992 GT3

[terryb]

Dr S said:

Am with you on this one. The sound system in GT3s is in the back.

Sound quality in cars is anyway poor compared to what you get from a proper home set-up. Even the 7k NAIM I had in a Conti GT at the time was not delivering anything close to satisfactory. Complete waste of money IMHO

Yes but you can't take your home setup in the car on a 10 hour journey to the Ring (for example) - I wouldn't spec a Burmester, even if it was available, but would always go for Bose, as I enjoy some bangin house music or an audiobook to help the miles go by

[terryb]

Monch said:

Thanks

Wheels, I love silver, I will coat them in a sealer to help with brake dust. I have my own car lift so wheels will be on and off very easily to clean

Just before you commit - just look at this - looks epic - I just can't see silver wheels on a white car looking better than this - silver on another colour would be better...

[Taffy66]

throt said:

Its like comparing a Apple to a Banana. Completely different.

The "sporty" alcantara is gone, such a shame.

Its the VW Factor in play.

This is just another example how Porsche's build quality control is being dictated by VAG's mean bean counters. After all someone's got to pay for the sorry dieselgate scandal !

[Dr S]

terryb said:

Dr S said:

Am with you on this one. The sound system in GT3s is in the back.

Sound quality in cars is anyway poor compared to what you get from a proper home set-up. Even the 7k NAIM I had in a Conti GT at the time was not delivering anything close to satisfactory. Complete waste of money IMHO

Yes but you can't take your home setup in the car on a 10 hour journey to the Ring (for example) - I wouldn't spec a Burmester, even if it was available, but would always go for Bose, as I enjoy some bangin house music or an audiobook to help the miles go by

My point was rather that sound quality - no matter the upgrades - is poor in a car. Hence I don't see a point of spending money on something that is still poor quality. Maybe it is just that my trips to the Ring last only around 5 hours and I can manage with being on the phone and listening to podcasts

[james.a.c.911]

Monch said:

Looks like front lift will make the cut....

Cant find anyone that says don't do it!

So, here's my latest spec, although I'm jumping between colours, guards or white...

www.porsche-code.com/PNCMQGW3


If anyone has time, feel free to give me your constructive feedback.
Steel brakes and Clubsport not being changed.

Edited by Monch on Thursday 10th June 13:17

Love the decals and the wheel colour. Looks fab to me, would not go wit the darker wheels. Really nice front end this 992 gt3

[caminator11]

Bose is not great but the standard option is really quite a bit worse. I don't think its impossible to put a decent stereo in a loud stripped out car, its just not something manufacturers do.

I always tick bose just so that its somewhere near tollerable.

[av185]

terryb said:

Monch said:

Thanks

Wheels, I love silver, I will coat them in a sealer to help with brake dust. I have my own car lift so wheels will be on and off very easily to clean

Just before you commit - just look at this - looks epic - I just can't see silver wheels on a white car looking better than this - silver on another colour would be better...

Looks great I always spec sat plat wheels on my Porsche GTs half of which are white.

Silver with white can look insipid you need greater contrast but as usual each to their own.

[Taffy66]

av185 said:

Looks great I always spec sat plat wheels on my Porsche GTs half of which are white.

Silver with white can look insipid you need greater contrast but as usual each to their own.

I think you're warming to it as i am AV.

[av185]

Taffy66 said:

av185 said:

Looks great I always spec sat plat wheels on my Porsche GTs half of which are white.

Silver with white can look insipid you need greater contrast but as usual each to their own.

I think you're warming to it as i am AV.

Possibly Taffy but I remain unconvinced about the sound v the 991.2 but I am sure that will be able to be addressed if necessary and look forward like you to more owners reviews following Apollos. As you rightly say the fact that it will be the last n.a. GT3 carries some kudos even though the looks particularly the rear end as already mentioned are disappointing imo and having had a 991.2 manual from new this would take some beating as imo it is the sweetspot on many levels and then some.

Have actually been offered a build slot for next year subject to numbers it appears info on 2022 builds will be likely around new year. Interesting there appear to be fewer 'strings' attached to secure one this time compared to the 991.2. Looks like there could well be c700 UK cars in total so not a vast increase.

Be interesting also to see the build numbers of winged cars v Tourings also any pricing difference as this time the Touring will be a separate model entirely not an option as on the 991.2. Whether the popularity of used 991.2 Tourings will be reflected in Porsche capitalising and charging a premium new for the 992 remains to be seen but if not I would reckon the Touring will be the most popular and the winged car possibly the halo model with fewer build numbers so this car could be the "sleeper' this time around.

[pumper1]

Has any of the lucky prospective owners of the new GT3 been encouraged / expected to purchase the "watch" by their OPC
and if so do they intend to keep it & has it a second hand market value?

[av185]

pumper1 said:

Has any of the lucky prospective owners of the new GT3 been encouraged / expected to purchase the "watch" by their OPC
and if so do they intend to keep it & has it a second hand market value?

Is the watch not viewed as something to be passed on to ones next generation along with the car hence it should be kept in the glove box at all times and never parted from the car. Never forget we are mere custodians not actual owners of these fine objects. :

Probably worth about £100 max used btw.

[Dr S]

Heads-up for those of you interested in a Touring:

Just got a call from my OPC. Order books should open coming Wednesday. They expect very limited numbers and delivery only in 2022. Will most likely get an order in and take it from there

[GT4P]

I saw my first 992 GT3 in the flesh today and imho the touring is going to look awesome! Good luck to the lucky few who secure one.

[rkwm1]

CloudStuff said:

Xfe said:

"vehicle will be available May 30th 2021 Red, 1 owner, £325,000"

Do you think I've over-priced it?

Sold. The owner wasnt looking to give much off apparently. Be intresting to know what it actually went for!

[champ19ns]

rkwm1 said:

CloudStuff said:

Xfe said:

"vehicle will be available May 30th 2021 Red, 1 owner, £325,000"

Do you think I've over-priced it?

Sold. The owner wasnt looking to give much off apparently. Be intresting to know what it actually went for!

Madness if he got anything remotely close to asking

[rkwm1]

[rkwm1]

av185 said:

Looks like there could well be c700 UK cars in total so not a vast increase.

I cant see anywhere that number. Approximately 120 to be delivered this year so far, with no more build slots looking likely for this year.

With more lockdowns and new covid variants for late 2021 and 2022 its unlikely you will see 300 cars next year imv, never mind 600 more!

[MDL111]

rkwm1 said:

I like that

[TDT]

Is that a Pirelli?

[av185]

rkwm1 said:

av185 said:

Looks like there could well be c700 UK cars in total so not a vast increase.

I cant see anywhere that number. Approximately 120 to be delivered this year so far, with no more build slots looking likely for this year.

With more lockdowns and new covid variants for late 2021 and 2022 its unlikely you will see 300 cars next year imv, never mind 600 more!

Doubtful bearing in mind Porsche have knocked out c450 GT4s so far during Covid and all the other headwinds facing all car manufacturers atm and over the last c 18 months.

They will want to maximise the excellent branding exercise the new GT3 will give them in the current challenging climate and the crucial question will undoubtedly be how long the production run will be for although this will probably run for the usual c2 years.. They will want to catch up next year so c350 cars for 2022 and c230 for 2023 looks about right.