edgy Posted 24August, 2015 Report Share Posted 24August, 2015 He sounds confident in the product he's selling, nothing wrong with that! It's a good thing! If he thinks he's PCWA status and the cars supply/demand situation means he doesn't need to satisfy potential buyers... He's very wrong.If it's what you want and it was all it's cracked up to be, make a deal and offer to lay down a serious deposit subject to PPI... Hopefully you will both be comfortable with that! Being under Porsche warranty doesn't gaurantee you a clean bill of accident history but certainly gives you some confidence in its mechanical history as pretty much it would have had to be in the Porsche service program from day one to now!the axle lift in not sure on the cost of retrofit for OE.. KW has one too! Few grand is about the number.... You best research it though, get on rennlist. Good luck with it and let us know if there's anything else we can help with! It's a nice one and I hope you can work a deal out. ? symsy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 24August, 2015 Report Share Posted 24August, 2015 He sounds confident in the product he's selling, nothing wrong with that! It's a good thing! If he thinks he's PCWA status and the cars supply/demand situation means he doesn't need to satisfy potential buyers... He's very wrong.If it's what you want and it was all it's cracked up to be, make a deal and offer to lay down a serious deposit subject to PPI... Hopefully you will both be comfortable with that! Being under Porsche warranty doesn't gaurantee you a clean bill of accident history but certainly gives you some confidence in its mechanical history as pretty much it would have had to be in the Porsche service program from day one to now!the axle lift in not sure on the cost of retrofit for OE.. KW has one too! Few grand is about the number.... You best research it though, get on rennlist. Good luck with it and let us know if there's anything else we can help with! It's a nice one and I hope you can work a deal out. ?Thanks , as a matter of interest how much higher does the kit make the car ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claywong Posted 24August, 2015 Report Share Posted 24August, 2015 Thanks , as a matter of interest how much higher does the kit make the car ??1-2 inches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 24August, 2015 Report Share Posted 24August, 2015 Worth contacting Porsche Centre to verify the mechanical history + I'd like to think you should be able to qualify the owner given his club involvement. Any WA porsche club members on here that can vouch for the car? Might be worth contacting RJP or KTEC to see if they can assist, it's a small community so I'm sure they'll know the car (especially if it's been in an accident). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 24August, 2015 Report Share Posted 24August, 2015 Thanks , as a matter of interest how much higher does the kit make the car ??not sure of the measurement as there is various systems available, but I've seen the OE 991 lift in action and its "plenty", it allows the car to approach where my one couldn't go without crab walking! Its much cheaper to crab walk everywhere and buy new splitters! Just make sure you smile at the bystanders as you proceed to scrape the front end on the ground ? Serious note:i would call the Porsche centre as suggested and hopefully you can get a PPI done as well.... If the Porsche centre can share the service history with you that's a bonus! symsy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 25August, 2015 Report Share Posted 25August, 2015 I just wanted to reply here by saying that this is the 356 reply to this post just to remind you all where P Cars started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 25August, 2015 Report Share Posted 25August, 2015 VW ? spiller 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
symsy Posted 26August, 2015 Report Share Posted 26August, 2015 Im chasing the dealers Chellingworths and asking them if under a PPI and warranty they want to guarantee it has had no accidents… they all also seem shy to talk about Overrev readouts..I have told them I would pay for PPI but they need to be serious and warrant their words..t some level Closer but no cigar YET!Of course the owner tells me there are collectors chasing for it… IF IT WERE THAT SIMPLE I would just buy the thing , I just cant bring myself to press the red button on go without info..or an inspection ..I never thought 150+K would just be considered pocket change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 26August, 2015 Report Share Posted 26August, 2015 Qantas flies to Perth.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 27August, 2015 Report Share Posted 27August, 2015 Im chasing the dealers Chellingworths and asking them if under a PPI and warranty they want to guarantee it has had no accidents… they all also seem shy to talk about Overrev readouts..I have told them I would pay for PPI but they need to be serious and warrant their words..t some level Closer but no cigar YET!Of course the owner tells me there are collectors chasing for it… IF IT WERE THAT SIMPLE I would just buy the thing , I just cant bring myself to press the red button on go without info..or an inspection ..I never thought 150+K would just be considered pocket changeWhat he said ^^ I realise you're away... but I'm sure someone might volunteer for you! Think of it this way, its all too easy to press the red button and own it... but IF for some reason there is a "story" to go with it.... it will not be as easy to get rid of in the future. There's nothing wrong with doing due diligence prior to buying one of these things! Actually you're a fool if you don't... if you miss out there will be another... but my gut tells me its a good one. symsy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwi911 Posted 28August, 2015 Report Share Posted 28August, 2015 GT3's seem to be a bit stickie at these new price points? Not quite flying out the door (bugger - with the housing bubble slowing I needed something else to watch going up daily.........) symsy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 28August, 2015 Report Share Posted 28August, 2015 Speaking of.