GT4 Transmission Failure "Database"
09-30-2018, 07:22 AM
#466
Advanced
It was a Trackmasters event Wed - Thu at the Glen. If anyone gets a chance, their Open Track group is amazing. 4.5 hours of track time per day, very fast cars and drivers, and pretty open point by rules.
Unfortunately they’re only at Watkins Glen, but if you’re making the trip out, I would go to their event.
Unfortunately they’re only at Watkins Glen, but if you’re making the trip out, I would go to their event.
09-30-2018, 10:38 AM
#467
Originally Posted by CrazyFast
It was a Trackmasters event Wed - Thu at the Glen. If anyone gets a chance, their Open Track group is amazing. 4.5 hours of track time per day, very fast cars and drivers, and pretty open point by rules.
Unfortunately they’re only at Watkins Glen, but if you’re making the trip out, I would go to their event.
Unfortunately they’re only at Watkins Glen, but if you’re making the trip out, I would go to their event.
Curious to hear times you were seeing in (relatively stock) GT4s.
09-30-2018, 12:55 PM
#468
Three Wheelin'
It was a Trackmasters event Wed - Thu at the Glen. If anyone gets a chance, their Open Track group is amazing. 4.5 hours of track time per day, very fast cars and drivers, and pretty open point by rules.
Unfortunately they’re only at Watkins Glen, but if you’re making the trip out, I would go to their event.
Unfortunately they’re only at Watkins Glen, but if you’re making the trip out, I would go to their event.
I was there also, in the red GT4...what car were you in? (edit--I saw your Bonsai Finance wrap pics)
I saw a white, yellow, 2 sapphires and "cream sickle" wrap GT4 and yours
also, 3 GT4 clubsports i think
agree...tons of track time and some very fast cars...
leaving again in a few hours for PCA Niagara 2 day WGI event...I also lost 3rd last summer in the EXACT same location n you did!
10-01-2018, 11:41 AM
#469
Advanced
Loving the RE71R’s, by the way. Really nice progressive breakaway and felt like I could control the slides better. Definitely will help with pushing the times down further.
Last edited by CrazyFast; 10-01-2018 at 02:00 PM. Reason: adding attachment
10-01-2018, 11:43 AM
#470
Advanced
I was there also, in the red GT4...what car were you in? (edit--I saw your Bonsai Finance wrap pics)
I saw a white, yellow, 2 sapphires and "cream sickle" wrap GT4 and yours
also, 3 GT4 clubsports i think
agree...tons of track time and some very fast cars...
leaving again in a few hours for PCA Niagara 2 day WGI event...I also lost 3rd last summer in the EXACT same location n you did!
I saw a white, yellow, 2 sapphires and "cream sickle" wrap GT4 and yours
also, 3 GT4 clubsports i think
agree...tons of track time and some very fast cars...
leaving again in a few hours for PCA Niagara 2 day WGI event...I also lost 3rd last summer in the EXACT same location n you did!
10-10-2018, 11:26 PM
#471
5th Gear
Join Date: Feb 2018
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
3rd gear fail
Username - Vengra
Date of manufacture - 6/16
Total miles - 18,000
Number of track days -9
Estimated track miles - 1000
Brief recount of the failure - running in 3rd between corners and it just went
Tires - Cup 2's
Track alignment
Date of manufacture - 6/16
Total miles - 18,000
Number of track days -9
Estimated track miles - 1000
Brief recount of the failure - running in 3rd between corners and it just went
Tires - Cup 2's
Track alignment
10-15-2018, 10:29 AM
#472
1st Gear
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: St. Louis
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
3rd gear failure
username: cfunk
Date of manufacture: 08/16
Total Miles: 3500
Number of Track Days: 10
Estimated Track Miles: 900
Recount: 10/13/18 Putnam Park upshift from 2nd to 3rd.
Tires: RE-71 installed morning of failure (25 miles) Sport Cup 2 all miles prior
Date of manufacture: 08/16
Total Miles: 3500
Number of Track Days: 10
Estimated Track Miles: 900
Recount: 10/13/18 Putnam Park upshift from 2nd to 3rd.
Tires: RE-71 installed morning of failure (25 miles) Sport Cup 2 all miles prior
10-15-2018, 05:48 PM
#474
10-15-2018, 11:40 PM
#475
Rennlist Member
10/2015 build. 23000 miles and 6 Smokies events, lots of 2-3 shifts, with no issues.
10-16-2018, 12:22 AM
#476
Fair bit of empirical support that says builds in 2016, probably after January (but I'm not certain about this), are MUCH more likely to fail than builds before then. Not sure if very late 2016 builds are still susceptible, but it's possible. I don't believe there's much support for 2015-build failures.
10-19-2018, 01:46 AM
#477
Cruisin'
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Username - mel450
Date of manufacture - March 2017
Total miles - 11,250
Number of track days -14
Estimated track miles - 700
The failed gear - 3rd
Brief recount of the failure - Manual transmission. On the track, downshifted from 4th to 3rd. In third gear for about 10 seconds when gear failed. Gear indicator on dash registered 1 but gear shifter still in position for 3rd.
Tires - P Zero
Other relevant info - Manual 2017 Boxster 718S. Currently at dealer for new transmission. Covered by warranty.
Date of manufacture - March 2017
Total miles - 11,250
Number of track days -14
Estimated track miles - 700
The failed gear - 3rd
Brief recount of the failure - Manual transmission. On the track, downshifted from 4th to 3rd. In third gear for about 10 seconds when gear failed. Gear indicator on dash registered 1 but gear shifter still in position for 3rd.
Tires - P Zero
Other relevant info - Manual 2017 Boxster 718S. Currently at dealer for new transmission. Covered by warranty.
10-19-2018, 06:02 AM
#479
Gt4
Username - mel450
Date of manufacture - March 2017
Total miles - 11,250
Number of track days -14
Estimated track miles - 700
The failed gear - 3rd
Brief recount of the failure - Manual transmission. On the track, downshifted from 4th to 3rd. In third gear for about 10 seconds when gear failed. Gear indicator on dash registered 1 but gear shifter still in position for 3rd.
Tires - P Zero
Other relevant info - Manual 2017 Boxster 718S. Currently at dealer for new transmission. Covered by warranty.
Date of manufacture - March 2017
Total miles - 11,250
Number of track days -14
Estimated track miles - 700
The failed gear - 3rd
Brief recount of the failure - Manual transmission. On the track, downshifted from 4th to 3rd. In third gear for about 10 seconds when gear failed. Gear indicator on dash registered 1 but gear shifter still in position for 3rd.
Tires - P Zero
Other relevant info - Manual 2017 Boxster 718S. Currently at dealer for new transmission. Covered by warranty.
Edit; I totally missed the Boxter S
Last edited by James88; 10-19-2018 at 04:58 PM.