FAO Alex L
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Hi Simon
Read this thread over on the 997 forum: http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=354039
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Read this thread over on the 997 forum: http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=354039
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ORIGINAL: Alex L
Hi Simon
Read this thread over on the 997 forum: http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=354039
Alex,
Which forum is that under?.Am i missing some info by not being a paying member?.I used to be a full member back in 2003, but never renewed my membership.What do the guys at Parr, say about the powerkit?.Do they say that it makes a lot of difference?.Im still a sceptic about the GT-R blitzing the 997 Turbo.The first magazine test i read was the top gear one,where, it was said the the 997TT, pulled away ever so slightly from the GT-R in a straight line,but that point seems to have been forgotten.It also needs 40bhp more than the 911 to keep up.This powerkit should redress this situation, but im keen on your opinion, to see how the car performs, and more importantly drives.Hopefully it will drive as the standard car, but with more of everything, everywhere.Do the Parr guys run the GT3 geometery?.Sorry for all the questions,im just interested.Regards, SIMON.[]
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Simon - you should be able to see the thread if you click on the link I posted. Very strange if you cannot as the I don't think you even need to login to view the 997 forum.
Parr are specialists in geomettry and suspension setup so they have their own offerings. I am going to have thier 'fast-road' geometry setup and see how that goes. It's not a change of any parts, just a change in the geometry settings.
Parr say they have even modified GT3s and had amazing results!!
Parr are specialists in geomettry and suspension setup so they have their own offerings. I am going to have thier 'fast-road' geometry setup and see how that goes. It's not a change of any parts, just a change in the geometry settings.
Parr say they have even modified GT3s and had amazing results!!
As per: http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=354039&mpage=2
I drove to Ipswich and back last weekend and I still can't get over how smooth the Turbos and acceleration are now!!
There is also hardly any lag "" other than when cruising in 6th at 2000 rpm and you then floor the throttle. Then there is still a few seconds wait. Other than that much more like a normally aspirated engine. Great when accelerating gently through a corner. No more turbo on/off switch.
The car just feels "˜tuned'. Not like it's had all that power forced upon it, it just feels more free!!
The exhaust sound is great too. Not brilliant 2500-3000rpm on the motorway as there is a bit of a drone. Nothing too intrusive, but if you hit 3000 and onwards you just get cruising silence. Sure, if you want to hear the good noises then they are readily available with some right foot action!
Fuel economy is about the same "" I averaged 27mpg averaging 60mph on my 300 mile round trip.
So overall I LOVE the powerkit. Frankly I think the engine is healthier now than it was before so I am definitely less stressed about the warranty issue. Plus RS-Tuning (via Cargraphic) is probably THE best tuner for Porsches along with Ruf (although Ruf doesn't actually race Porsches) so they really know what they are doing. Also the ECU is tuned for the exhaust + filter combination, so I know I have a tried and tested formula. Yes, certainly worth the extra money compared to the other packages out there (albeit a bad Euro exchange rate right now pushing up the price).
As for the Parr "˜fast-road' geometry alignment; definitely sharper more responsive steering. Definitely more stability and grip putting down all that power. The car somehow feels lighter!
I am desperate to get myself a "˜Performance Box' and do some videos and sound-bites. What with snow forecast for this weekend, it may be a little while though.
I drove to Ipswich and back last weekend and I still can't get over how smooth the Turbos and acceleration are now!!
There is also hardly any lag "" other than when cruising in 6th at 2000 rpm and you then floor the throttle. Then there is still a few seconds wait. Other than that much more like a normally aspirated engine. Great when accelerating gently through a corner. No more turbo on/off switch.
The car just feels "˜tuned'. Not like it's had all that power forced upon it, it just feels more free!!
The exhaust sound is great too. Not brilliant 2500-3000rpm on the motorway as there is a bit of a drone. Nothing too intrusive, but if you hit 3000 and onwards you just get cruising silence. Sure, if you want to hear the good noises then they are readily available with some right foot action!
Fuel economy is about the same "" I averaged 27mpg averaging 60mph on my 300 mile round trip.
So overall I LOVE the powerkit. Frankly I think the engine is healthier now than it was before so I am definitely less stressed about the warranty issue. Plus RS-Tuning (via Cargraphic) is probably THE best tuner for Porsches along with Ruf (although Ruf doesn't actually race Porsches) so they really know what they are doing. Also the ECU is tuned for the exhaust + filter combination, so I know I have a tried and tested formula. Yes, certainly worth the extra money compared to the other packages out there (albeit a bad Euro exchange rate right now pushing up the price).
As for the Parr "˜fast-road' geometry alignment; definitely sharper more responsive steering. Definitely more stability and grip putting down all that power. The car somehow feels lighter!
I am desperate to get myself a "˜Performance Box' and do some videos and sound-bites. What with snow forecast for this weekend, it may be a little while though.
ORIGINAL: SIMON H
Thanks for that Alex,
Sounds very impressive.Is this the first stage kit of tune that Parr offer?, as i read in the back of this months Evo mag, there are around three stages?.Regards, SIMON.[
Parr do their own powerkits plus the Cargraphic (RS-Tuning) powerkits:
http://www.cargraphic.com/index.php?/s,6,7,18,2987,2988,3103/
Mine is Kit 2.
Just from a price comparison against Ruf (excluding taxes and fitting)
CG Kit 1: 507PS/651Nm 3635 EUR
CG Kit 2: 544PS/798Nm 8495 EUR
CG Kit 3: 598PS/811Nm 19995 EUR
CG Kit 4: 624PS/826Nm 34995 EUR
CG Kit 5: 645PS/855Nm 59995 EUR
CG Kit 6: 680PS/867Nm 69995 EUR
Ruf Kit 1: 510hp/705Nm 4700 EUR
Ruf Kit 2: 550hp/780Nm 10650 EUR
Ruf Kit 3: 600hp/850Nm 29380 EUR
Ruf Kit 4: 650hp/870Nm 85000 EUR
Where 1 PS = 1.01387 BHP
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