997 GT3 Replica

[carbonblack]

Greetings, Porsche aficionados. Usually I cannot stand the idea of a replica car, but I've been toying with the idea of getting a 997, and I think I'd only really go for one if it's got the Aero kit on it. Ideally I'd like factory fit but I've seen a GT3 replica which I think looks fantastic:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PORSCHE-911-CARRERA-2S-B...

I'd need to sell my current car to fund this so I almost certainly I won't be buying this particular one, but I'm curious what you guys think of this?

I guess 400BHP is very optimistic? Or can these cars make that power with bolt on mods?

[Spice_Weasel]

We all have different tastes but if you put that side-by-side with a real GT3, you'd see it's a bit of a mess.

[carbonblack]

Interesting, anything in particular that stands out?

Ideally I'd like a 997 with factory fit aero but there are a few replicas floating around but I suspect a lot of them have been in accidents and repaired.

Thanks

[88racing]

Green brake callipers are the worst. But at least he's not put a GT3 badge on the back.

[AL001]

Sorry fella but that's awful from the huge PORSCHE badging on rear, to bake bean exhaust, bizarre paddle steering wheel on a manual and GT2 wing on a standard 997.

I'll wager it's a write off insurance rebuild for good measure.

[Pip1968]

As has been said, each to their own. It does seem to have more of GT2 rear spoiler and the front lip also seems to be more akin to a GT2. As has also been said the lime green calipers are a little 'different' and Porsche owners are terribly hung up on OEM.

Good luck.

Pip

[Rich_AR]

Front bumper does't seem to fit right (the lines look off) and a PDK steering wheel on a manual car?

Looks very dodgy.

[Spice_Weasel]

carbonblack said:

Interesting, anything in particular that stands out?

Ideally I'd like a 997 with factory fit aero but there are a few replicas floating around but I suspect a lot of them have been in accidents and repaired.

Thanks

Most of the points covered: lime green (hybrid) callipers, the wing looks to be from a GT2 (if it's genuine that is), front bumper woes, wheels are 997 items but not GT3 wheels, paddle steering wheel on a manual, ride height, etc.

I've just done a search on the Classifieds on here and there are a few 997s with aerokit for sale. Select Porsche, then 997 and type aerokit in the Keywords field.

[Inverted]

Each to their own as said but in what way is that a GT3 replica? I think you need take a look at some pics of a GT3

[Cheib]

carbonblack said:

I guess 400BHP is very optimistic? Or can these cars make that power with bolt on mods?

Gen II with a Powerkit (Option X51) makes 408 bhp. This is a Gen I though. Powerkit adds 30hp and is an expensive option (standard on GTS) at IIRC circa £10k. Thus it's a rare option on a standard Carrera S.

[HoHoHo]

Also got a cracked rear light.......look closely

Each to their own, not for me but I understand why someone would do this, not everyone can afford a GT3!

[carbonblack]

Thanks for the replies guys. As mentioned I usually wouldnt even look at a rep and I think the replies here have reaffirmed that.

I think a factory aero kit is the way to go, I certainly wasn't comparing it to a GT3 mechanically but it has some of the aesthetics or at least an attempt at them!

[Dr S]

what was the saying with the barge pole?

[ZX10R NIN]

Don't worry about what anyone else thinks get the car you want.

[BubblesNW]

Just don't get a manual car with PDK paddles on the wheel.

[MDL111]

don't think the car looks so terrible, expected much worse after reading the comments - at first glance anyway.
obviously the steerling wheel is very weird and the badging a bit naff. But generally not so bad (am ignoring any type of fit and finish issues). Who cares about brake caliper colour ...

it is true though that Porsche buyers in Europe (esp in the UK) seem to want everything original (track cars/heavily tracked cars are an exception) and ecven if this one is straight/accident free, it might be challenging to sell on (certainly more challenging than a Porsche aerokit car)

I would not buy it, but can see how it appeals, esp. if the parts are lightweight (lighter than the OEM parts)

[ATM]

Cheib said:

Gen II with a Powerkit (Option X51) makes 408 bhp. This is a Gen I though. Powerkit adds 30hp and is an expensive option (standard on GTS) at IIRC circa £10k. Thus it's a rare option on a standard Carrera S.

I didn't know this. So do all 997 Carrera GTS have the powerkit and what about the 991, Cayman and Boxster 981?

[Vergis]

Typical British forum.

Guy spends loads and makes his car look awesome and most people are either jealous or want to criticise.

[v8ksn]

Vergis said:

Typical British forum.

Guy spends loads and makes his car look awesome and most people are either jealous or want to criticise.

The thing I love about Pistonheads is everyone here speaks their mind.

Some may find posts distasteful or rude or just plain trollish but I would MUCH rather have this than a sycophantic forum where everyone says your car is wonderful while silently dry-heaving!

[Magic919]

I was disappointed to find it wasn't a Tiptronic, they usually are.