Extended range fuel tank
09-23-2014, 02:39 PM
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09-23-2014, 02:42 PM
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A couple of weeks ago, I spent a lot of time reading every post in the GT3 forum from day one getting opinions on options from everyone that had an opinion to offer. I feel like I know forum members from having read so many posts. It really helped me figure out what I wanted, what didn't make sense, and what would be my ideal build. Whether it was the comment that the aluminum gas cap is plastic, that the Sirius wart on the roof breaks smooth lines, that extended leather door option is laughable, that the smoking option provides a clean lid, that stock wheels are beautiful, that PCCB while nice for not having brake dust and lower unsprung weight is not worth the money for stopping and replacement or that bucket seats while very pretty would not work for how I plan to use the car, forum member opinions helped me build my perfect car. Thank you every one!
I decided to add the extended gas tank after someone said in response to the concern about the extra weight at the track being a problem if the option were picked that the simple solution is to not fill the tank all the way up. Makes sense. Not having to fill up as often and being able to travel a bit farther between fill ups will be nice. It's about 3 gallons more than my Z that flashes empty warning at 17 gallons but really has 20 gallons.
That said, not picking the option isn't a big deal. Forget about it, you probably won't even notice the issue. If it really bothers you, install it later but, it is a pita to replace gas tanks. I had to replace a fuel sensor in my Z where the tank had to be pulled and I still hear something clicking because something wasn't installed properly.
Dan (thinks forgetting about it is best)
I decided to add the extended gas tank after someone said in response to the concern about the extra weight at the track being a problem if the option were picked that the simple solution is to not fill the tank all the way up. Makes sense. Not having to fill up as often and being able to travel a bit farther between fill ups will be nice. It's about 3 gallons more than my Z that flashes empty warning at 17 gallons but really has 20 gallons.
That said, not picking the option isn't a big deal. Forget about it, you probably won't even notice the issue. If it really bothers you, install it later but, it is a pita to replace gas tanks. I had to replace a fuel sensor in my Z where the tank had to be pulled and I still hear something clicking because something wasn't installed properly.
Dan (thinks forgetting about it is best)
09-23-2014, 03:45 PM
#48
Race Director
Maybe I missed something, but your sales guy should be squarely to blame for missing this item. These cars sell themselves, they should make sure they offer incredible customer service by giving you good assistance when choosing options. My sense has been that they are pretty blasé about the whole thing, they know you're A captive customer and arent really trying to earn your business very much… But I digress that's a different thread
09-23-2014, 04:00 PM
#49
Race Director
Disclaimer: I haven't personally compared a non-GT3 wide body car to my wide body GT3 with 90L tank to see if the frunk area is the same size. I know my frunk is slightly smaller than the frunk in a standard body 991.
BTW and FWIW, I expect changing out the tank would be an expensive proposition. Seems like a lot of trouble to get an extra 6 gallons of capacity. I've lived with 17 gallon +/- tanks in Porsches for years....
Last edited by Mike in CA; 09-23-2014 at 04:45 PM.
10-21-2014, 02:55 PM
#51
My car just went V210 *2* weeks early that was discovered as the dealer was entering a small change (removing satellite radio), and they said the system seemed to accept it but weren't sure if it would stick since the status was V210.