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Thinking about a 997 GT3 and was wondering if there are any obvious clues that a potential purchase has been extensively 'tracked'?
Obviouls any half decent dealer will have had front end painted to hide road rash and likely will have new-ish tyres and pads etc. But it's the less obvious clues that I would like some feedback on...
ta in advance.
GG
On the 997 RR1s don't get recorded till after 9300rpm therefore you can bounce off the rev limiter all day long and it won't record anything. A miss shift can be done just as easy on the road. This is not the case on a 996 they record limiter hits as RR1s. I own a high mileage GT3 which is track regularly and I would say that the body work would be the big give away as the wheel arches both front and rear will show signs of rash and not just the bonnet and front PU. Other things will be after marked parts, but as per your statement these could also be changed out in line with brakes and tyres.
The question I'd be interested in why a GT3 if you aren't tracking it? Or are you just after virgin car before you wreck it
The reason I ask is I've never understood why people buy track bias cars and then don't use them as intended?
The question I'd be interested in why a GT3 if you aren't tracking it? Or are you just after virgin car before you wreck it
The reason I ask is I've never understood why people buy track bias cars and then don't use them as intended?
Cunno said:
The reason I ask is I've never understood why people buy track bias cars and then don't use them as intended?
Easy the GT3 is a hyped up car and people want to be seen In the best thing and get some respect ! :-)hence the owners always seem much higher vs other brands and makes.
Tell tales might be, CS spec, fixed LWB, fire extinguisher mounting marks on carpet, non factory geometry, hairline cracks to disc cross drillings, non OEM pads and brake fluids, a well worn 6 point harness these are lifed so a date on the harness newer than the car could indicate serious intent, a poor fit or broken strap for the towing eye cover, noise test sticker on windscreen !
Ask the previous owner(s). When I bought my 997.2 GT3 CS the previous owner was happy to tell me he had used it extensively on track. The car is currently at 35k miles has no RR readings, a Porsche warranty to 2018, and continues to do 8k non DD miles per year including use on track.
Ask the previous owner(s). When I bought my 997.2 GT3 CS the previous owner was happy to tell me he had used it extensively on track. The car is currently at 35k miles has no RR readings, a Porsche warranty to 2018, and continues to do 8k non DD miles per year including use on track.
Porsche911R said:
Cunno said:
The reason I ask is I've never understood why people buy track bias cars and then don't use them as intended?
Easy the GT3 is a hyped up car and people want to be seen In the best thing and get some respect ! :-)hence the owners always seem much higher vs other brands and makes.
I bought my 997.1 GT3 for euro road trips and it excells in that role
Porsche911R said:
how many euro hoons have you done this year then , out of interest, any good routes you know of.
have one planned in July. but the route is key.
I go with http://petrolhead.tours/ Great guys who plan everything. All you have to do is turn up and drive have one planned in July. but the route is key.
Porsche911R said:
v8ksn said:
I bought my 997.1 GT3 for euro road trips and it excells in that role
have one planned in July. but the route is key.
v8ksn said:
Porsche911R said:
how many euro hoons have you done this year then , out of interest, any good routes you know of.
have one planned in July. but the route is key.
I go with http://petrolhead.tours/ Great guys who plan everything. All you have to do is turn up and drive have one planned in July. but the route is key.
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