Renntrack.com Forums - 997 http://www.renntrack.com/forums/ en Fri, 10 Sep 2010 20:21:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.renntrack.com/forums/images/misc/rss.png Renntrack.com Forums - 997 http://www.renntrack.com/forums/ <![CDATA[New & Cool Upgrades]]> http://www.renntrack.com/forums/showthread.php?1659-New-Cool-Upgrades&goto=newpost Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:16:55 GMT Some of you may seen the post on 6speed by Champion, the car was in surgery again. A lot was done including brakes, seats, etc. Here is the list of... Some of you may seen the post on 6speed by Champion, the car was in surgery again. A lot was done including brakes, seats, etc. Here is the list of parts:

-Stoptech STR kit Front & Rear
-RSS Lower Control Arms at Front
-Werks1 Plenum
-OEM GT2 Folding Buckets in cloth
-RSS Rollbar
-Willans 6 pt Harness
-Wevo Engine Mounts
-CCW C14 in 18" w/ Toyo RA1 245F/305R

It's a huge list, I know... I wanted to do all at once. Here are some pics Champion posted (I didn't have the chance to take some since I picked it up yesterday evening):

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Here are my feelings on the car:

Handling: The car has always been handling well ever since I had Bilstein Damptronics and RSS Sways installed. When I (Champion crew actually :rolleyes2:) added the RSS Tarmac parts the car was amazing! If the tires (Bridgestone RE-11s) could hold it, the suspension was holding great on twisty turns on all tracks. So now I need to try the new Toyo RA1's and the new alignment along with it.

Brakes: Oh my God! What can I say about the brakes. You know sometimes stuff just happens in the blink of an eye, these brakes are similar. So I was in the back roads of Miami (no excess speed), I was doing about 30 mph or so and decided to try the brakes. I paid good money for them in the end, who could blame me for testing them? :) There is the moment where you step on the brake pedal, then there's the split second when you feel like your body is leaning forward and then there's the instant when the back of your head hits the seat. It is amazing! These brakes are strong and do not trip ABS or anything. Perfectly designed for our cars.

The seats, they are tight but not uncomfortable. I had a long drive back home with a lot of Friday rush hour traffic and heavy showers (typical Florida weather). They certainly are snug for track use. I don't think I'll be sliding around at when attacking corners at the tracks anymore :rolleyes2: They are quite comfy for buckets. A little heavy, but still lighter than the standard seats for sure. They look gorgeous!

The RSS Rollbar, what can I say about the roll bar. It should do the trick if God forbid anything happens. No creaking whatsoever. No problems. Reaching the rear windshield to clean might be an issue, but after Bryan's suggestion I decided to adopt an Oompa Loompa from the chocolate factory :rotfl:

It is always so easy to deal with Champion, from drop-off to pick up. Always friendly but professional nonetheless. When I dropped of my car, the rental was already waiting for me at the lot. It was all good... ;) I would suggest Champion to everyone without a doubt!


I will post more on the upgrades after a nice track day, in the end what can prove the improvements over real world lap times? Welcome to Renntrack, where every mod is track tested! ]]> 997 sin911 http://www.renntrack.com/forums/showthread.php?1659-New-Cool-Upgrades New Floorboard http://www.renntrack.com/forums/showthread.php?1648-New-Floorboard&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 18:13:11 GMT So i spent yesterday making a floorboard for my car, since now that its gutted the floor is not flat and my foot would get stuck sometimes (not... So i spent yesterday making a floorboard for my car, since now that its gutted the floor is not flat and my foot would get stuck sometimes (not cool).

I decided to use 1/8" aluminum for lightness.

Im not a fan of the diamond look, but I thought it would provide better grip than smooth aluminum.

I'm having second thoughts now that im done. maybe I'll pull it ut and make it out of black plastic (lighter).

The panel weighed 2 lbs.



]]> 997 MOBONIC http://www.renntrack.com/forums/showthread.php?1648-New-Floorboard RennTrack.com Car#2 Laguna Seca Pics http://www.renntrack.com/forums/showthread.php?1647-RennTrack-com-Car-2-Laguna-Seca-Pics&goto=newpost Wed, 01 Sep 2010 15:08:01 GMT A few picks from last week at Laguna Seca. Big Thanks to Cathy from Virtual Access Photo for the great shots! ... A few picks from last week at Laguna Seca.

Big Thanks to Cathy from Virtual Access Photo for the great shots!

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]]> 997 MOBONIC http://www.renntrack.com/forums/showthread.php?1647-RennTrack-com-Car-2-Laguna-Seca-Pics 997 TT rear brake ducts installed http://www.renntrack.com/forums/showthread.php?1640-997-TT-rear-brake-ducts-installed&goto=newpost Mon, 30 Aug 2010 19:23:48 GMT Installed this weekend.

Only problem now is that the inside of my 12" rear wheels are rubbing on the lower part of duct.. have to remove and trim.

]]> 997 MOBONIC http://www.renntrack.com/forums/showthread.php?1640-997-TT-rear-brake-ducts-installed Putting in Work... S1 3 Piece Burning Black http://www.renntrack.com/forums/showthread.php?1633-Putting-in-Work-S1-3-Piece-Burning-Black&goto=newpost Fri, 27 Aug 2010 01:10:36 GMT 7 months of waiting and FINALLY they arrived !!!

Big ups to Work Wheels USA & City Tire in South Gate for the Professional PSS10 install, alignment, and careful wheel/tire mounting !

Took advantage of the hot summer day in So Cal for a quick shoot during my lunch break!

Finding the right color combination for Seal Grey is a task in itself.

But I think the Burning Black finish provides a nice compliment to it.

Feel free to critique

Specs:

Work Meister S1 3 Piece

Burning Black
19x8.5 +45 w/ 235/35/19 Hankook K110 Ventus V12
19x11 +42 w/ 295/30/19 Hankook K110 Ventus V12


My 997 is gone but my partner has one so I still like to contribute to the community











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]]> 997 jsyang15 http://www.renntrack.com/forums/showthread.php?1633-Putting-in-Work-S1-3-Piece-Burning-Black Suspension advise for 2009 Carrera 4 S http://www.renntrack.com/forums/showthread.php?1627-Suspension-advise-for-2009-Carrera-4-S&goto=newpost Wed, 25 Aug 2010 16:18:57 GMT After running with Mobonic and many other Renn trackers at Laguna this weekend and still doing well setting track record of 1.41 for my class was... After running with Mobonic and many other Renn trackers at Laguna this weekend and still doing well setting track record of 1.41 for my class was awsome, but I'm realizing my totally stock C4s on slicks isn't the way to go faster or use all the tire on the track. I need control arms , sway bars, and some serious camber to start. Any advise on which ones to go with that are the best for the money for my all wheel drive car with litronic. Thanks.

Jeremy ]]> 997 Drjeremyb http://www.renntrack.com/forums/showthread.php?1627-Suspension-advise-for-2009-Carrera-4-S A bit of livery! http://www.renntrack.com/forums/showthread.php?1600-A-bit-of-livery%21&goto=newpost Sat, 14 Aug 2010 02:23:24 GMT Spent the last 4+hours putting some of the livery on.... it definitely transforms the character of the car! you likey? From concept: ... Spent the last 4+hours putting some of the livery on.... it definitely transforms the character of the car!

you likey?


From concept:




To REALITY!

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