slvr993

Hey Guys - I did a search but most threads are dated and get off topic quickly - so sorry if this is a repeat.

I'm looking to simplify things in my life and get to a single car that I can drive on backroads for fun and take to track days as a member of NJMP or DE's. No racing in my immediate future.

I currently have a 2012 Cayman R with GTB1 logbook as a track car and a Cayman GTS as a street fun car ( BMW 5 series for my daily commute) I'm an advanced driver with minimal race experience.

I'm looking at selling the both Caymans and having just a single car. Less storage, hassle etc.

Questions - Is a 2015 GT3 reliable enough for track duty. I'll do 10 days a year in advanced run group. Will it feel like too much of a step backwards from a full out race car to be fun?

Any general thoughts and opinions are welcome.

Thanks
Jeff

tstafford

For sure. I think the GT3 (or RS) makes a great backroads fun/HPDE car. Tires and brakes are pricey but you get what you pay for. I used my 2014 GT3 as you describe and will now use the RS the same way. I moved from the GT4 to the GT3/RS and couldn't be happier. It's night and day different. The GT3 is so much better in every way.

Obviously there are cheaper alternatives, but if you can afford the GT3 and the costs to run it - why not?

Sean in Texas

I think that the car will be reliable enough for you, but it has a ferocious appetite for tires. A more track focused alignment will help with that, but consequently not be great for wear on the street. Switching to 19" wheels will help with tire costs, but it will take a little time to recoup that investment.

I would also recommend two piece rotors. Pads are very subjective, but I recently switched to Endless and initial thoughts are good. Laid out mucho dinero for them, but reportedly they last an incredibly long time.

Sean in Texas

I assume you are also aware of the misfire issue, but that seems to occur in cars that aren't tracked, as well.

PhilT3 (PT3)

IMO- this is EXACTLY what the GT3 is made for!!

If you were tracking 25 times or more I'd say go RS if possible.

C2Spin

I use my GT3 just as you describe. Occasional drive around town and track duty; it is not DD. Attend 6 DEs per year that's around 16 days, and as others have said you go through tires an brakes. I was s but disappointed in the longevity of OEM rotors (wore out too quickly) and am moving to AP rotors 2-piece with DS1.11 pads before this season begins.

There is a service that needs to take place on centerlock hubs at 6,000 TRACK miles and there are posts on Rennlist (search user RM21 for info) that you'll need to be aware of. I'm not there yet. It it's coming.

Good luck.

vantage

I think the main thing that is a definite step back from a full-on race car is safety. IMO you have to leave a bit more of a safety margin in a street car because it has no cage, etc. and due to the high value, you are probably less willing to go off. Because I drive street cars on the track, I back off a bit from my personal 10/10ths to leave some margin. YMMV, especially as an advanced driver.

robmypro

Flog the hell out of it on the track. It was made for it.

slvr993

Thanks guys. This is what I needed to know. I think I'm gonna sell the Track car and the GTS and get to just 1 toy car that I can use for both weekends and track duty. Love the idea of the GT3! Really love the RS! Not sure I can convince myself to reach for the RS though. We'll see.

nxfedlt1

what are you gtb1 specs...I'm looking for another.

slvr993

Its a 2012 Cayman R PDK, 6,000 miles on Chassis / motor / trans. 2950Lbs with a 1/3 of a tank of gas. I haven't raced it - bought it as a fun track car with the hope of getting time to race. But thats not gonna happen. It was raced at Sebring 2016 PCA club race. Trevor Dawe drove it for the owner Alex Rubenstien and took second I think. If your serious shoot me an email and I'll pull together some specifics

nxfedlt1

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