Holy crap!!! That suspension setup is CRAZY. I guess when you have an engineer with a motorsports history you can do cool stuff like this! I wish i could!
What an absolutely inspiring person. I would have loved to pursue his career, but life threw massive curveballs and ended up on a different route. Regardless, thank you for this video. I am totally enamored by his knowledge, design, and execution of that suspension! It's just pure wow and admiration.
We're glad you enjoyed the video! We had to cover the car when we realized what Jay was doing and how well it was engineered and built. Life does that curveball thing sometimes. We hope our videos bring at least a smidgen of joy and perhaps inspire some viewers to throw their own curveball every so often.
What an incredible adaptation of the SC! It seems like they intend for this suspension setup to be sold at some point? Maybe I misinterpreted how the cutouts for heating ducts was engineered through the rest suspension. Makes you think!
I love this kind of thing! Applying a big brain to come up with innovative, outside-the-box solutions. I wish I had the fabrication abilities to produce tubular control arms and other bits for my tinkering car, a 2005 MINI. Also, shout out to those exhaust headers!
Nice build and I find it intriguing . My build is a 914 with all 996 suspension brakes and steering . I used the 996 subframes and so it has a safari stance and lift. I also was happy to hear your front rear roll centre remark because I did the same thing for much the same line of thought but without the race experience . Loved this video . 🇦🇺❤️👍
First off sorry for the loss of the original owner. Beautiful build. I would love for a video of side by side handling of a factory Carrera compared to this one on some twisty roads or on a track. Great video. Will this suspension set up ever come to market as a kit?
you daily a mazda? I thought you would use something like a 981 for a daily. The 981 is my only car right now, but once I get a nicer sports car, I still want it to be my daily. Such a nice, economical and comfy car
@@PorscheClubofAmerica Yep, composite transverse mono-leaf springs that weigh like 5 lbs (2.4 kilos) each, and there are only two in the car. It's a neat high-tech detail in the Corvette chassis. The downside is that there is little we can do in the way of height and / or rate adjustments, so lots of racers install coil-overs to address that. The coil-overs do add some weight and complexity, but installation is fairly straightforward. Luckily, Corvette Engineering did a great job of tuning the C4 chassis, so unless you want to drastically lower the car (not recommended for road driving, though many of us have insisted on learning the hard way), the stock springs are fine. It's worth noting that the factory Z51 handling package springs and dampers are _very_ stiff - uncomfortably so on the road, IMO. But, they do deliver track-capable control and sharp responses without sacrificing ride-height or screwing up the suspension geometry. The base springs deliver a compliant yet controlled ride that works perfectly well on our typically far-less-than-perfect roads. Quality dampers are worthwhile, of course.
You come 3D print all them suspension components in titanium easy these day and cheap lighter stronger to sell to other porsche nuts and their is plenty of them wanting parts like that
Bummer! I wanted to know which wheel bearing and hub he chose for the front billet upright! And FYI? 18yrs ago we were installing 996RSR rear sub frames and suspension under 78-88 911’s. Several cars with this setup have been racing PCA Club Racing this whole time. 2-3 of them will be at Sebring season opener!
The wheel bearings and hubs are 981/718 GT4 but could have used centerlock hubs from GT3 as well with centerlock wheels. Great to hear about the 996 rear equipped G series cars in PCA. Have seen race cars with 993 rear but not 996.
Hmm. Noted, but the only places where the voiceovers are overlapping are intentional. When they say autoquest together and earlier when we are cycling through Jay’s accomplishments quickly. And the Rennsport Reunion 7 transition has a close edit as if they are completing the other’s sentence.
@@MisterMonsieur Gotcha. Will keep that in mind for future content. It was meant to be hurried (and to come off that way), but we still wanted people to know Jay's background. Video is quite long, so figured breezing through that first part to get to the car content would be the way to go.
