Got my 2010 order today with late options:
06-24-2009, 09:41 AM
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I wonder if they can be retrofitted to the 997.1 GT3.
06-24-2009, 09:45 AM
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You will notice what is not on the list, those frilly options: full leather, leather this and that, carbon this and that. This is a GT3 after all, not a Turbo Tip Cab (luxocruiser). Sports Chrono is on it for exactly what it was designed to be used for...lap times. Originally I did not like the "wart", but found it pretty nice when I drove a friends 997.
06-24-2009, 09:50 AM
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If I don't get it, I guarentee it will get scraped just driving it home from the dealer. My Carrera already scrapes all the time. It is just an issue I deal with from my driveway and some of the local streets. My Carrera only has a ROW M030 suspension and no front lip, yet scrapes all the time. With the GT3, the front lip is guarenteed to scrape day one. Plus, it is going to allow me to lower the car more and still get a jack underneath. I will even be able to drive up ramps without scraping the spoiler. I scrape the bottom of the bumper driving up ramps in my Carrera.
If you scrap that much with a regular C2, the 1.2 inch that the lift system offers won't even cut it close for you. The front lip spoiler on the GT3 measures more then 1.2 inch...... Forget about dropping it more.
You just got to learn how to drive lowered cars. Look at all the guys driving 996 GT3 lowered to cup specs with cup splitter.
06-24-2009, 08:29 PM
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having specc'ed the Sport Chrono w/o PCM in my '07 I would not waste money on it a 2nd time ... it *is* hard to use accurately while on track ... honestly an aftermarket system with a trackside transponder would be a better option
06-24-2009, 08:52 PM
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I saw a picture of the system. It is basically airbags on the top of the springs on the struts, similar to pre-load springs on coilovers. I heard Porsche is getting the system from KW and price is to match the price of the KW system on the aftermarket. I can still change my order and in fact can hold it up a month from going in. My car won't be built until October/November.
Also, anyone know how much replacements for the new front splitter will cost ??
06-24-2009, 09:23 PM
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Updates:
My order is in the system and my build date is set as 11/17. I don't have to lock down final options until 10/1.
After settling after installing the ROW M030 and GT3 control arms (with 10mm shims to get over -2.5 deg camber), I got just over a 1" drop in front and 7/8" drop out back. The front sits with just under 25.5" from ground to fender lip. The car is very close to the stock ride height of a GT3. Reading details on the new GT3 Porsche is setting the ride height 1.2" lower than a stock Carrera and the front end lift system raises 1.2". Hmmm...
I did a couple of changes today: added floor mats (oversight from previous) and removed Sports Chrono (I think I can hear people cheering as I am typing this).
Still debating front end lift as I want to know where they are measuring the height increase? I also want to know where the air tank goes...in the trunk maybe? The system I saw previously that I thought was Porsche's was actually Cargraphic's. The Porsche system that works with PASM has a large air tank that goes with it. Dealer has no info yet. I have a couple of months to still toss it around.
My order is in the system and my build date is set as 11/17. I don't have to lock down final options until 10/1.
After settling after installing the ROW M030 and GT3 control arms (with 10mm shims to get over -2.5 deg camber), I got just over a 1" drop in front and 7/8" drop out back. The front sits with just under 25.5" from ground to fender lip. The car is very close to the stock ride height of a GT3. Reading details on the new GT3 Porsche is setting the ride height 1.2" lower than a stock Carrera and the front end lift system raises 1.2". Hmmm...
I did a couple of changes today: added floor mats (oversight from previous) and removed Sports Chrono (I think I can hear people cheering as I am typing this).
Still debating front end lift as I want to know where they are measuring the height increase? I also want to know where the air tank goes...in the trunk maybe? The system I saw previously that I thought was Porsche's was actually Cargraphic's. The Porsche system that works with PASM has a large air tank that goes with it. Dealer has no info yet. I have a couple of months to still toss it around.
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06-24-2009, 09:45 PM
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Still debating front end lift as I want to know where they are measuring the height increase? I also want to know where the air tank goes...in the trunk maybe? The system I saw previously that I thought was Porsche's was actually Cargraphic's. The Porsche system that works with PASM has a large air tank that goes with it. Dealer has no info yet. I have a couple of months to still toss it around.
Still debating front end lift as I want to know where they are measuring the height increase? I also want to know where the air tank goes...in the trunk maybe? The system I saw previously that I thought was Porsche's was actually Cargraphic's. The Porsche system that works with PASM has a large air tank that goes with it. Dealer has no info yet. I have a couple of months to still toss it around.
The function module is a compact unit located at the front of the center tunnel.
Have your salesperson look for GT3 Product News on the source.
He will think you are a god when he finds it.
06-25-2009, 07:56 PM
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Do you have a car being built or are you talking about the 2-month factory shutdown for the summer? Yes, Porsche is shutting down for 2 months instead of the normal 1 as a cost cutting measure to help reduce dealer inventories.
06-26-2009, 12:36 PM
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Early orders could chose their options, there were no pre-specced cars. The dealer or customer made the decision; and some customers held back because of the unavailability of certain options, like front lift and adjustable engine mounts.
Early orders could chose their options, there were no pre-specced cars. The dealer or customer made the decision; and some customers held back because of the unavailability of certain options, like front lift and adjustable engine mounts.
06-26-2009, 03:02 PM
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06-26-2009, 03:43 PM
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Wow, 14 seconds for the Cargraphic pneumatic system to achieve full lift...factory is only a couple of seconds IIRC.