Read that the Porsche 911S won Motor mags PCOTY easily this year. The journo's were singing the Porsche's praises and basically could not find any obvious faults - wow!
So this go me thinking / dreaming. Since the Porsche costs approx $230K, could we make a Porsche rivallying modified Z for no more than $100K? Below I have listed some of the mods I think we'd need to have for the Z to equal or better the Porsche.
Power wise, need:
1. APS TT (please no arguements on engine life) is needed to match / better 911S power : weight.
2. Higher spec twin plate clutch / flywheel combo to handle the increase in power.
To achieve 911S neutral balance, need:
3. Adjustable sway bars front and rear
4. Adjustable coil over suspension (in cabin adjustability preferred - EDFC???)
5. Wheels / Tyres - 275/35R19 all around (will 275's fit in the front without fender adjustment?). Use same Michellin Pilot Sport as the 911S.
For stopping power:
6. Upgraded brakes (at least for Touring model)
General:
7. Better seats to keep driver / passanger from sliding / shifting during hard driving.
What else is needed?
I estimate that these mods alone would cost at least $35K (new purchases), pushing my Touring + mod prices to $100K.
I'd love to have 911S equalling or better performance and save over half the cost of the Porsche!!!!!
So this go me thinking / dreaming. Since the Porsche costs approx $230K, could we make a Porsche rivallying modified Z for no more than $100K? Below I have listed some of the mods I think we'd need to have for the Z to equal or better the Porsche.
Power wise, need:
1. APS TT (please no arguements on engine life) is needed to match / better 911S power : weight.
2. Higher spec twin plate clutch / flywheel combo to handle the increase in power.
To achieve 911S neutral balance, need:
3. Adjustable sway bars front and rear
4. Adjustable coil over suspension (in cabin adjustability preferred - EDFC???)
5. Wheels / Tyres - 275/35R19 all around (will 275's fit in the front without fender adjustment?). Use same Michellin Pilot Sport as the 911S.
For stopping power:
6. Upgraded brakes (at least for Touring model)
General:
7. Better seats to keep driver / passanger from sliding / shifting during hard driving.
What else is needed?
I estimate that these mods alone would cost at least $35K (new purchases), pushing my Touring + mod prices to $100K.
I'd love to have 911S equalling or better performance and save over half the cost of the Porsche!!!!!