Centrelocks. What's the problem?
 

I'm leaning towards a GTS and I like the idea of centrelocks from the "oh, that's cool" perspective.

That said, I've done a lot of track driving in the past and will probably use this car in some capacity as a weekend track toy. Before we go any farther I'll address the "Why don't you get a GT3?" pundits...I'd like to have the back seats and the car will see a lot of dd duty.

So the question is - why are the CL such an issue? I've read a number of the threads and it seems that if you have the right wrench and use the right technique that it's not that big of deal. It's not like I'm going to be making pit stops every 30 minutes or anything;-)

If you read the thread on the 997 GT3 forum you would know the answer.

I did and it seems like there have been some problems as well as some owners who haven't had any problems.

it's new
teething issues
and old fart like me loves to bitch and moan about it.
like anything new. we will get used to it. not that i will like it. but get used to it.

Hopefully the 500hp RS will have air jacks as a no cost option : ). Mike

like a cup car :D

With Cup car centerlocks :thumbup:

1. You need more/different tools to remove the wheels. (bigger torque wrench, bigger breaker bar, etc).
2. Issues may arise if you do not install the wheels as per Porsche's procedure.

In other words it just somewhat more complicated than the old set up we all were used to, for really no benefit to us as consumers. The weight reduction is negligible. Pure marketing effort by Porsche, thus the resentment.

In real life for occasional track use (as in you won't be swapping wheels in the paddock every time, just arrive and drive on what you've brought), it's no biggie. The shop I take my car to service Cups as well, so they knew the procedure for CL wheels anyway (and my Porsche Service center didn't, as usual).

On a side note.

Why would anyone buy a GTS over a Stock GT3??

I assume that they will be about the same $$???

GTS over GT3 makes sense if the car will be driven daily. The GTS will do it better and be more practical.

Option for PDK.
Keep the clean look with no rear wing, option to add one.
Newer engine design. No RMS leak and coolant hoses popping out of the block.
Actually the GTS is a less money even with ceramic brakes added.

They are a pain in the butt, I change my wheels at home from winter, summer and track regularly.
I use a tire shop (cheaper for me) to mount tires that does regular cars and doesn't have the equipment for the cl.

Right.

There is real no mechanical issues. Its just inconvenient for some of us right now, if you are the type of person that likes things done ASAP :banghead::D

I assume the GTS doesn't have GT3 brakes even as an option -- the ceramics will be the Carrera parts -- and the same in terms of PASM programming and presumably chassis components, suspension geometry and durability on the track.

Regardless of leaks, it doesn't have the 8600 red-line.

Another "plus" for the GTS is the wide body appearance and presumably it has the "4" chassis stiffness.

Thanks guys.