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  1. I can confirm that there is no mesh screen fitted by the factory. In my six years of driving a MK II GT3, I've not had an issue with stuff getting in.
  2. In addition to feeding the outside temp display, the outside temp sensor feeds the HVAC system as it decides how best to keep the cabin at the requested temp.
  3. clord

    Gear knob remove

    And how do you think I knew to say that... :rolleyes: Ah....yup! +1
  4. Welcome, Loony!! Nice looking car. Looks like you have a non-stock exhaust (or tips, at least), and the center rad vents in the front bumper.
  5. Thanks Richard! I love it. I saw many of those cars last summer at US Parade/Keystone and at Laguna Seca/Monterey Historics.
  6. Hi V..... What have you found out about your gearing situation?
  7. I've not personally inspected a 997 GT3 front brake system, but, This experience from a 996 GT3 and 996 GT3 Cup brakes might apply. There are sheet metal heat shields on the back side of the front rotors that reduce heat soak from the rotor to the ball joint on the front lower control arm, and also to the steering arm ball joint. Two things can happen. Most likely is that one of these heat shields can bend toward the rotor and scrape/drag on it as it turns (just experienced this on the Cup Car I crew for this past weekend at Miller); secondly, gravel can jamb on either side of the shields and cause a similar drag on the rotor. The fix involves bending the sheet metal back away from the rotors. This is most easily done with the front rotor removed. Have a look and let us know what you find.
  8. Hi dlw...... You really can't go wrong with either choice, but, know that they are very different cars. I highly recommend that you continue to try to find an example of the 996 GT3 for a test drive. The GT3 is, in many ways, a simpler machine. ABS is the only electronic assist. The 997 can be had with host of electronic aids and creature comforts. To do without those, you really have to want that 996 GT3. Yes, the engine costs more, but, being the result of 40 years of racing engine development, it has much higher limits of performance and durability. The gearbox is heavy, derived from the 993 GT2 TT racer, and you know from the feel in the shifter, that there is some heavy duty machinery in there. Yes, the GT3 is a stiffer ride, yes, it is louder inside. The GT3 speaks and makes demands of the driver that the 997 may not. You have to want that experience. It can be a LOT more involving on the race track.....and, a lot more satisfying when you do it right....if that is what you want. The GT3 will take a bit more care as a daily driver too. The clutch is heavier, the chassis is lower and will scrape driveways here and there. You will have to say to yourself, that that's OK because this is what I want to drive. So, please, get a test drive somewhere and let us know what you decide. Good luck and have fun!!
  9. Hi V..... Loren's comment above is doubly important because you have a '99 Mk I GT3 with the original coolant expansion tank. It is smaller and, given it's smaller volume, is more sensitive to coolant level.....and, as Loren says, the older sensors can go bad. First check the coolant level and assure it's up to the MAX line.
  10. Hi Joe... I seem to remember some issues like yours back when GT3 MK II's were first being delivered in the US. The MK II uses the C4 unibody and so has the more complicated 'saddle type' tank with multiple pumps and a lot of plumbing inside. Recommend a search of the GT3 forum in 2003-2005. Let us know what you find out.
  11. Have you checked the engine mounts?
  12. On the 996 GT3, the steering wheel 'adjusts' only in-out/axially, and not very far at that. It does not move up-down. When you release the locking lever under the hub area, you can move it in-out, but, you must push-pull pretty hard.
  13. Oh, and to your question.... no, no other issues with cold running. Of course, the stock PS2's do not like very cold pavement, let alone snow. Enjoy!
