GT3RS VS CSL - Running costs...

[shortshiftin]

..HA HA Only kidding about the "vs CSL bit".... but it doesnt look right 'just' having GT3 in the title!!!


Seriously though... Im getting more and more tempted by the GT3RS and would appreciate some input on running one of these based on it being a track car 90% of the time and the only real road use it will get is driving to tracks...
eg.. how many sets of:

1) tyres
2) pads
3) disks
are you getting through.. what
1) tyres
2) pads and disks

you guys run...

service costs as well...

If im keeping the warranty up does it have to go to an OPC or are there any approved servicers.

and what Im guessing is going to be the big killer... Insurance?

[jcosh]

shortshiftin said:

..HA HA Only kidding about the "vs CSL bit".... but it doesnt look right 'just' having GT3 in the title!!! Seriously though... Im getting more and more tempted by the GT3RS and would appreciate some input on running one of these based on it being a track car 90% of the time and the only real road use it will get is driving to tracks... eg.. how many sets of: 1) tyres 2) pads 3) disks are you getting through.. what 1) tyres 2) pads and disks you guys run... service costs as well... If im keeping the warranty up does it have to go to an OPC or are there any approved servicers. and what Im guessing is going to be the big killer... Insurance?

Like any proper car that is used on the track it costs to keep it in tip top order for track use. According to Porsche GB it only needs servicing every 2 years or 12000 miles! Gasp! Any sensible owner will be having an oil change every few track days. With brake fluid and gear oil done 1-2 times a year.

A decent complete set of track P Corsa's will cost c900quid and the rears will last around 6-7 track days and the fronts a little longer. The suspension should be set up for the track (500quid) by a good specialist - Parr or JZ Machtech.

Once the original front discs have worn out most people change them for a floating style disc (900quid) which is better and cheaper to replace the next time round. Front pads are also best changed for Padgid RS29's (300quid). This disc and pad combination seem to be lasting well and could go as long as 12 track days depending on how hard you are brakes.

To keep the OPC warranty all you need is the one service in the first 2 years or 1200 miles.

My insurance costs around 1K per year and includes cover for all PCGB track days.

Don't be put off by track use as these are often the better maintained cars and they can cope with track work all day long.

They are an awsome car, get one if you can.

Cheers Jonathan

[Porsche GT3]

I believe its every year as its called the "yearly service".

[seandudding]

No, my service book says 12000 miles or 24 months which ever comes first. I think this was a change over just before the 04 cars came out.

[shortshiftin]

so how much does a service cost?

[s3am]

Official service every 2 years on mk2 GT3's, I called the OPC to be *sure*. If on track I should give it a lot more TLC than that, as above.

[Paul Y]

I serviced my car at 12 months, even though it is 24months, as it didnt seem right leaving it for two years.

I think from memory the service was about £250ish but with the brake fluid gearbox oil change it was heading towards £400.

Not bad really.

Rear tyres tend to last me 4-5 events. Pads 2-3 and the rest pretty much as everyone else has stated.

I know this is getting boring but if you are looking at an RS I have mine up for sale :-)

P.