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted 28August, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 28August, 2015 What's worth more Touring Spec or Club sport? Id say that they haven't had the interest they expected so, price drop, just wondering if the Club Sport is what people want in a GT3???? I initially wanted a GT3 in touring spec rather than CS to make it a more street friendly car but the few I've seen stick on the market have been the touring version that said they do still sell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-banger Posted 28August, 2015 Report Share Posted 28August, 2015 GT3's seem to be a bit stickie at these new price points? Not quite flying out the door (bugger - with the housing bubble slowing I needed something else to watch going up daily.........)Could say the same for some of the AC cars on the market too.I would prefer that red GT3 with some black wheels. MMmmmm. kiwi911, edgy and Blue964 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claywong Posted 28August, 2015 Report Share Posted 28August, 2015 What's worth more Touring Spec or Club sport? Id say that they haven't had the interest they expected so, price drop, just wondering if the Club Sport is what people want in a GT3???? I initially wanted a GT3 in touring spec rather than CS to make it a more street friendly car but the few I've seen stick on the market have been the touring version that said they do still sell. A club sport easily demands 10%+ more than a touring spec car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 28August, 2015 Report Share Posted 28August, 2015 A club sport easily demands 10%+ more than a touring spec car.Oddly enough the market in Aus hasn't really shown this though? (And im not just saying this because mine isn't a Clubsport, I wish it was so I wouldn't have to fork out for the cage!). edgy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 28August, 2015 Report Share Posted 28August, 2015 Oddly enough the market in Aus hasn't really shown this though? (And im not just saying this because mine isn't a Clubsport, I wish it was so I wouldn't have to fork out for the cage!).agree... I've not seen it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTP911 Posted 29August, 2015 Report Share Posted 29August, 2015 (edited) A club sport easily demands 10%+ more than a touring spec car.It’s odd how people now quote GT3 & GT3 Club sport as though they are two different models?, when released there was only a GT3 or GT3 with no cost Club sport (trim) option. (source MK1 996 GT3 sales broches & driver manual), noting same motor, same gearbox, same suspension only mechanical change @ Mk 1 is single Vs dual mass clutch which is a consumable item easy changed if required. My understanding, Touring/Comfort were models in the 993 GT range not 996. That said, Recaro seats & Tequipment cage, Schroth belts make the GT experience. Edited 29August, 2015 by Windsor289 Mick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 29August, 2015 Report Share Posted 29August, 2015 It’s odd how people now quote GT3 & GT3 Club sport as though they are two different models?, when released there was only a GT3 or GT3 with no cost Club sport (trim) option. (source MK1 996 GT3 sales broches & driver manual), noting same motor, same gearbox, same suspension only mechanical change @ Mk 1 is single Vs dual mass clutch which is a consumable item easy changed if required. My understanding, Touring/Comfort were models in the 993 GT range not 996. I want your car. bad. GTP911 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 1September, 2015 Report Share Posted 1September, 2015 I am starting to think syndicated Cup Car ownership would be a good way to enjoy tracking a GT3.. I realise running a Cup on R compounds in club events isn't using it to its full potential but they are expensive to be competitive in! AND I'm not looking to compete, just have fun... It will still be slightly faster than a GT3 Street car! Not to mention at a third of the price. http://www.pcnsw.com.au/PorscheClubs/pc_nsw/pc_main.nsf/web/305B0D27EB3E1DCDC1257DF7007D4B15#pagetop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 1September, 2015 Report Share Posted 1September, 2015 Maintenance will be the killer surely. Claywong 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edgy Posted 1September, 2015 Report Share Posted 1September, 2015 (edited) Maintenance will be the killer surely.Ok, Everyone says this ^^, but if you are not keeping a competitive car (i.e. not doing periodic motor rebuilds, transmission etc) what maintenance items are different to club racing a GT3 street car? Same transmission (with steel syncros) and still H pattern, same motor ( a few internal parts can differ throughout the years), same body as street carMajor differences that I am aware of: Different suspensionTilton multi-disc clutch Air jacksCentre Lock Full weld in cageThey say most guys racing do motor rebuilds at about 80 hours, not uncommon to see them go beyond 100+ hours and still run strong. So if we are doing club racing hours in a GT3 street its going to be subject to a similar maintenance programs surely? I can definitely see how running a competition car on slicks would get hideously expensive... Edited 1September, 2015 by edgy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 1September, 2015 Report Share Posted 1September, 2015 finding a good one that has had recent engine rebuild (and gearbag if possible) and nursing it through club days would definitely be the way to go if going down that path. Wonder just how long you'd get out of the engine in this situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clutch-monkey Posted 1September, 2015 Report Share Posted 1September, 2015 i reckon nursing it along (realistically for the average punter that would still be balls out fast) could net you 100 hours per engine, which is actually quite a lot of sprint days, considering most actually boil down to 5-6x 15 minute sessions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 1September, 2015 Report Share Posted 1September, 2015 (edited) I remember reading on RL about some guys getting over 200 hours on them but don't quote me on that. Even at 100 hours though, that is 100 porsche club super sprints for me which is 16 ears between rebuilds if you did 6 track days per year. Best case scenario for sure but puts it all into perspective. Edited 1September, 2015 by spiller edgy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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