Prospective 991 GT3 Owners Discussion
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RSVP911 said:
This is a very fair point. - but technically speaking it may be a bit "off topic" ? 
Either way , does anyone know what colour the little Aussie temptress has ordered - need the data for my chart
I asked her especially for you but she wouldnt confide in me. You should be so lucky. Either way , does anyone know what colour the little Aussie temptress has ordered - need the data for my chart 
Interesting but alarming about the engine. I used to race a sports prototype with a 3.0 Nissan AER V6 producing 430 hp (in a 570kg car with full aero). The engine was race developed and proven in the World Touring Car Series over several seasons and is widely regarded as one of the toughest race engines ever produced. The crank was machined from a solid billet (not forged) and it had light weight con rods and lightweight forged pistons. The oil was changed twice every race weekend. The rev limit was 9,000 rpm and obviously the engine spent most of it's life between 6,000 and 9,000 rpm. The car had a sequential race gear box (Hewland FTRS). We ran the best race lubricants available and state of the art coolants.
The engine service life was somewhat less than 30 hours.
At 35 hours these motors were likely to self destruct spectacularly - a fellow competitor threw a rod on his car at 34.5 hours run.
In view of the above, I believe that if Porsche can produce a reliable motor capable of 9,000 rpm in general service they will deserve our admiration. Let's not rush them!
The engine service life was somewhat less than 30 hours.
At 35 hours these motors were likely to self destruct spectacularly - a fellow competitor threw a rod on his car at 34.5 hours run.
In view of the above, I believe that if Porsche can produce a reliable motor capable of 9,000 rpm in general service they will deserve our admiration. Let's not rush them!
mollytherocker said:
I asked her especially for you but she wouldnt confide in me. You should be so lucky.
Very , very good- made me laugh out loud - best post on the thread 10/10 ! Thinking about this logically if Kylie isn't getting a GT3 , maybe she'd be better off driving a JASON DONER - VAN - she could always park it at her NEIGHBOURS ! 
Edited by RSVP911 on Tuesday 15th October 22:56
Edited by RSVP911 on Tuesday 15th October 22:57
RSVP911 said:
GT3victim said:
Interesting but alarming about the engine. I used to race a sports prototype with a 3.0 Nissan AER V6 producing 430 hp (in a 570kg car with full aero). The engine was race developed and proven in the World Touring Car Series over several seasons and is widely regarded as one of the toughest race engines ever produced. The crank was machined from a solid billet (not forged) and it had light weight con rods and lightweight forged pistons. The oil was changed twice every race weekend. The rev limit was 9,000 rpm and obviously the engine spent most of it's life between 6,000 and 9,000 rpm. The car had a sequential race gear box (Hewland FTRS). We ran the best race lubricants available and state of the art coolants.
The engine service life was somewhat less than 30 hours.
At 35 hours these motors were likely to self destruct spectacularly - a fellow competitor threw a rod on his car at 34.5 hours run.
In view of the above, I believe that if Porsche can produce a reliable motor capable of 9,000 rpm in general service they will deserve our admiration. Let's not rush them!
Yes that's all well and good but what colour was it ? The engine service life was somewhat less than 30 hours.
At 35 hours these motors were likely to self destruct spectacularly - a fellow competitor threw a rod on his car at 34.5 hours run.
In view of the above, I believe that if Porsche can produce a reliable motor capable of 9,000 rpm in general service they will deserve our admiration. Let's not rush them!
GarageQueen said:
av185 said:
Yep, to date and according to the my hard backed official "manuel", its 20k.
Don't know whether that's good.....or bad.....
2 years or 12,000 miles for GT cars according Porsche website and dealersDon't know whether that's good.....or bad.....
Still don't know whether that's good or bad.
RSVP911 said:
RSVP911 said:
GT3victim said:
Interesting but alarming about the engine. I used to race a sports prototype with a 3.0 Nissan AER V6 producing 430 hp (in a 570kg car with full aero). The engine was race developed and proven in the World Touring Car Series over several seasons and is widely regarded as one of the toughest race engines ever produced. The crank was machined from a solid billet (not forged) and it had light weight con rods and lightweight forged pistons. The oil was changed twice every race weekend. The rev limit was 9,000 rpm and obviously the engine spent most of it's life between 6,000 and 9,000 rpm. The car had a sequential race gear box (Hewland FTRS). We ran the best race lubricants available and state of the art coolants.
