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Old 08-25-2014, 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by djcxxx
I got a Nov build confirmed 10d ago. I requested PTS and PCNA (Atlanta) moved the build to Feb 2015 since there were no more PTS slots available in 2014. End of last week Porsche Germany tells PCNA no more GT3 builds after Dec 14 and moves my car back to Nov production and cancels my PTS. If production were not stopping why not paint my car the color I want and take my $5500?
Wow, that's very very interesting.
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Old 08-25-2014, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by mooty
I drove PDFs for an hour, don't think I want H pattern anymore

paddle is more fun more engaging imagine that.....
Really? Then prob a good idea to fire sale me that 2010 RS in your stable..... Haha
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Old 08-25-2014, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by mooty
^ did u change to bucket seats?
I need more info about them. I am short (5'6") and need height adjustment. The 997 style buckets did not work for me. If these are really 918 style seats with electric height adjustment for the driver I'll go for them.
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Old 08-25-2014, 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by djcxxx
I need more info about them. I am short (5'6") and need height adjustment. The 997 style buckets did not work for me. If these are really 918 style seats with electric height adjustment for the driver I'll go for them.
If you're going to track the car, one advantage of sitting lower is greater head clearance to the roof if the car rolls. And sitting lower generally gives better feel for what the car is doing too.
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Old 08-25-2014, 06:09 PM
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I agree completely. Always sit as low as possible, and still see the track. You can feel what the car is doing in your hips better.
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Old 08-25-2014, 06:12 PM
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I bet you both are tall! I sit low with my helmet on and all I see is the crest on the steering wheel...........
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Old 08-25-2014, 06:14 PM
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Too low.
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Old 08-25-2014, 07:53 PM
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Originally Posted by TrackFan
My name is TrackFan, and i'm a manual addict.

Please help me.
Track a 991GT3 and become enlightened.
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Old 08-25-2014, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by djcxxx
I got a Nov build confirmed 10d ago. I requested PTS and PCNA (Atlanta) moved the build to Feb 2015 since there were no more PTS slots available in 2014. End of last week Porsche Germany tells PCNA no more GT3 builds after Dec 14 and moves my car back to Nov production and cancels my PTS. If production were not stopping why not paint my car the color I want and take my $5500?
Just conjecture here, but maybe they are ending PTS cars and focusing only on standard options so they can build more. pure guess. my dealer told me yday they are due to get more slots shortly, which wouldnt make sense if they are ending production Feb 2015. plus they're adding more options (i.e bucket seats) to the configurator so again weird if they plan on stopping production end of this year.
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Old 08-25-2014, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by rwcsn1
Just conjecture here, but maybe they are ending PTS cars and focusing only on standard options so they can build more. pure guess. my dealer told me yday they are due to get more slots shortly, which wouldnt make sense if they are ending production Feb 2015. plus they're adding more options (i.e bucket seats) to the configurator so again weird if they plan on stopping production end of this year.
I agree. Why bother to add the buckets now? But why approve and then cancel my PTS? I think they did this to a couple other rennlist posters here. Also seemed to me that PCNA and PAG were not on the same page.
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Old 08-25-2014, 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by K964
Really? Then prob a good idea to fire sale me that 2010 RS in your stable..... Haha
show me the money and it will be yours.
problly cheapest out there.
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Old 08-25-2014, 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by TrackFan
Wouldn't it be funny if I bought a used Cup car, and put paddles in it. You guys would kill me.
no, in fact a lot of cup drivers are doing it. expensive $15000 i think. no one takes the paddle off cup and go to sequential stick.


Originally Posted by Jimmy-D
The GTS should come in a manual option. I think with a 450 HP it will be a very cool street car

But - now you will have a dilemma - Cayman GT4 or 911 GTS????

There is an *** for every seat so Porsche will sell them and we, as consumers, will have choices.
no brainer, caygt4 and 991gt3
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Old 08-25-2014, 09:56 PM
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Originally Posted by mooty
I drove PDFs for an hour, don't think I want H pattern anymore

paddle is more fun more engaging imagine that.....
I think it's huge that track rat with Mooty's experience driving a dozen RSs, recognizes the engaging potential of the 991 GT3.
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Originally Posted by djcxxx
I need more info about them. I am short (5'6") and need height adjustment. The 997 style buckets did not work for me. If these are really 918 style seats with electric height adjustment for the driver I'll go for them.
I'm in the same boat, or bucket.
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Old 08-25-2014, 10:07 PM
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The pdk on the 991GT3 is righteous. Drove one for the first time today.
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