Would you get new GT3 without PCCB?
05-20-2018, 10:03 PM
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Would you get new GT3 without PCCB?
I am looking to upgrade to 2018 GT3. I have located one that is pretty low spec but it doesn't come with PCCB. I am curious how much stopping power I will get from spending 3-4 times more on the CCB? I expect to drive about 150 miles a week, track min 6 days per year and could be up to 10 days. For those who had experience and been there, please share your opinion.
I do not worry much about resell value because I am going to keep it for at least 5-6 years and could be more.
Thank you very much for all your inputs.
I do not worry much about resell value because I am going to keep it for at least 5-6 years and could be more.
Thank you very much for all your inputs.
05-20-2018, 10:11 PM
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Of course I would. Optioned irons on last GT3 and current RS, and will again in the next one. Street and light track use PCCB are fine and will last forever, whether it's "worth it" is a personal decision. For heavier track use reds are the best balance of performance and price. Add a good track pad like RE10 or similar and you'll have to be very fast to outlast them. When you get there you can add something like the surface transform CCB rotors that can be refurb'd up to 5x and you'll have a wider selection of wheels and tires to work with. PCCB would be great but I don't want to eat a set of rotors at @ $20k +.
05-20-2018, 10:13 PM
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I ordered my GT3 with the iron rotors and I’d do it again too. Zero issues with these stellar brakes. Car seems to stop at least as hard as my ZR1 which has carbon ceramic brakes.
05-20-2018, 10:17 PM
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I am looking to upgrade to 2018 GT3. I have located one that is pretty low spec but it doesn't come with PCCB. I am curious how much stopping power I will get from spending 3-4 times more on the CCB? I expect to drive about 150 miles a week, track min 6 days per year and could be up to 10 days. For those who had experience and been there, please share your opinion.
I do not worry much about resell value because I am going to keep it for at least 5-6 years and could be more.
Thank you very much for all your inputs.
I do not worry much about resell value because I am going to keep it for at least 5-6 years and could be more.
Thank you very much for all your inputs.
This has been beaten to death many times.
PCCBs are not necessary. I do like them and I do not track so when I spec my car I add them but you just saved yourself $9000.
I can tell the difference but not $9000 worth of difference, for certain, but I must like wasting money. Some spend it on leather dashes and other areas. To each their own.
05-20-2018, 10:19 PM
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There is no difference in stopping power between the 2 brake systems. Stopping power is limited by the tires. Do some more reading on the subject and you'll learn more than you probably want to know
05-20-2018, 10:34 PM
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6-10 track days per year for 5-6 years plus another 7k miles per year is a lot of duty on PCCB. That could spoil the looks of another $20k. I'd go with the Reds, if for your intended use.
05-20-2018, 10:39 PM
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Of course I would. Optioned irons on last GT3 and current RS, and will again in the next one. Street and light track use PCCB are fine and will last forever, whether it's "worth it" is a personal decision. For heavier track use reds are the best balance of performance and price. Add a good track pad like RE10 or similar and you'll have to be very fast to outlast them. When you get there you can add something like the surface transform CCB rotors that can be refurb'd up to 5x and you'll have a wider selection of wheels and tires to work with. PCCB would be great but I don't want to eat a set of rotors at @ $20k +.
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05-20-2018, 10:41 PM
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I would never order another 911 variant -- GT or otherwise -- that does not have PCCBs.
It's almost a deal breaker for me.
It's almost a deal breaker for me.
05-20-2018, 11:18 PM
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I ordered mine w the PCCBs, but ive driven iron rotors and they perform great. If you like everything else about the car, don't get hung up on the brakes-- buy it and have a blast.
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05-20-2018, 11:22 PM
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05-20-2018, 11:27 PM
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Cost saving is definitely top objective due to on going tracks and weekend driving. $9000 is only if build with car. I think it’s more if you replace them. That’s lot of track time and set of tires.
I think I am good without PCCB. Thanks people.
I think I am good without PCCB. Thanks people.
05-20-2018, 11:36 PM
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Little to no track time for my incoming car, so I chose PCCB's. I loved them on my Turbo but never had iron brakes to compare them to. I honestly like the color scheme along with yellow seatbelts and yellow stitching, so here we are. On a car this expensive and wonderful, who cares -- spec it like you like it.
