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11-20-2013, 02:33 PM
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I thought it was the brakes and the e-diff. Speaking of which, I'm starting to wonder about how durable the e-diff will be with track use. I heard that the standard mechanical LSD in the 997 GT3 wasn't durable, and that was certainly my experience with the LSD in the Cayman R.
What I found very interesting is that the description for PTV+ differs for the GT3 compared to the Carrera. The Carrera PTV+ applies brakes at the inside rear wheel at every turn in. If the text below can be believed, the "specially adapted" version of PTV+ on the GT3 applies brakes only on low friction surfaces, for example in the wet. From the web site:
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus)
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus is fitted as standard and has been specially adapted to the new 911 GT3. It operates in conjunction with an electronically regulated and fully variable rear differential lock. Numerous driving parameter inputs are the basis for the system’s active control outputs. The results are perceptible, particularly at the limits of dynamic performance: greater traction, increased lateral dynamics and a significant improvement in driving stability under the effects of load changes in corners and when the car changes lane. On surfaces with less grip, such as in the wet, the system strategically brakes the right or left rear wheel. This means that, whenever the car enters a corner, brake pressure is applied to the inside rear wheel. Consequently, a greater amount of drive force is applied to the outside rear wheel. This improves steering behavior and increases agility.
11-20-2013, 07:10 PM
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11-20-2013, 07:29 PM
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11-20-2013, 07:31 PM
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Hi Max. I have only been told the VIN number of the car. WP0ZZZ...ES180536 (I do not know the commission number etc). When the chassis is created in the PAG system upon commencement of production I assume this is when the VIN number is created. Its like its birth certificate number I guess. I suspect the Europe dealers do things different form the USA dealers. That being said if you vehicle has now exited production i suspect your dealer must have access shortly to VIN number as its needed for importation of vehicle & compliance etc. I was just curious that is all as you look like week 47 production too.
11-20-2013, 07:33 PM
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Hi Max. I have only been told the VIN number of the car. WP0ZZZ...ES180536 (I do not know the commission number etc). When the chassis is created in the PAG system upon commencement of production I assume this is when the VIN number is created. Its like its birth certificate number I guess. I suspect the Europe dealers do things different form the USA dealers. That being said if you vehicle has now exited production i suspect your dealer must have access shortly to VIN number as its needed for importation of vehicle & compliance etc. I was just curious that is all as you look like week 47 production too.
11-20-2013, 07:38 PM
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Hi Max. I have only been told the VIN number of the car. WP0ZZZ...ES180536 (I do not know the commission number etc). When the chassis is created in the PAG system upon commencement of production I assume this is when the VIN number is created. Its like its birth certificate number I guess. I suspect the Europe dealers do things different form the USA dealers. That being said if you vehicle has now exited production i suspect your dealer must have access shortly to VIN number as its needed for importation of vehicle & compliance etc. I was just curious that is all as you look like week 47 production too.
