blueflame:Grant:Oh no! Hope that repair is not too difficult...
Update on the Engine-oil-loss of my friends .2 GT3
They could fix the problem without removing the engine from the car. After removing the rear bumper and the exhaust system the reached the two screws of the crankshaft-housing and replaced the O-rings under them.
The car was ready on friday afternoon and back on the street.
Next saturday we will be on the track an test it hard...
Blueflame
Thanks for the update!!
18 GT3 Manual, 73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 16 Cayman GT4, 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550, 79 635CSi
Gnil:Great photos Dan , thanks . Say hello to Grant !
Hi Eric and guys!
18 GT3 Manual, 73 Carrera RS 2.7 Carbon Fiber replica (1,890 lbs), 06 EVO9 with track mods. Former: 16 Cayman GT4, 73 911S, Two 951S's, 996 C2, 993 C2, 98 Ferrari 550, 79 635CSi
Apr 28, 2018 8:47:16 PM
I like the green, but I just don't get why anyone would order it on the touring with black wheels, I thought the whole thing with the touring was an opportunity to take away attention with the big wing and configure it more low key for that type of customer
The GT3/GT3RS however are perfectly suited in any bold color. Lizzard is fantastic even though guards red with gold wheels is my personal favorite right now
Apr 28, 2018 10:30:41 PM
lukestern:I like the green, but I just don't get why anyone would order it on the touring with black wheels, I thought the whole thing with the touring was an opportunity to take away attention with the big wing and configure it more low key for that type of customer
+1
The GT3/GT3RS however are perfectly suited in any bold color. Lizzard is fantastic even though guards red with gold wheels is my personal favorite right now
+1
⇒ Carlos - Porsche 991 Carrera GTS
Apr 29, 2018 7:06:12 AM
I would take the Touring in black as it would be a car that I would like to drive often, like a DD , without grabbing attention .
On the other hand I would alway go wild on the color of an RS . The GT3 being in between .
964 Carrera 4 -- 997.2 C2S , -20mm -- 991 GT3 RS
Gnil:I would take the Touring in black as it would be a car that I would like to drive often, like a DD , without grabbing attention .
On the other hand I would alway go wild on the color of an RS . The GT3 being in between .
Eric, this is exactly my plan... if I get the allocation! Touring in stealth mode for a daily driver, cannot imagine a better alternative
2016 Cayman GT4 - 1992 964 Carrera 2 - 2016 Macan S Diesel - 2013 Mini Cooper S
Apr 29, 2018 7:39:23 AM
Mikla:Gnil:I would take the Touring in black as it would be a car that I would like to drive often, like a DD , without grabbing attention .
On the other hand I would alway go wild on the color of an RS . The GT3 being in between .
Eric, this is exactly my plan... if I get the allocation! Touring in stealth mode for a daily driver, cannot imagine a better alternative
If I would not be stuck with my curent line of 911's I would definitely go for a Touring .
964 Carrera 4 -- 997.2 C2S , -20mm -- 991 GT3 RS
Gnil:DJM48:Gnil
Happy to look after the 964 if you need the garage space
I can't seem to be able to part with it , unless it would be an exchange for the R
Just turn it into a Singer.... better than any R...
2017 Range Rover Sport S/C, 2009 Porsche 911S
As Viper has been my fav colour I‘ve chosen it for my Touring and I couldn‘t be happier.It not only puts a smile on my face when driving it as it is such a vibrant colour it also seems to do the same with others, be it bikers, other drivers and especially kids.
I have now covered 1000km and still adhering to APs break in instructions. I did a 4 hours trip around the Danoube valley/ Swabian Alp and the car is brilliant. The engine pulls much stronger in the lower rev band than the old 4 litre in the RS, can‘t wait the fully open it up once break in has been done. The manual gearbox really adds an element of engagement, with the PDK shifts were always perfect and executed anywhere . The new manual combines best of both worlds, it‘s a kind of manual PDK with the sport function engaged. The non lift shifting really takes time to get used to as you have to overcome your long trained muscle memory. The sound when doing it is absolutely brilliant, the same with downshifting, especially when delaying downshifts to second, it really bangs awesomely.
Last but not least a big advantage, at least psychologically, is the narrower body compared to the RS,it makes easier especially with oncoming traffic.
can‘t stop grinning
Mike
Apr 29, 2018 4:37:37 PM
Apr 29, 2018 4:41:23 PM
lukestern:I like the green, but I just don't get why anyone would order it on the touring with black wheels, I thought the whole thing with the touring was an opportunity to take away attention with the big wing and configure it more low key for that type of customer
The GT3/GT3RS however are perfectly suited in any bold color. Lizzard is fantastic even though guards red with gold wheels is my personal favorite right now
I fully agree, I think the GT3 Touring should be specced in less "in your face" colors but to each his own I guess.
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (2018), Porsche Cayenne S Diesel (2017), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mini JCW (2015)
SciFrog:I would do a Touring in guards red with some subtle black stripes and decal and brown tartan seats, carbon accents as they fir this sort of « retro » theme and silver or gold wheels, maybe platinum. With PDK-S and rear seats please
Of course...
RC (Germany) - Rennteam Editor Porsche 991.2 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (2018), Porsche Cayenne S Diesel (2017), Audi R8 V10 Plus (2016), Mini JCW (2015)
May 1, 2018 7:09:09 PM
May 1, 2018 7:25:43 PM
May 1, 2018 7:30:27 PM
Hi All,
Thanks for all the kind words of introduction from everyone.
Gauss, I have owned a 981 Cayman GTS (lovely car) but no, the plate is a temporary 9 day factory collection one, purely co-incidental configuration - now on a boring U.K. plate, I’m afraid. Although I do get to keep the German plates, as a memento.
DaveGordon: yes, took in a couple of low-ish Austrian passes (weather misty & rainy at the time). As I was running the car in we took a non-autobahn route up from Garmisch, via Rothenburg Oder Tauber - Worms - Mosel Valley - Xanten - Rotterdam ferry home, over four leisurely days: brilliant. In many ways, driving on ‘normal’ winding German country roads was more satisfying than traffic choked autobahns & high passes. Boy, do the Germans do flowing smooth tarmac? Yes, they do! Up to 1200 miles now, so nearing full run-in - yippee!
May 1, 2018 7:55:49 PM
May 2, 2018 5:51:19 AM
I too (mountain) bike around Garmisch area, have done for >15 years; just love the place: literally hundreds of really great routes for all technical abilities.
The two exterior shots of my car where taken in the area above Garmisch, between Mittenwald & Klais: Schloss Elmau, where Porsche sometimes host corporate jollies. How do I know that? I have dubious honour of been denied entry to the Schloss when Porsche was holding a meeting there! Mind you, I had turned up with a mate - both of us in a scruffy, sweaty, smelly & dishevelled state near the end of a day ride, only wanting a cooling radler.
I've done a ‘Transalp’ from Garmisch to Lake Garda via Mount Tremalzo: fantastic mountain bike route. Planning another different one for next year, if I’ve still got the energy to carry the bike to the top of some of the less accessible tops that feature on a lot of the routes. Mad! Yes, but great when you stop, as they say .