OFFICIAL 991.2 GT3 RELEASE *Confirmed 500HP 4.0 & Manual option*
03-07-2017, 04:30 PM
#481
Three Wheelin'
I've got my spec figured out except for the wheel. Alcantara or leather?
Otherwise:
White
Manual
Buckets
Leather interior with red stiching
Red seat belt
Platinum wheels
Smoking package, 90L tank
Fire extinguisher
Lift kit
Otherwise:
White
Manual
Buckets
Leather interior with red stiching
Red seat belt
Platinum wheels
Smoking package, 90L tank
Fire extinguisher
Lift kit
03-07-2017, 04:32 PM
#482
Race Director
Completely agree mike.
I'm ordering my .2 GT3 in Guards Red again.
I'm actually worried that there will be more Guards Red cars this time around as its the debut color and the color on the website. I like that Guards Red is a fun jelly bean racing color, but it's actually not super common choice among GT3 owners, about 15% overall. Unfortunately I think that number of GR cars will be higher for the second generation.
If I didn't daily my GT3 so much, (or was more bold in my color choices), I would definitely consider Miami Blue for the .2 GT3. I think it's fantastic that Carmine Red and Miami Blue are now regular color options for the GT3.
I'm ordering my .2 GT3 in Guards Red again.
I'm actually worried that there will be more Guards Red cars this time around as its the debut color and the color on the website. I like that Guards Red is a fun jelly bean racing color, but it's actually not super common choice among GT3 owners, about 15% overall. Unfortunately I think that number of GR cars will be higher for the second generation.
If I didn't daily my GT3 so much, (or was more bold in my color choices), I would definitely consider Miami Blue for the .2 GT3. I think it's fantastic that Carmine Red and Miami Blue are now regular color options for the GT3.
Thanks, Nick. You were the first person I thought of when I saw that a manual option for the GT3 was confirmed!
03-07-2017, 04:34 PM
#483
Burning Brakes
03-07-2017, 04:35 PM
#484
Drifting
03-07-2017, 04:38 PM
#485
Three Wheelin'
I did see that after my first post. Still very interested to learn more on the valve train. Dyno test of one engine doesn't prove reliability to me. Wonder if there is anything in the maintenance schedule at all. The web site describes the use of shims so not sure that squares with the statement of no adjustment ever.
The MT is not an overriding draw for me. My 2015 has been rock solid so far (except the thermostat replacement) but the prospect of improved long term engine reliability is of interest.
The MT is not an overriding draw for me. My 2015 has been rock solid so far (except the thermostat replacement) but the prospect of improved long term engine reliability is of interest.
03-07-2017, 04:38 PM
#486
Race Director
03-07-2017, 04:40 PM
#487
Race Director
That is two of us. Mine has also been rock solid, nothing ever wrong to now. I wonder if Porsche has claimed "guilty" by abandoning the original valve system for this new arrangement after only one generation. If mine goes bad after warranty is over I think Porsche has given us the ammo to make sure they fix it cost free.
03-07-2017, 04:40 PM
#488
Rennlist Member
Alcantara doesn't wear as well as leather, so if you plan to keep the car for more than 3 years, I'd get leather. Sweaty hand thing applies as well.
I plan to keep my .2 GT3 for 10 years, so its leather for me.
I'm just disappointed that you can only get the red 12 o clock marking on the steering wheel, if you order alcantara.
03-07-2017, 04:42 PM
#489
Three Wheelin'
It's not a limited run - you'll find plenty of dealers willing to spec one for you and sell at msrp. You just have to wait because most have lists that are 15 deep. Those paying a mark up will do so because they didn't place a deposit ahead of time and want the car right away
03-07-2017, 04:45 PM
#490
Rennlist Member
alcantara is tradition for GT cars and I ordered a lot of alcantara options for my GT3, other than the steering wheel..........
Last edited by Drifting; 03-07-2017 at 06:19 PM.
03-07-2017, 04:45 PM
#491
Mumble. I follow progress in material science reasonably closely and didn't hear of any breakthrough that would fit here.
03-07-2017, 05:01 PM
#492
Race Director
(kidding aside, don't take my joke personally. )
i will say that we have been getting closer to this point with other brands.. i have 4 ducatis in my garage, and have owned countless at this point. My old Superbikes, with the desmo system (hard open and closer valve followers) used to require adjustments every 6000 miles. then it went suddenly to 15000 miles, on engines which regularly rev past 11,000 rpm and have a much higher specific output than a car engine (1100cc for 210hp)... so, the trend is definitely there, not unreasonable to see how they could get to 300,000km with Porsche's know-how.
03-07-2017, 05:04 PM
#493
Three Wheelin'
By definition a patent means you have to disclose your invention to the world. Someone motivated could fairly easy find patents in this area that are assigned to Porsche. Just FYI!
03-07-2017, 05:16 PM
#495
Race Director
For everyone involved, I hope they have it fixed this time.