Sunday, January 4, 2015

2010 Silver Porsche 997.2GT3 with GMG Racing RSR Roll Bar & JRZ Coilover Suspension


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List of Parts and Services Performed:



Recaro Seats

Schroth GT3 Hans Harness Red

GMG 996/997 RSR Roll Bar Black

Brake Pad Replacement

Brake Fluid Flush with Endless

Project MU Pads

JRZ 3 Way Adjustable Coilover Suspension

Tarrett Monoball End

Tarrett Thrust Arm Bushings

Corner balance and alignment


GMG products are also available worldwide through our growing dealer network in North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Pacific: http://www.gmgracing.com/dealers/

For all questions, inquiries, or to place an order, please email Jerry@GMGRacing.com

Saturday, January 3, 2015

RARE 1995 BMW E36M3 Lightweight at GMG Racing

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The 1995 M3 Lightweight (BMW NA model code 9520) was produced between 8/95 through 10/95. A small quantity of these M3 LTWs were produced, aimed at the performance purist and/or active competitor. This street-legal model (as delivered to the dealership) eliminated several comfort and convenience items for weight reduction purposes, which were normally found on standard M3 models. The M3 lightweight came with several performance upgrades based on the European M3 GT homologation series for worldwide GT racing. The U.S. models were homologated for the IMSA series and because of strict D.O.T. laws; they had to be sold with all the “go-fast” parts in the trunk. Also, it has been rumored that the motors for these cars were handpicked off of the assembly line and the highest output and lightest motors were set aside for the CSL/LTW program.

Unfortunately, many of these cars went to pro race teams or club racers and very few unmolested examples remain. Estimates of this number is around 2-dozen examples.

Differences to a stock M3:


Rear axle ratio of 3:23
Aluminum doors
GT front spoiler with adjustable wind splitter and aero underbody panel
Solid upper strut bar brace
Underside X-brace
Special sports suspension settings
Trunk lid spoiler with integrated third brake light
BMW sports seats, cloth only
Special interior materials and colors
Forged alloy wheels
Reduced sound and noise insulation
Alpine white with diagonal Motorsports flag
Carbon fiber trim
BMW Motorsport International logo integrated into doorsills, door rub, and glove box
No radio
No center console valet
Trunk lid tool kit deleted
No air-conditioning
No sunroof
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Friday, June 6, 2014

RARE Silver Porsche 997.2 GT3RS with GMG Racing LMS Wheels, Roll Bar, Exhaust, and Headers

RARE Silver 997.2 GT3RS with GMG Racing LMS Wheels, Roll Bar, and Exhaust

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NEW GMG LMS Centerlock Forged Monoblock Wheel

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Featuring a modern 10 spoke design with scalloping built into the spoke for weight savings, the new GMG LMS Centerlock wheels are made in the USA from the highest quality US made forgings. Each set of wheels will feature a custom finish with a standard color of your choice. Exquisite finishes such as brushed with color tinted clear coats or liquid paints are also available. 

- Suitable for road and track use
- Clear ALL BBK kits on the market 
- Retain factory TPMS sensors
- Retain factory bolts.
- Custom offsets available
- Available in a wide variety of colors and finishes.

Size and Weight Specifications for 997 Turbo GT2 and GT3RS Models

Front 19x9 19.6lb
Rear 19x12 23.0lb

GMG RSR Roll Bar

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The GMG RSR roll bar features a 2 piece design and 1.5” diameter 4130 chrome-moly tubing that has been meticulously TIG welded for superior strength and rigidity. The 2 piece design allows the bar to be mounted to the front seat belt mounts and to the rear strut towers (stronger mounting points) whereas the factory Tequipment bar mounts only to the front and rear seatbelt mounts. Bolt-in installation is accomplished by using Inner Diameter Tube Clamps that are CNC turned and milled for a precise fit. These unique joints allow us to eliminate the more traditional slip fit tubes with an unsightly through-bolt and nut. This design does not only provide superior protection but it also stiffens the chassis, improving the responsiveness and handling of vehicle, and allows for ease of installation.

To accommodate taller drivers, the GMG RSR bolt-in roll bar also allows the seats to slide further back and offer more leg room. A common problem of the factory Tequipment roll bar is that it requires the use of 1-piece fixed back GT3 style seats for improved leg room. For taller drivers, our GMG RSR Roll bar solves this problem. The GMG bolt-in roll bar is a good investment for increased safety for spirited driving and weekend track events without sacrificing versatility. 

