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Old 08-16-2017, 03:11 PM
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The PDK would be a wonderful option in the GT4. In autocrosses, the free 2-1 shift and 1-2 return in some corners is the key reason why some GTS's beat GT4s in events where that condition arises.
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Old 08-16-2017, 09:56 PM
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If my GT4 had been equipped with a PDK, I may not have sold it and kept the BS with PDK. A 981 Spyder with PDK would be the holy grail for me. Having said all that, one potential future path for my BS as it ages and warranty expires is to send it to BGB for a 4.0L conversion. I have X73 installed now, so more push is all I need.
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Old 08-16-2017, 10:55 PM
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I most certainly want one in my muttsport!
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Old 08-17-2017, 09:56 AM
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I believe John at bgb has done it before.. taken a box from the 2.9 PDKs and installed them..

I feel so stupid saying this not noticing john posted the thread
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Old 08-17-2017, 05:31 PM
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John's 3.8L upgrades caused Porsche to build the GT4 and 981 Spyder.

Therefore John should do a PDK GT4 to force Porsche into PDK for 982 GT4

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Old 08-18-2017, 10:40 AM
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Default now you are asking....
I just spend 3 days learning to Heel Toe on the track...

I got within .05s of my personal best but using HT instead of sports button... i will need a few more days to improve consistency and brake pressure control and bleeping gentler....
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Old 08-18-2017, 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by GTgears
You're doing the second one, the one on a 987.2 with paddle shift. The first one I am doing here in my .1 with manual actuation only. Baby steps to make sure we get this thing right.
We are just happy to be involved in any way, shape or form!

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John's 3.8L upgrades caused Porsche to build the GT4 and 981 Spyder.

Therefore John should do a PDK GT4 to force Porsche into PDK for 982 GT4

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Ha ha ha...thanks Ralph! How is the car running?

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I just spend 3 days learning to Heel Toe on the track...

I got within .05s of my personal best but using HT instead of sports button... i will need a few more days to improve consistency and brake pressure control and bleeping gentler....
Keep up the good work...you're on your way buddy!
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Old 08-18-2017, 03:39 PM
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Ha ha ha...thanks Ralph! How is the car running?


Just great John thanks. It's being shipped down to Portugal and Spain in a couple of weeks for three track days. First track is Estoril, then Portimao, finishing at Circuito de Jerez.

Thinking about PowerKit for next year..
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Old 08-19-2017, 09:00 AM
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Without turning this into a manual vs. PDK debate, is there anyone who knows of a GT4 owner that would be more comfortable on track with a PDK in their GT4? I'm just curious; I realize something like this would taint the resale, trigger land mines, etc but this needs to be someone wanting to hold onto this car for a long time. I kept thinking about it during the RS gearbox conversion and I think it's pretty straightforward.
IfPorsche offered a GT4 inPDK I would not have just bought a '17 GTS PDK. I did go with 5 lug wheels this time...thank goawd! LOL.
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Old 08-19-2017, 04:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ralphmusic
John's 3.8L upgrades caused Porsche to build the GT4 and 981 Spyder.

Therefore John should do a PDK GT4 to force Porsche into PDK for 982 GT4

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Well said lol. Do it John!
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Old 08-19-2017, 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ralphmusic
John's 3.8L upgrades caused Porsche to build the GT4 and 981 Spyder.

Therefore John should do a PDK GT4 to force Porsche into PDK for 982 GT4

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The CS is already PDK. Who is to say that the GEN 2 won't have a GT3 scenario pulled on it by PAG by offering both trannys.
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Old 08-19-2017, 05:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ExMB
The CS is already PDK. Who is to say that the GEN 2 won't have a GT3 scenario pulled on it by PAG by offering both trannys.
That would be a nice option.
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Old 08-20-2017, 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by ExMB
The CS is already PDK. Who is to say that the GEN 2 won't have a GT3 scenario pulled on it by PAG by offering both trannys.
Biggest problem that presents for PAG is they now have to figure out how to build 10,000 GT4's to satisfy demand!
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They should,why not!
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Old 11-19-2017, 01:06 AM
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Pdk w detuned 4.0 gt3 Motor - I’m in - just make it faster and stronger tran than current gen
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