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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 01:54 PM
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Front spring rates-996 GT3

Did a search function and came up with nothing. I want to slightly increase the spring rate in the front only on my 05 GT3. I have used Eibachs on my old 997 with good results. My front end seems to float more than I like about 100 mph. I know that is a common thing but I also know it could be better.
Any suggestions. H&Rs, Eibachs, others?
 
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 02:04 PM
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I think H&R does the stock GT3 coil kit.
 
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I think H&R does the stock GT3 coil kit.
Sean,
How did you lower your car?
 
Old Aug 17, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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Originally Posted by LUIS95993
Sean,
How did you lower your car?
I had a race shop lower and align it.
Mind Of Motorsports in San Diego (very cool guys)
GMG in OC can do it for you too when you come to OC (they did not have their alignment machine unpacked at the time, so I went to MOM in SD)

 

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Originally Posted by Vader13
I had a race shop lower and align and lower it.
Mind Of Motorsports in San Diego (very cool guys)
GMG in OC can do it for you too when you come to OC (they did not have their alignment machine unpacked at the time, so I went to MOM in SD)

Cool, how much did they lower it? I met Fabryce and the guys at a race in FL. Good guys.
 
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Fabio is awesome, I have worked with him for years...
Make sure to set up a time with them before you go to GMG.
They are always slammed.
MOM basically dropped it 1/2 front and 1/4 rear from stock.
The handling was alot better after, but the car is harder to drive into malls..lmao
 
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if your front end is "floating" at 100mph it's not because of your spring rate...and it's not a common thing for GT3's...you've got something else going on...
 
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Originally Posted by VSE Chuck
if your front end is "floating" at 100mph it's not because of your spring rate...and it's not a common thing for GT3's...you've got something else going on...
Ride height and/or alignment may be off.

Also try a Cup lip before changing springs.
 
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I have read numerous posts where drivers complained of a front end float on the GT3s. My alignment is right on. Alignment doesn't normally cause the front end to bounce without pulling, or tramlining. Mine does neither.
 
Old Aug 20, 2006 | 02:29 AM
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Just met with Fabryce today at his shop. Very nice guy. Mine will be lowered and aligned to Euro specs sometime next week. Their shop will be relocated to a new facility where Andial used to be.
 
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Eurospec

996 GT3- I have a 997 GT3 on order and want the ride height and allignment redone to euro-spec. Where did you get the euro-spec. from?
 
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