.
DE's are performance upgrades for the number one component on the car - the nut behind the wheel!
DE's are performance upgrades for the number one component on the car - the nut behind the wheel!
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01-03-2011, 11:25 PM
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What's important to you? Handling or speed?
I would say coil-overs, flash and exhaust as well.
A few other cool ideas:
15mm wheel spacers all around (21mm rear if you are willing to roll the rear fenders). The wider track looks great and helps handling.
Audi Diverter valves - I agree these are a maintenance item, but the Audi units are super cheap and are said to work great! Change to a silicone "f" pipe while you're at t.
Aggressive alignment - I like to go with pretty aggressive front camber. Really dials out under-steer and since the front tires don't really wear, you won't affect longevity
Hybridize your turbos to 16/16g and add a 5 bar FPR and you can expect to be at the limits of pump gas (600-650 HP)
Come to think of it, at today's prices you can do all of the above for about $5,000 including labor. That's the deal of the century! I've probably spent 4x times that
I would say coil-overs, flash and exhaust as well.
A few other cool ideas:
15mm wheel spacers all around (21mm rear if you are willing to roll the rear fenders). The wider track looks great and helps handling.
Audi Diverter valves - I agree these are a maintenance item, but the Audi units are super cheap and are said to work great! Change to a silicone "f" pipe while you're at t.
Aggressive alignment - I like to go with pretty aggressive front camber. Really dials out under-steer and since the front tires don't really wear, you won't affect longevity
Hybridize your turbos to 16/16g and add a 5 bar FPR and you can expect to be at the limits of pump gas (600-650 HP)
Come to think of it, at today's prices you can do all of the above for about $5,000 including labor. That's the deal of the century! I've probably spent 4x times that
Last edited by Turbo Fanatic; 01-03-2011 at 11:30 PM.
#42
01-03-2011, 11:38 PM
Hey CoffeeMan,
Welcome to the club !
I agree with the other
1 1 bar tune
2 diverter valves
3 exhaust
These three make a huge difference and are very reliable.
I will be putting up my custom exhaust soon, if your interested let me know.
Exhaust was custom made Alan at Performance in Atlanta
No CATS and just passed smog. 3" front to back with crossover
It looks and sound just like 911TUNING custom exhaust with crossover as found on the internet at there site and is very similar to the GT3 sound !
David
Welcome to the club !
I agree with the other
1 1 bar tune
2 diverter valves
3 exhaust
These three make a huge difference and are very reliable.
I will be putting up my custom exhaust soon, if your interested let me know.
Exhaust was custom made Alan at Performance in Atlanta
No CATS and just passed smog. 3" front to back with crossover
It looks and sound just like 911TUNING custom exhaust with crossover as found on the internet at there site and is very similar to the GT3 sound !
David
#43
01-04-2011, 11:15 AM
Setting the DE aside - I would:
1. flash
2. sway bars
3. exhaust
Last edited by Nikolas; 01-04-2011 at 11:17 AM.
#44
01-04-2011, 01:17 PM
Many opinions and helpful members....Confused yet??If you are not a track road racer then ,as I said before........Flash,you will feel it and that will give you more pedal pleasure, always......Exhaust,You will hear it and it will be music to your ears ,always........Short shifter[997],you will interact with it and it will make you feel more as one, always,,Know matter where or how you drive your car........DV's are needed but I do not think it is a main mod like the 3 above.......Hope it helped.......
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01-04-2011, 04:16 PM
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Lastly, for the record, what you guys consider mindless "mashing the pedal and going straight" "HP for Show" strangly enough has a proffesional sport and multi billion dollar industry based around it
...how the hell did that happen 