thinking of taking the plunge and buying a 996gt3

[Scooty100]

braddo said:

I would suggest the most distilled version is:

- Walk into JZM Porsche showroom
- Buy GT3

http://www.jzmporsche.com/porsche-for-sale/911/997...

Focussing on a particular clubsport version might mean you are in for quite a wait, but it depends on how patient you are (and how quickly you can move to buy when they come up for sale).

Agree With this entirely they dont sell garbage PM me and I'll tell u who to avoid

[LaSource]

s_mcneil said:

Scooty100 said:

I fully understand the 996 is more 'tactile' as I had an RS but now as you rarely see these cars on a track (la source exclude from this) the 997 really comes into play. You can use the 997 as a DD, an occasional hooner or a track weapon where it will equally impress and IMO looks better with one of the best sounding exhaust notes around.

At silverstone on Monday there were 5 996 GT3s, all clubsports, all being used as intended. Only 1 997 and 1 991...

...yes, and three of them had a whale of a time...but got told to cool it whilst cutting through traffic

That's a good point - there were a fair few there, a bit like the 'old days'. But yes, 6RSs seems to have been retired from active duty for most.

[keep it lit]

anonymous said:

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difficult to distinguish any major difference to be honest.. will say this though, with the 6.1 you get lots of pops and bangs on the over run especially if you have tired cats and/or a aftermarket exhaust system.. 6.2 doesn't have the similar theatre..

just to add 6.1 sounds better especially as the variocam kicks is at 5/6k.. but the 6.2 is quicker due to its stronger top end.

[keep it lit]

LaSource said:

But yes, 6RSs seems to have been retired from active duty for most.

pussies

[LaSource]

keep it lit said:

LaSource said:

But yes, 6RSs seems to have been retired from active duty for most.

pussies

Yes, you are not most....and neither is your 6RS!

[keep it lit]

LaSource said:

keep it lit said:

LaSource said:

But yes, 6RSs seems to have been retired from active duty for most.

pussies

Yes, you are not most....and neither is your 6RS!

UKIP win -- economy/market crash -- all tracks swimming in RS's !!!

[LaSource]

keep it lit said:

UKIP win -- economy/market crash -- all tracks swimming in RS's !!!

You know, I would have had a Porsche forum as a Tory stronghold...but you may have just given UKIP a major trump card

[Slippydiff]

keep it lit said:

UKIP win -- economy/market crash -- all tracks swimming in RS's !!!

UKIP win, what's out doing trackday duty will be the least of our problems .......

[LaSource]

Scooty100 said:

...I see why La Source has got Ken to fit the pse as he has 997's so is used to the better noise. It's the thing that I found the most disappointing in my 6RS.
...

Hi, just to add context to the above, I did not specifically fit the 9e solution because of dissapointment with std noise.

In standard spec the 6GT3/RS is not loud like an Italian car, but then I love the sound of the engine. It is part of your extended being which gives you feedback on where the engine is, how hard it is working, optimum times to change, blip, etc. Like a faithful horse (well, 400 of them!) which you control through all the control inputs...on a track or fast road....you are one.

...however, one of my back boxes needed replacing and so instead of standard I started investigating alternatives with some sound improvement, performance improvement, longevity, etc.

[Cheburator mk2]

keep it lit said:

just to add 6.1 sounds better especially as the variocam kicks is at 5/6k.. but the 6.2 is quicker due to its stronger top end.

That's only until you have given Olaf about EUR12k for the K400

[LaSource]

anonymous said:

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Never realised there is an issue. Love the throttle response on the 6.2 - don't know if I am missing something?

On the 997 GT3s/RSs its the pedal positioning for HnT that's been a pain, but not so much e-gas vs cable.

[Slippydiff]

Cheburator mk2 said:

That's only until you have given Olaf about EUR12k for the K400

Trust me, you don't need to give Olaf anything like that to equalise the game A quick debit card payment to M & M and a proprietary remap will see you right back in the game

As for the cable throttle actuation question, just like the Mk1, every Cup car (bar the latest iteration) has had cable throttle actuation. Nuff said

[Doppelkupplung]

Slippydiff said:

You're a bit late to the party, and two weeks studying the market ?

Yeah, if only my parents conceived me 18months earlier I could have made money too right?

Slippydiff said:

Here's your starter for 10 :

http://www.gt3resource.com/page2/files/996-gt3-mk1...

Nice intro thanks! What about taking it to a Porsche dealership to have it checked over thoroughly?

[braddo]

anonymous said:

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I find it a slight annoyance just when moving off idle, where it feels like the engine is a bit slow to respond when first pressing the throttle. Of course I can't be sure how much better it might feel if it were a cable throttle. Maybe it's more a heavy flywheel effect? No idea what the dual-mass flywheels weigh. One thing is for sure, there is nowhere near the immediacy that my (standard) old Alfa had.

I don't notice any issue when on the move, however.

[Slippydiff]

Doppelkupplung said:

Slippydiff said:

You're a bit late to the party, and two weeks studying the market ?

Yeah, if only my parents conceived me 18months earlier I could have made money too right?

Seems a bit harsh blaming your folks ! !

Slippydiff said:

Here's your starter for 10 :

http://www.gt3resource.com/page2/files/996-gt3-mk1...

Nice intro thanks! What about taking it to a Porsche dealership to have it checked over thoroughly?

A specialist indy would be far more preferable IMO. Not saying an OPC couldn't/wouldn't do a decent inspection, but it's the luck of the draw as to how familiar the technician is with the earlier W/C GT cars. Take it to the right indy and you're assured they'll know their onions.

[Slippydiff]

anonymous said:

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F*ck wittery of simply epic proportions Both are indeed slightly softer on the Mk1.

Apologies for the lack of communication on my part, email headed your way in the next 24 hours

[BrendonJ]

LaSource said:

...yes, and three of them had a whale of a time...but got told to cool it whilst cutting through traffic

I heard the red one was being particularly naughty

[Doppelkupplung]

Slippydiff said:

A specialist indy would be far more preferable IMO. Not saying an OPC couldn't/wouldn't do a decent inspection, but it's the luck of the draw as to how familiar the technician is with the earlier W/C GT cars. Take it to the right indy and you're assured they'll know their onions.

Good point. Is it advisable for the engines to have a borescope too?

Out of interest, how many people own or purchased a gt3 in their 20s?

[LaSource]

BrendonJ said:

I heard the red one was being particularly naughty

Actually it was the blue one that got singled out for stern words - something about respecting personal space

[Slippydiff]

Doppelkupplung said:

Good point. Is it advisable for the engines to have a borescope too?

Out of interest, how many people own or purchased a gt3 in their 20s?

No need for bore scoping, these are proper engines A leakdown test and scrutiny of the Rev Range logs/ hours run/average speed logs will tell you all you need to know on the engine front.

In their 20's ? Not many I'd wager.