  14. Yes, it was DME/OBDII Fault Code P1266. Here's my original post on the event: http://www.renntech.org/forums/index.php?s...pic=633&hl=
  15. Hi FVE..... You ask if others have had your experience...... I'm LOL because I had the exact same experience in my '04 GT3 on the exact same road!! I'm in Boulder and was taking a drive in the mountains, showing off my, at that time, new GT3 to my car buddy....He was driving when it did as you describe. After accusing him of breaking my new car, we restarted it and drove down to Boulder. It was a brand new problem at the time. The current lead Porsche tech at Porsche of Boulder (Dave Petitti) was working at Prestige Imports at that time(where I had bought my GT3), and he had, I think, three new GT3's that had experienced that problem. One brand new one was driven to Denver from the west coast and had had it happen several times to him in Utah. Dave worked the issue with the area reps who contacted the factory. Soon, a factory tech flew to the US with a suitcase full of replacement ECUs with updated code in them. My car is still running fine on that replacement ECU from Deutschland. Later the problem was diagnosed to a limited serial number range, and, as Dave told you, an update engine code was distributed and made available to re-flash affected ECUs. It was said that the problem is related to high altitude running, not necessarily cold weather running.
  16. I agree with Paul. In the parts picture the respective/top-bottom names for the highlighted parts are: Piston, Compression Spring, Guide Sleeve, Seal Ring 18X24, and Screw Plug. Also called an oil pressure relief piston/spring.
  17. Welcome to the Team, RFM! We are very glad to have you here.
  18. Very interesting, V. Glad it wasn't big $$. Thanks for the feedback.
  19. Hi Spencer..... As far as I know, the factory 996 PSE is specific to the 'flat bottom' engine, not the Metzger/GT3 engine. I do know that US after market suppliers will sell you the same exhaust for both motors....so, the PSE will probably fit. You would have to analyze and find your own sources of vaccuum, etc. But, who knows what the PSE will do to the GT3 exhaust tuning (and can prove it with real dyno numbers). I've lusted after the Cargraphic exhausts myself. At least they are made specifically for the GT3 AFAIK. Given that, I would opt for the Cargraphic product. Let us know what you decide.
  20. Hi V.... Since your wheels and tire sizes are stock, it is unlikely that you are hearing tire rub. Worn dampers would not necessarily allow the tires to rub. As mentioned above, it could be wheel bearings, but GT3's are not known for wearing their rear bearings prematurely.....and, it's unlikely that both would wear out evenly such that you hear the sound equally on right and left turns. A noisy LSD differential could create the same sound on right and left turns. Mk I and Mk II LSD diffs do make noticeable noise on very slow speed turns, both going forward and backward(they are clutch type, asymmetric, 40/60 lock up)....., I've not heard mine at speed, though. And, if worn, I would expect the LSD to make less noise, not more. Certainly, loose wheel bolts can make noise and need immediate attention. If that's the problem, before you just torque them up, check the bolts and wheel holes for wear. I've seen loose steel bolts/studs hog out the bolt holes in alloy wheels. Please let us know what you find.
  21. Hi V..... It's hard to determine what you are experiencing, not being able to hear the sound ourselves. It could still be wheel rub... do you have stock size tires/wheels in the rear? How about suspension parts.....all stock?
  22. Hi... I have a '04, Mk II GT3. If your Mk III is anything like my car....the front lip is a consumable item. You will scrape the pavement on driveways, may hit parking bumpers, fix it, replace it, and maybe even lose it. I even hit an insufficiently squashed racoon at speed and ripped the lip off, ran over it, then retrieved it out of a farmer's field. I got very good at re-afixing it over and over. I now buy the cheaper motorsport part meant for Cup race GT3's. If your experience is like mine.....just leave it flat black.
  23. Hello Malcolm..... Yes, I've experienced that sound on my Mk II GT3, and on my old '99 C4 after I swapped the suspension to ROW M030 spec. It can happen with McPherson strut type front suspension as the action of steering twists the damper/strut inside the spring and against the strut top bearing. It can happen especially on lowered cars such as ours. To confirm, you might lift the front end and, if you can, twist the front springs on their perches (the springs should be unloaded now). Put it back on the ground and the sound may go away, change, or, maybe even not change at all. ;-]]
  24. Their visit is a stoke of luck for you, V. Let us know what they say.
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