Been looking at a orange .1 GT3 RS with 33k miles for $165k. It look nice from pictures, but it is some aftermarket parts, like new suspension, exhaust and PTF performance brakes. All the original parts comes with the car. The seller name it a GT3 RSC, never heard of the "C" in a GT3 RS before? What do you guys think?

I have a 993 C4 now, so the GT3 RS world is new to me

 

u should chk your pm

 

HA....I started a trend

 

You , Peter lots way ahead of us. Little slow out west. That is except for the air cooled guys who have been onto something all along :-)

 

i have now dipped into the antique market... very fun hobby stuff... not for everybody of course.

like indiana jones going through people's garages and parts..

in 20-30 years, folks will be doing the same with these GT3 porsches..

 

You have quite the Arsenal. We need to see pics..

On Topic. I'll take $199K for mine

 

'86 Carerra.....next gem in the market

Last of the 915 gear box cars

Im looking for one, super fun

Peter is more into 964, too complex to be an antique

you have Jerry Woods in California....great air cooled shop

 

u sure did.

we think alike.
got one ;-)



it's modern antique. got one too


that and jeff gamroth.

 

Ever go to a Mecum auction? I did. Meh.
Loads of Hawaiian shirts...65 yr olds with loads of dough.. what a weird crowd.

 

I think the line between "acceptable" and completely foolish has blurred considerably. Time will tell.

 

The C is for Cargraphic because of the aftermarket power kit installed by previous owner, it is not a factory designation but just something someone put on the car.

 

I was going to say about $175-195, thinking it was 100% factory, but a modified car brings less. Last auction .1 sale that I'm aware of was $195 (black).

 

Why do you prefer 915 over G50 ?
Easier to rebuild ?
I owned both, just curious as to your rationale
Bill

 

I've had several air cooled 911's and have experienced both gearboxes. My take:

The G50 shifts MUCH better and historically has been pretty much bulletproof in a stock 3.2 Carrera application. It is a physically heavier transmission. The gearing is taller in the USA versions, thanks to government fuel economy standards. I much prefer the G50 because of the improved shifting feel over the 915...which is worlds better than the 901 gearbox that preceded it.

The G50 was originally designed for the 930 Turbo and was also used in 964's. A 6-speed version was used in 993 with tall EPA/DOT gearing for fuel economy in the USA versions. I liked the 5-speed version better and it's a shame that USA versions didn't come with proper RoW gearing, thanks to our D.C. politicians. If you drive a RoW-geared 964, you will smile...a lot.

The 915 has better ("less tall") gearing and in stock form has sloppier shifting that gets exponentially worse as the miles accumulate. However, the USA gearing is better and a 915 Carrera seems quicker than a G50 car. The venerable 1973-76 Carrera 2.7 and 3.0 RS and RSR cars came with the 915, the racing versions had an external oil cooler. Some of the higher-performance street cars may have come with a cooler as well. The 915 weighs less than the G50. Rebuild costs on 915's are cheaper and there are aftermarket components available that will improve the shifting feel.

In my world, the ideal 911/964 gearbox would be a G50 with RoW or aftermarket gearing and a proper LSD.

 

If you take care of it it is simple to shift and with the right set up / parts shifts just as good as a g50

Light

Easy to remove

Parts are inexpensive to rebuild

It's more delicate, but that is the fun of learning how to drive and race one...