Ok doods...

I got the 996. Now is the time for tuning. My goal is the ultimate expression of a '99 996. That would be for me, a street drivable track car. Essentially, a Clubsport version. Lightweight, fast with an incredible ability to corner.

So, I ask you all. Let's list the best mods available (in your own opinion) for those newbies (like me) out there who are just starting up on their own project.

Here are the list of Mod Topics (feel free to add):

Intake / Intake Manifold - Engine breathing

Exhaust

Engine Misc.

Suspension

Safety

Wheels

Body Aerodynamics

Misc. (interior trim, doodads, etc.)



Thanks all! I look forward to the posting the final list!

-Chad

 

Exhaust: Fabspeed
Suspension: EIBACH
Wheels: HRE
Body: TechArt
Misc: http://bumperplugs.com/

 

Suspension = eibach? BArf! If you are talking about lowering springs which to my knowledge all there is as I haven't seen a complete kit for then Barf? The stock shocks or any shocks will not be properly damped. My father had a set on his turbo when he got it, through an auction. After I drove the car hard for 200 miles the car would Pogo. Needless to say it was a joke. Put in one of the Porsche kits. As you want to club race the go pss9's or motons if budget is a consideration, x74, or H&R coilovers.

 

You already have this in it's stock state.

Anything else you might do is just butter.

So, here is my butter. (Actually you can see it in my signature and many of those on the board as well.)

Exhaust - Very individual, I wanted loud and mean...and weight loss. Just changing the exhaust does not give you any significant gain...keep that in mind. I have the Fabspeed Bypass pipes...no mufflers (loss of 55lbs or so)

Engine - Well, you are NA...so you can SC it. Seems to be the "in" thing to do lately.

Suspension - I have the PSS9 and H&R sways front and rear.

Safety - Roll bar and extinguisher

Wheels - Go with something lightweight. I have the Kinesis K18s, they are light.

Body Aerodynamics - My preference, naturally, is the GT3 kit.

Misc. - Remove your AC and compressor, add GT3 seats, remove your rear seats (I just did this.)...this will help with some weight loss.

Good luck and congrats on your car!

Doodette

 

oh man.. how long have you got..

 

I have the Porsche Sport Exhaust...I like it. Loud enough for me, and can be quiet when you are not stomping the gas


Suspension: I think the only way to go is the Bilstein PSS-9. Adjustability, and performance.

Body, go with a GT3 kit. There are 2 kinds, the 99-01 version which is basically a bolt on for your car, has the "S" shaped rear wing, lower front bumper rear bumper skirts and side skirts. Then there is the 02-04 GT3 kit which has the newer style wing, more angular side skirts, no rear bumper skirt and a completely new front end which you would have to update your bumper, headlights and fenders. I would go with a mix personally. A 99-01 GT3 front bumper, 02-04 side skirts and rear wing.

Wheels....The 02-04 GT3 wheels are sweet, light, wide and fit perfectly on the narrow body car. There are many, many options for you there.

Engine: Supercharger if you want more performance. But you may feel (like me) that the 3.4 is plenty of performance out of the box.

 

Dood,

You need to find a reputable Tuner and let them help you design your optimum ride. This board is a good start but nothing will replace the advice and assistance you will get once you develop a "relationship" with your Tuner.

Here's a TIP with a Captial T. Don't milk these guys for free advice and then head off on your own to accomplish the work. Pay for the work and get satisfaction that you are leaning on years and years of good experience. Just my 2 cents.

 

short shift kit and clear markers should be first 2 mods....

 

get the supercharger that ben. lj is selling.. he's selling it for a really great price to.. i think he'll even pay for the install on your car. i beleive...

pm him... ben , lj...

sc it man

 

Don't Mod...just keep is stock, like mine.

 

Supercharger will give you a new car. Clear side markers, short shifter, Cargraphic or Fabspeed mufflers for less weight and great sound will be the cheapest fun mods. Carbon fiber interior parts, pedels, nav-dvd sound system, GT3 seats, custom floor mats , roll cage, front and rear strut tower braces are all nice. Then maybe front and rear GT2 or Turbo bumpers, wings, skirts. Fiksi wheels are lighter and cheaper than HRE's. Booothe center caps with Porsche crests are nice. Turbo tips and suspension, and don't forget the clear mask and mud flaps (haha). Will

 

Does anyone know of Porsche performance centers located in the northern part of NJ or NYC?

 

Kirbling what ya smoking "crack"

 

Don't mix and match the factory kits, a lot of hours went in the design of the entire aero packages. Ruf also makes a good aerokit for the 996. As for most of the other aftermarket aerokits and wings, most of them have never seen a wind tunnel, I wouldn't want them on my car.
For suspension start with the RoW or X kits from the factory, they are well engineered and require no adjustments. If you want a more serious track setup look at coilovers from H&R, Moton, Penske etc.
Exhaust, PSE sounds good ( heavy and $$) but the aftermarket mufflers are just as good and might even add a little power.
Most important, go to a DE or PDE and learn to drive the car at the track.
Of course just my .02, I'm probably wrong.

 

I think you can mix and match just fine. I have Techart Front Bumper, GT3 Side Skirts, and Turbo Rear Bumper with Techart pieces. I would recommend the JIC Magic Cross Suspension with the softest setting springs, Fabspeed Exhaust and Headers with EVO Performance Chip.