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Smallblock454 · 05-02-2016, 01:24 AM

Hello Topless,

thanks for clarification. Might work in wet on lower speeds and with a non aggressive driving style.

But i have some major worries on high speed corners (above 160 mph) in combination with load alternation, bumps on dry tar with slicks and a rear wheel driven car. I can only say that there are situations where it can be dangerous to not have a linkage between wheels, because you will loose the rear axle within milliseconds and don't have a chance to get the car back.

So if you're an experienced race driver or race mechanic with long experience on your car and you know what you are doing and your overall suspension setup is OK, that might work for specific situations. But i wouldn't give such tips without a warning, because in that case the impact will be hard.

Hello Racer Boy,

sorry, i don't wanted to be rude or argue with somebody. I would recommend to go in detail about suspension physics. I don't won't to do it on an internet forum, because it's really complex and because it can be misleading. There are really many parameters and aspects to go into. That won't be a post, that would be a book to write.

Hello steved0x,

it's nice to have a good looking car. But good looking doesn't always mean that it's also fast.

I would go with Toplees. Look for a shop that has experience in race suspension setups. And if they are experienced in Porsches and the K-Sports suspension too this will be a big plus. I know that such a setup costs a lot of money. But i think itÄs worth it and also you have the chance to a lot of questions.

Also i would recommend to read some good books about suspension setups or race cars technology in general. A good one, which is easy to understand if you have some math and physics knowledge might be M. Trzesniowski, Rennwagentechnik. It gives an overall view on race cars. Don't know if it's avaiiable in english language. But i'm pretty shure there are other good ones out there in english language.

Always take care, always safety first.

Regards, Markus

05-02-2016, 01:24 AM	#27
Smallblock454 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: LB, Germany Posts: 1,515	Hello Topless, thanks for clarification. Might work in wet on lower speeds and with a non aggressive driving style. But i have some major worries on high speed corners (above 160 mph) in combination with load alternation, bumps on dry tar with slicks and a rear wheel driven car. I can only say that there are situations where it can be dangerous to not have a linkage between wheels, because you will loose the rear axle within milliseconds and don't have a chance to get the car back. So if you're an experienced race driver or race mechanic with long experience on your car and you know what you are doing and your overall suspension setup is OK, that might work for specific situations. But i wouldn't give such tips without a warning, because in that case the impact will be hard. Hello Racer Boy, sorry, i don't wanted to be rude or argue with somebody. I would recommend to go in detail about suspension physics. I don't won't to do it on an internet forum, because it's really complex and because it can be misleading. There are really many parameters and aspects to go into. That won't be a post, that would be a book to write. Hello steved0x, it's nice to have a good looking car. But good looking doesn't always mean that it's also fast. I would go with Toplees. Look for a shop that has experience in race suspension setups. And if they are experienced in Porsches and the K-Sports suspension too this will be a big plus. I know that such a setup costs a lot of money. But i think itÄs worth it and also you have the chance to a lot of questions. Also i would recommend to read some good books about suspension setups or race cars technology in general. A good one, which is easy to understand if you have some math and physics knowledge might be M. Trzesniowski, Rennwagentechnik. It gives an overall view on race cars. Don't know if it's avaiiable in english language. But i'm pretty shure there are other good ones out there in english language. Always take care, always safety first. Regards, Markus Last edited by Smallblock454; 05-02-2016 at 02:13 AM.