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11-29-2023, 04:26 PM
Replies: 34
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Posted By Palting

I have an unheated, non insulated second 2 car...

I have an unheated, non insulated second 2 car garage. My GT3 has wintered there (NE Ohio) since new. Not Pirelli Race tires, but MSPS2's and the OEM Dunlops. I pump up the tires to +5 the cold tire...
10-03-2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,245
Posted By Palting

Mine was not just the boot clamp. The boot was...

Mine was not just the boot clamp. The boot was torn and needed to be replaced. I agree, it is terrible that they have to replace the whole axle to do it. Regardless, to replace the boot, the axle has...
10-03-2023, 11:21 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,245
Posted By Palting

I brought mine to the dealer for a track...

I brought mine to the dealer for a track inspection and they found the left rear CV boot was torn. They do not replace the boot. They replace the whole axle and boot. There apparently is no part...
08-22-2023, 11:12 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 798
Posted By Palting

This. Scared me once at a parking lot, thought i...

This. Scared me once at a parking lot, thought i broke something.
07-11-2023, 03:34 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,924
Posted By Palting

When I am in the living room thinking about...

When I am in the living room thinking about choices I've made, and the fact that I have now cut down my track time to 2 or 3 weekends a year, I think I should have gotten a TTS. Then I get in the GT3...
06-05-2023, 09:46 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,417
Posted By Palting

One pf my fellow track junkies has had one on...

One pf my fellow track junkies has had one on order from last year. He is a long time Corvette man frequently updating his stable, trading in his track prepped C8.for the Z06. Paying MSRP, and had to...
05-30-2023, 03:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,417
Posted By Palting

That's why we really cannot and should not...

That's why we really cannot and should not compare between separate track trials or tests. The only worthwhile comparison is same driver same track same conditions. Obviously cannot be done at...
05-23-2023, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9,898
Views: 1,357,932
Posted By Palting

Here we go. Found one. Sale pending, but not...

Here we go. Found one. Sale pending, but not final. Same place I bought mine. Good people.
https://www.porschepittsburgh.com/certified/Porsche/2016-Porsche-911-f3d286660a0e0a9a6d5216d66423f822.htm
05-23-2023, 03:22 PM
Replies: 9,898
Views: 1,357,932
Posted By Palting

Anyone know of a 991 GT3/RS for sale currently?...

Anyone know of a 991 GT3/RS for sale currently? Any platform, any venue, any price, any configuration. Anyone? Please post ASAP so we can get back topic
05-21-2023, 01:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 944
Posted By Palting

Bummer. Kindly keep us updated.

Bummer. Kindly keep us updated.
05-19-2023, 01:19 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,404
Posted By Palting

Welcome to the club!! You'll love the car.

Welcome to the club!! You'll love the car.
05-19-2023, 01:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,417
Posted By Palting

Thanks for posting here! Absolute joy to watch,...

Thanks for posting here! Absolute joy to watch, great editing.

Apologies to the Porschephile in me, but to me the overall winner is the Z06😱. Same problem with the GT3RS, though. None available to...
05-10-2023, 01:30 AM
Replies: 271
Views: 36,135
Posted By Palting

I actually liked reading about what other GT3...

I actually liked reading about what other GT3 owners considered valuable and important in this GT3 forum! Having it in this forum limited the contributions to GT3 people. What's wrong with you,...
05-09-2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 437,950
Posted By Palting

I saw this car being prepped fpr delivery...

I saw this car being prepped fpr delivery yesterday at a Cleveland dealership when I brought in my car for service Sold new at sticker Unfortunately no other info available from the service manager....
05-09-2023, 12:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,092
Posted By Palting

[/b] In bold above is the key. Heavily...

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In bold above is the key. Heavily modified and maintained. If your car remains otherwise stock and maintenance no more than Porsche recommends, like me and my car, I would not use true slicks...
05-03-2023, 11:57 AM
Replies: 9,898
Views: 1,357,932
Posted By Palting

He is not entirely wrong. Here's a poll from the...

He is not entirely wrong. Here's a poll from the 992 GT3/3 RS forum: https://rennlist.com/forums/992-gt3-and-gt2rs-forum/poll-6927-what-adm-is-your-dealer-charging.html. Over 40% of the responders...
04-26-2023, 07:03 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,112
Posted By Palting

I've been lurking this thread, decided to chime...

I've been lurking this thread, decided to chime in.

I've had 2 991.2 GT3s. The first had iron brakes, the current one has PCCBs. I track a lot, so I recently swapped out the PCCBs for Girodisc....
04-26-2023, 06:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,727
Posted By Palting

Agree with Larry. That's where the fair buying...

Agree with Larry. That's where the fair buying price would be during these times, but I wouldn't start there. It's all about the deal, the haggle, the bargaining. What's their asking price?
Forum: 996 Forum
04-25-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,733
Posted By Palting

I am curious as to how much you sold it for. ...

I am curious as to how much you sold it for.

Here's a little bit of history. I ordered and bought my 996 C4S brand new in 2002. Did not check the box for the umbrella, did not even know it was...
04-25-2023, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 781
Posted By Palting

I wouldn't say it is common. The plugs needing...

I wouldn't say it is common. The plugs needing replacement are more likely the cause of the misfire.
04-18-2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,857
Posted By Palting

I am a haggler :) . Offer to buy it at the...

I am a haggler :) . Offer to buy it at the original MSRP price $169K, and see if they bite. I would buy a PEC track car, well maintained with CPO, at that price!
04-18-2023, 10:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,857
Posted By Palting

I have the exact same car, albeit mine has less...

I have the exact same car, albeit mine has less miles.

If it was a track car, then it is just a tad too expensive. If it was an executives car used mostly on the street, then its a good deal.
04-04-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,047
Posted By Palting

Sounds similar to this one:...

Sounds similar to this one: https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-gt3rs-gt2rs-and-911r/1342814-gt3rs-engine-failure.html . Check post #34
03-15-2023, 06:54 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 5,418
Posted By Palting

You guys are not kidding about the varying and...

You guys are not kidding about the varying and contradictory accounts. Due to that, I just connect directly to the battery. One end is bolted to the connectors, the other bullet/socket end velcro'd...
03-15-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,896
Posted By Palting

Bottom line: The premium on the low miles needs...

Bottom line: The premium on the low miles needs to be balanced by the cost of bringing the maintenance up to date. The other option is that the current owner brings the maintenance up to date, and...
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