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Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
03-31-2024, 07:50 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 16,462
Posted By KOAN

Another thing is the cost of P-Cars. My first...

Another thing is the cost of P-Cars. My first Porsche track car was $25k. My most recent one was closer to 10x that. The number of SM drivers are not decreasing at all.
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
03-26-2024, 09:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,000
Posted By KOAN

It is a fair question. The "F" engine in my...

It is a fair question. The "F" engine in my previous 2015 .1 failed at 9k miles, and was replaced with a "G" engine which I aggressively tracked without concern.
Another consideration is, when you...
Forum: 996 GT2/GT3 Forum
03-25-2024, 09:23 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,949
Posted By KOAN

I tracked a heavily prepared 996.2 GT3 for about...

I tracked a heavily prepared 996.2 GT3 for about 13 years. I did meticulous maintenance on it. At about 45k mi., I knew I was on borrowed time. So many parts were about to get too old...uprights,...
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
03-25-2024, 09:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,000
Posted By KOAN

If I were in the market and wanted to save money,...

If I were in the market and wanted to save money, I would strongly consider a 991.1 with the upgraded "G" engine. AFAIK, they have been very strong. My replacement engine was great. But you must...
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
03-24-2024, 10:36 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 856
Posted By KOAN

I've had a 996.2 GT3 and 991.1 GT3. There are not...

I've had a 996.2 GT3 and 991.1 GT3. There are not many differences between the 997.1 and the 996 GT3 other than the looks, which are subjective (but to me the 996 isn't attractive, and the 997 is...
Forum: The Rennlist Marketplace
03-07-2024, 10:51 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,557
Posted By KOAN

I have had several PM discussions with the...

I have had several PM discussions with the seller, who has provided lots of requested information about the object for sale, his personal history and local references.
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
02-05-2024, 11:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 359
Posted By KOAN

I have a "normal" HANS device for when I drive my...

I have a "normal" HANS device for when I drive my car, or instruct in a car with a roll bar and 6 pts., and a Simpson Hybrid for when I instruct in a car with 3 pts.
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
02-04-2024, 02:44 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 359
Posted By KOAN

Also note that the Schroth 4 pt as described...

Also note that the Schroth 4 pt as described above as the Four Point Belt Exception ( https://www.schrothracing.com/item/rallye-4-asm/) has a unique system that cannot be used with a HANS. In the...
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
02-04-2024, 02:09 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 359
Posted By KOAN

It might be worth it to find out what the...

It might be worth it to find out what the insurance companies mean by "roll cage."
There is a difference between a full "roll cage" , a 1/2 cage, sometimes referred to as a roll bar, and a harness...
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
01-27-2024, 07:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 684
Posted By KOAN

It is very easy to overfill. The difference...

It is very easy to overfill. The difference between underfull and overfull is 0.5 l. To make things even more difficult, there is a delay in the car sensing the exact level, so you cannot rely on the...
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
01-20-2024, 07:45 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,544
Posted By KOAN

When I bought my 991.1 GT3, it had a center...

When I bought my 991.1 GT3, it had a center muffler delete. It sounded pretty good. But the center muffler weighs very little and the side mufflers are very heavy. I switched to side muffler delete....
Forum: The Rennlist Marketplace
01-19-2024, 03:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,231
Posted By KOAN

If what you have is too much to post, then...

If what you have is too much to post, then perhaps you could limit the additional information to those things mentioned by WillyDaP. I was recently in the market for a Clubsport and I would walk...
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
01-11-2024, 11:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,544
Posted By KOAN

I agree that while using Cup 2 tires, the...

I agree that while using Cup 2 tires, the advantages of an adjustable suspension is minimal.
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
01-10-2024, 02:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,757
Posted By KOAN

I look at it this way. If you can afford...

I look at it this way. If you can afford financially and psychologically to walk away from a crashed car, then you can and should consider going without insurance. If you are forgoing insurance...
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
01-07-2024, 09:56 PM
Replies: 539
Views: 161,425
Posted By KOAN

If you are very careful to align your body so...

If you are very careful to align your body so that you are pushing on the breaker bar parallel to the axis of the wheel when it is aimed straight forward, it will not cause the wheel to turn. If I am...
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
01-03-2024, 11:51 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 725
Posted By KOAN

When looking to buy a GT4RS and a GT3RS, I...

When looking to buy a GT4RS and a GT3RS, I brought the VINs to my local dealership, and I was told that Porsche did not offer extended warranties on RS models, unless you are buying from a...
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
12-22-2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 768
Posted By KOAN

I was told by my local Porsche dealership that i...

I was told by my local Porsche dealership that i could not get an extended warranty on ANY RS model. Once the CPO is over, you are on your own. A few friends who have them and track them have needed...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
09-24-2023, 06:11 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,139
Posted By KOAN

It allows me to run a "clean line"..... ...

It allows me to run a "clean line".....
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Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
09-24-2023, 06:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,139
Posted By KOAN

I've been using R3 for years, and it works well...

I've been using R3 for years, and it works well for me, including on the headlights. I'm on my second case of the stuff.
Forum: Wheel and Tire Forum
09-04-2023, 04:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 411
Posted By KOAN

I would definitely remount the tire with a torque...

I would definitely remount the tire with a torque wrench using the proscribed technique. To be clear, are you saying that the shop did not use a torque wrench at all or that they just didn't torque,...
Forum: Racing & Drivers Education Forum
08-23-2023, 05:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,224
Posted By KOAN

Great wrap...reminds me of...I forget

Great wrap...reminds me of...I forget
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
08-20-2023, 06:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 804
Posted By KOAN

Looks a bit odd to me, like the wheel is not...

Looks a bit odd to me, like the wheel is not centered in the wheel well...pushed too far backward. I don't think that the caster is adjustable, although the toe certainly is.
I wouldn't give up on...
Forum: The Rennlist Marketplace
08-08-2023, 01:51 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 46,213
Posted By KOAN

Is there a reason you are not posting the DME...

Is there a reason you are not posting the DME report?
Forum: 991 GT3, GT3RS, GT2RS and 911R
08-07-2023, 04:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,052
Posted By KOAN

I have successfully removed a small amount of oil...

I have successfully removed a small amount of oil (200 cc) with a 60 cc syringe and vinyl tubing through the filling hole. No spill at all, took about 30 secs. Car can be hot or cold, and not on a...
Forum: For Sale Ads - (Member to Member FS/WTB/Free)
08-06-2023, 04:56 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 422
Posted By KOAN

Amazing value here. These seats are rock solid....

Amazing value here. These seats are rock solid. GLWS
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