Performance Upgrade Help / Suggestions

[Slowroller]

Originally Posted by Cyrus3

Sure.... The car is a street car, low mileage and all original. I recently bought it, but it is not my first 911. I had a 997 for about 5 years - but I prefer the way the 88 drives over my 997. It's not a track car as I drive it (mostly) on paved surfaces. I live in NY, and prefer to drive the car on twisty mountain roads, but I also drive it around town. I've noticed that the car rolls or torques a bit around tight turns. I assume this is normal for a targa. I noticed that many people install a strut brace (like Roswell suggested), I also see many people install wheel spacers and up the size of the tires a bit. I want to proceed carefully so relying on you guys for advice. Thanks.

I sold my 997 as well and picked up a 73 but I have an 86 as well. Love the way they both drive.
I added a little negative camber along with corner balancing and it handles so much better.

[douglas bray]

Did anyone mention Lemforder Turbo tierods? They are a must. Do them at the same time you install Elephant rubber bushings, stiffer T-bars, and a rack spacer. (I went to 21mm bars in the front on my cabriolet and am ready for 22mm)

[Trackrash]

If you want to take it to the next level, larger torsion bars, as mentioned, are a common upgrade. 21 and 26mm is a common size for upgrading for Targas. Not overly stiff, but firmer than stock.

Something else to consider is weight reduction. Less weight is a cost effective way to increase performance. Lots of threads on reducing weight on these cars.

[Cyrus3]

Thank you very much.