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I had my answer. Early in 2015, I created a company called Rennkit to supply a replacement electric actuation system for the wing hydraulics on 996 Turbos.
details about the distinctive eRam electric wing actuation system. The electric wing lift mechanism was unique enough to le for a provisional patent. Only thing left to do was high speed track testing; which took place at our annual club’s annual Grattan Raceway DE event and at another club’s Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course weekend DE event, where the added rear downforce improved lap times.
With Rennkit up and running, the next development was for a 997 turbo eRam kit, which was accomplished 6 months later. The rst 997 turbo eRam beta tester claims 200 MPH runs with his eRam kit. I don’t have plans to develop a kit for the Carrera GT, unless that one-off request comes in. So, what quirky part on your Porsche® should be reimagineered?
- David
Contact David at djcooper@rennkit.com, or rennkit.com and facebook: facebook.com/rennkit
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