GT4 Strut Tower Failure Database
04-14-2019, 01:04 PM
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GT4 Strut Tower Failure Database
Starting a separate thread to document strut tower failures in our GT4s. I'll do my best to update the database as time goes on. I'll also work my way through the other strut failure thread to collect the data that has already been posted there. I'll only include failures that can be confirmed and data provided. I'll try not to include second hand reports where the damage can not be substantiated or additional data provided. I am also going to post in the GT3 forum and will keep a tally of GT3 failures lower in the spreadsheet.
Link to the database:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
If you've had a failure, please provide the following info:
Username: If people would prefer to PM me their info., I can also keep usernames private. If not a Rennlist member, use initial and geographic location
Model: GT4 or GT3
Date of manufacture: Info can be found on data plate on the driver's door jamb, month/year. Can also get exact day/month/year from the certificate of authenticity if you have it.
Date of Failure
Mileage when failure occurred
Track Use (#Days)
Suspension Mods: Toe links, aftermarket springs, lowered, etc
Camber Settings
Wheels: Stock or aftermarket, 20 vs 19"
LHD or RHD
Side of Failure: Driver's side, passenger side, both
Mode of Failure: Hard braking, pothole, berm, etc
Repair cost/payer: Cost of repair and if it was covered by regular insurance, track policy, or paid out of pocket
If there are other suggestions about what information to document, I'm always happy to modify the database.
Best,
Alex
Link to the database:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing
If you've had a failure, please provide the following info:
Username: If people would prefer to PM me their info., I can also keep usernames private. If not a Rennlist member, use initial and geographic location
Model: GT4 or GT3
Date of manufacture: Info can be found on data plate on the driver's door jamb, month/year. Can also get exact day/month/year from the certificate of authenticity if you have it.
Date of Failure
Mileage when failure occurred
Track Use (#Days)
Suspension Mods: Toe links, aftermarket springs, lowered, etc
Camber Settings
Wheels: Stock or aftermarket, 20 vs 19"
LHD or RHD
Side of Failure: Driver's side, passenger side, both
Mode of Failure: Hard braking, pothole, berm, etc
Repair cost/payer: Cost of repair and if it was covered by regular insurance, track policy, or paid out of pocket
If there are other suggestions about what information to document, I'm always happy to modify the database.
Best,
Alex
Last edited by aualexa2; 04-26-2019 at 04:23 PM.
07-22-2020, 08:47 PM
#3
Seems like like a 718 had a failure as reference via facebook in the 718 forum.
07-24-2020, 11:13 AM
#4
https://rennlist.com/forums/718-gts-...-spyder-7.html
12-26-2021, 03:46 PM
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Starting a separate thread to document strut tower failures in our GT4s. I'll do my best to update the database as time goes on. I'll also work my way through the other strut failure thread to collect the data that has already been posted there. I'll only include failures that can be confirmed and data provided. I'll try not to include second hand reports where the damage can not be substantiated or additional data provided. I am also going to post in the GT3 forum and will keep a tally of GT3 failures lower in the spreadsheet…
Date of Failure: 12/26/21
Mileage when failure occurred: 19,231
Track Use (#Days): unknown (20?)
Suspension Mods: Toe links and LCA
Camber Settings: F -2.7, R -2.4
Wheels: Aftermarket 19"
LHD
Side of Failure: Passenger side
Mode of Failure: Pothole at 45 mph then failed on freeway
Repair cost/payer: Calling dealership then insurance tomorrow
05-21-2022, 12:16 PM
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Looks like I’m another unlucky person here…
Date of Failure: 12/26/21
Mileage when failure occurred: 19,231
Track Use (#Days): unknown (20?)
Suspension Mods: Toe links and LCA
Camber Settings: F -2.7, R -2.4
Wheels: Aftermarket 19"
LHD
Side of Failure: Passenger side
Mode of Failure: Pothole at 45 mph then failed on freeway
Repair cost/payer: Calling dealership then insurance tomorrow
Date of Failure: 12/26/21
Mileage when failure occurred: 19,231
Track Use (#Days): unknown (20?)
Suspension Mods: Toe links and LCA
Camber Settings: F -2.7, R -2.4
Wheels: Aftermarket 19"
LHD
Side of Failure: Passenger side
Mode of Failure: Pothole at 45 mph then failed on freeway
Repair cost/payer: Calling dealership then insurance tomorrow
05-21-2022, 06:49 PM
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As it happened on the street (pothole after rain on fresh pavement), insurance is covering it which will then submit a claim to the city. I should receive the car back in the next week or two pending alignment and ppf. I'm going through a Porsche collision center and they have done a wonderful job with the repair.
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05-22-2022, 07:03 AM
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As it happened on the street (pothole after rain on fresh pavement), insurance is covering it which will then submit a claim to the city. I should receive the car back in the next week or two pending alignment and ppf. I'm going through a Porsche collision center and they have done a wonderful job with the repair.
