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Make a 996TT ride like a 993TT?

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Old 11-25-2004 | 07:58 PM
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Question Make a 996TT ride like a 993TT?

Is it possible to make the 996TT ride more like the 993?
I love the power and pure performance of the 996 but it doesn't have the raw kind of feel the 993 does.
If I just change to a stiffer suspension would that solve the problem or will it still be missing something?
Maybe I should just get the 993TT?

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Old 11-25-2004 | 08:13 PM
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go buy the GT2. think that'll be the right car for u.
 
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go buy the GT2. think that'll be the right car for u.
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Buy a 993tt.
 
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Yea i have the same question...what if you can't buy a gt2 and you like your already 996 turbo?!
 
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Old 11-26-2004 | 01:07 AM
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Moton's or JRZ's

You will have your 993TT "feel" or anything above or below it at the twist of a few *****.
 
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The GT2 has the feel your talking about
 
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JIC suspension and ERP suspension goodies make my car feel like a race car, just the way I like it!
 
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Old 11-26-2004 | 01:18 PM
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I faced the same dilema...

While you can improve the "feel" of the stock 996TT to make it more "sporty" it will never transmit the same feedback to the driver that a 993TT does. Adding a coilover kit to the 996 will definitely improve it, but, it won't be the same. They are just 2 different cars and you have to decide which platform you prefer, and then start from there.

I had both at the same time and drove them back to back many times. I proceeded to sell the 996TT because I just favoured the ride of the 993TT.

My 993TT with an H&R coilover kit was like driving around in a go-kart. The 996TT with a coilover was just a firmer riding 996; I didnt get the "go-kart" feel.

This is just my $0.02...
 
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Hello All!
As i have recently purchased my first 996TT i was looking for a good place to get some good information exchange on these cars. I can see from reading a few of the threads that i have found just such a place.
Just wanted to say hello and introduce myself to all you guys and thanks for your input and expertise........................Gman
 
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