Key Features

- Made of 4130 Chrome-Moly & Meticulously TIG welded and normalized at all joints (meets requirements for POC/PCA)

- Mounts to front seatbelt mount and rear strut towers for increased protection and chassis rigidity (factory bar mounts only to front and rear seatbelt mounts)

- Designed to work standard reclining seats, GT3 fixed back seats, or any aftermarket seats, offering drivers the ability to move the seat all the way back (Not possible with the factory Tequipment /Motorsport Roll bar)

- Offers the driver and passenger full movement of the seat for maximum leg room

- Can be used with stock seat belts or 6 point harnesses for track use

- Designed to work with clip-in kit for harnesses (no need to drill holes in your floor to mount the harness anchors)

- Bar comes complete all hardware needed to install

- No drilling of car required (Factory bar requires drilling holes in floor and attaching plates)

- Finished in satin black powder coat - optional colors available

GMG 997 GT3 / GT3RS Center Section with Dual Tip

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Key Features 

- Horsepower and torque increased throughout power band
- Produces deep aggressive, exhaust notes at lowers revs & exotic high pitched exhaust notes at higher revs, similar to the GT3 Cup and RSR
- US Made T304 stainless tubing 
- Meticulously TIG welded throughout to aerospace specifications
- Proprietary megaphone design
- Brushed stainless finish 
- Stainless hardware and clamps
- Sport button remains fully functional for everyday use
- 100% emissions legal - will not void warranty 
- Direct bolt on replacement, no removal of bumper required
- Factory primary mufflers, catalyst, and exhaust flaps are all retained
- Direct bolt on replacement, no removal of bumper required
- Sport button remains fully functional for everyday use
- Hand built to Order with individually serialized laser etched badges

GMG Porsche 997 GT3 Sport Headers with High Flow Catalytic Converters

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Key Features:

- Improve the flow of exhaust gases to increase horsepower and torque throughout rev range 
- Equal length runners 
- True 3 into 1 F1 style merge collector 
- German made high-flow 200 cell HJS HD catalytic converters
- US Made T304 stainless tubing throughout 
- Meticulously TIG welded throughout to aerospace specifications
- CNC machined flanges to prevent warping 
- Brushed stainless finish 

International Shipping is Available and Wholesale Inquiries are Welcomed 

Professional installation is available at our facilities in Orange County California or through our worldwide dealer network in Europe, North America, Latin America, Africa and Middle East, Asia and Pacific. 

For all questions and inquiries, please email Jerry@GMGRacing
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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

Porsche 997.1 Turbo Upgraded w/ GMG Turbos, Exhaust, Headers, Suspension


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GMG Porsche 997.1 Turbo Exhaust System

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The GMG Porsche 997.1 Turbo exhaust system increases overall performance and enhances the exhaust sound. Hand crafted out of T304 Stainless steel and meticulously TIG welded to AWM aerospace specifications with great precision, the system is lighter than the factory system and exudes a level of quality that is unsurpassed. Weighing in at 37 pounds, the GMG Porsche 997 Turbo exhaust system is 20 percent lighter than the factory system.

The system features OBD2 compliant German made 200 cell sport catalysts with proper 02 sensor placement to ensure no CEL (Check Engine Light) and a proprietary crossover x-pipe to increase power by balancing exhaust gas pulse coming from the engine and adds to the signature sound that only the GMG WC system can offer.

Our proprietary crossover x-pipe works by balancing the exhaust pulses from either side — or cylinder bank – of the engine. It allows the exhaust to flow down the path of least resistance while speeding up exhaust velocity. At lower revs, turbulence is formed as exhaust gases try to shuffle past a second column of gases coming from the other side. While always producing more power than the restrictive factory system. Exhaust speed is increased as the engine revs increase. The X-Pipe merges the exhaust into two uniform streams, allowing a smooth flow from engine to exhaust exit.

Stainless steel packing is used our mufflers to withstand extreme exhaust temperatures and high intensity acoustic pressures that are generated by the forced induction system that is located within very close proximity due to its rear engine configuration. This is one of the key advantages of the GMG exhaust system since most other exhaust systems uses fiberglass packing instead to lower costs, and they are prone to rapid deterioration.

