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steved0x 03-28-2016 10:06 AM

Thanks for your feedback. I've got GT3 LCA in the front now and I have -2.25 camber, unsure what my top settings are but I guess I will see when I remove the current struts. My plan was to install the KSports, leave the camber plate setting in the middle, and hope that I can still keep my -2.25. I am at -1.6 in the back, and I do have adjustable toe links installed, but since I am not currently lowered I haven't had to really use them to get my desired toe (just a touch in, not sure of the measurement). I plan to drop the front 20mm and the back 10mm (ROW M030 heights) and see how that goes. What are your heights like?

The Radium King 03-28-2016 10:28 AM

my lowering was relatively substantial - 1.5" all around iirc - and I did start to feel some bump steer as a result - made much worse with new rear tires however - fixed with some adjustable front toe links.

and I pulled my alignment info and reread - rear shock top mounts are three settings and I am getting -1.5 in the middle setting with adjustable rear toe links. front top mounts are slotted and I am getting -2.25 with standard control arms. with gt3 lcas the sky should be the limit for you.

The Radium King 03-28-2016 10:32 AM

and here is what that looks like with 235/40 R18 on 8.5" ET 53 and 265/35 R18 on 10" ET 40 wheels. getting passed by a cup car.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1459189942.jpg

The Radium King 03-28-2016 10:46 AM

and if the painter tape numbers are too ghetto, here is the improved magnagrafik magnetic number version ...

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1459190777.jpg

in this pic you can see that there is still some space in the front (easily 1/2" / 15 mm) so was thinking of moving to a 245 in the front with a 7 mm spacer.

steved0x 03-29-2016 06:42 AM

I know that I am doing this for performance reasons and not looks. But that looks good. Bonus!

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Radium King (Post 489192)
and here is what that looks like with 235/40 R18 on 8.5" ET 53 and 265/35 R18 on 10" ET 40 wheels. getting passed by a cup car.

http://986forum.com/forums/uploads01...1459189942.jpg


The Radium King 03-29-2016 01:49 PM

thanks; OZ really nailed it with those wheels - light, cheap, and great fit.

steved0x 03-30-2016 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by steved0x (Post 488954)
I'm thinking now of the KSports, something is going on with my Koni order and I don't think it is shipping anytime soon.

Annnnd my Koni's just shipped before I could cancel them. I bought them from Carnewal so a return isn't an option, the shipping would kill me. When they get here I will make somebody a good deal on a brand new in the box Koni FSD for 986 Boxster. :) Watch the For sale section or PM me for dibs if you want them. $750 + shipping (around $20-$30, depending on where you are) + PP fees if you don't want to do PP gift.

Porsche 986 Koni FSD Shock Absorbers -

Normally just over $1,000 they are currently on sale for 20% off for $862 from most places that sell them.


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