997.1 GT3 v 987 Cayman S = maintenance and repair costs?
04-22-2014, 06:19 PM
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Is the general consensus that PCCBs are a detriment? If not, does it add any value compared to a gt3 with steel brakes?
04-22-2014, 06:58 PM
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Those whose pipes have been welded or pinned usually track their gt3s. But not all who track have done so. % is increasing but it depends. A must is a good Indy PPI by those who know gt3s. The seller should tell you if they are pinned/or welded. I have pictures of the process for my record keeping. Run water wetter if you are not having the pipes taken care of is what most advise.
Those with PCCBs and track frequently usually convert to steel and save the rotors for resale of the car. I still have my PCCBs and I am careful with pads and tapering. I don't change wheels which can damage the ceramic rotors and that is $$$. Prob doesn't add to resale IMO.
Those with PCCBs and track frequently usually convert to steel and save the rotors for resale of the car. I still have my PCCBs and I am careful with pads and tapering. I don't change wheels which can damage the ceramic rotors and that is $$$. Prob doesn't add to resale IMO.
04-23-2014, 01:44 PM
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PCCB chips
I read on the forum that chips on the ceramic discs can require replacement. How severe of a chip would this be?
I looked at one gt3 with PCCBs and one disc had two small chips on the edge no larger than a grain of rice. Would something this small render the disc to eventual failure?
Thanks for the info guys!
I looked at one gt3 with PCCBs and one disc had two small chips on the edge no larger than a grain of rice. Would something this small render the disc to eventual failure?
Thanks for the info guys!
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04-23-2014, 03:31 PM
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From a street only car standpoint a 2006-2009 Cayman engine should be fine. But given their history why not play it safe and stick with the DFI cayman for both piece of mind and resale.
I have met too many 2006-2009 Cayman owners who have engine failures (on track). They have had to add alot of things to make them last however they do claim it can hold up well on the track if properly prepped. But it is so much easier to just stick with DFI.
I have met too many 2006-2009 Cayman owners who have engine failures (on track). They have had to add alot of things to make them last however they do claim it can hold up well on the track if properly prepped. But it is so much easier to just stick with DFI.
If one goes back and researches the Cayman Interseries, Grand Am 9A1's and recent IT 9A1's,
it could be argued that the 9A1 is as reliable as Mezger reliability during the same period.
M97, by far, not so much.
04-23-2014, 09:06 PM
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You mean '06-'08, the '09 was the beginning of the 9A1 from the M97
If one goes back and researches the Cayman Interseries, Grand Am 9A1's and recent IT 9A1's,
it could be argued that the 9A1 is as reliable as Mezger reliability during the same period.
M97, by far, not so much.
If one goes back and researches the Cayman Interseries, Grand Am 9A1's and recent IT 9A1's,
it could be argued that the 9A1 is as reliable as Mezger reliability during the same period.
M97, by far, not so much.
The 9A1 has been indeed been very reliable. Daytona 24h proved it in the Caymans.
04-23-2014, 09:09 PM
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The last M97's were in '08.
What you might be confusing is the switch from Bosch and regular fuel injection to Siemens and DFI.
All '09's were 9A1's, but the 2.9 in the Boxster/Cayman remained Bosch and regular fuel injection.
While Daytona was a definite achievement, imho a fleet of 9A1's running multiple full seasons of Interseries/IT racing was very significant.
What you might be confusing is the switch from Bosch and regular fuel injection to Siemens and DFI.
All '09's were 9A1's, but the 2.9 in the Boxster/Cayman remained Bosch and regular fuel injection.
While Daytona was a definite achievement, imho a fleet of 9A1's running multiple full seasons of Interseries/IT racing was very significant.
04-24-2014, 01:37 AM
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I read on the forum that chips on the ceramic discs can require replacement. How severe of a chip would this be?
I looked at one gt3 with PCCBs and one disc had two small chips on the edge no larger than a grain of rice. Would something this small render the disc to eventual failure?
Thanks for the info guys!
I looked at one gt3 with PCCBs and one disc had two small chips on the edge no larger than a grain of rice. Would something this small render the disc to eventual failure?
Thanks for the info guys!
