What do I need to look out for GT2 996

[Ash M400]

Hi All

I am seriously thinking of getting a GT2.

So, what should I look for, what type of issues can I expect etc.

Many thanks

Ash.

[Lagerlout]

Frequent changes of underwear?

[Ash M400]

Lagerlout said:

Frequent changes of underwear?

I drive a 527Bhp Noble M400, I hope that will stand me well when I get behind the wheel

[DanH]

Ash M400 said:

Lagerlout said:

Frequent changes of underwear?

I drive a 527Bhp Noble M400, I hope that will stand me well when I get behind the wheel

He means for when you drive it, not when you get the invoice from your engine builder

[baz1985]

Life Insurance.

[Ash M400]

You lot are soooo funny.

Do you really think they are a widow maker?

If so, why?

[welshnobby]

.....not really a widowmaker. If you treat it with the respect you have to give the noble then it will treat you fine. I've not even come close to killing myself in it and that comes from someone who has the unfortunate history of barrel rolling a boxster into a field WITH psm on in the dry.

Buy one, you will love it.

[Freewheeler]

welshnobby said:

Buy one, you will love it.

What he said, fantastic car, nothing really comes close for the £££'s

[JDH1]

Hi

I have both a Noble (GTO3R) and a GT2. Why are you thinking of changing?

The GT2 is quicker than the Noble, but probably not quicker than yours...but I suppose it could be with comparable work. Have to say that surprisingly, the Noble rides better.

I think the main thing to look for is accident damage (a lot seem to have history) and to get some feel for how much of the mileage is track work. They're all getting on a bit now so provenance is king I'd say.

Good luck with the search.

[Pork_n_Beem]

I would get a good luck underneath for damage, will be a good start to understand the life it has had.

Check the state of the brakes, PCCB's treat as scrap.

check the wheels for scuffing and as stated make sure the car looks straight and has not had too much paint.

Also get someone like Andy Fearn to go over the ECU to see what state the engine is in and what hours etc it has been run.

Check gearbox for poor syncro engagement and clutch for slip (need to accelerate at full boost in high gear to check.

hope this helps

[thegoose]

JDH1 said:

Hi

I have both a Noble (GTO3R) and a GT2. Why are you thinking of changing?

The GT2 is quicker than the Noble, but probably not quicker than yours...but I suppose it could be with comparable work. Have to say that surprisingly, the Noble rides better.

I think the main thing to look for is accident damage (a lot seem to have history) and to get some feel for how much of the mileage is track work. They're all getting on a bit now so provenance is king I'd say.

Good luck with the search.

I would expect the Noble to ride better - it's lighter and the basic rule is it's easier to make a light car ride well.

[elms]

[quote=welshnobby.....and that comes from someone who has the unfortunate history of barrel rolling a boxster into a field WITH psm on in the dry.


[/quote]

Sorry, Im sure it wasnt funny at the time, but that statement has really made me chuckle

[timmo]

I know Porsche East London 02085199999 have just taken in a 996 GT2 with low miles
Stephen Jackson is the chap there !


Ive done 10,000 miles in mine since March this year it has a Parr fast road set up and a Cargraphic Exhaust with other tuning mods

Its a wonderful road car and to be honest you wont find a quicker car on the road

tim

[Ash M400]

The car I am looking at has ceramics, most people say stay away.

Surely this is down to how you drive it?

[JDH1]

thegoose said:

JDH1 said:

Hi

I have both a Noble (GTO3R) and a GT2. Why are you thinking of changing?

The GT2 is quicker than the Noble, but probably not quicker than yours...but I suppose it could be with comparable work. Have to say that surprisingly, the Noble rides better.

I think the main thing to look for is accident damage (a lot seem to have history) and to get some feel for how much of the mileage is track work. They're all getting on a bit now so provenance is king I'd say.

Good luck with the search.

I would expect the Noble to ride better - it's lighter and the basic rule is it's easier to make a light car ride well.

Didn't know that. It just looks like it wouldn't ride as well. I think it surprises me (and maybe others as well) is that a 996 tt rides better than a Noble - and that's heavier than the GT2. Technical stuff completly baffles me I'm afraid.

[Ash M400]

JDH1 said:

thegoose said:

JDH1 said:

Hi

I have both a Noble (GTO3R) and a GT2. Why are you thinking of changing?

The GT2 is quicker than the Noble, but probably not quicker than yours...but I suppose it could be with comparable work. Have to say that surprisingly, the Noble rides better.

I think the main thing to look for is accident damage (a lot seem to have history) and to get some feel for how much of the mileage is track work. They're all getting on a bit now so provenance is king I'd say.

Good luck with the search.

I would expect the Noble to ride better - it's lighter and the basic rule is it's easier to make a light car ride well.

The ride in an M400 is completly different to the 3R. The M400 is basically a track car for the road.

I have seen a GT2 with 580 Bhp, I must admit, it is about power and performance for me, everything else is second.

I love the Noble and don't want to get rid, but, variety is the spice of life and the GT2 looks damned close to the Noble, and it is German engineering to boot!


Didn't know that. It just looks like it wouldn't ride as well. I think it surprises me (and maybe others as well) is that a 996 tt rides better than a Noble - and that's heavier than the GT2. Technical stuff completly baffles me I'm afraid.

[timmo]

They all have ceramics

they are fine if you dont track it and if you do make sure you cool the brakes off more so than steel brakes

Mk2 Ceramics from 2003-2004 are better than the MK1 version from 2001/2002

If they do give up you can always get Brembo or Alcon floating discs




tim

[superlightr]

From my experience,

I would say you have to look out for is it making you 'too overconfident' in the cars (your) abilities. The laws of physics do not change for a GT2 (or any car) they may bend a bit but they will break eventually.

[SpeedFreakDave]

Ceramics work well, very well. Get them checked obviously. Its how you treat them. Worse thing that can happen is you have to replace them with steels. They are quite noisey and some people dont like that, they can squeak. Personally I really enjoy them, if they brake I'll put alcons on but for the time being I will keep using them as I paid for them!

Ask if the car has had any gearbox problems, they can jump out of 1st and 2nd gear. I have covered several miles in mine over the last year and love it. Awesome cars! Good luck with the search

[DanH]

thegoose said:

JDH1 said:

Hi

I have both a Noble (GTO3R) and a GT2. Why are you thinking of changing?

The GT2 is quicker than the Noble, but probably not quicker than yours...but I suppose it could be with comparable work. Have to say that surprisingly, the Noble rides better.

I think the main thing to look for is accident damage (a lot seem to have history) and to get some feel for how much of the mileage is track work. They're all getting on a bit now so provenance is king I'd say.

Good luck with the search.

I would expect the Noble to ride better - it's lighter and the basic rule is it's easier to make a light car ride well.

Surely it depends on what you mean by ride. Often heavier cars ride better as the bodies get less deflected by bumps in the road. I'm sure a phantom rides beautifully whilst its flattening the road it passes over

Also nobles have a softer setup and the suspension will bottom out on track if you fully exploit them and have sticky tyres. Lovely on the road though.