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Old 01-08-2017 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by neanicu
I sense a recall once they have identified affected VINs.
No doubt
Old 01-08-2017 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Jimmy-D
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Hmmm due to it being an entire transmission I feel like they will just ignore and fix as they come.
Old 01-08-2017 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bhk1004
Hmmm due to it being an entire transmission I feel like they will just ignore and fix as they come.
Porsche replaced entire engines in the GT3 after the issue was identified.
Old 01-08-2017 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by bhk1004
Hmmm due to it being an entire transmission I feel like they will just ignore and fix as they come.
This could be the case but they should at least notify the effected owners and inform them of their intent to replace the tranny if a failure occurs. Even if it is after the warranty is up.........Phil
Old 01-08-2017 | 02:25 PM
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Liability becomes an issue if Porsche recognizes a problem and does not address the issue (recall and replace).

If a 3rd gear were to fail either on the street or even a hpde and cause an accident then the attorneys would have a field day.
Old 01-10-2017 | 04:49 PM
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Dealer just called and said he expects transmission to be here on 1/17. I guess we'll find out!
Old 01-10-2017 | 05:29 PM
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Just found this. Starts around 5:17, look at the gear indication in the IC as well.

Old 01-10-2017 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ExMB
Just found this. Starts around 5:17, look at the gear indication in the IC as well.
Great find for experiencing the 3rd gear issue on video as it happens. The body language of the driver is priceless!
Old 01-10-2017 | 11:32 PM
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Now here is a real gear box failure

Old 01-15-2017 | 10:07 PM
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Add one more to the list. At Barber this weekend. Went from 2nd to 3rd and it gave me a big thud. Well, crap.

Car has 6 track days... 4300 miles, June 2016 build.

What's the latest average wait time? Any decent loaners?

Maybe it's already time to upgrade!.
Old 01-15-2017 | 11:24 PM
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Hopefully your wait will be short.
Old 01-16-2017 | 10:02 AM
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wow
Old 01-16-2017 | 09:15 PM
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Jeez...I have a May 2016 build and have a feeling of inevitability about this happening.
Old 01-16-2017 | 10:00 PM
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Here's mine on video... no warning, no grind, no mis-shift... it just went. The whole car shuddered.

I've been reading this thread for months and immediately knew what happened.

Headed to dealer tomorrow.

Old 01-16-2017 | 10:38 PM
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11 weeks since I turned my car in..... still waiting.


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