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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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GT2 vs Turbo

I am just wonder, what is the differences between the gt2 suspension vs the turbo suspension?
 
Old Nov 27, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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adjustable coilovers and sways, solid bushings, monoballs, lowered ride height....
 
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adjustable coilovers and sways, solid bushings, monoballs, lowered ride height....
The TT has sways also, just different thicknesses and the front ones are designed for RWD.
 
Old Nov 27, 2008 | 11:46 AM
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The suspension geometry is completely different-- uprights, control arms, etc. The GT2 is currently the most advanced suspension of all the 911 production cars, even more than the RS.

The handling is night and day over a Turbo.
 
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Not even close in comparison sadly. Outside of a better geometry on the GT2, the system on the Turbo looks like it belongs in a 1995 993 instead of a modern day Porsche. I was really surprised when I pulled out the OEM Turbo suspension and was just like WOW that is not what I expected.
 
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Is there a way to convert the turbo suspension to a gt2? Is it too much of a mod?
 
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Possible yes. Cost = $$$$$$

Here is a good read on the GT2 suspension from the 911 Turbo.

I hope it helps..

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/12/2...on-technology/
 
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If you really want to go fast, buy the GT2. We'll be getting a second one for that reason.
 
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The TT has sways also, just different thicknesses and the front ones are designed for RWD.
the stock TT sways are not adjustable and they are a smaller diameter, 24vs26mm on the rear not sure about the front bar diameter.
As others have said they are totally different suspensions, you can do a few things to change it up but a complete change is very $$$
 

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Possible yes. Cost = $$$$$$

Here is a good read on the GT2 suspension from the 911 Turbo.

I hope it helps..

http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/12/2...on-technology/
great article thanks, very informative stuff
 
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excellent article thanks for this post, very informative.
 
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Anytime... glad that i could help..
 
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would the Bilstein Ps10s bring the turbo closer to a Gt2? or still night an day?
 
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No GT2 feel in your future but closer.
 
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Bilsteins were a great upgrade and I would recommend to anyone. The front of the stock turbo seemed to float somewhat in turns or highspeed but once I put the Bilsteins on that completely went away. The car feels a lot more planted in the front and as a result you have more confidence in the turns.
 


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