991.1 GT3 COG: Our Meeting with PCNA/PAG plus Porsche's Official Announcement
08-07-2017, 08:50 PM
#91
To the COG--thanks so much for your hard work! I've been pretty inactive on RL in recent months, but having heard about this tremendous effort and incredible result, had to pop up and say thank you again for the work you did in behalf of all GT3 owners. Just amazing!
08-07-2017, 09:48 PM
#92
Race Director
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We all appreciate the kind words, guys. 
08-07-2017, 10:02 PM
#93
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much thanks
To everyone involved,
Much appreciation. Not only as an owner of a '15 GT3 but as a Porschephile and enthusiast, this is a terrific outcome. This definitely cements my respect and adoration for this company and their cars.
I have to admit, even though I never posted any hate messages like some, I was internally skeptical but absolutely hopeful. And inspired by your effort and collaboration.
So thank you for your many hours of hard work -- to both the COG and Porsche itself. I am now twice-over a lifelong Porsche customer.
Will
Much appreciation. Not only as an owner of a '15 GT3 but as a Porschephile and enthusiast, this is a terrific outcome. This definitely cements my respect and adoration for this company and their cars.
I have to admit, even though I never posted any hate messages like some, I was internally skeptical but absolutely hopeful. And inspired by your effort and collaboration.
So thank you for your many hours of hard work -- to both the COG and Porsche itself. I am now twice-over a lifelong Porsche customer.
Will
08-07-2017, 10:14 PM
#94
Well done and I'm glad that this issue has ending in a satisfactory manner for you.
From reading most of the posts it was about extending the warranty, which they have decided to do. So your meeting's outcome was what you wanted.
Question if I may, did the explanation that you received after being told about the warranty extension make any difference? From an observation point of view, they could have told you the cause was from sun spots. You had already received what you went there for, would you have cared?
From reading most of the posts it was about extending the warranty, which they have decided to do. So your meeting's outcome was what you wanted.
Question if I may, did the explanation that you received after being told about the warranty extension make any difference? From an observation point of view, they could have told you the cause was from sun spots. You had already received what you went there for, would you have cared?
08-07-2017, 10:19 PM
#96
For current and future owners of the .1 cars, this is huge. Porsche is basically saying, don't worry about it. Just go drive. I wonder if there will be a drop off in the number of drivers peeling off the .1 and going to the .2.
08-07-2017, 10:25 PM
#97
Rob and COG. Did you give them an agenda prior to the meeting? It sounds like they knew what was coming. Do you think this was something that they were getting close to announcing on their own?
08-07-2017, 10:27 PM
#98
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We wanted answers. A warranty was not enough. The full engine swap vs. top end rebuild issue was another huge win for all owners. Additionally, it's clear that Porsche has solved the problem with the revised engineering and if a car exhibits the issue, the new engine will fix it. This technical improvement meant that Porsche is not just kicking the can down the road with a new warranty and no technical fix.
08-07-2017, 10:35 PM
#99
Burning Brakes
Well done and I'm glad that this issue has ending in a satisfactory manner for you.
From reading most of the posts it was about extending the warranty, which they have decided to do. So your meeting's outcome was what you wanted.
Question if I may, did the explanation that you received after being told about the warranty extension make any difference? From an observation point of view, they could have told you the cause was from sun spots. You had already received what you went there for, would you have cared?
From reading most of the posts it was about extending the warranty, which they have decided to do. So your meeting's outcome was what you wanted.
Question if I may, did the explanation that you received after being told about the warranty extension make any difference? From an observation point of view, they could have told you the cause was from sun spots. You had already received what you went there for, would you have cared?
08-07-2017, 10:35 PM
#100
Rennlist Member
Well done and I'm glad that this issue has ending in a satisfactory manner for you.
From reading most of the posts it was about extending the warranty, which they have decided to do. So your meeting's outcome was what you wanted.
Question if I may, did the explanation that you received after being told about the warranty extension make any difference? From an observation point of view, they could have told you the cause was from sun spots. You had already received what you went there for, would you have cared?
From reading most of the posts it was about extending the warranty, which they have decided to do. So your meeting's outcome was what you wanted.
Question if I may, did the explanation that you received after being told about the warranty extension make any difference? From an observation point of view, they could have told you the cause was from sun spots. You had already received what you went there for, would you have cared?
08-07-2017, 10:42 PM
#101
Dundon were trying to help well before Porsche stepped up. Had Porsche not stepped up, Dundon may have been your only hope. Dundon addressed the mechanical one, as both a preventative one and the other as a final solution.
As I see it, there were two issues that needed to be addressed. The warranty issue and the mechanical one. Porsche addressed the warranty issue.
Playing devils advocate, if the fix was made as Porsche presented, why the need extend the warranty? Do they know what production batches of fingers are in what engines? If they did why no recall on these engines before a complete engine is required?
A total re call takes care of all engines. A warranty still pays the numbers game.
08-07-2017, 10:50 PM
#102
Three Wheelin'
Still very ironic I got the misfire when you all were in the meeting. Thanks for what you guys did and the time you put in. It's a great result and awesome to know Porsche is backing their customers on this issue. I'll report back when I know what they are doing with my car.
08-07-2017, 10:50 PM
#103
Rennlist Member
Wow, what an outcome! Job well done to Rob and the COG, couldn't ask for anything more. Having Dr. W make the trip, AND provide a full explanation is exception. Not that I needed it but reaffirms the type of company Porsche is at its core.
I hope you boys take some time to savor this moment, drinks on me if we have the opportunity to meet in person. Cheers!
I hope you boys take some time to savor this moment, drinks on me if we have the opportunity to meet in person. Cheers!
08-07-2017, 11:07 PM
#105
Race Director
Thread Starter
We wanted answers. A warranty was not enough. The full engine swap vs. top end rebuild issue was another huge win for all owners. Additionally, it's clear that Porsche has solved the problem with the revised engineering and if a car exhibits the issue, the new engine will fix it. This technical improvement meant that Porsche is not just kicking the can down the road with a new warranty and no technical fix.