Who is pushing a substantial amount of power/torque through a 996TT AWD system?
#31
12-31-2012, 08:29 PM
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Hey Jag,
That would officially be our first phone call when we didn't discuss 'legal matters'. I look forward to it and will take you up on that offer.
jonty,
I have a feeling I'll appreciate it for the same reason you did, and the modification path I have in mind actually looks a LOT like what you just described. So, I'm sure I'd enjoy it too.
32krazy!,
Although I do enjoy the twisties I generally treat my car more as a point and shoot vehicle anymore, and do appreciate a good straightline blast down the road. I hear you about free mods since nearly all my weight reduction mods so far have been free. I'm stockpiling small mods already for my effort to add more power in 2013. Thanks for your input!
That would officially be our first phone call when we didn't discuss 'legal matters'. I look forward to it and will take you up on that offer.
I run RWD with a Wavetrac diff on a k16 billet car @ 1.4 bar with EBC 4.5" intercoolers, fueling mods and Aquamist HSF4 system and a bunch of other suspension and engine mods around 580-600WHP . I went to RWD drive out of a whim to try it out and will never go back. The cars steering is light and with the LSD and GT2 slave mods the car is just a blast to drive (predictable and a proper 911) . I came from a 964 Turbo and the car now just feels like a 911 should to me.
I have a feeling I'll appreciate it for the same reason you did, and the modification path I have in mind actually looks a LOT like what you just described. So, I'm sure I'd enjoy it too.
my research found this. those that are long time porsche owners and road race want rwd so they have the feel and expectations of the porsches they owned before with the power of todays cars. drag racers want rwd for weight savings and ability to run drag radials in the size they want without fear of trashing the front diff.
this is my first awd car. when i ran the twistys it made me "feel" like a better driver than i really was.( im by no means any kind of road racer) i went rwd for a simple silly reason. it was FREE! i wanted to try modding this car on my own and with the diy and the help of the forum i tackled the job. now the car feels lighter in front, more nimble when i turn in and i can do a small burnout at the track to clean the tires off.
it was a worthwile mod for me and of course i can go back with a couple hrs work
this is my first awd car. when i ran the twistys it made me "feel" like a better driver than i really was.( im by no means any kind of road racer) i went rwd for a simple silly reason. it was FREE! i wanted to try modding this car on my own and with the diy and the help of the forum i tackled the job. now the car feels lighter in front, more nimble when i turn in and i can do a small burnout at the track to clean the tires off.
it was a worthwile mod for me and of course i can go back with a couple hrs work
Although I do enjoy the twisties I generally treat my car more as a point and shoot vehicle anymore, and do appreciate a good straightline blast down the road. I hear you about free mods since nearly all my weight reduction mods so far have been free. I'm stockpiling small mods already for my effort to add more power in 2013. Thanks for your input!
#32
12-31-2012, 08:39 PM
as most every one will tell you going rwd should include a lsd which also warrents a cooler. saving for mine as we speak. carbonetics and wavetrac are at the top of my list. no real need for the full lockup on decel so they are priced right for my power and needs
#33
01-01-2013, 12:02 AM
OP before going rwd install an LSD and see what you think, makes a massive difference. PSM on these cars is very good, problems can come when driving less then smoothly. The traction control portion is an issue on the race track as it will come on during hard cornering while accelerating. With a LSD it becomes hardly an issue and only kicks in when it's truly needed.
This topic has been beat to death and everyone has a different take on it, for me I'll stay awd with the lsd
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01-01-2013, 01:14 AM
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#35
01-01-2013, 09:07 AM
if you run a torsen differential you won't need a cooler, only needed with the clutch type and then only if you're on the road course.
OP before going rwd install an LSD and see what you think, makes a massive difference. PSM on these cars is very good, problems can come when driving less then smoothly. The traction control portion is an issue on the race track as it will come on during hard cornering while accelerating. With a LSD it becomes hardly an issue and only kicks in when it's truly needed.
This topic has been beat to death and everyone has a different take on it, for me I'll stay awd with the lsd
OP before going rwd install an LSD and see what you think, makes a massive difference. PSM on these cars is very good, problems can come when driving less then smoothly. The traction control portion is an issue on the race track as it will come on during hard cornering while accelerating. With a LSD it becomes hardly an issue and only kicks in when it's truly needed.
This topic has been beat to death and everyone has a different take on it, for me I'll stay awd with the lsd
#36
01-02-2013, 02:39 PM
Maybe, maybe not. Not a concern if awd remains and even less of an issue with psm on.
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