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Old 10-29-2021, 02:13 PM   #1
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I'm looking to set up my rear suspension and I need to adjust the toe on the rears. I figure I may well end up with something like Tarett or SPL links for bump steer negation, but I came across these.

https://www.demonspeedmotorsports.com/Rear-Adjustable-Toe-Links-Porsche-GT3-Cup-9971-S-7TL.htm

I have a couple of spare front outer track control arms which I believe they used in the GT3 rear arms.
I cannot think of a good reason why they will not work but this is my first 986 build and I know nearly every avenue and combination of parts has probably been used by people here.
Looks nice, do we believe those are ok quality?

Also, is it really beneficial to use toe links with the "bump steer" feature om a 986?

Finally, do "we" fint the torque solution ones better than tarrets cheap ones? https://www.tarett.com/items/986-987-981-718-products/986-987-981-718-suspension/986-987-981-718-control-arms/996-986-987-rear-t-control-arm-pr-996tlnk-detail.htm


Edit: I ment to quote the link to the Torque Solution ones!! ��

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Old 10-29-2021, 03:10 PM   #2
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Looks nice, do we believe those are ok quality?

Also, is it really beneficial to use toe links with the "bump steer" feature om a 986?

Finally, do "we" fint the torque solution ones better than tarrets cheap ones? https://www.tarett.com/items/986-987-981-718-products/986-987-981-718-suspension/986-987-981-718-control-arms/996-986-987-rear-t-control-arm-pr-996tlnk-detail.htm
Robert, if your car is lowered I would recommend using the bump steer kit and IMHO Tarett makes great products
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Old 10-30-2021, 12:26 AM   #3
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Robert, if your car is lowered I would recommend using the bump steer kit and IMHO Tarett makes great products
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Thanks, after engine tuning, this winters project is Öhlins R/T so it will be lowered. My question is really, would the linked Tarett (without bumpsteer) or the "Torque Solution" (bumpsteer) be the way to go? A y diff in performance or perhaps quality? Anyone know?
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Old 10-30-2021, 08:33 AM   #4
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Thanks, after engine tuning, this winters project is Öhlins R/T so it will be lowered. My question is really, would the linked Tarett (without bumpsteer) or the "Torque Solution" (bumpsteer) be the way to go? A y diff in performance or perhaps quality? Anyone know?
Apple to orange… you need to decide on bump steer or not. If you are going to lower it, I’d suggest one with bump steer. Mine is 2” lowered and installed RSS bump steer adjustable rods front and back, huge improvement.
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Apple to orange… you need to decide on bump steer or not. If you are going to lower it, I’d suggest one with bump steer. Mine is 2” lowered and installed RSS bump steer adjustable rods front and back, huge improvement.
You are absolutely right I guess I tried to put in two questions in one sentence.. ;-)
So if I just start with the first one...

-When I´ll be putting on the Öhlin R/T coilovers the car will be lowered (within reason) I take it there is consensus in the need for adjustable rear toelinks, but is it a fact that I would gain from using the Bump-steer-compensated ones? More money, but will they matter?
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Old 11-19-2021, 04:26 AM   #6
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You are absolutely right I guess I tried to put in two questions in one sentence.. ;-)
So if I just start with the first one...

-When I´ll be putting on the Öhlin R/T coilovers the car will be lowered (within reason) I take it there is consensus in the need for adjustable rear toelinks, but is it a fact that I would gain from using the Bump-steer-compensated ones? More money, but will they matter?
Bump steer feature works for me, pavement is rough out here and I used to get steering wheel kickbacks over bumps but it definitely feels solid now with it. Honestly I can’t tell effect on the rear as I did wheel alignment to dial toe and camber at the same time, but it feels a lot smoother through corner. It’s more money but not that much more.

With your coilovers you can adjust the height as low as the lower control arm and the toe rod stay in parallel, and you could get by without needing bump steer feature?
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