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03-07-2007, 03:34 PM
Larry,
FWIW - I didn't start having those tire wear issues until I really started to push the car. It took me about a year to truly transition from the RX-7 to the 993 and to drive the 993 like a 993 not an RX-7. That's when the tire wear issues started to crop up.
The issues being discussed make sense when you look at the design of the 993 rear suspension. It's complicated and I can understand that some undesirable characteristics could arise when compliant rubber bushings are combined wiith the high stresses placed on them at the track. There must be a huge number of variables in play here. I suspect the age & condition of the bushings have to be a factor as well as the underlying design. I also expect the style of the driver comes into play as well. These variables probably explain why folks have issues and some do not.
Personally, I wouldn't be too stressed out about it. Remember, these folks are talking about cars that have been significantly lowered. But, if you are worried about it, the ERP camber links are a great way to go and are a sound investment.
Take care,
Jack
BTW - don't sell yourself short. I was potentially the worlds worst novice student. Seat time does wonderful things
FWIW - I didn't start having those tire wear issues until I really started to push the car. It took me about a year to truly transition from the RX-7 to the 993 and to drive the 993 like a 993 not an RX-7. That's when the tire wear issues started to crop up.
The issues being discussed make sense when you look at the design of the 993 rear suspension. It's complicated and I can understand that some undesirable characteristics could arise when compliant rubber bushings are combined wiith the high stresses placed on them at the track. There must be a huge number of variables in play here. I suspect the age & condition of the bushings have to be a factor as well as the underlying design. I also expect the style of the driver comes into play as well. These variables probably explain why folks have issues and some do not.
Personally, I wouldn't be too stressed out about it. Remember, these folks are talking about cars that have been significantly lowered. But, if you are worried about it, the ERP camber links are a great way to go and are a sound investment.
Take care,
Jack
BTW - don't sell yourself short. I was potentially the worlds worst novice student. Seat time does wonderful things
Jack Kramer
'95 993 Black - Track (for sale)
'97 993 Arena Red - Street
'05 M3 Imola Red
'03 Chevy SS Black
'08 Audi A3 Misano Red Pearl
'95 993 Black - Track (for sale)
'97 993 Arena Red - Street
'05 M3 Imola Red
'03 Chevy SS Black
'08 Audi A3 Misano Red Pearl