Help! GT3 here in 6 weeks.

[robgt3]

Have at last got a date. Car leaves the factory on the 13th November. Emma at my OPC reckons that we should be on the road by the 30th.

Please could I have as much help and advice on what I should check and ask to be checked prior to delivery? I have never owned a Porsche before being very much an Aston Man. Believe me I am very excited!!

First up Apolo mentioned that steering Geo needs to be spot on.

Any help and advice will be very much appreciated. My OPC is a newly opened dealership I must assume that they are totally conversant with all things GT3 though they have never supplied one.

[robgt3]

Thanks Guys, all points duly noted.

This car is a really big deal for me . I really need to know everything I can about it. I have a lovely wife called Amanda (Molly) who is very sceptical about my decision to go for a GT3. I really do not wish to make any mistakes through lack of knowledge.

Please keep the info coming.

[robgt3]

The Goose, if you are reading this I must assume that you are in the Tewksbury area if so can you recommend a Detailor also anyone local that can apply the film.
Thanks in advance.

[robgt3]

[quote=Slickhillsy]

Panicking about what to do next is not really the first emotion I'd be feeling with one of these about to materialise... Absolutely knackered with sleepless nights is probably more like it!

Too right on the sleepless night thing. Too be honest I didn't believe that this car would materialise. Now having a" leaving factory date" I now know that it is. Last night I did not feel the need to down Night Nurse or take a Nightol pill!! I actually slept. Now I am experiencing the burn of anticipation.

Thanks again for all the advice and help. Regarding "running in" Is it a case of waiting till the oil is up to temperature then to drive it fairly hard? This was something that I did with motorcycle engines which resulted in a better performance . Something about not glazing the bores I believe.

[robgt3]

rbh said:

I picked up my new Cayenne (sorry I know I'm not in your league) about 18 months ago and was told to check the bodywork for minor dents etc. I tried and missed one. Have a good look over the car in natural light, once spotted those minor dents look like bomb crater every time you see the car and the OPC will not take responsibility once you have departed from their premises for the first time.

I'm thinking that prior to collection that I will have the car detailed and some plastic film added so your very valid point should hopefully not be a concern. As for the league thing I'm looking into selling some body parts to help fund this blooming car.

Edited by robgt3 on Tuesday 21st October 15:15

[robgt3]

Lucky lucky man! Please post tomorrow and tell us how it went. Being new to this GT3 thing would it be inappropriate to suggest a bit of a do in 2015 ? Where when and how I have no clue though I think that I could propose a good venue from which to start.

[robgt3]

Eeyore9 said:

My best advice!!!! Fer fecks sake don't take it out in the rain......
Apart from having to wash it again you may well have a big repair bill those wheels are huge and a massive chance of aqua planing may ensue
Enjoy that damn fine car when it's nice ;0)

Are they really that bad?? I have watched the video clip of Chris Harris sliding a GT3 around Anglesey whilst kicking the arse of a V12VS Vantage. I did not hear him declare any tyre issues. To be honest I do not wish to go to the expense of wider wheels and tyres (£5000). Maybe I should just opt for a tyre only change, any suggestions?

[robgt3]

V8KSN said:

Awesome news Rob! Very pleased for you

As for what to check, I would echo a lot of what has already been said...

Make sure you have ALL the options you ordered, check the car thouroughly and make sure everything works
Make sure the car is blemish and dent free on every panel
Double check on the extended warranty
If you want to put film on, go for the Paintshield option and get the car detailed before you apply it
Maybe look into getting winter tyres put on as I know you will want to drive it over the winter
Ask the OPC what the official running-in process for the engine is (and then post back what they say here)

Also...

Check you have tax on the car before you drive away from the dealer (no tax disc now remember)
Make sure it fits in your garage and change the Aston Martin poster in there to a Porsche one

Lastly....

Let me know when you and Andy go out for a drive in Wales

Hi Kul,

Without doubt I am getting a bit excited now even though we probably have at least 5 weeks to go. Really want to get this GT3 thing right first time. The nightmare of going back and forth getting things sorted is not one I wish to repeat. I intend contacting my OPC to sort out the Silverstone driving tuition thing. I want Molly to do it as well as she can without doubt get a move on when required. My experience of cars with the engine sitting in the boot is quite limited.

Please could I have more info regarding winter tyres that do not infringe on Porsche's warranty. Knowing me I shall just press on regardless.

Before I tackle my OPC with regard to the extended warranty am I correct in saying that Porsche are offering a 4th year warranty on all new GT3's being delivered F.O.C. As an alternative the third year invoiced one is to be free of charge?? I do not wish to get it wrong and look a knob.

Kul, I will be in touch as regards dalliances into Wales with Andy though we have also been discussing Scotland. Yee Hah !!!

[robgt3]

Quick question. Will Porsche UK or my OPC contact me prior to taking delivery of my car with regard to the Silverstone driving tuition day. I feel that it is important to be a familiar with the car before we take to the road. ?

[robgt3]

Some good news ! Jaimie from the Porsche Experience Centre has been in touch , we are booked in for our tuition on 9th December. delighted!! I hope the course covers inappropriate overtaking!

Plus I have received a call back from Justin at Exclusive Car Care who thanks to his professional manner has been chosen to detail my little red devil when it arrives.

The pendulum has started to swing! Very excited! Think I am going to have to re visit the Chris Harris Video again !!

[robgt3]

V8KSN said:

I wonder how long it will be till Rob decides he needs a louder exhaust

Hi Kul , to put it mildly " No Chance, never never!;)" After my experience of heavily modifying my last Aston and all the problems that followed and the subsequent warranty disputes I would rather spend what little money I will have left wining and dining Molly. Instead I shall buy myself some goggles and drive with my head out of the window to fully savour the aural delights of a flat six at full chat.

[robgt3]

Justin, you are on! Full permission for you to work your magic on the premises!

[robgt3]

Getting a bit scared now! I shall of course be taking my wife to the event.

[robgt3]

Having watched so many GT3 videos , one which claimed the cars are built at Porsche's Motorsport Division. Does that mean the whole car , or is it part built on the standard production line then transported to the the MD ? Also how long does it take to build the car from start to finish. I guess that mine will be one of the last to be produced, which begs the question as to how many there will be actually produced in total for the UK. Does anybody know?

[robgt3]

We were treated to some serious hospitality at Dick Lovett Tewksbury last night at their grand opening do. Had loads of Champers and a canapé ! The balance was perfect! Emma my patient sales person checked her computer and there is still not a specific build date in November. I was assured though that status will change very soon. Amongst the new cars was the winning Carrera Cup car together with its driver. He listened to all my questions and allowed me to sit in it. Amanda has filmed me struggling to get out . Depending on the embarrassment level the clip might get posted.

[robgt3]

Down to about 4 weeks now! Made me wonder who will be getting the last one built. Can we do some chassis number tracking? The last few numbers will suffice. Might also be a good way of finding out just how many are being built for the UK. I assume GT3 numbers will be consecutive . Porsche will not confirm total build number.

Edited by robgt3 on Sunday 2nd November 10:59