My build
06-22-2013, 02:17 PM
#16
Burning Brakes
"HARRY'S" Lap Timer on my iPhone 4 which, after starting, uses GPS to record
all the laps. The GT-3 also has GPS and I'm hoping it's SC will be delivered with new upgraded software which, once started, will record all laps using the GPS.
It would be foolish if the software does not take advantage of the existing hardware to do this. Lap timing is pretty basic to track use. We'll see!
06-22-2013, 02:37 PM
#17
Burning Brakes
I ordered the $400 Sport Chrono Pkg. In my 991 C2S the lap timing on SC requires manual activation at the Start and Finish line which makes it useless for timing consecutive Laps - which is not really useful - so I use the SOLO and sometimes
"HARRY'S" Lap Timer on my iPhone 4 which, after starting, uses GPS to record
all the laps. The GT-3 also has GPS and I'm hoping it's SC will be delivered with new upgraded software which, once started, will record all laps using the GPS.
It would be foolish if the software does not take advantage of the existing hardware to do this. Lap timing is pretty basic to track use. We'll see!
"HARRY'S" Lap Timer on my iPhone 4 which, after starting, uses GPS to record
all the laps. The GT-3 also has GPS and I'm hoping it's SC will be delivered with new upgraded software which, once started, will record all laps using the GPS.
It would be foolish if the software does not take advantage of the existing hardware to do this. Lap timing is pretty basic to track use. We'll see!
06-22-2013, 03:46 PM
#18
Race Director
I ordered the $400 Sport Chrono Pkg. In my 991 C2S the lap timing on SC requires manual activation at the Start and Finish line which makes it useless for timing consecutive Laps - which is not really useful - so I use the SOLO and sometimes
"HARRY'S" Lap Timer on my iPhone 4 which, after starting, uses GPS to record
all the laps. The GT-3 also has GPS and I'm hoping it's SC will be delivered with new upgraded software which, once started, will record all laps using the GPS.
It would be foolish if the software does not take advantage of the existing hardware to do this. Lap timing is pretty basic to track use. We'll see!
"HARRY'S" Lap Timer on my iPhone 4 which, after starting, uses GPS to record
all the laps. The GT-3 also has GPS and I'm hoping it's SC will be delivered with new upgraded software which, once started, will record all laps using the GPS.
It would be foolish if the software does not take advantage of the existing hardware to do this. Lap timing is pretty basic to track use. We'll see!
06-22-2013, 06:23 PM
#19
Three Wheelin'
There are aftermarket timing options, as you point out, that get you a lot more bang for your $400 than you get with sport chrono unless the GT3's sport chrono uses GPS and has a lot more data acquisition features than the previous versions. Honestly, I'll be surprised if it does....
06-22-2013, 06:30 PM
#20
Rennlist Member
Harry's lap timers is OK.
I really don't like the ugly wart but if its on the right used car I could put up with it, but I know some that would not buy a car due to sports chrono.
Not a fan of red accents, I replaced all of it, door pulls, cluster, seatbelts on my cars.
The 4.0 is a lost cause..
I really don't like the ugly wart but if its on the right used car I could put up with it, but I know some that would not buy a car due to sports chrono.
Not a fan of red accents, I replaced all of it, door pulls, cluster, seatbelts on my cars.
The 4.0 is a lost cause..
06-22-2013, 06:42 PM
#21
Three Wheelin'
Harry's lap timers is OK.
I really don't like the ugly wart but if its on the right used car I could put up with it, but I know some that would not buy a car due to sports chrono.
Not a fan of red accents, I replaced all of it, door pulls, cluster, seatbelts on my cars.
The 4.0 is a lost cause..
I really don't like the ugly wart but if its on the right used car I could put up with it, but I know some that would not buy a car due to sports chrono.
Not a fan of red accents, I replaced all of it, door pulls, cluster, seatbelts on my cars.
The 4.0 is a lost cause..
06-22-2013, 08:14 PM
#22
Rennlist Member
Harry's lap timers is OK.
I really don't like the ugly wart but if its on the right used car I could put up with it, but I know some that would not buy a car due to sports chrono.
Not a fan of red accents, I replaced all of it, door pulls, cluster, seatbelts on my cars.
The 4.0 is a lost cause..
I really don't like the ugly wart but if its on the right used car I could put up with it, but I know some that would not buy a car due to sports chrono.
Not a fan of red accents, I replaced all of it, door pulls, cluster, seatbelts on my cars.
The 4.0 is a lost cause..
As far as how it looks on the dash, personally it looks like what a race car dash should have.
06-22-2013, 08:43 PM
#24
Racer
If you have a dark metallic blue exterior you might want to consider white dials or just keeping the black theme inside. Otherwise a grey interior will work well with the blue.
I don't want to put you off the red interior options but basic colour theory shows that red and blue do not go together. That's why youll never see that combo in any advertsing literature. its the equivilant of high treason in art direction. in fact i'm surprised porsche allow the option of doing that.
