996 Turbo / GT2 Turbo discussion on previous model 2000-2005 Porsche 911 Twin Turbo and 911 GT2.

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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 06:23 PM
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I hear you, I know I need them. Trying to get a few other things done to include new tires which was unexpected! Car is indeed lowered so no doubt I need these pieces. I may just jump on them and have the shop install them with the alignment. I like the look of those arms too and wish they just did a core charge swap lol. Really want to be careful about a harsh ride though so one thing at a time .
 
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So some say tow links will do it, others say bushings...both have same result? I don't see how the toe links would get rid of the flex at the other joints. I want 10000miles out of a set of tires. No reason you shouldn't be able to
 
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Originally Posted by VGLNTE1
So some say tow links will do it, others say bushings...both have same result? I don't see how the toe links would get rid of the flex at the other joints. I want 10000miles out of a set of tires. No reason you shouldn't be able to
Toe arms are a nice complement and help you get within alignment spec but you need to lock down that alignment by getting rid of the squishy oem bushings which allow your real LCAs to flop around under load, flexing forward under aceleration and spreading apart under hard braking. This is what kills your tires and makes the rear end squirmy. The harder the car is driven the greater benefit you will reap by solid bushings.
 

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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 07:22 PM
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Originally Posted by VGLNTE1
So some say tow links will do it..... 10000miles out of a set of tires. No reason you shouldn't be able to
Getting 10k miles from a set of rears is directly and proportionately related to your driving style. One guy on RL claims he gets 20k. Figure that out lol.

The bushings will tighten stuff up and are age relative replaceable items.

The adjustable toe links will diminish the sag causing uneven and premature tire wear. Particularly inner as that's where the squat amd cornering digs in. As I understand it?

Bottom line is they will allow a more even contact patch esp with wot squat.
 
Old Jul 24, 2015 | 07:52 PM
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Very good advise Pwdrhound and Mark.

VGLNTE1 listen to these guys, they know what they're talking about.
 
Old Jul 24, 2015 | 08:26 PM
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thx jim. i wouldn't nearly put myself anywhere near pwdr's league. lets be honest.. but i do know my toe links
 
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Thanks guys , so toe links and pushing's will help the car not to swerves ?
 
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^ i wouldn't say that
 
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Loooooool , Iam the confused one here lol . In my case when I give her full throttle, she swerves to the right
 
Old Jul 25, 2015 | 03:50 AM
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if it isn't something noticeably broken you can *hear*? or grooves in the road you're throttling on?.. and the tread wear of the tires are near equal in wear pattern?! ( running out of ideas here buddy..sorry ) and you eliminate driver error also!?

then i would seriously get a good alignment from a pro. then try and wot see if it still happens.
 
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It only happens when the tire thread wears a little . The back wright wheel spins , dunno if Iam expressing the event correct lol. But on new tires . No issues . Now as far as noise and other things , the answer is nothing . No sounds and everything is fine. I keep the steering wheel straight and roads are fine .
Been told by the dealer it's my right shock . Dunno if I should change or not .
 
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^ still doesn't sound like a proper diagnosis. but I've exhausted any ideas.. but neglected to mention the most obvious possible cause: inequal tire pressure(s). best of luck!
 
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Tire pressure it is 🙏 l
 
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Tire pressure it is 🙏 l
Find a car guy to take it for a spin then look behind the wheel...if ita not alignment, it has to be something noticeable
 
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Irish spoke to the local shop about an alignment for me. $360 and they will do it to my specs - once I've figured that out. They recommend toe links and locking plates. I'll order up the Tarret toe links but locking plates? Not sure I've heard of those for this car. Trying to not break down and buy the rest but... I'll need another alignment when I finally do those if I don't right?

Edit: Torque Solutions toe links duh. Amazon here I come!
 

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