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Old 03-12-2012 | 08:14 PM
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Ok, So when I went to wash my GT3, it was sitting on my driveway faceing upward and the driveway is sloped about 15 degrees. When I got in and tried to start it up, it just tried to start and was turning the engine but wasn't starting. I had to do this 3 times before it started and hoped that it would actually start. Is this bad?
Old 03-12-2012 | 08:22 PM
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I think your car is telling you not to wash it, drive it instead
Old 03-12-2012 | 08:29 PM
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I've read this somewhere on rennlist that after u wash car mite not start 1st time. Don't think anything to worry about. Mike
Old 03-12-2012 | 08:44 PM
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No, It was before I washed it but ok I wont worry about it. It's gonna be a garage queen so won't get much driving. That's what I bought the 993 Carrera S for!
Old 03-12-2012 | 09:02 PM
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Wouldn't start before washing? So the story about washing was just to throw us off? Anyway, mine has always started no problem, except for when the clutch sensor went, and when I left the key in the ignition overnight, and.....

I've sometimes wondered when washing the car if too much water going into the air intake under the wing is a problem. I do try to avoid flooding that area with water, but never had an issue.
Old 03-12-2012 | 09:06 PM
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No before I was about to wash it and started it up to pull it into washing bay. Just didn't want to start for 3 times then it started. I was afraid the battery was dying and I would have to attempt to push it up to the garage
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take it to the track...that's what it wants
Old 03-12-2012 | 10:15 PM
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There is thread here somewhere talking about the starter motor failing. I saw one doing the same at the track. Not saying that is what is wrong, but worth looking into it.
Old 03-12-2012 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by paver
take it to the track...that's what it wants
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it's sad
Old 03-12-2012 | 10:24 PM
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You guys are crazy! I already told myself i'm not tracking it!
Old 03-12-2012 | 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by senna
There is thread here somewhere talking about the starter motor failing. I saw one doing the same at the track. Not saying that is what is wrong, but worth looking into it.
I would like to see that if you know where it is.
Old 03-12-2012 | 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Gt3 Racer RS
You guys are crazy! I already told myself i'm not tracking it!
And yet you went with 'Gt3 Racer RS'
Old 03-12-2012 | 10:28 PM
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Haha that was for my RS when I had it. You know what, what the hell, what's the worst that could happen! Other than blow engine, and engines aren't that much right? Just like 30 grand. Not too bad! HAHAH
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Did you track the RS? That red GT3 is dying to go to the track.

My RS is a total garage queen. I drive it hard at the track once or twice a month, most of the rest of the time it sits in the garage looking pretty.
Old 03-12-2012 | 10:35 PM
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Yes, I did like once in a blue moon


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