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Originally Posted by Racecomp Engineering
There are a ton of options for you and some of them are good ones. 
One idea is to talk to @ AZP Installs as they may not be too far from you and could likely do a full prep.
We could do that as well (and sometimes do track instruction) but we're a bit of a farther haul. Glad to help you with parts and advice though.
Oil cooler, quality suspension work tuned right, and a big brake kit. Add seats and a cage or a roll bar and harnesses if you're that serious. If you're relatively new to the track do a season on good street tires that can take some heat, but don't jump into r compounds just yet. Go have fun and learn.
- Andy |
Thanks, I'll reach out to them. I have some friends in DC that I visit periodically, so your shop isn't out of the question either. Good info.
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Originally Posted by Sleepless
996 Turbo can be made into a nice street/track car and if you consider the cost of a the BRZ, I think you'd be money ahead by sticking with the Turbo.
However, I have a 993 Turbo that is track prepped very similarly to my BRZ and can say the BRZ is more fun and has improved my driving immensely simply because I feel more at ease driving it at the limit, and to be fast, you have to drive it at the limit. With a Turbo, it is all too easy to lean on the power and AWD when all the fun is in the corners! So, for that reason, I'd recommend the BRZ
Also, I recommend never going to R compounds for HPDE. The 200TW tires are only a bit less sticky, but they communicate a lot better, last a lot longer and are much more street friendly; thus eliminating the need for changing tires between street/track. AD08s and Star Specs are quite good, as are several other tires. I used to run R comps, but now only run these; way more fun! |
Yeah, I'm torn, the 996 Turbo isn't a terrible track platform and certainly a fast car with the right driver (not me :-)), but as you mention, learning on something more balanced, lower power, RWD, it's a good experience. The 996 Turbo from a brakes, power, cooling standpoint is pretty solid. Factory suspension and seats are pretty weak in the grand scheme of things and I'll have to weld the coolant pipes (engine out job) if I decide to continue doing a considerable number of events per year. Yeah, I won't rush into R comps.
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Originally Posted by CSG Mike
Safety is one of those "all of nothing" situations. If you do all the safety equipment, your street driving safety will be a bit compromised, and for HPDE, I'm of the opinion that a full OEM safety system is quite versatile.
I'd recommend this for your build:
- Roll bar
- OEM belts/seat/airbags
- BBK
- Wheels of your choice to clear the BBK
- Tires of your choice (I'd recommend a compound you're familiar with for your first set, and then try one preferred for this platform)
- Suspension kit that suits your driving style; @ Raceseng is fairly close to you and has a lovely Penske setup that will be released soon.
- Rear lower control arms.
If you want to add some more feedback, replace all rubber suspension bushings with solids/sphericals, or add solid inserts.
If you'd like more power, several options are available, but forced induction will take you pretty close to the top of your budget. A nice header and tune will cost less, produce less heat, and have virtually no issues. |
Thanks! Is there a bolt in roll bar that folks like for these cars and is reasonably priced? Do I need to look at any additional cooling upgrades with the factory power output?