My GT3 engine just blew up
12-02-2016 | 09:48 AM
#334
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I would try to get a written letter from dealer that's doing the work.
Had a similar situation (without fire) on a DD about 10 years ago. VW promised that my car would be just like new after they fixed it. Car had 1000 miles when it was hit badly while parked.
I wanted a new car but was denied and promised full trade in value in writing. Obviously the accident was brought up when I came to trade it in. Nice to have the document in my back pocket and end that conversation.
Had a similar situation (without fire) on a DD about 10 years ago. VW promised that my car would be just like new after they fixed it. Car had 1000 miles when it was hit badly while parked.
I wanted a new car but was denied and promised full trade in value in writing. Obviously the accident was brought up when I came to trade it in. Nice to have the document in my back pocket and end that conversation.
12-02-2016 | 11:38 AM
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12-02-2016 | 12:58 PM
#336
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I'm glad Porsche is stepping up to take care of this to your satisfaction. One question I have is are there any concerns regarding how the fire would affect the structural integrity of frame/chassis itself. Do the high temperatures affect the strength of the metal components, welds etc? Or is this fire in a small enough area that it isn't a concern?
http://nemiga.com/cat_spares/pet/por...3/541u/801350/
I assume but would make sure that this is within the set of things replaced. I think it is steel but a fire of unknown temperature isn't friendly to steel either.
12-03-2016 | 10:10 PM
#338
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The 991 GT3 has what you could label a rear subframe:
http://nemiga.com/cat_spares/pet/por...3/541u/801350/
I assume but would make sure that this is within the set of things replaced. I think it is steel but a fire of unknown temperature isn't friendly to steel either.
http://nemiga.com/cat_spares/pet/por...3/541u/801350/
I assume but would make sure that this is within the set of things replaced. I think it is steel but a fire of unknown temperature isn't friendly to steel either.
12-04-2016 | 03:57 PM
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There were a small number of GT3 manufactured in MY2016 (G serial production) before GT3 production ceased in Dec 2015. I'd put these at around 300 units worldwide. They have the G engine from factory but this engine was later updated (warranty replace by units) with the G1 and now G6 engines which have the DLC coated rockers. The G1 engine with its changes were brought into mainstream model run from July 2016 for RS and 911R (prior the RS used the G engine without the DLC cans).
12-04-2016 | 06:09 PM
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Yes correct for G and G1.
G6 appears only at this stage a serial range used for PAG warranty replacement engines using the EX part code. Looks like these are July production units so one assumes they are sane as G1 but to be fair we don't know for sure.
12-05-2016 | 01:05 AM
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Rich, I'm glad you're happy, but I wouldn't be. In every other possible scenario, the car would probably deemed a total loss, yet PCNA thinks repair to "new" condition is possible? Would that have been there conclusion if the GT3 production run was not over?
