What to do with my Viper Green 996 GT3
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Well I have a real problem, I might change my user name to "I Have Really Done It Now",
I am in the middle of purchasing a new house and have just found out that that there is no way I can get the car up the drive without it bottoming out, and I mean absolutely no way.
So that leaves me a real dilemma, I either pull out of the house purchase or sell the car, I can't imagine fitting a lifting kit to a 996 is really an option, but it does look like my next one is going to have to have a lifting kit to stay in the Porsche camp, I am so annoyed as I love the car, what to do?!!!
I am in the middle of purchasing a new house and have just found out that that there is no way I can get the car up the drive without it bottoming out, and I mean absolutely no way.
So that leaves me a real dilemma, I either pull out of the house purchase or sell the car, I can't imagine fitting a lifting kit to a 996 is really an option, but it does look like my next one is going to have to have a lifting kit to stay in the Porsche camp, I am so annoyed as I love the car, what to do?!!!
With my old 996, I simply cut a plank in half, chamfered the leading edges, and drove the car onto them just prior to the incline. Would this not work?
It was a bit like launching Thunderbird 3 when I wanted to get it out of the drive, but it wasent a DD so not so much of an issue.
Far, far cheaper than an aftermarket lift kit....;)
It was a bit like launching Thunderbird 3 when I wanted to get it out of the drive, but it wasent a DD so not so much of an issue.
Far, far cheaper than an aftermarket lift kit....;)
Amateur mistake OP. 
First thing you do on a house viewing is check driveway, garage and car related space. If it doesn't stack up you then start putting the missus off straight away with "I'm not sure about the place, I'm getting a bad vibe. I think it'll be a money pit and it's probably haunted."
Yep you have done it now alright.
There's always a solution. Just depends how much you want to keep the car.
Ditto what c2s man says. That's what I used to do for years. Chamfered planks.
First thing you do on a house viewing is check driveway, garage and car related space. If it doesn't stack up you then start putting the missus off straight away with "I'm not sure about the place, I'm getting a bad vibe. I think it'll be a money pit and it's probably haunted."
Yep you have done it now alright.
There's always a solution. Just depends how much you want to keep the car.
Ditto what c2s man says. That's what I used to do for years. Chamfered planks.
Edited by marky911 on Thursday 13th March 12:49
Thanks for the replies.
C2'S'man
With my old 996, I simply cut a plank in half, chamfered the leading edges, and drove the car onto them just prior to the incline. Would this not work?
I am really going to need some thick timber due to the camber on the road!
marky911
Amateur mistake OP. wink
First thing you do on a house viewing is check driveway, garage and car related space. If it doesn't stack up you then start putting the missus off straight away with "I'm not sure about the place, I'm getting a bad vibe. I think it'll be a money pit and it's probably haunted."
Yep you have done it now alright.
There's always a solution. Just depends how much you want to keep the car.
It is because I was looking for a new place with a garage that I am here, I did also check the drive but thought I would be okay which was a mistake, did not realise how bad it actually was until I took the car to try it.
Penguinracer
Can you re-profile the drive/entrance?
Perhaps £500-£1000 & a competent contractor/landscaper might sort the issue?
The drive needs renewing so not an issue, the problem really lies with the councils camber on the road and the crossover.
Actus Reus
Just get a divorce and stay where you are.
That is the whole reason I am in this mess and buying a new house lol.
I will have a look at the lifting kits, how much lift do they actually give you?
C2'S'man
With my old 996, I simply cut a plank in half, chamfered the leading edges, and drove the car onto them just prior to the incline. Would this not work?
I am really going to need some thick timber due to the camber on the road!
marky911
Amateur mistake OP. wink
First thing you do on a house viewing is check driveway, garage and car related space. If it doesn't stack up you then start putting the missus off straight away with "I'm not sure about the place, I'm getting a bad vibe. I think it'll be a money pit and it's probably haunted."
Yep you have done it now alright.
There's always a solution. Just depends how much you want to keep the car.
It is because I was looking for a new place with a garage that I am here, I did also check the drive but thought I would be okay which was a mistake, did not realise how bad it actually was until I took the car to try it.