@thedamonlowney You 1) mount the detector at the top of the windshield for better detection and then 2) route the wire around the windshield border/headliner and down the A-pillar so it's not constantly flopping around in front of you
@@blablah538 Thanks. I'm not going to re-route the wire for a radar that I swap in and out of different cars. Noted on the placement of the detector. If I want it higher, it'll be on the passenger side of the car where I can't see the little screen, or hidden by rearview mirror. The feedback is appreciated.
Holy crap!!! That suspension setup is CRAZY. I guess when you have an engineer with a motorsports history you can do cool stuff like this! I wish i could!
That suspension setup is pretty special!
Outstanding Engineering and Craftsmanship.
We think so too!
What an absolutely inspiring person. I would have loved to pursue his career, but life threw massive curveballs and ended up on a different route. Regardless, thank you for this video. I am totally enamored by his knowledge, design, and execution of that suspension! It's just pure wow and admiration.
We're glad you enjoyed the video! We had to cover the car when we realized what Jay was doing and how well it was engineered and built. Life does that curveball thing sometimes. We hope our videos bring at least a smidgen of joy and perhaps inspire some viewers to throw their own curveball every so often.
Wow- the years of experience and wisdom as a professional really shine through. Wish I could drive it!
By far the best aftermarket/restomod engineering work in that field in years.Excellent presentation. Congratulations.
We're glad you like it!
Fascinating engineering, the driving behaviour was so fun to watch and imagine what it feels like to
Oh my oh my! WHAT. A. BUILD!!!! 👏👏👏
We agree!
Absolute beauty. I can only imagine the cost but if this is available as a kit, there would be a line out the door.
The kit is coming! Working on narrow SC body option as well.
Fantastic video. Bring back memories of my ME classes. This car is superior to that stuff singer pumps out for guys with more money than ability.
Double wishbone for a 997 would be a dream, please let me know if you would be interested in developing? Very nice work Sir.
Absolutely awesome! Amazing work
Glad you think so!
😳Oh my! What a brilliant build. Would love to drive this car!
It is pretty special!
What an incredible adaptation of the SC! It seems like they intend for this suspension setup to be sold at some point? Maybe I misinterpreted how the cutouts for heating ducts was engineered through the rest suspension. Makes you think!
I love this kind of thing! Applying a big brain to come up with innovative, outside-the-box solutions. I wish I had the fabrication abilities to produce tubular control arms and other bits for my tinkering car, a 2005 MINI. Also, shout out to those exhaust headers!
Nice build and I find it intriguing . My build is a 914 with all 996 suspension brakes and steering . I used the 996 subframes and so it has a safari stance and lift. I also was happy to hear your front rear roll centre remark because I did the same thing for much the same line of thought but without the race experience . Loved this video . 🇦🇺❤️👍
Sounds like you've got a great project going!
Absolutely bonkers! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Love the motorsport engineering mind .
Yeah, it's a pretty awesome combination!
Very impressive engineering! Serious setup and amazing build. Rolling test bed.
Oh ya. Glad you enjoyed the video
First off sorry for the loss of the original owner. Beautiful build. I would love for a video of side by side handling of a factory Carrera compared to this one on some twisty roads or on a track. Great video. Will this suspension set up ever come to market as a kit?
Jay may put together some kits depending on the demand.
Amazing great content
you daily a mazda? I thought you would use something like a 981 for a daily. The 981 is my only car right now, but once I get a nicer sports car, I still want it to be my daily. Such a nice, economical and comfy car
Yes, 2015 Mazda 3. It’s set up for a bit of fun though!
Incredible. I'm sure the guys at E-motion would love to talk shop. Similar ideas on improvements to 911s.
I sure hope they are considering selling this as a kit!
What about the E9 in the background?!
Ha, you noticed ;) We can't talk about it, but can assure you that E9 build means business...
Wow! Thank god my 1988 Corvette already has forged aluminum double-wishbone front and multi-link rear suspensions.
And leaf springs ;)
@@PorscheClubofAmerica
Yep, composite transverse mono-leaf springs that weigh like 5 lbs (2.4 kilos) each, and there are only two in the car. It's a neat high-tech detail in the Corvette chassis.
