996/GT3 race car build
11-10-2010, 12:00 PM
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Nope! Why do you ask? Vibrations I assume?
I understand limiting suspension bushings in the rules but limiting motor mounts is just silliness. Is that so we can drive our caged race cars on the street?
PCA rules stewards are more out of touch than GW Bush, who recently was quoted saying the thing that most upset him about his presidency was Kanye West.
I understand limiting suspension bushings in the rules but limiting motor mounts is just silliness. Is that so we can drive our caged race cars on the street?
PCA rules stewards are more out of touch than GW Bush, who recently was quoted saying the thing that most upset him about his presidency was Kanye West.
11-22-2010, 10:32 PM
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I was seriously considering this avenue, and actually starting recruiting some folks at the POC to do this very conversion from Street 996 GT3 to Track 996 GT3 and have 8-10 guys come along and form our own 996 GT3 'Spec' class. Run on DOT's - no slicks. Played with this idea for a while, and then looked into the quickly dropping prices on 996 Cups. Didn't take me long to figure getting behind the wheel of a late year 996 Cup was MUCH more friendly on wallet and mind, and mine is getting delivered TOMORROW!
My reasoning in the end to step away from the conversion project was 1) money and 2) time, and 3) you got the conversion route, you're potentially going to end up wanting a Cup anyway (I did), and so if the true object of desire became within striking distance (they're now going for anywhere near $40k to $60k for decent 996 Cups - believe me, I've shopped hard over the last month, and that IS the going price range.
btw - I've posted a WTB ad for an enclosed 20'-22' trailer with some cabinets in it - if you know anyone, please let me know! THANKS!
My reasoning in the end to step away from the conversion project was 1) money and 2) time, and 3) you got the conversion route, you're potentially going to end up wanting a Cup anyway (I did), and so if the true object of desire became within striking distance (they're now going for anywhere near $40k to $60k for decent 996 Cups - believe me, I've shopped hard over the last month, and that IS the going price range.
btw - I've posted a WTB ad for an enclosed 20'-22' trailer with some cabinets in it - if you know anyone, please let me know! THANKS!
11-22-2010, 10:50 PM
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$40K-$60K for a 996 Cup??? Haven't seen anything worth considering for less than $70K that wouldn't be a maintenance nightmare or a car on it's last legs.....
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11-23-2010, 01:20 AM
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I was seriously considering this avenue, and actually starting recruiting some folks at the POC to do this very conversion from Street 996 GT3 to Track 996 GT3 and have 8-10 guys come along and form our own 996 GT3 'Spec' class. Run on DOT's - no slicks. Played with this idea for a while, and then looked into the quickly dropping prices on 996 Cups. Didn't take me long to figure getting behind the wheel of a late year 996 Cup was MUCH more friendly on wallet and mind, and mine is getting delivered TOMORROW!
My reasoning in the end to step away from the conversion project was 1) money and 2) time, and 3) you got the conversion route, you're potentially going to end up wanting a Cup anyway (I did), and so if the true object of desire became within striking distance (they're now going for anywhere near $40k to $60k for decent 996 Cups - believe me, I've shopped hard over the last month, and that IS the going price range.
btw - I've posted a WTB ad for an enclosed 20'-22' trailer with some cabinets in it - if you know anyone, please let me know! THANKS!
My reasoning in the end to step away from the conversion project was 1) money and 2) time, and 3) you got the conversion route, you're potentially going to end up wanting a Cup anyway (I did), and so if the true object of desire became within striking distance (they're now going for anywhere near $40k to $60k for decent 996 Cups - believe me, I've shopped hard over the last month, and that IS the going price range.
btw - I've posted a WTB ad for an enclosed 20'-22' trailer with some cabinets in it - if you know anyone, please let me know! THANKS!
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what cup you get?
oh, forget 20' trailer. you will regret it.i bought one BRAND NEW 20k, sold it 10k in 4 months. now 24'
11-23-2010, 02:44 AM
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^ u know too much ;-)
when are you buying another cup.
when are you buying another cup.
11-23-2010, 03:44 PM
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12-02-2010, 03:58 AM
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Guido...son of a B! I'm not ready to go cup yet, damn! Ok lost my competition now for POC TT in NP, just when I thought we were maybe thing of spec'g GT3, now I gotta start thinking 996 cup for 2011. Well you got a few more years on the track than I, so I'll probably run the 997S for another season...or two. Famous last words. Congrats on the car! Just looked at it on the TRG site, looks nice!! See you at Willow this weekend.
02-28-2011, 03:54 PM
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On the cars first outing, it turned
1:33's at Laguna on old tires
and
1:25's at Willow Springs on the same old tires.
Very well set up by the Porsche experts over at GMG
1:33's at Laguna on old tires
and
1:25's at Willow Springs on the same old tires.
Very well set up by the Porsche experts over at GMG
03-17-2011, 01:28 PM
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http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...-gt3r-cup.html
Just wondering....
03-20-2011, 03:59 PM
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Here are my observations.
Looks like a nice car .......
What class will that car run in and be competitive.Looks like there are limited places to run the car and WIN.
PCA...killed in GTA.
NASA GTS-5 - would get killed against the ex GMG WC Cup car.
Is the motor rebuilt by PMNA?
Also the car has a fuel cell, when was that replaced? $$$$$$$
Radiators replaced?
Factory carbon parts with Porsche Part #'s or aftermarket? (keeping it Factory Pedigree)
Factory tansmission parts?
No AIM/Motec data acquisition?
Most of the cars on the market today have some sort of Data Acq. Whether its Motec or AIM. Also, most if not ALL of them have PMNA built engines.
This will certainly affect AND impact market value, longevity, and PEDIGREE.
Last edited by SpeedGT3; 03-20-2011 at 10:01 PM.