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Old 02-06-2009, 09:06 PM
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I think one of the issues that limits the customization of GT3's (regular & RS) is that they are made/assembled in the Porsche Motor-sports factory, as opposed to the normal "large" factory where all other 911's are made.

This is one of the reasons why my next pcar will be a GT3, I feel like the workers and attention to detail at the motorsports plant is that much better.
Old 02-06-2009, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by va122
yea but you can increase it to a month easily.

You'll be broke from gas alone. When i did it i drove from Munich (BMW) the requisite 1000 mi for break in and hit the Ring I went through like 100 Euros/hr of fuel. Sustained 175 on the autobahn will do that.
Classic! Reason alone to consider it, hmmmm.....
Old 02-06-2009, 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mobonic
I think one of the issues that limits the customization of GT3's (regular & RS) is that they are made/assembled in the Porsche Motor-sports factory, as opposed to the normal "large" factory where all other 911's are made.

This is one of the reasons why my next pcar will be a GT3, I feel like the workers and attention to detail at the motorsports plant is that much better.
I don't think that is true -- the GT3s and GT3RSs were assembled on the "normal" production line. In fact, even the GT3 Cup is assembled on the regular production line. Here is what press materials for the Cup say: "Porsche builds the GT3 Cup on the Company's regular production lines in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, the body-in-white leaving the plant only for the purpose of welding in the safety cage."
Old 02-06-2009, 09:20 PM
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Absolutely, Hockenheimring also has public open track on thursdays as well.

If you go to the ring, get someone who knows what they're doing (and speaks english) in the car with you, it's even harder then it looks.
Old 02-06-2009, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by zellamsee
I don't think that is true -- the GT3s and GT3RSs were assembled on the "normal" production line. In fact, even the GT3 Cup is assembled on the regular production line. Here is what press materials for the Cup say: "Porsche builds the GT3 Cup on the Company's regular production lines in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, the body-in-white leaving the plant only for the purpose of welding in the safety cage."
I think it is a homologation requirement.
Old 02-06-2009, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Shane O'Neill
Yes
I got my 997 GT3 painted Riviera Blue.
It did take a bit of persuading on the dealers part.
Shane
Would love to see a pic.

Rivera is gorgeous.

If I ever order another new Porsche it's going to be paint to sample.
Old 02-06-2009, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by LA964RS
Don't know if the pic of the CGT was a paint to sample in Signal, but I do know the factory yellow for the CGT was "Fayence"....and its about 10,000 times better than "Speed"...really a lovely color.
I like both Signal and Speed Yellow.
Here is a shot showing both side by side (Speed GT2, Signal Turbo):

Old 02-07-2009, 01:26 AM
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Paint To Sample and Euro Delivery is the way to go! (I should know,--on my Carrera S)

Signal Yellow is a great reason to go P.T.S.!
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That is a beautiful photo!
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I know of 3 2008 GT3s in the RS Orange color. I was lucky enough to get one that was already ordered by the dealer. When they ordered the car they did not know if they would get the RS Orange or RS Green. I was there when the car arrived and we all held our breath to see if it was green or orange.
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Just got a call from Porsche and a verbal "yes" that I can order a 2010 GT3 in "paint to sample" which will be signal yellow for me :-)
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Originally Posted by Blaine S
Just got a call from Porsche and a verbal "yes" that I can order a 2010 GT3 in "paint to sample" which will be signal yellow for me :-)
If you don't mind, who called you? Porsche AG, PCNA, or your dealer? If this is true I am going to be extremely happy and keep this new GT3 a very long time.
Old 02-18-2009, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Blaine S
Just got a call from Porsche and a verbal "yes" that I can order a 2010 GT3 in "paint to sample" which will be signal yellow for me :-)
Way to go, Blaine!
Old 02-19-2009, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by am722
If you don't mind, who called you? Porsche AG, PCNA, or your dealer? If this is true I am going to be extremely happy and keep this new GT3 a very long time.

I contacted Porsche AG that put me in touch with PCNA. I think PNCA got the green light from Porsche AG but I'm not exactly sure.
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