991.2 GT3 Cup
10-02-2016, 10:14 PM
#46
Rennlist Member
Well since at that time it will be out of warranty, it will not be Porsche's problem anymore, but they will gladly sell the parts to repair the engines.
But again it's not like they are blowing up like crazy, for every one that blew up and got posted in here, there are 10 that's working fine and had no problems.
9k rpm is there but it doesn't mean one has to use all 9k all the time. The other day I was test driving my track in a 918, I found out I could use 3rd gear to go around a big section of the track, from 1500rpm all the way to 9000rpm, it's doable but sort of pointless.
10-02-2016, 11:31 PM
#47
Rennlist Member
10-03-2016, 12:22 AM
#49
10-03-2016, 08:40 PM
#50
Nordschleife Master
Mark. Thank you.
10-04-2016, 08:16 AM
#52
I remember back to when I signed up for this forum after having placed a deposit on a 991.1 GT3, that the 9a1 engine was announced that all the meztger-fans cast doubt on it as it wasn't proven on the racetrack yet. I didn't know enough to comment but I didn't understand their skepticism.. I figured if Porsche put into production then it must be tried and tested right? After all.. they're PORSCHE!
Having seen what owners of 991.1 gt3's have gone through over past 3 years, Now I understand the value of racing a motor, especially a high revving 9k rpm NA one. That lesson will stick with me always.
I'm sure one day Ill be the old man on the forums, and all the young whipper-snappers will be falling all over themselves to purchase the latest 20k rpm hybrid wunderkind whatever engine and I'll say... "I remember many many years ago an engine called the 9a1.. 9k rpm was a lot in those days.. " etc etc.
Anyway, as you were gents...
Having seen what owners of 991.1 gt3's have gone through over past 3 years, Now I understand the value of racing a motor, especially a high revving 9k rpm NA one. That lesson will stick with me always.
I'm sure one day Ill be the old man on the forums, and all the young whipper-snappers will be falling all over themselves to purchase the latest 20k rpm hybrid wunderkind whatever engine and I'll say... "I remember many many years ago an engine called the 9a1.. 9k rpm was a lot in those days.. " etc etc.
Anyway, as you were gents...
10-04-2016, 01:43 PM
#53
Rennlist Member
Not enough there to make me upgrade but hopefully everyone else will if I run IMSA next year in gold! But having 4 cars in gold this year was a joke.