Bilstein saga continiue
#32
01-19-2011, 08:46 PM
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Hmm, I installed techart sport springs my self, took my time and didnt have a problem, got the car aligned with a local porsche motorsports, to gt3 street specs, so far so good, rides better then stock and is lowered by 20 mm,a year later i added a gt2 rear swy bar only, now it rides even better on the turns, the under steer is almost gone, but one has to be carefull....
#33
01-20-2011, 01:45 PM
ya it took me a while as to which springs to go with, i know techart test all their stuff on tracks, unlike lot of other manufacturers and when my shocks blow, i will get the pss10
#34
01-20-2011, 05:33 PM
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#35
04-13-2011, 11:52 PM
Hey guys - I just ordered a set of Bilstein PSS Damptronics (4 days ago). Obviously I'm off to a superb local (in Vancouver) service center that I have been dealing with for over ten years, with nothing but fantastic service (so don't expect any "issues"). However what I'm curious about is, after install, should I wait a few days/drives to have them settle down before doing the alignment, or should installation and alignment take place at the same time?
#36
04-14-2011, 03:50 AM
Hi Eclou
I'm sure you directly provided them to me either on Rennlist/Rennteam/Teamspeed/6speed. I wouldn't have included the settings in my table had you not confirmed them (like everyone else did that I listed).
At the time, you replied to the threads after I published the table, and you didn't say anything about the numbers being inaccurate.
Have you made changes since 2009?
I'm sure you directly provided them to me either on Rennlist/Rennteam/Teamspeed/6speed. I wouldn't have included the settings in my table had you not confirmed them (like everyone else did that I listed).
At the time, you replied to the threads after I published the table, and you didn't say anything about the numbers being inaccurate.
Have you made changes since 2009?
Last edited by Alex_997TT; 04-14-2011 at 03:59 AM.
#37
04-14-2011, 02:05 PM
Hey guys - I just ordered a set of Bilstein PSS Damptronics (4 days ago). Obviously I'm off to a superb local (in Vancouver) service center that I have been dealing with for over ten years, with nothing but fantastic service (so don't expect any "issues"). However what I'm curious about is, after install, should I wait a few days/drives to have them settle down before doing the alignment, or should installation and alignment take place at the same time?
#38
04-14-2011, 09:47 PM
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#39
04-15-2011, 06:49 PM
Speed31 i would say it again, I did the installation of the damptronics on my car and I did set up the height of my car including checkup of proper fitment .Alignment and final adjustment was done at Porsche shop.I think that is the proper alignment for the street and occasional track days driving .If you want to set up your tt car as Porsche GT3 R cap car you got my blessing. .
Attached see the specs of alignment settings from different members (in red Porsche factory specifications)-all of them done by professional Porsche shops in US and England so if you say that you guys are using different settings on yours TT I believe you ,but I will stay with what we are using here.
Attached see the specs of alignment settings from different members (in red Porsche factory specifications)-all of them done by professional Porsche shops in US and England so if you say that you guys are using different settings on yours TT I believe you ,but I will stay with what we are using here.
front
camber -2.12
toe +0.02 total
caster 8.30 mins
rear
camber -2.0
toe +0.22 total
all values in mins.
Car has 730hp 950nm. This setup on corsas works like a dream on a car with lsd. Corner balancing is critical. No understeer at all and you can apply full power at the apex and throttle steer at the exit.
Last edited by GT-TT; 04-15-2011 at 06:55 PM.
#40
04-15-2011, 06:52 PM
Actually techart (bilstein derivatives) are the ones i have. Not sure they are stiffer than B16 clubsport though. Does anyone know the spring rates of the B16 clubsport ones (by cargraphic?)
#41
04-15-2011, 07:16 PM
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front
camber -2.12
toe +0.02 total
caster 8.30 mins
rear
camber -2.0
toe +0.22 total
all values in mins.
Car has 730hp 950nm. This setup on corsas works like a dream on a car with lsd. Corner balancing is critical. No understeer at all and you can apply full power at the apex and throttle steer at the exit.
front
camber -2.12
toe +0.02 total
caster 8.30 mins
rear
camber -2.0
toe +0.22 total
all values in mins.
Car has 730hp 950nm. This setup on corsas works like a dream on a car with lsd. Corner balancing is critical. No understeer at all and you can apply full power at the apex and throttle steer at the exit.
, adjustable lower control arms are necessary to achieve so much camber in front. check from time to time your front differential and axles on the inside How low is your car?
#42
04-15-2011, 07:19 PM
Car is not as low as a GT2. I would say 15-20mm from stock.
#43
04-15-2011, 10:25 PM
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Thanks GT-TT You guys defensibly know haw to do the right set up .You also right about proper camber alignment, as geometry of the car changes the front shaft sealing rings have a little more stress It's important to stay within tolerance.A big star for you
, as geometry of the car changes the front shaft sealing rings have a little more stress It's important to stay within tolerance.A big star for you
Last edited by slawek; 04-15-2011 at 10:29 PM.
#44
04-16-2011, 08:28 AM
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Interesting about the shims with cup control arms re the seals. This is my current setup, I've yet to add the shims.
#45
04-16-2011, 01:14 PM
Do not, i repeat DO NOT add the shims! Almost destroyed my diff. Get your mechanic to take a look and modify slightly the factory screw. Then you can go to -2.5 or so.
Last edited by GT-TT; 04-16-2011 at 01:17 PM.