Penguinracer
Can you re-profile the drive/entrance?
Perhaps £500-£1000 & a competent contractor/landscaper might sort the issue?
The drive needs renewing so not an issue, the problem really lies with the councils camber on the road and the crossover.
Actus Reus
Just get a divorce and stay where you are.
That is the whole reason I am in this mess and buying a new house lol.
I will have a look at the lifting kits, how much lift do they actually give you?
With my drive the initial rise will catch the splitter but reversing on to it stops it catching. Going back down forwards, slowly, gets it off without scraping.
BTW fair play to you for going back with the GT3 to try it once the deal had already been done...probably saved a few quid on the purchase price by doing that.
BTW fair play to you for going back with the GT3 to try it once the deal had already been done...probably saved a few quid on the purchase price by doing that.
My drive is on an incline with a silly road camber. I cannot drive a GT3 directly on.
However, the trick is to approach to drive side on, if possible, and use the inside front wheel first. Given the stiffness of the chassis and the rear engine position, this will raise the front outside wheel. Turn into the drive and straighten up.
This is the only way I can get in the drive. Works perfectly every time...I sometimes get a slight rubbing of the front splitter but have the confidence to drive through that.
It does need a bit of clear space around the entry point to allow a side one entry.
However, the trick is to approach to drive side on, if possible, and use the inside front wheel first. Given the stiffness of the chassis and the rear engine position, this will raise the front outside wheel. Turn into the drive and straighten up.
This is the only way I can get in the drive. Works perfectly every time...I sometimes get a slight rubbing of the front splitter but have the confidence to drive through that.
It does need a bit of clear space around the entry point to allow a side one entry.
LaSource said:
My drive is on an incline with a silly road camber. I cannot drive a GT3 directly on.
However, the trick is to approach to drive side on, if possible, and use the inside front wheel first. Given the stiffness of the chassis and the rear engine position, this will raise the front outside wheel. Turn into the drive and straighten up.
This is the only way I can get in the drive. Works perfectly every time...I sometimes get a slight rubbing of the front splitter but have the confidence to drive through that.
It does need a bit of clear space around the entry point to allow a side one entry.
This is what I had initially hoped to be able to do, but until this morning I had not realised that it was not going to work, I did not realise that it was quite so bad. However, the trick is to approach to drive side on, if possible, and use the inside front wheel first. Given the stiffness of the chassis and the rear engine position, this will raise the front outside wheel. Turn into the drive and straighten up.
This is the only way I can get in the drive. Works perfectly every time...I sometimes get a slight rubbing of the front splitter but have the confidence to drive through that.
It does need a bit of clear space around the entry point to allow a side one entry.
hopeydaze said:
I bought one of those 8 by 4ft yellow man hole covers that contractors use.
I like this idea!For mine, I've simply removed the front splitter, gave up trying to get a lowered GT3 and motorsport splitter safely around London. It will go back on for euro trips and an occasional track day.
Are you running at the standard ride height? might be able to adjust the height up a bit?
If you have a motorsport front splitter they are a bit deeper (I believe) than a standard one...don't know if it makes much difference though
VladD said:
Is there a reason you can't reverse onto the drive?
Yes because when I tried it this morning it was worse than trying to drive on at an angle, that was when I realised I have a problem. I have since spoken to the council about it and they have said they will look into it for me but I won't hold my breath.doneitnow said:
VladD said:
Is there a reason you can't reverse onto the drive?
Yes because when I tried it this morning it was worse than trying to drive on at an angle, that was when I realised I have a problem. I have since spoken to the council about it and they have said they will look into it for me but I won't hold my breath.Sounds like a hell of a driveway 
I hasten to add, my current GT3 has the lift, but if yours is so bad I don't know wether lift would sort your problem out, as mine only just clears with the lift up!!!
You really have done it mate, looks like a new 997 GT3 with lift and the planks, with the divorce following in short order
I hasten to add, my current GT3 has the lift, but if yours is so bad I don't know wether lift would sort your problem out, as mine only just clears with the lift up!!!
You really have done it mate, looks like a new 997 GT3 with lift and the planks, with the divorce following in short order
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