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      12-09-2014, 08:10 AM   #419
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Originally Posted by Hujan View Post
Thanks! Yes, it's quite a dramatic improvement, honestly. The handling is by far the bigger impact. The car feels "heavier" and yet more lively at the same time, if that makes sense. I now have complete confidence in the rear end whereas before I did not.

I notice the rear end stability the most during hard launches. I would think subframe and diff bushings would be a no brainer for anyone doing drag-strip or airstrip events.
That's weird about the "heavier" comment. I actually feel that when swapping out my track wheels. I run 245 F 275 R Nitto NT05's on ZCPs for the track and 255 F 275 R Michelin PSS on ZCPs on the street and the wider front tire makes the car and steering feel "heavier" as you say. In fact when I had 18's Apex with 275 RS3's in the front it was almost hard to turn the steering wheel. I had to turn Servotronic off.

How do you like the Ohlins R&T? I have those on my 911 and the drive is pretty harsh (even with the setting soft) but cornering and transition is just epic for a 3,500 lb road car.
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