Ordering GT3 RS, PCCB or no?
11-14-2006, 12:54 PM
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I had a 997 C2S with steel brakes/standard susp followed by C2S with ceramics/sports suspension.
Had a week's overlap to able to back to back over my favourite roads.
The ceramic car was massively better round the bends, more precise and pointy. Partly the suspension but I now believe Porsche when they cite handling benefits from the lighter brakes.
Also brake pedal feel much better - the ceramics almost sensual.
Plus look better with right wheels (wouldn't want orange/black wheels since 'hide' the otherwise eyecatchingly large brakes).
And no brake dust as such.
Had a week's overlap to able to back to back over my favourite roads.
The ceramic car was massively better round the bends, more precise and pointy. Partly the suspension but I now believe Porsche when they cite handling benefits from the lighter brakes.
Also brake pedal feel much better - the ceramics almost sensual.
Plus look better with right wheels (wouldn't want orange/black wheels since 'hide' the otherwise eyecatchingly large brakes).
And no brake dust as such.
11-14-2006, 01:10 PM
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Related question, is there a steel brake replacement for the 997 GT3 as there were with the 996 cars?
The thought would be to order PCCBs and if they fail, you'd have the ability to go with steel.
The thought would be to order PCCBs and if they fail, you'd have the ability to go with steel.
11-14-2006, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by PSC
And no brake dust as such.
Honestly - no brake dust as such...... how sweet
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11-14-2006, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Nordschleife
well then you weren't using them - PCCBs are perfect for non brake users.
Honestly - no brake dust as such...... how sweet
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Honestly - no brake dust as such...... how sweet
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For non brake users? .....Don't be an A$$
They will be on my new GT 3 RS....!
11-14-2006, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by frayed
Related question, is there a steel brake replacement for the 997 GT3 as there were with the 996 cars?
The thought would be to order PCCBs and if they fail, you'd have the ability to go with steel.
The thought would be to order PCCBs and if they fail, you'd have the ability to go with steel.
997 RSR has 380mm steel rotors
997 Cup cars have 380mm PCCB
Both cars are fitted with 18" wheels
Sounds like 18"wheels can be fitted to a GT3 w/380mm brakes, that opens up a whole lot of tire choices.
Info source Porsche Motorsports website
11-14-2006, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Geoffrey
Sources say that the new brakes will bee seen on the first cars by Audi, BMW, Mercedes, and Porsche planned for 2008.
This should be interesting.
This should be interesting.
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11-14-2006, 11:42 PM
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Spec'ing the car today. Sticking with steel rotors. Will apply saved money toward a 68 911R replica project.
I have no doubt the PCCB delivers a better overall braking perfomance, but the incremental improvement couple with possible longevity issue at extra cost pushes me to stick with the steel rotors. I assume relative to other brakes the stock steel rotors are already an amazing set up.
I have no doubt the PCCB delivers a better overall braking perfomance, but the incremental improvement couple with possible longevity issue at extra cost pushes me to stick with the steel rotors. I assume relative to other brakes the stock steel rotors are already an amazing set up.