The downside is that there is little we can do in the way of height and / or rate adjustments, so lots of racers install coil-overs to address that. The coil-overs do add some weight and complexity, but installation is fairly straightforward.
Luckily, Corvette Engineering did a great job of tuning the C4 chassis, so unless you want to drastically lower the car (not recommended for road driving, though many of us have insisted on learning the hard way), the stock springs are fine.
It's worth noting that the factory Z51 handling package springs and dampers are _very_ stiff - uncomfortably so on the road, IMO. But, they do deliver track-capable control and sharp responses without sacrificing ride-height or screwing up the suspension geometry.
The base springs deliver a compliant yet controlled ride that works perfectly well on our typically far-less-than-perfect roads. Quality dampers are worthwhile, of course.
And still a Corvette…
@@ocavant
Oh, I seem to have touched a nerve. Sorry that the facts make your ridiculously over-priced Beetle look a bit silly...
You come 3D print all them suspension components in titanium easy these day and cheap lighter stronger to sell to other porsche nuts and their is plenty of them wanting parts like that
Is this available for the public?
Right now, it's a one-off. But Jay does make a multi-link kit for the 718 GT4...
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I’m getting a 71 911 coupe tub and this would be perfect in there…
Bummer! I wanted to know which wheel bearing and hub he chose for the front billet upright! And FYI? 18yrs ago we were installing 996RSR rear sub frames and suspension under 78-88 911’s. Several cars with this setup have been racing PCA Club Racing this whole time. 2-3 of them will be at Sebring season opener!
The wheel bearings and hubs are 981/718 GT4 but could have used centerlock hubs from GT3 as well with centerlock wheels. Great to hear about the 996 rear equipped G series cars in PCA. Have seen race cars with 993 rear but not 996.
Same hub and bearing used on all 4 corners, common bearing with 991 GT2/3/RS/Cup
@@JayOConnell-t1h Got it! So you removed the wheel studs from a GT4CS wheel bearing?
996 on 911, wow. Tube framed race car?
Does the radar detector only play smooth jazz ? Asking for a friend .
LOL
Hmm, have you ever thought to apply this to a 914?
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Bruh, fire the editor! Maybe even go back to the drawing board and re-upload this again later.
Man, the video editing with the audio is PAINFUL. Voiceovers overlapping all over the place, and not in a good way. Such great content too. Ugh
Hmm. Noted, but the only places where the voiceovers are overlapping are intentional. When they say autoquest together and earlier when we are cycling through Jay’s accomplishments quickly. And the Rennsport Reunion 7 transition has a close edit as if they are completing the other’s sentence.
@@PorscheClubofAmerica Yeah, no. I'm trying to relax and learn this story, but the editing in the first 5 mins. is jarring and the hurried.
No issues for me.
@@MisterMonsieur Gotcha. Will keep that in mind for future content. It was meant to be hurried (and to come off that way), but we still wanted people to know Jay's background. Video is quite long, so figured breezing through that first part to get to the car content would be the way to go.
@@PorscheClubofAmerica Maybe if this were a lecture or "how to" video, but we watch content like this to sit back and relax. No rush needed.
After market bumpers never look good on G bodies.
For a dude making car content, that's a super lazy wiring job on the radar detector.
How so? The wire goes straight to the closest 12v outlet in the car, in the center console bin. Do you have a better way to place the wire?
@thedamonlowney You 1) mount the detector at the top of the windshield for better detection and then 2) route the wire around the windshield border/headliner and down the A-pillar so it's not constantly flopping around in front of you
@@blablah538 Thanks. I'm not going to re-route the wire for a radar that I swap in and out of different cars. Noted on the placement of the detector. If I want it higher, it'll be on the passenger side of the car where I can't see the little screen, or hidden by rearview mirror. The feedback is appreciated.
Easier fix buy a 986/996 cheapest but still the best driving Porsche ever and come complete with multi link setup
But no double a-arm front to compliment the rear!