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Old 03-14-2017, 08:42 PM
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Default .2 GT3 - Lift or no lift??

What would you choose for the purest driving experience? Is there a noticeable difference between the 2?

In the U.K.the majority will spec lift as I have previously, but I also miss the raw feeling of my old 996 GT3 and given the manual option which I will go for, I'm also thinking of gong without lift, but I've never driven a 991 GT3 or RS without lift.

So I would really appreciate any views from those that have experienced both on a 991 gen GT car.

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My GT3 had it, my RS doesn't. Most people say to get it. I personally haven't missed it on the RS (yet). For me (just me) it doesn't matter for driving the car but I could see if I was putting it on a trailer regularly that it would help a ton.
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88mm.

Of ground clearance.

Basically the width of a Post-It note.
Old 03-14-2017, 09:34 PM
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I'll just say this....it's just another thing that can and will break plus it adds weight.
Old 03-14-2017, 09:37 PM
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I have it on my gt3 now and torn between getting it or not. I can almost count how many times I use it a year on one hand.
Old 03-14-2017, 09:41 PM
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is this something you can add after you buy the car if needed? order from factory/dealer and pay for install?

like Martin mentioned, i don't want the weight or extra things failing. $hit, i'll pay Porsche to keep the radio and ac!
Old 03-14-2017, 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by neurotichamster8
is this something you can add after you buy the car if needed? order from factory/dealer and pay for install?

like Martin mentioned, i don't want the weight or extra things failing. $hit, i'll pay Porsche to keep the radio and ac!
I don't believe you can order it from the factory but there has been after market companies making lift kits, not sure if they would fit the gt3.
Old 03-14-2017, 10:52 PM
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I would get it even if you only use it a couple times a year. They lowered the price on it and forget about the weight. The car has over 500 hp - you aint going to feel the difference
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Any known issue's with the .1 lift?
Old 03-14-2017, 11:04 PM
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I'm not ordering it.
Had it on previous 4.0 and 997.2RS....never used it
Just my experience and $.02
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How much lower is the .2GT3 compared to the GT4??
Old 03-14-2017, 11:12 PM
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Depends on your area. Ask local drivers of the .1 GT3 for their opinion. Different height, and overhand for all 997 GT models, GT4, and the 991 RS models, so those opinions don't matter.

Just ask local drivers of the .1 GT3.

For example, I would never buy or drive a 991 GT3 without a lift in Southern California or the Bay Area, however I didn't really need the lift when I lived in surburban Philadelphia.
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I use it every day

Helps get the car on a trailer

Does not affect handling

Weight is negligible

If you ever sell the car you don't have to explain why it doesn't have one

If this is the thing on your gt3 that you're worried about is gonna fail, you should read some old posts.....least of my worries.
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Originally Posted by Drifting
For example, I would never buy or drive a 991 GT3 without a lift in Southern California or the Bay Area, however I didn't really need the lift when I lived in surburban Philadelphia.
Agree with above. I had it on my 15' GT3. Driving in SoCal, I would have torn the lip numerous times if I did not have the lift. Cannot drive without it here.
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Originally Posted by CobaltCr
If this is the thing on your gt3 that you're worried about is gonna fail, you should read some old posts.....least of my worries.
I appreciate your perspective. And I have the lift.


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