The engine service life was somewhat less than 30 hours.
At 35 hours these motors were likely to self destruct spectacularly - a fellow competitor threw a rod on his car at 34.5 hours run.
In view of the above, I believe that if Porsche can produce a reliable motor capable of 9,000 rpm in general service they will deserve our admiration. Let's not rush them!
Yes that's all well and good but what colour was it ? The engine service life was somewhat less than 30 hours.
At 35 hours these motors were likely to self destruct spectacularly - a fellow competitor threw a rod on his car at 34.5 hours run.
In view of the above, I believe that if Porsche can produce a reliable motor capable of 9,000 rpm in general service they will deserve our admiration. Let's not rush them!
Estimated April 2014 Delivery for mine and no idea yet as of spec/colour/stitching
So far I’m leaning towards Agate Grey (2nd choice Basalt Black)
Potentially either with Black Highgloss wheels
As for red stitching …. No clue
Something about the red reminds me too much of a gtr interior and not sure if it warrants another 800 of my pounds – then again, it does look good!
Others: NO CS, Alcantara package, Heated seats
Maybes: Cruise control, Red Stitching, Buckets
So far I’m leaning towards Agate Grey (2nd choice Basalt Black)
Potentially either with Black Highgloss wheels
As for red stitching …. No clue
Something about the red reminds me too much of a gtr interior and not sure if it warrants another 800 of my pounds – then again, it does look good!
Others: NO CS, Alcantara package, Heated seats
Maybes: Cruise control, Red Stitching, Buckets
stef1808 said:
Estimated April 2014 Delivery for mine and no idea yet as of spec/colour/stitching
So far I’m leaning towards Agate Grey (2nd choice Basalt Black)
Potentially either with Black Highgloss wheels
As for red stitching …. No clue
Something about the red reminds me too much of a gtr interior and not sure if it warrants another 800 of my pounds – then again, it does look good!
Others: NO CS, Alcantara package, Heated seats
Maybes: Cruise control, Red Stitching, Buckets
You can't have heated buckets!So far I’m leaning towards Agate Grey (2nd choice Basalt Black)
Potentially either with Black Highgloss wheels
As for red stitching …. No clue
Something about the red reminds me too much of a gtr interior and not sure if it warrants another 800 of my pounds – then again, it does look good!
Others: NO CS, Alcantara package, Heated seats
Maybes: Cruise control, Red Stitching, Buckets
sidicks said:
stef1808 said:
Estimated April 2014 Delivery for mine and no idea yet as of spec/colour/stitching
So far I’m leaning towards Agate Grey (2nd choice Basalt Black)
Potentially either with Black Highgloss wheels
As for red stitching …. No clue
Something about the red reminds me too much of a gtr interior and not sure if it warrants another 800 of my pounds – then again, it does look good!
Others: NO CS, Alcantara package, Heated seats
Maybes: Cruise control, Red Stitching, Buckets
You can't have heated buckets!So far I’m leaning towards Agate Grey (2nd choice Basalt Black)
Potentially either with Black Highgloss wheels
As for red stitching …. No clue
Something about the red reminds me too much of a gtr interior and not sure if it warrants another 800 of my pounds – then again, it does look good!
Others: NO CS, Alcantara package, Heated seats
Maybes: Cruise control, Red Stitching, Buckets
stef1808 said:
Just saw that also from porsche config.
what to do, what to do ?!?1?!
Obviously you ditch the heated seats - the buckets suit the character of the car!what to do, what to do ?!?1?!
stef1808 said:
On another note:
Can you get a 4 point harness belt with bucket seats without a roll cage ?
No, because the belts attach to the cage!Can you get a 4 point harness belt with bucket seats without a roll cage ?
sidicks said:
We are in the UK...!
Yes we are - but this is interesting and if true really annoying as personally I'm a great fan and advocate of a warm bum and as such In the name of European equality it should be available here too - if this isn't the case then I think we should quit the European Union - as simple as that ! Gassing Station | Porsche General | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff