991.1 GT3 COG: Our Meeting with PCNA/PAG plus Porsche's Official Announcement
08-07-2017, 04:32 PM
#31
Track Day
Thanks for taking the initiative and helping all of us - I will definitely drive mine with more confidence and purchase my next Porsche knowing that they care about their long term customers and not just short term profits!
08-07-2017, 04:39 PM
#33
Great job guys!! RS as predicted has zero issues as it was basis for GT3R and issue had been fixed by then! What a great company Porsche is!!
08-07-2017, 04:53 PM
#35
Rennlist Member
Great job Rob et all.
08-07-2017, 04:57 PM
#37
RL Community Team
Rennlist Member
Rennlist Member
Fantastic effort guys, and also really speaks to Porsche's commitment to its GT buyers. Way to truly handle the situation on both sides.
Bravo.
Bravo.
08-07-2017, 05:02 PM
#39
Very nice guys, and "kudos" to you all for providing relief for 991.1 GT3 owners. What's fantastic this should get rid of the need to sell the .1's with a storied history. Hell 120k, and 10 years is fantastic. Diplomacy always works with a good company, and Porsche prides themselves on quality. They have a consulting division, and if you have not heard about them look it up. They focus on brand and quality and customer service. There ya go you all experience all of it down south in the land of hospilaty.
08-07-2017, 05:02 PM
#40
Nordschleife Master
It's very clear Porsche knew about this issue and was dealing with it internally much earlier, but do you think they were planning to come forward with this deal to all the .1 gt3 owners eventually?
08-07-2017, 05:03 PM
#41
Race Director
Nicely executed on Porsche's part. Very refreshing to have a company stand behind its products whether it's a GT car or Panamera.
Going into detail on the issue and clarifying the engine versions was very respectful too.
I guess, drive with confidence!
Going into detail on the issue and clarifying the engine versions was very respectful too.
I guess, drive with confidence!
08-07-2017, 05:10 PM
#42
Rennlist Member
Rob and other member of COG that contributed to this endeavor, thank you very much.
I do have a question:
When PAG indicated that this did not affect the RS or the R were they referring to the G engine or car specific? We know that the G engine has had no documented finger follower failures, but certain things changed after it was introduced. I believe the SN # around 5400 changed other valve train components.
I do have a question:
When PAG indicated that this did not affect the RS or the R were they referring to the G engine or car specific? We know that the G engine has had no documented finger follower failures, but certain things changed after it was introduced. I believe the SN # around 5400 changed other valve train components.
08-07-2017, 05:18 PM
#43
Rennlist Member
Rob and other member of COG that contributed to this endeavor, thank you very much.
I do have a question:
When PAG indicated that this did not affect the RS or the R were they referring to the G engine or car specific? We know that the G engine has had no documented finger follower failures, but certain things changed after it was introduced. I believe the SN # around 5400 changed other valve train components.
I do have a question:
When PAG indicated that this did not affect the RS or the R were they referring to the G engine or car specific? We know that the G engine has had no documented finger follower failures, but certain things changed after it was introduced. I believe the SN # around 5400 changed other valve train components.
08-07-2017, 05:22 PM
#44
Rennlist Member
Rob and other member of COG that contributed to this endeavor, thank you very much.
I do have a question:
When PAG indicated that this did not affect the RS or the R were they referring to the G engine or car specific? We know that the G engine has had no documented finger follower failures, but certain things changed after it was introduced. I believe the SN # around 5400 changed other valve train components.
I do have a question:
When PAG indicated that this did not affect the RS or the R were they referring to the G engine or car specific? We know that the G engine has had no documented finger follower failures, but certain things changed after it was introduced. I believe the SN # around 5400 changed other valve train components.
The R has a revised camshaft and revised followers (similar to what will be featured in the replacement engines when someone gets one) and the RS has a lower spring rate on the valve springs which lowers the friction.
Last edited by sgroer; 08-07-2017 at 05:43 PM.
08-07-2017, 05:22 PM
#45
Drifting
Well done!
I was skeptical - not of your persuasiveness, but of the monolithic might of Porsche AG being sensitive to this community.
I was skeptical - not of your persuasiveness, but of the monolithic might of Porsche AG being sensitive to this community.