The exhaust system is a direct bolt on replacement for the factory system.

Features:

- Horsepower and Torque Increased up to 25hp without software upgrade

- Deep aggressive exhaust notes at lowers revs & exotic high pitched exhaust notes at higher revs

- No unwanted cabin drone.

- Constructed out of US Made 304 Stainless steel

- Hand built in the USA

- Each system is individually serialized with laser etched badge

- Meticulously TIG welded throughout to aerospace specifications.

- Signature Brushed Finish and Quad tip design.
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- Significant weight savings over the stock system.

- Propriety Crossover center section with X pipe design

- OBD2 compliant German made 200 cell sport catalysts; No CEL (Check Engine Light)

- Stainless steel packing used in mufflers

- Direct bolt on replacement; All hardware and clamps included

– Requires no modification to vehicle

- System does not require any software tuning

GMG 996 and 997.1 Turbo Headers


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The GMG sport exhaust manifold set for the Porsche 997 Turbo offers a larger primary runner with a racing 3 into 1 collector to allows for quicker turbo spool up and reducing turbo lag associated with the restrictive stock manifold set.

To prevent premature cracking or warping, the GMG manifolds are meticulously TIG welded using is made of the highest quality T304 stainless tubing and laser cut flanges. Helping to reduce heat and to direct more exhaust energy to the turbochargers, thicker 0.180 T304 stainless tubing is used versus standard thin wall stainless.

The GMG sport exhaust manifold set for the Porsche 997 Turbo is designed to work with the factory Turbo Chargers as a bolt-on replacement.

- Large primary runner with a 3 into 1 collector 
- T304 stainless tubing 0.180 thick
- Laser cut flanges 
- Meticulously TIG welded and to ensure years of use without cracking

GMG Porsche 997 Turbo Lowering Springs


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The GMG WC lowering springs improves the vehicle's performance, handling, and appearance.

The kit features an increased spring rate and drops the vehicle by 1" to lower the center of gravity of the vehicle to improve handling - reducing squat during acceleration, body roll in corners, and excessive nose-dive under braking - and to reduce fender gap to give the vehicle a lower, more aggressive stance.

The GMG WC lowering springs utilizes a proprietary progressive spring design to maintain excellent ride quality. The progressive rate design uses a softer initial spring rate for excellent ride quality and a stiffer final rate for high performance handling. The spring rate increases when the vehicle is under load during cornering, braking, or load carrying etc.

Crafted from a high quality steel, the springs will not set or sag over time. The GMG WC lowering springs is designed and manufactured by Eibach exclusively for GMG. Through the partnership, we developed lowering spring kits for high performance street applications using the data and knowledge gained over the years from professional racing in the ALMS and Pirelli World Challenge series.

The GMG WC lowering spring kit is sold as a complete set and is designed to use with the factory dampers. The spring rates are proprietary to GMG and they are specifically matched to the factory dampers so that the vehicle won't be over-sprung and under-dampened or vice versa.

As a great alternative to much more expensive and much more complicated coilover systems, the GMG lowering spring kit is an excellent set up for enthusiasts who would like to lower their car and improve handling without compromising comfort.

GMG Porsche 997 Turbo Sway Bars

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The GMG WC adjustable sway bar upgrade kit for the Porsche 997 Turbo helps reduce body roll during fast cornering and to fine-tune the handling balance. 

The World Challenge anti-roll bar features front and rear hollow tube anti-roll bars that are 3 way front and 3 way rear adjustable. The rear bar offers an increase in stiffness and utilizes urethane bushings to increase responsiveness. These bars are a must have for anyone who is tracking their Porsche 997 Turbo or simply wants to improve the handing during spirited driving on the streets.

The World Challenge anti-roll-bar is designed and manufactured by Eibach exclusively for GMG. Through the partnership, we developed anti-roll bar kit for a high performance street application using the data and knowledge gained over the years from professional racing in the ALMS and SCCA World Challenge series. The result is the improvement in the handling of your vehicle without costing thousands of dollars like the bladed racing versions that we run on our race cars. 

