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Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion

Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2025 9:32 am
by Tom
fs_builds wrote: Mon Jun 09, 2025 8:29 am This thread is awesome. There are so many wrong information out there that actually seeing it done is priceless.
I ordered everything you’re showing on the first post and one it gets here will get to work on mine also.

Reading on Rennline it says the following:
On 997.1, Front diff must be retained or electrical portion of electrohydraulic clutch must be modified.

Did you had to do anything on the clutch? I recall seeing your driveshaft and front differential on the floor.

@Tom is you still have the file and willing to print me one I’ll happily buy it from you.

Thanks
Filipe
Thanks
I just posted the 3D print file for the cover in our 3D-print section. See link below. If you can't find someone local to print it for you, feel free to email me.

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Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion

Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2025 11:25 pm
by Mark_B
Maruscmn wrote: Sat Jan 25, 2025 11:21 am
Parts ordered:

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Do those stub axles work on the 4wd upright? My understanding is the 4wd has the abs pickup on the larger diameter of the cv joint, not on the spindle.

Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:37 am
by Maruscmn
Mark,
Yes those stub axels work on my 997.1 with no problem. I think the confusion is in the difference between the model years. For example here is a pic of a 996 turbo (from pelican) front axel. Notice the "teeth" on the axel.
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And now look at my front axels:
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Notice how mine are smooth which matches the stub axels purchased. The wheel speed is picked up in the bearing (I believe) hence the reason I do not get any ABS codes. If this didn't work, my car would be very upset thinking the wheel was locked.

Today I am getting her aligned!
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Mike

Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion

Posted: Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:40 am
by Mark_B
Thanks for confirming. Much appreciated.

Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion

Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2025 3:32 pm
by ROB III
@Maruscmn
Love the shot from that angle!!!!!

Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion

Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2025 4:06 pm
by Maruscmn
@ROB III , Thanks! Now look how bad my toe was! Im supper embarrassed to say I have never had an alignment since I bought her in 2018!
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Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion

Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2025 6:23 pm
by ROB III
You will likely get better tire wear or at least more even tire wear side to side.
If it was driving fine and consistent, possibly human nature to assume all is fine....if it ain't broke, don't fix it.....but now you know it needed some adjustment. The question is will/did it feel any different?
I find the rear toe before the more alarming given weight distribution.
But overall....its progress!

Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion

Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2025 5:51 pm
by Maruscmn
the rear toe was way, way out of spec - I would notice a "floaty" feeling on sweepers but I honestly think the car is so good it was covering it up.

Mike

Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion

Posted: Sun Aug 24, 2025 1:52 pm
by Maruscmn
Update: I thought I would get the front CV boots rebuilt this summer but time got away from me! I have some good milage on the conversion and all is good! Enjoying this way too much...

Re: 997.1 C4S RWD conversion

Posted: Sun Dec 07, 2025 2:42 pm
by Maruscmn
Another update! Toms 3d printed cover is working like a charm and is in perfect condition!
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