Notices
997 GT2/GT3 Forum 2005-2012
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Porsche North Houston

New to me GT3 - Lots of Pictures

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 08-02-2015, 07:36 PM
  #1  
KOTYKB
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
 
KOTYKB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Posts: 1,248
Received 119 Likes on 63 Posts
Default New to me GT3 - Lots of Pictures

Here is my 2008 GT3 with 15k miles. Since it arrived at the end of June I've done some general maintenance and added some minor accessories. This car is a big change over my C6 Corvette but I really enjoy how it feels. Having a Corvette with headers, the exhaust note was intoxicating but the GT3 exhaust note with the Sharkwerks bypass is just as exhilarating. I've already put 500 miles on my car and I plan on enjoying it on the weekends without worrying too much about the miles.

Installed accessories:
Cargraphics front lift kit
Sharkwerks bypass exhaust
DCTMS Steering Wheel
New OEM shift ****
Powder coated wheels black
Lloyds floor mats
Tranzit Bluetooth and CD mount
LED - tail lights, DRL, license plate, and full interior

Future things to do:
Respray front bumper due to some rock chips and OEM license holes, clear bra the front end
New front OEM style lip

Name:  IMG_1461.jpg
Views: 142
Size:  270.1 KB

Name:  IMG_1462.jpg
Views: 145
Size:  308.6 KB

Name:  IMG_1464.jpg
Views: 132
Size:  284.3 KB

Name:  IMG_1466.jpg
Views: 131
Size:  267.7 KB

Name:  IMG_1469.jpg
Views: 160
Size:  283.9 KB

Name:  IMG_1470.jpg
Views: 142
Size:  340.8 KB

Name:  IMG_1472.jpg
Views: 164
Size:  283.6 KB

Name:  IMG_1459.jpg
Views: 142
Size:  182.0 KB

Name:  IMG_1527.jpg
Views: 135
Size:  308.9 KB

Cargraphics suspension in lift mode
Name:  IMG_1478.jpg
Views: 124
Size:  246.3 KB

Normal driving ride height
Name:  IMG_1477.jpg
Views: 136
Size:  262.2 KB

Last edited by KOTYKB; 08-16-2015 at 12:27 PM.
Old 08-02-2015, 07:38 PM
  #2  
goin2drt
Race Car
 
goin2drt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 3,693
Received 678 Likes on 372 Posts
Default

Looks awesome, congrats.
Old 08-02-2015, 11:46 PM
  #3  
dawgdog
Instructor
 
dawgdog's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 143
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

Really nice!
Old 08-02-2015, 11:54 PM
  #4  
audipwr1
Rennlist Member
 
audipwr1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: New England
Posts: 4,492
Received 168 Likes on 107 Posts
Default

Good start, keep going:

Tarret toe links
weld or pin coolant lines
rear bar
GT2 Buckets
Harness
18 inch wheels with Nittos
Old 08-03-2015, 01:03 AM
  #5  
KOTYKB
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
 
KOTYKB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Posts: 1,248
Received 119 Likes on 63 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by audipwr1
Good start, keep going:

Tarret toe links
weld or pin coolant lines
rear bar
GT2 Buckets
Harness
18 inch wheels with Nittos
I'd like to do some track days early next year and the only necessity prior to is getting the coolant lines pinned/welded. Since I'm a beginner and this car is plenty to handle, I won't go too crazy on any performance or track mods. My car will probably be 95% street and 5% autocross or DE use.
Old 08-03-2015, 01:54 AM
  #6  
whoadude
Rennlist Member
 
whoadude's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2015
Location: So cal
Posts: 195
Received 18 Likes on 12 Posts
Default

Thats a good lookin gt3 Brian, congrats!
Old 08-03-2015, 02:37 AM
  #7  
mooty
GT3 player par excellence
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
 
mooty's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: san francisco
Posts: 43,333
Received 5,481 Likes on 2,269 Posts
Default

looking good
Old 08-03-2015, 09:35 AM
  #8  
Ajjra
Pro
 
Ajjra's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: New York
Posts: 526
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Default

Great looking car. Best of luck!
Old 08-03-2015, 09:37 AM
  #9  
964TURBOCHAS
Pro
 
964TURBOCHAS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Delray Beach FL
Posts: 581
Received 42 Likes on 19 Posts
Default

beautiful.....
Old 08-03-2015, 09:51 AM
  #10  
Steve Theodore
Rennlist Member
 
Steve Theodore's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: North Bend, WA
Posts: 1,868
Received 594 Likes on 306 Posts
Default

Congratulations!
Old 08-03-2015, 02:52 PM
  #11  
nwGTS
Rennlist Member
 
nwGTS's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 4,065
Received 343 Likes on 158 Posts
Default

Looks terrific. Is it matte carrera white or were you using some kind of polarizing camera lens cover? There's no reflection! #vampiregt3
Old 08-03-2015, 03:48 PM
  #12  
KOTYKB
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
 
KOTYKB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Posts: 1,248
Received 119 Likes on 63 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by nwGTS
Looks terrific. Is it matte carrera white or were you using some kind of polarizing camera lens cover? There's no reflection! #vampiregt3
The pictures were shot with my iPhone 6+ with no filters. I just did a clay, compound, polish, and wax job last weekend, that really made the paint smooth to the touch and beautiful. If you look at almost any white Porsche, the paint doesn't have extreme reflectivity like a dark color would.
Old 08-03-2015, 04:13 PM
  #13  
code.monkey
Advanced
 
code.monkey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 62
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Looks great, congrats! How do you like the painted centre console? I've been toying with the idea of painting mine body colour...
Old 08-03-2015, 04:20 PM
  #14  
KOTYKB
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
 
KOTYKB's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona
Posts: 1,248
Received 119 Likes on 63 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Samuel_Nunn
Looks great, congrats! How do you like the painted centre console? I've been toying with the idea of painting mine body colour...
I do like the painted center console but I've considered buying the Alcantara center console from Suncoast and selling mine.

http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...7gt3_Alcantara
Old 08-03-2015, 05:21 PM
  #15  
code.monkey
Advanced
 
code.monkey's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Vancouver, BC
Posts: 62
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Brian Kotyk
I do like the painted center console but I've considered buying the Alcantara center console from Suncoast and selling mine.

http://www.suncoastparts.com/product...7gt3_Alcantara
Yeah, alcantara console is nice too, pricey though. I'd be interested to see pics if you go with that option...


Quick Reply: New to me GT3 - Lots of Pictures



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 12:37 AM.