Gt3 used on track
04-19-2024 | 10:27 PM
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Maybe I'm a hack (let's face it...I am), but when I've tracked a car, I'm beating the ever loving sh*t out of it. Every once in a while is no big deal, but a heavily tracked car is something different. At least for me.
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04-19-2024 | 10:53 PM
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I would have zero concerns buying a CPO GT car which has been tracked. Warranty coverage is the same regardless. Also, most people who track their cars maintain them quite meticulously, with more frequent oil changes, ect ect
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04-20-2024 | 12:14 AM
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On the 10K rebuild I should have been more clear. I think k what everyone corrected me on not being a Porsche reccomendarion is absolutely correct. The 10K is what shops that maintain GT cars locally are reccomending. And I absolutely agree on the caveats on time...20min sessions vs staying out for an hour makes a difference.
04-20-2024 | 02:47 AM
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. While I am not in your position trying to make a call on buying car which has been on track a lot, here is what I would say given the majority of miles on my GT3 are on track.
it depends on how well taken care of the car was. For example I am pretty detailed about my oil and brake maintenance. So one factor to consider is does rhe dealer know the history well.
the other factor is was the car tracked with the PCCB. I do so but many other swap out to steel disk. If he ran the PCCB on track the rotors will go in about 1500 track miles (depends a lot on the driver). Changing those costs gobs of money. Bottom line have them weigh he rotor and give you life time estimates
Another factor is total track miles. Porsche reccomends a complete engine rebuild at 10,000. Understanding where you are on the cycle would help ypu male the decision.
in summary I would say there is nothing fundamentally wrong with buying a track car as long you account for the wear and tear. I have 4500 track miles on mine and the car has been absolutely bullet proof.
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it depends on how well taken care of the car was. For example I am pretty detailed about my oil and brake maintenance. So one factor to consider is does rhe dealer know the history well.
the other factor is was the car tracked with the PCCB. I do so but many other swap out to steel disk. If he ran the PCCB on track the rotors will go in about 1500 track miles (depends a lot on the driver). Changing those costs gobs of money. Bottom line have them weigh he rotor and give you life time estimates
Another factor is total track miles. Porsche reccomends a complete engine rebuild at 10,000. Understanding where you are on the cycle would help ypu male the decision.
in summary I would say there is nothing fundamentally wrong with buying a track car as long you account for the wear and tear. I have 4500 track miles on mine and the car has been absolutely bullet proof.
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04-20-2024 | 03:35 AM
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04-20-2024 | 05:47 AM
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04-20-2024 | 06:11 AM
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04-20-2024 | 10:38 AM
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04-20-2024 | 11:52 AM
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04-20-2024 | 12:58 PM
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10k mile rebuild, please someone show me this wording.
track use car depends on the usage of the car. Was it lightly used at the track on the weekends or hammered on 3 days a week?
I would try speak to the previous owner.
track use car depends on the usage of the car. Was it lightly used at the track on the weekends or hammered on 3 days a week?
I would try speak to the previous owner.
04-20-2024 | 01:12 PM
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