If you have your heart set on the red stitching and dials and recognise the drivers seat is where you spend most of your time. Then the exterior colours that work with that are red (could be red overkill though) and grey. Or the best combo would be red interior details with a black exterior.
I don't want to put you off the red interior options but basic colour theory shows that red and blue do not go together. That's why youll never see that combo in any advertsing literature. its the equivilant of high treason in art direction. in fact i'm surprised porsche allow the option of doing that.
If you have your heart set on the red stitching and dials and recognise the drivers seat is where you spend most of your time. Then the exterior colours that work with that are red (could be red overkill though) and grey. Or the best combo would be red interior details with a black exterior.
06-22-2013, 08:48 PM
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As far as the build; here are my opinions (you asked
):OP you sure you can get away w/o lift? I grew up in upstate NY and there are enough transitions (driveways, gas stations, etc) where the the lift becomes quite useful. Have you had a GT3 before?
Carbon fiber: I guess I've never been a fan b/c it's just stick on CF. If structural then that's a different story
Clear lenses: not a big fan of them. Looks aftermarket in a ricer-ish kind of way.
PDLS: I'm not sure they are worth the cash, and I think the standard silver surrounds look better than the black.
Red dials: To me these look over-done. For another red accent, red belts are the way to go.
06-22-2013, 08:51 PM
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If you have a dark metallic blue exterior you might want to consider white dials or just keeping the black theme inside. Otherwise a grey interior will work well with the blue.
I don't want to put you off the red interior options but basic colour theory shows that red and blue do not go together. That's why youll never see that combo in any advertsing literature. its the equivilant of high treason in art direction. in fact i'm surprised porsche allow the option of doing that.
If you have your heart set on the red stitching and dials and recognise the drivers seat is where you spend most of your time. Then the exterior colours that work with that are red (could be red overkill though) and grey. Or the best combo would be red interior details with a black exterior.
I don't want to put you off the red interior options but basic colour theory shows that red and blue do not go together. That's why youll never see that combo in any advertsing literature. its the equivilant of high treason in art direction. in fact i'm surprised porsche allow the option of doing that.
If you have your heart set on the red stitching and dials and recognise the drivers seat is where you spend most of your time. Then the exterior colours that work with that are red (could be red overkill though) and grey. Or the best combo would be red interior details with a black exterior.
I'm thinking guards red exterior. Interior I'm torn b/t red and silver stitching with full leather; though I'll do red belts. I liked the yellow belts in my speed yellow GT3. added a splash of color in an otherwise all black interior.
Friends don't let friends get red dials.
06-22-2013, 09:02 PM
#27
Agreed! Silly option and a wart you cannot read at speed anyway.
As far as the build; here are my opinions (you asked):
OP you sure you can get away w/o lift? I grew up in upstate NY and there are enough transitions (driveways, gas stations, etc) where the the lift becomes quite useful. Have you had a GT3 before?
Carbon fiber: I guess I've never been a fan b/c it's just stick on CF. If structural then that's a different story
Clear lenses: not a big fan of them. Looks aftermarket in a ricer-ish kind of way.
PDLS: I'm not sure they are worth the cash, and I think the standard silver surrounds look better than the black.
Red dials: To me these look over-done. For another red accent, red belts are the way to go.
As far as the build; here are my opinions (you asked
):OP you sure you can get away w/o lift? I grew up in upstate NY and there are enough transitions (driveways, gas stations, etc) where the the lift becomes quite useful. Have you had a GT3 before?
Carbon fiber: I guess I've never been a fan b/c it's just stick on CF. If structural then that's a different story
Clear lenses: not a big fan of them. Looks aftermarket in a ricer-ish kind of way.
PDLS: I'm not sure they are worth the cash, and I think the standard silver surrounds look better than the black.
Red dials: To me these look over-done. For another red accent, red belts are the way to go.
06-23-2013, 02:45 AM
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Agreed! Silly option and a wart you cannot read at speed anyway.
As far as the build; here are my opinions (you asked
):OP you sure you can get away w/o lift? I grew up in upstate NY and there are enough transitions (driveways, gas stations, etc) where the the lift becomes quite useful. Have you had a GT3 before?
Carbon fiber: I guess I've never been a fan b/c it's just stick on CF. If structural then that's a different story
Clear lenses: not a big fan of them. Looks aftermarket in a ricer-ish kind of way.
PDLS: I'm not sure they are worth the cash, and I think the standard silver surrounds look better than the black.
Red dials: To me these look over-done. For another red accent, red belts are the way to go.
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06-23-2013, 11:57 AM
#30
Race Director
LOL, why do friends not let friends get red dials?.. Is this the same for yellow dials/white dials?
Is there an aftermarket solution for dials colors?.. The price charged is absurd.. They are just colored plastic disks.. When I was a kid I had an Audi a4 which I changed color of dials to white.. They were $60.. Just took dash apart and replaced them.
Is this done in Porsche world?
Is there an aftermarket solution for dials colors?.. The price charged is absurd.. They are just colored plastic disks.. When I was a kid I had an Audi a4 which I changed color of dials to white.. They were $60.. Just took dash apart and replaced them.
Is this done in Porsche world?