Front Lift
12-15-2016, 01:19 AM
#31
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Don't get the debate here sometimes. Some call it a waste, and if that's the case don't buy it. I couldnt get me car out of my driveway if I didn't have a lift, and I would be reduced to where I can drive my car in my city. My house sits on a hill, and has a basement.
Furthermore, many have stated that even with the lift, they still scrape because the lift amount is such a marginal amount.
12-15-2016, 01:24 AM
#32
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
12-15-2016, 07:28 AM
#33
Imagine a world where money was scarce and we couldn't afford everything we wanted. I live in that world. $3,500 + tax is actually a lot of money for me. It becomes a complete waste of money if I never use it. The ONLY time I can envision using it is on my driveway, which I won't know if I need it until I own the car - circular reference in Excel
Furthermore, many have stated that even with the lift, they still scrape because the lift amount is such a marginal amount.
Furthermore, many have stated that even with the lift, they still scrape because the lift amount is such a marginal amount.
It has worked for me, and I purchased again with my RS. By the way I have never scraped .......again it's needed for where I live so I had no choice. If you read all threads in the last two years on this it's about 50/50. Good luck all depends on needs .........
12-15-2016, 08:38 AM
#34
Drifting
I live in a major city and could not survive without a lift system.
I am not trying to be a ***** here, but if $3500 is alot, this type of car may not be affordable.
Ie: Consumables on these cars are quite expensive and one must be prepared for the inevitable.. -Poop breaks or wears out!
I am not trying to be a ***** here, but if $3500 is alot, this type of car may not be affordable.
Ie: Consumables on these cars are quite expensive and one must be prepared for the inevitable.. -Poop breaks or wears out!
12-15-2016, 11:07 AM
#35
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I hear you clearly and you're asking for input. My point is where some say it's a total waste, and that depends on where you live and drive. The answers you're receiving is relative to where people live, and if I didn't need it I would have never purchased.
It has worked for me, and I purchased again with my RS. By the way I have never scraped .......again it's needed for where I live so I had no choice. If you read all threads in the last two years on this it's about 50/50. Good luck all depends on needs .........
It has worked for me, and I purchased again with my RS. By the way I have never scraped .......again it's needed for where I live so I had no choice. If you read all threads in the last two years on this it's about 50/50. Good luck all depends on needs .........
12-15-2016, 11:12 AM
#36
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I live in a major city and could not survive without a lift system.
I am not trying to be a ***** here, but if $3500 is alot, this type of car may not be affordable.
Ie: Consumables on these cars are quite expensive and one must be prepared for the inevitable.. -Poop breaks or wears out!
I am not trying to be a ***** here, but if $3500 is alot, this type of car may not be affordable.
Ie: Consumables on these cars are quite expensive and one must be prepared for the inevitable.. -Poop breaks or wears out!
The real issue, for me, is I don't like waste. I don't like purchasing anything that doesn't have value or use for me.
I think the right answer is to just check the box and if I need it, I'm covered. If I don't need it, oh well.
Thanks everyone for your input! I promise not to ask what is the BEST color on the GT3.
12-15-2016, 01:39 PM
#37
Race Director
Originally Posted by mass27
Thanks everyone for your input! I promise not to ask what is the BEST color on the GT3.
12-15-2016, 03:06 PM
#38
The next guy may really want the lift and pass on a car without one. I scraped an '11 Turbo that had the painted front valence and really wished I had had the lift after it had to be repaired. I don't think Porsche would have spent the development $$ if they did not think there was a need and viable market for the lift.
12-15-2016, 03:13 PM
#39
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Is it really an issue if it does scrape a little? My understanding is that the front (stock unpainted) lip is designed to be a wear item and is fairly easily and affordably replaced. I think the break-even point is quite a few front lips (nearly 20) before you reach the option price for the lift and even if you do buy the option, the lip is likely going to unexpectedly scrape occasionally anyway...
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU991GT3LIP.html
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU991GT3LIP.html
12-15-2016, 04:38 PM
#41
Race Director
Is it really an issue if it does scrape a little? My understanding is that the front (stock unpainted) lip is designed to be a wear item and is fairly easily and affordably replaced. I think the break-even point is quite a few front lips (nearly 20) before you reach the option price for the lift and even if you do buy the option, the lip is likely going to unexpectedly scrape occasionally anyway...
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU991GT3LIP.html
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/SKU991GT3LIP.html
there must be a secret perverse pleasure we experience whenever this thread comes up each year.
12-15-2016, 07:04 PM
#44
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why is this topic so compelling? it's almost comical (all of us are, not saying about any individual) how we talk round and round and round.. and round the issue. it's like a poliitcal conversation.. we talk completely past each other without any memory or consideration for what's been already said. the man from SF talks about the hills, the man from florida talks about the flats, another one does the cost consideration on replaceable lips, another chimes in and says it's not about scraping, it's about times when you simply can't access an area without the lift...
