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Originally Posted by maxwell
there are a ton of threads/discussions about GT2 ride height on the TT. GT2 height is VERY low. It does look good, but it is too low IMO for daily driving. Also, if you run PSS9's (Mike, not a problem for you) you can't go as low as the GT2 anyway. There is an issue with the car riding on the bump stops, essentially taking away the effectiveness of your suspension.
Im not sure how wide my wheels are technically. I had ron (Vipertestarossa) order them for me, as he is a dealer and had the exact same wheels on his tt, so I wanted the same specs. I've never really understood the desire for a wider wheel, if the tire is the same size? 315 on a 11" wheel vs. 315 on a 12" wheel? But knowing that the GT2 runs a 12" wheel, you shouldn't have any problems, except maybe having to roll the rear fenders, as the front ones come rolled from the factory.
Im not sure how wide my wheels are technically. I had ron (Vipertestarossa) order them for me, as he is a dealer and had the exact same wheels on his tt, so I wanted the same specs. I've never really understood the desire for a wider wheel, if the tire is the same size? 315 on a 11" wheel vs. 315 on a 12" wheel? But knowing that the GT2 runs a 12" wheel, you shouldn't have any problems, except maybe having to roll the rear fenders, as the front ones come rolled from the factory.
Mike you have a cream of the crop suspension buddy, you should take full advantage of it, get to GT2 spec, corner balanced and so on and you will be even more blown away, as i mentioned before Topgun Tom has JIC LOW on his car and its smooth as glass, no rebound or bump stop issues.
Here are my 12's with 315's and being at gt2 height, no rubbing what so ever, 19's will surely make it rub like you have going this low, im positive!
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Originally Posted by iLLM3
Mike you have a cream of the crop suspension buddy, you should take full advantage of it, get to GT2 spec, corner balanced and so on and you will be even more blown away, as i mentioned before Topgun Tom has JIC LOW on his car and its smooth as glass, no rebound or bump stop issues.
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MX - I'll definately let you know...I am sure we will PM back and forth especially Friday
ILL - OK...thanks for the info bro! very good stuff! I will post pics as soon as I get things set up.
amerlemans - nice wheels! Let us know when they are on and we will set that meet up!
ILL - OK...thanks for the info bro! very good stuff! I will post pics as soon as I get things set up.
amerlemans - nice wheels! Let us know when they are on and we will set that meet up!
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Guys I just heard back from Dan at Vivid Racing and here is what he said:
I run it everyday (12" rears and MPS2 315/25/19 tires). You don't have to roll it at all. That is a fact.
> Obviously the coilovers have adjustable ride height. If you have the
> coilovers to low on anything, you will rub. But mine as you see lowered
has
> no rubbing and runs great! My car is set to GT2 specs with perfect camber
> for street use. The wheels do not stick out, so don't worry!
I run it everyday (12" rears and MPS2 315/25/19 tires). You don't have to roll it at all. That is a fact.
> Obviously the coilovers have adjustable ride height. If you have the
> coilovers to low on anything, you will rub. But mine as you see lowered
has
> no rubbing and runs great! My car is set to GT2 specs with perfect camber
> for street use. The wheels do not stick out, so don't worry!
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Originally Posted by amerlemans
Guys I just heard back from Dan at Vivid Racing and here is what he said:
I run it everyday (12" rears and MPS2 315/25/19 tires). You don't have to roll it at all. That is a fact.
> Obviously the coilovers have adjustable ride height. If you have the
> coilovers to low on anything, you will rub. But mine as you see lowered
has
> no rubbing and runs great! My car is set to GT2 specs with perfect camber
> for street use. The wheels do not stick out, so don't worry!
I run it everyday (12" rears and MPS2 315/25/19 tires). You don't have to roll it at all. That is a fact.
> Obviously the coilovers have adjustable ride height. If you have the
> coilovers to low on anything, you will rub. But mine as you see lowered
has
> no rubbing and runs great! My car is set to GT2 specs with perfect camber
> for street use. The wheels do not stick out, so don't worry!
-oh, and I will stop worrying!
M
Originally Posted by Ruiner
When I had the JICs installed, I had them corner balanced with a 1' forward rake to pre-load the front (slightly) so that there would be less transfer on hard stops/braking.
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As I said on the other forums, congrats Mike! Me and a few AMG guys are going to get our cars dyno'd at Funktion Auto if you want to join us. I will also be doing a track rental at MIR either the last week of March or first week of April. Let me know if you wanna go.
Oh yea, and any locals are welcome to join as well.
Maxwell- Did you get new tires from Radial yet? I should be getting my DPE's mounted and balanced there this week.
Oh yea, and any locals are welcome to join as well.
Maxwell- Did you get new tires from Radial yet? I should be getting my DPE's mounted and balanced there this week.
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
As I said on the other forums, congrats Mike! Me and a few AMG guys are going to get our cars dyno'd at Funktion Auto if you want to join us. I will also be doing a track rental at MIR either the last week of March or first week of April. Let me know if you wanna go.
Oh yea, and any locals are welcome to join as well.
Maxwell- Did you get new tires from Radial yet? I should be getting my DPE's mounted and balanced there this week.
Oh yea, and any locals are welcome to join as well.
Maxwell- Did you get new tires from Radial yet? I should be getting my DPE's mounted and balanced there this week.
Dyno'ing a 996TT in AWD mode requires a Mustang Dyno (mechanically linked). I really don't trust non-linked rollers as there is a possibility that they will slow down at different speeds and possibly fry the center diff.
If you do use a DynoJet or something along those lines, you can just disco the front drive shaft and run in RWD mode only.
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Originally Posted by Ruiner
Just remember:
Dyno'ing a 996TT in AWD mode requires a Mustang Dyno (mechanically linked). I really don't trust non-linked rollers as there is a possibility that they will slow down at different speeds and possibly fry the center diff.
If you do use a DynoJet or something along those lines, you can just disco the front drive shaft and run in RWD mode only.
Dyno'ing a 996TT in AWD mode requires a Mustang Dyno (mechanically linked). I really don't trust non-linked rollers as there is a possibility that they will slow down at different speeds and possibly fry the center diff.
If you do use a DynoJet or something along those lines, you can just disco the front drive shaft and run in RWD mode only.
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
Yea, you're right. I've seen both front half shafts of a 996TT snap on a dynojet (on decel). Funktion auto doesnt have an onsite dyno but I spoke with the owner and he will dyno our cars on a mustang dyno next door for $100. Only downside is mustang dyno's usually give lower numbers than dynojets
What's up Ahmad??
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Originally Posted by blackbenzz
Yea, you're right. I've seen both front half shafts of a 996TT snap on a dynojet (on decel). Funktion auto doesnt have an onsite dyno but I spoke with the owner and he will dyno our cars on a mustang dyno next door for $100. Only downside is mustang dyno's usually give lower numbers than dynojets
Besides, if anyone asks you the results, you can always explain that it is on a Mustang Dyno. DynoJets aren't always going to give you the best, most real world numbers that are as accurate as a Mustang Dyno. Good luck!
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Originally Posted by MX RACER
Yeah the broken axles sucks.. Be careful on the all wheel dynos..
What's up Ahmad??
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What's up Ahmad??
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Maxwell- I dont know the name of the shop. He just said the shop near by has a dyno and he has access to it. You wanna hit the track? Divextreme will be coming out this time.
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