Todays RECALL on 991 GT3...
Discussion
Push the boundary and you will get this sort of thing. Yes ideal would be its sorted before a customer sees it but in todays world of fast everything its not feasible. The Engineers on here will relate to what im saying and for the IT folk why doesnt windows or OSx work from the get go.
5517 said:
What a bunch of negos!!!! 
May I ask if anybody who has posted a negative comment above owns or has owned a 991 GT3 or has at least driven one?
My guess is no.
1) You have the power to either take your post offMay I ask if anybody who has posted a negative comment above owns or has owned a 991 GT3 or has at least driven one?
My guess is no.
2) Accept ALL criticism - because guarantee you WILL get it!
3) or don't bother posting
Just go and enjoy that car, works better with more miles on It.
kilarney said:
Push the boundary and you will get this sort of thing. Yes ideal would be its sorted before a customer sees it but in todays world of fast everything its not feasible. The Engineers on here will relate to what im saying and for the IT folk why doesnt windows or OSx work from the get go.
Engineering and software development are completely different when it comes to risk and impact analysis (unless the software is in control of someone's life) Do you honestly think an engineer will build a bridge over a river and say "we reckon it will work and if it starts to crack and a couple of cars fall off then we will add some more steel or redesign it later"
That sort of thinking is borne from budgetary constraints and a need to release the product to the public as soon as possible.
Edited by V8KSN on Saturday 7th November 12:54
AUDI500 said:
1) You have the power to either take your post off
2) Accept ALL criticism - because guarantee you WILL get it!
3) or don't bother posting
Just go and enjoy that car, works better with more miles on It.
Or just post on Rennlist and have an adult discussion (note to self) and for the record I am one of the GT3 owners who do have "Miles on it" 2) Accept ALL criticism - because guarantee you WILL get it!
3) or don't bother posting
Just go and enjoy that car, works better with more miles on It.
Edited by 5517 on Saturday 7th November 13:12
I do own a 991 GT3 and I do like to read these posts on Pistonheads, but l get fed up of all the negative b
hing attitude that some people on these forums seem to create hence the reply to help the genuine owners of this model (This doesn't happen on rennlist)
Having read this post yesterday I phoned Porsche who informed me that there are 35 cars that are effected mine was not one of them as mine is a later 2015 model
The smoke issue that I have read about many times and l have asked Porsche about and they told me this is normal.
It used to happen on every start up and then it use to be every other start up or longer intervals.
It seems have stopped all together now that I have covered 4,500 miles and I have never had the need to top oil up from new which I was surprised at considering the clouds of blue smoke on start ups. Hope this helps current owners of this model.
hing attitude that some people on these forums seem to create hence the reply to help the genuine owners of this model (This doesn't happen on rennlist) Having read this post yesterday I phoned Porsche who informed me that there are 35 cars that are effected mine was not one of them as mine is a later 2015 model
The smoke issue that I have read about many times and l have asked Porsche about and they told me this is normal.
It used to happen on every start up and then it use to be every other start up or longer intervals.
It seems have stopped all together now that I have covered 4,500 miles and I have never had the need to top oil up from new which I was surprised at considering the clouds of blue smoke on start ups. Hope this helps current owners of this model.
spyderlight said:
I do own a 991 GT3 and I do like to read these posts on Pistonheads, but l get fed up of all the negative bhing attitude that some people on these forums seem to create hence the reply to help the genuine owners of this model (This doesn't happen on rennlist)
Having read this post yesterday I phoned Porsche who informed me that there are 35 cars that are effected mine was not one of them as mine is a later 2015 model
The smoke issue that I have read about many times and l have asked Porsche about and they told me this is normal.
It used to happen on every start up and then it use to be every other start up or longer intervals.
It seems have stopped all together now that I have covered 4,500 miles and I have never had the need to top oil up from new which I was surprised at considering the clouds of blue smoke on start ups. Hope this helps current owners of this model.
Thanks for your comments - my car was a March 2014 car and so far I've not received any letter about a recall, so assume my car isn't affected - I'll call my dealer on Monday to confirm.hing attitude that some people on these forums seem to create hence the reply to help the genuine owners of this model (This doesn't happen on rennlist) Having read this post yesterday I phoned Porsche who informed me that there are 35 cars that are effected mine was not one of them as mine is a later 2015 model
The smoke issue that I have read about many times and l have asked Porsche about and they told me this is normal.
It used to happen on every start up and then it use to be every other start up or longer intervals.
It seems have stopped all together now that I have covered 4,500 miles and I have never had the need to top oil up from new which I was surprised at considering the clouds of blue smoke on start ups. Hope this helps current owners of this model.
My car has done over 7,000 and only really smokes when it's been sitting idle for a long time (which rarely happens, given how much fun it is to drive!).
5517 said:
Or just post on Rennlist and have an adult discussion (note to self) and for the record I am one of the GT3 owners who do have "Miles on it"
Don't let the nego's get you down 5517 - we appreciate the post. :-)Always interesting to see how Porsche are managing their communications on this delicate matter. I do wish they'd drop the pretentious marketing language a little at times and call a spade a spade...the 'motorsport derived' bit really does take the biscuit considering it is precisely BECAUSE this engine is not the result of years of competitive track mileage that it appears to have endured a somewhat troubled birth. But Porsche will get it right given time, it's just I'm not sure I agree with them getting their customers to do their R&D for them!! Will be interesting to see how the Cup cars go with the 9A1 based engine in competition when that finally happens.
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