Build your own CSR
Cherry pick your own 911 upgrades as part of RPM's CSR programme
Certainly in RPM's own showroom you could reach that conclusion, the guys there having recently sold a Carrera 2 S that would have been a good base for the CSR conversion for just over £30K (seemingly the going rate in the PH classifieds) while beside it is a 2007 GT3 up for just over £50K.
In response to this and demand from Porsche owners looking to pick and choose CSR upgrades according to need and budget RPM is offering individual components off the shelf. So if you fancy a bit more zing to your flat-six you could go for the lightweight clutch and flywheel, with or without the custom exhaust, or instead for a more suspension based package with the Ohlins dampers.
Or maybe you just fancy the carbon ducktail and be done with it.
That GT3 still appeals from a purist perspective and its investment potential. But if you've already got a 997 or just want a couple of choice upgrades there is at least the option of cherry picking the bits that matter to you, rather than pulling the pin on the full £20K CSR package, tempting as that may be. Here's the full list of upgrades and prices:
Part | Supply only | Fitted price |
Short shifter kit | £235.00 | £365.00 |
Wavetrac differential | £1,020.00 | £1,702.50 |
Carbon ducktail with rear light | £1,552.45 | £1,747.45 |
Ohlins suspension kit | £2,340.00 | £2,730.00 |
ARB Upgrade | £355.00 | £517.50 |
Lightweight clutch and flywheel | £600.00 | £1,055.00 |
CSR Sports exhaust | £1,450.00 | £1,645.00 |
OZ wheel option (Without tyres) | £1,350.00 | N/A |
Geometry & Corner weight setup | N/A | £550.00 |
Sports steering wheel | £885.32 | £950.32 |
So is the purpose of this to article just to emphasise the point you'd have to be insane to buy a stock 997 and have the full CSR upgrade and not a GT3 instead?
Id rather have a 996 Turbo with some nice Ohlins and still have £20k in my back pocket than the CSR.
I know we can't really comment unless you've driven it in person but it can't be any better than a proper GT3 can it??
With regards to OZ wheels, why would you not just go directly to Demon Tweeks or one of the other internet suppliers and save a load of cash??
Cheers
Slodge
The point of this car is to make it a much better all rounder that can be used on track and without GT3 running costs.
If you want a GT3 then BUY ONE! If there wasn't a market for a car like this then I am sure RPM wouldn't be bothering.
I for one will be scratching this itch when the time comes as I have friends with GT3s who actually have weeped when unexpected repair bills have come in. I'd rather have a car I can use regularly on road and track something many GT3 owners will not for fear of racking up the miles and affecting their value.
I don't think you'd start off with a £30k 997 (as suggested in the article), so comparing it with a £50k GT3 I don't think the right approach. I think you'd be looking at low £20's as a base car, and maybe less if you came across one with bore score/IMS issues.
They won't hold money like a GT3, but as stated, they do fill a gap in between Carrera and GT3.
So is the purpose of this to article just to emphasise the point you'd have to be insane to buy a stock 997 and have the full CSR upgrade and not a GT3 instead?
I believe the car sits between 997 Carrera S and a 996 gt3. With the practicalities and usability of the csr ( something that I have to justify ) I believe there is a place in the market for such a project car.
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