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Old 05-14-2014, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by aussie jimmy
manuals need clutch jobs under warranty (possibly even 2).
clutch jobs are labour-intensive.
factory does not want to pay.
pdk cost them less - even though we pay extra for it.
pdk helps pass emissions.

that is the bottom line.
BINGO!
Old 05-14-2014, 01:39 AM
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most certainly will be a turbo 4, it would be a good way for them to introduce this power plant so that it is associated with a sporty image rather than an economical fuel efficient image. But if there is a race series based on this, I will finally get off my *** and get licensed.
Old 05-14-2014, 01:59 AM
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I read that it could be a 3.8L engine but who knows what kind of games Porsche is playing.
Old 05-14-2014, 02:06 AM
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I thought my GTS was a keeper....but I'm so damn sick of center locks I am not even signing up for track events anymore. The money is would cost to do a 5 lug swap with extra wheels and all I might use that for something else.
If you have street-able track tires... stop off at a race shop or Porsche dealer the day before your event. Have them swap / properly torque the wheels on a lift. I did this for a while.
Old 05-14-2014, 04:10 AM
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Like father, like son... hopefully.

Old 05-14-2014, 04:20 AM
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Once again, I'm quite sure that this is NOT a turbo charged engine.

The inlets on the sides are split between working and cooling air. No further air for intercoolers.

They would never introduce a new engine in a GT model!

Looks amazing. Hopefully I can spot one close to Weissach to look for the gearbox
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Originally Posted by hzoenvy33
Once again, I'm quite sure that this is NOT a turbo charged engine.

The inlets on the sides are split between working and cooling air. No further air for intercoolers.

They would never introduce a new engine in a GT model!

Looks amazing. Hopefully I can spot one close to Weissach to look for the gearbox
+1 Exactly. However I'll take mine with a faster PDK for the track and keep my MT for when I drive the Alps.
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Badass Gt3 killer. 450hp Metzger motor mated to manual. Approx 2950 lbs. Full GT3 suspension setup with GT3/918 brakes.
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Originally Posted by mdrums
PDK please (physical selfish reasons) and lower the dang seat so us tall guys can get legs under the steering wheel or let us bring wheel out closer to body. Oh need some 6 point harness seats Porsche...come on you're dropping the ball with 991 cars and Caymans and no 6 point harness seat!
How tall are you?

I am 6'5" and can actually sit in the newer Cayman.

I don't know who in the hell designed the first Cayman/Boxsters, especially being a German country they really screwed up the front seating size and who could sit in it. Almost felt like I was in an S2000 when I sat in that last Boxster Spyder!
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Originally Posted by zanwar
If you have street-able track tires... stop off at a race shop or Porsche dealer the day before your event. Have them swap / properly torque the wheels on a lift. I did this for a while.
around here that would be a added expense. No shops will store your stuff or check torque with out a labor charge. But that is not my issue...I have the jacks, big torque wrench, proper grease and all and know the procedure extremely well...even better than a few local race shops.

I also swap brake pads for the track too, bleed or flush my brakes check bolts and so forth.

But seriously this stupid center lock idea from Porsche has me just shaking my head. I tried to find a benefit to it and why Porsche would even consider it. I can't think of 1 reasonn to have these center locks...not 1!!!!
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Originally Posted by Tacet-Conundrum
How tall are you?

I am 6'5" and can actually sit in the newer Cayman.

I don't know who in the hell designed the first Cayman/Boxsters, especially being a German country they really screwed up the front seating size and who could sit in it. Almost felt like I was in an S2000 when I sat in that last Boxster Spyder!
6'5" 235lbs w/ prosthetic leg...223 with out leg... this could be a weight advantage! LOL. I need to go check out the newer Cayman. My issue with fitting is my left leg is a full prosthetic leg...above knee amputee. So it doesn't bend/move sideways out of the way like a real human leg does.
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Originally Posted by mdrums
PDK please (physical selfish reasons) and lower the dang seat so us tall guys can get legs under the steering wheel or let us bring wheel out closer to body. Oh need some 6 point harness seats Porsche...come on you're dropping the ball with 991 cars and Caymans and no 6 point harness seat!
I tried one on and I fit fine.

Originally Posted by aussie jimmy
maybe this is the 3.6l they have been talking about.
ap's redemption better be a good one.
It's going to be a 4 Cylinder TT as far as I can tell from the articels
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Originally Posted by mdrums
6'5" 235lbs w/ prosthetic leg...223 with out leg... this could be a weight advantage! LOL. I need to go check out the newer Cayman. My issue with fitting is my left leg is a full prosthetic leg...above knee amputee. So it doesn't bend/move sideways out of the way like a real human leg does.
Shoot, depending on which day you catch me, I am 235 pounds too!

The Engine, is it going to be a Boxster 4? That, cough cough cough, is the Question. We don't need no Stinkin' VW Parts-Bin crap. If they pull that kinda crap do you realize the revolt Porsche will have on their hands?

Remember, there is going to be a Sub Bosxter/Cayman car supposedly someday and I wonder if VW is forcing that upon Porsche or not? MORE SALES! But really I don't want to see anything less than what they already offer!
Old 05-14-2014, 06:14 PM
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c'mon evo's and STI's can make 800hp on a turbo 4... lol
Old 05-14-2014, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
I tried one on and I fit fine.
You fit ----I fit


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