The GMG WC anti-roll bar kit is sold as a complete kit and is a true bolt on upgrade that requires no modifications to your vehicle and works with the standard sway bar drop links and dampers or any aftermarket damper such as Moton, JRZ or Ohlins.

• Improves Handling and Reduces Body-Roll
• Perfectly Balanced for Optimum Neutral-Steering Handling and Precise Turn-In Response
• Manufactured by Eibach to proprietary GMG specifications
• Precision Hi-Tensile Steel Alloy, Cold-Formed, Tempered and Shot-Peened for Long-Lasting Performance and Durability
• Precision Forged Ends and OEM Style Pressed Bushing Locaters (No Welding Or Weak Points Here)
• Urethane Bushings For Increased Responsiveness

For all questions and inquiries, please email Jerry@GMGRacing.com

Friday, April 25, 2014

Another Day at GMG Racing. Many Many Porsche GT3s and Race Cars

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GMG Racing CSF All Aluminum Race Radiator for Porsche 996 997 Carerra GT2 GT3 and Turbo Models

CSF All Aluminum Race Radiator for Porsche 996 997 Carerra GT2 GT3 and Turbo Models
GMG Racing Special Group Buy Ending May 15th


Very Limited Quantities Available

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In colloboration with CSF, GMG Racing is excited to introduce their line of All Aluminum Race Radiators for the Porsche 996 & 997 Turbo and GT2 & Cayman models. Each CSF Radiator is crafted from aluminum, and features upgraded surface area and stronger cross tubes for improved efficiency and cooling.

Aluminum Endtanks and Mounting Points

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The CSF All Aluminum Race Radiator features aluminum endtanks and mounting points versus the weak plastic ones of the OEM units. The stock plastic endtanks start to degrade and become brittle over about 5-7 years time and tend to crack under high stress or vibration. CSF's all-aluminum endtank design are more durable and will last the lifetime of the vehicle.

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The mounting points are all CNC machined aluminum as well versus the stock plastic mounting points. These are the parts of the tanks that tend to break off the most, especially during racing. When cars have bumper contact, or during high vibrations (i.e veering off track, going over bumps/ track chicane, high speeds, etc), the plastic mounting points tend to crack or break off, and the radiator starts to immediately leak fluid.

2 Row Core (dual core) with B-Tube Technology

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The CSF All Aluminum Race Radiator utilizes a 2 row core (dual core) with B-Tube technology rather than the single row of the stock unit. The B-tube technology is exclusive to CSF in the N. American high performance aftermarket. The B structure of the tube is stronger than a normal "oval" welded type tube. Because of the structure, lighter and thinner aluminum can be used for better heat transfer. This also makes the unit extremely lightweig.ht, weighs just as much as the OEM unit. Also the seam down the middle creates more surface area contact with the coolant for a total heat transfer benefit versus stock of about 20%, and it will keep even the most powerful and demanding engines cool even if pushed in extreme temperatures and conditions.

CSF designed these radiators to “drop in fit”, requiring no modifications to OEM mounting brackets and stock radiator location.


Features:

- Mirror Polished Finish
- Precision ‘SAE Standard’ Filler Neck (Standard Caps Available)
- Drop-In Fitment Requiring No Modifications
- OE Specific Mounting Location
- Pressure Tested at 50% Higher Pressure Than OE Units
- 40% Higher Burst Strength Over OE Units
- All Aluminum Drain Plugs
- High Performance Multi-Louvered Fins
- Innovative ‘B-Tube’ Technology

About CSF

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During the last 40 years, CSF has manufactured over 10,000 different models of radiators, oil coolers, heat exchangers, and condensers for automotive, truck, and industrial applications. CSF provides the best valued radiators and condensers that are designed to meet or exceed original equipment (OE) engineering specifications.

All CSF radiators undergo a rigorous testing process in their state-of-the-art testing lab. CSF’s procedures and requirements set the bar for cooling system relia


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Tests Performed:

Individually leak tested
Vibration cycle tested
Thermal cycle tested
Wind tunnel tested for optimal radiator core cooling efficiency
Burst pressure and impulse cycle tested 10,000 times for strength
Salt spray tested for corrosion protection
10 foot "box drop" test to ensure packaging protection
30 point fitment inspection on critical dimensions to ensure OE fitment with no modifications necessary

For all inquiries, or to place an order, please email Jerry@GMGRacing.com
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