2015 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Leaked Again
11-10-2014, 12:20 AM
#32
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11-10-2014, 02:57 AM
#33
MAYBE with open wheel racing, not in DE. Yes, anything can happen anytime (just like it can driving on the street) but if you aren't an aggressive idiot then your chances of crashing are very low.
11-10-2014, 08:02 AM
#34
Nordschleife Master
But then again a new cayman has panels glued together in some places....they total out quick too
Bump a 991 cup up they just re tub it, do your own search. 997.2 cups are holding a strong value due to the risk / cost to operate. 991
Wonder how the track insurance companies will handle
DE is as safe as any track event, cars still leave on wreckers throughout the weekend
11-10-2014, 09:18 AM
#36
Nordschleife Master
When the part failed I was a long for the ride
Guess bad luck...
11-10-2014, 09:43 AM
#37
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Maybe Randy is posting on the new RS thread to sell us on relic racing again so we spend more money than we could ever spend on RS DE insurance.
Its just a street car with crap bolted on for track days.
Hitting the wall a couple of times a year due to mechanical failure sounds fun, I had one and it was enough for a life time.
Can happen with any car, but less likely with newer cars than relics.
Its just a street car with crap bolted on for track days.
Hitting the wall a couple of times a year due to mechanical failure sounds fun, I had one and it was enough for a life time.
Can happen with any car, but less likely with newer cars than relics.
11-10-2014, 11:50 AM
#38
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**** happens, and yes, the new 991 (any version) will total out much quicker due to aluminum chassis, however, thanks to the Ford F150, prices for aluminum will be much lower over the next 10 years.
I want another 7RS, but not sure I can live with another incident, may just keep it as a street car (sadly).
One of those Deman Motorsports Caymans look like a pretty interesting alternative for a "DE" car. Plenty fast, and I could car less if I destroy a Cayman-S, plenty of donor cars to replace it with.
In the meantime, I'm having fun spending pennies on the dollar to build out my completely disposable '00 miata track car. It's comical how cheap things are. My local shop owner and I are getting about 10-11 local guys to build the same DE cars on Nittos to run our own informal TT for bragging rights. Keeps me busy while I search for a new P-car.
I want another 7RS, but not sure I can live with another incident, may just keep it as a street car (sadly).
One of those Deman Motorsports Caymans look like a pretty interesting alternative for a "DE" car. Plenty fast, and I could car less if I destroy a Cayman-S, plenty of donor cars to replace it with.
In the meantime, I'm having fun spending pennies on the dollar to build out my completely disposable '00 miata track car. It's comical how cheap things are. My local shop owner and I are getting about 10-11 local guys to build the same DE cars on Nittos to run our own informal TT for bragging rights. Keeps me busy while I search for a new P-car.
11-10-2014, 12:13 PM
#39
Nordschleife Master
**** happens, and yes, the new 991 (any version) will total out much quicker due to aluminum chassis, however, thanks to the Ford F150, prices for aluminum will be much lower over the next 10 years. I want another 7RS, but not sure I can live with another incident, may just keep it as a street car (sadly). One of those Deman Motorsports Caymans look like a pretty interesting alternative for a "DE" car. Plenty fast, and I could car less if I destroy a Cayman-S, plenty of donor cars to replace it with. In the meantime, I'm having fun spending pennies on the dollar to build out my completely disposable '00 miata track car. It's comical how cheap things are. My local shop owner and I are getting about 10-11 local guys to build the same DE cars on Nittos to run our own informal TT for bragging rights. Keeps me busy while I search for a new P-car.
They total out quick too...I saw three inter series types bump the wall..both over $70 k to fix and Owner's totaled them out
Mista racing is very very affordable..u will have a blast
Another car hopefully soon to take off is Subaru BRZ..cheap and tons of fun on track
11-10-2014, 12:18 PM
#40
Nordschleife Master
Maybe Randy is posting on the new RS thread to sell us on relic racing again so we spend more money than we could ever spend on RS DE insurance. Its just a street car with crap bolted on for track days. Hitting the wall a couple of times a year due to mechanical failure sounds fun, I had one and it was enough for a life time. Can happen with any car, but less likely with newer cars than relics.
One pretty hard hit in wall in antique..almost fixed but 1/4 to 1/2 the cost of cup fix
11-10-2014, 03:38 PM
#41
Be careful on caymans
They total out quick too...I saw three inter series types bump the wall..both over $70 k to fix and Owner's totaled them out
Mista racing is very very affordable..u will have a blast
Another car hopefully soon to take off is Subaru BRZ..cheap and tons of fun on track
They total out quick too...I saw three inter series types bump the wall..both over $70 k to fix and Owner's totaled them out
Mista racing is very very affordable..u will have a blast
Another car hopefully soon to take off is Subaru BRZ..cheap and tons of fun on track
11-10-2014, 03:57 PM
#44
Rennlist Member
Recalls don't make it go any slower, I already see some new ones on the lots for $8K discounts!
I'd get a Corvette but they made them too small to fit in plus I'd have to cage it, don't trust the Tupperware structure.
I'd get a Corvette but they made them too small to fit in plus I'd have to cage it, don't trust the Tupperware structure.
11-10-2014, 05:24 PM
#45
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Spec Box. Cheap to buy, cheap to race, cheap to walk away. I hit the wall at VIR. $10K later car is back. Buddy hit the wall at VIR. Car is totaled. He replaced it for $8k and some work. Once you get a couple of buddies driving the same as you, you might as well be driving Cup Cars We are having so much fun you didn't notice how slow your going. I have the best time driving my SPB when there is another one right on my ***!!
But because it's a Porsche it steers properly and stops properly. And it's mid engine so it's neutral like a Cayman. 5 gears and 185hp at the wheels, it will teach you how to drive a car fast.
Tough year for cars hitting things. 50% of the people I know had incidents this year. I hope next year is better. Sorry to hear of the mechanical related incident's Randy, I know how you feel.
But because it's a Porsche it steers properly and stops properly. And it's mid engine so it's neutral like a Cayman. 5 gears and 185hp at the wheels, it will teach you how to drive a car fast.
Tough year for cars hitting things. 50% of the people I know had incidents this year. I hope next year is better. Sorry to hear of the mechanical related incident's Randy, I know how you feel.