himichael

Gentlemen,

Are our 996 GT3s seam welded for stiffness? If so, can you tell me how to prove it to someone? Any documentation?

thanks in advance

guykoken

Two Porsche mechanics have told me it ain't so.

///Mous3

Well... does it look like these welded seams;

MetalSolid

I read some official source that says a few areas around the engine mounts (or in the rear) are seam welded... but the rest of the chassis is spot welded.

roberga

My understanding is that it is not seam welded but the spot welds are closer together. I do know that when I jack up my car 3 wheels come off the ground and when I take transitions I often have the lead wheel come off the road surface. My other P car have not done the same. Someone here might be able to explain the reason the GT3 does this.

GT3 Racer

This is from the Product Information book internal doc 12/2002
Section 5.1 Bodyshell
The new GT3 is built around a modified version of the current Carrera 4 shell. Key modifications include additional welded sections on the rear cross-member, which provide a more even distribution of loads from engine and gearbox.

C.J. Ichiban

you could do a frame off restoration and get it seam welded if you want.

karlooz

well that's a gt3 RSR not a street gt3.

CWay27

You're one funny man CJ but there is no frame to be removed, only a tub. Not your average 57 Bel air!!