05-22-2009, 12:10 AM | #16 |
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Running stock the car pushed like a pig (96 C4S). Threw suspension work on (Motons, EVO uprights, TRG sways, RS strut bar, monoballs, and camber plates) and the handles like a well balanced dream. First thing to upgrade on the C4S is the suspension imho. But I've thought about moving over to 2WD with Viper bob's conversion kit more than once... hopefully I'll get to take out a 2WD version and see if I can tell a difference.
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05-22-2009, 04:15 AM | #17 | |
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My suspension and alignment guy argues that one can dial out (or in) anything with the proper tuning. And I tend to concur. And I also think with the proper suspension work, the C4S might even have some advantages(?) weight aside. |
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well, i guess it depends on who you're hearing it from and how educated / demanding they are. you wrote, "So I'm gonna surmise that as Canyon56 stated that it's all about the suspension setup in the 993TT that makes it work." substitute any car for 993TT and you'll be more correct IMO. i have a 96 C4S. in stock form it understeeeeeeeeeeeered quite a bit, really . i was really hot on dumping the AWD and enjoying the RWD concept. First I installed Pss10's / lowered the ride height to near RS spec / installed Euro TT anti-sways / and had a pretty aggressive alignment done. The car's handling was transformed to make me a happy boy. I'll still try the RWDectomey, it's just not the burning requirement it was 6 months ago. So, i guess i'm saying that the 993 TT setup while "good" is not inherently "right". It all depends on your frame of reference. cheers Craig |
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I still think about RWDectomy, too. But (and as with all stock cars, including the 993TT of course), once you start the suspension tuning the vehicle can get reborn. Another thing we have to bear in mind, is that suspension tuning is also somewhat subjective. How it performs depends on the person's expectation and driving style/skill. |
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Well i did the AWDectomy and transformed a quite well balanced, neutral handling car that i felt comfortable with, into an oversteering monster. I've done two AX since the swap and have had multiple oversteer induced spins. no changes other than AWDectomy. This might be the way a "real" 911 handles, but now i'm driving up a steep learning curve............... again. Only way i can get any semblance of understeer right now is to set the front coilovers to 10 and the rears to very soft, 1 - 3. I'll fiddle a bit with tire pressures and anti-sways and let you know what i discover. cheers Craig |
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I think the biggest issue = i was able to get away with lifting off with no / minimal resulting oversteer when it was AWD. Now i experience "typical" lift off oversteer. It's probably mainly a learning thing. first AX since AWDectomy is tomorrow. I swapped out my new Euro TT rear ARB (21mm) for my stock ARB (17mm) and did some parking lot testing. Rear grip seems better, but i'll know more in a few days. cheers Craig |
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Car actually pushes a bit again. still have to fiddle with suspension a bit, but getting closer. cheers Craig |
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I haven't driven a 4S before, so I don't know how it feels on corner entry. As for the 2WD, I know the rear always feels like it wants to come around when you turn in. Until you're a master at car control (which I'm not), the approach I've taken (advice from instructors with 911's) is slow in, fast out. Brake a little more in a straight line, then back on the gas once the car has started turning in. This stabilizes the rear end a lot, and helps inspire more confidence. This helped me a lot as I'm still learning how to drive a rear-engined car.....
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my car was AWD, now RWD only cheers Craig |
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