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Skip, Plima is right on the money. I drive my Mk.2 996 GT3 as a semi-daily drive with my wife. We have a good ride and can talk easily, while I keep it under 5,000 rpm. Above that the fun starts and all bets are off. The item I like about the 996 is it doesn't have any driver "help", you're on your own. They are a fun car.
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johnthomas...that is what I am going to do. I was surprised when a PCA approved shop talked about plugging the tire. I thought maybe because I was in the lower run groups that it would be good. But I am not going to "play" with it. Thanks for the comments and ideas. subject closed.Regards.
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Thanks for the comments. The nail is more towards the center so I think I will go with that.
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I would like to get some advise from the experts. I have a GT3 that now has a nail in the drivers' side rear tire. A local, experienced, PCA shop said that they could plug the tire and I would be good for DEs. While I am in the lower groups I was still a little concerned about taking a "plugged" tire on the track. Any thoughts? Thanks,
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Sorry - I've only driven her about 20 miles since doing the job - the weather over here is not good enough to venture too far in a car with no traction control :eek: However, I think I noticed more downforce on the rear end above 40mph ish - front felt a little lighter - which I suppose is kind of logical :unsure: I'll be out in her some more at the end of the week when the weather is due to improve and I'll let you know. Philip Thanks. Great looking car.
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Don't! It's soooo depressing :angry: It was glorious sunshine (but chilly at 1degree c) this morning - thought "great - get out and enjoy it!" by the time I went outside the sun had gone :help: I don't mean to be a copy cat - but I'm looking for a scrappy set of wheels I can refurb.....in black :thumbup: Philip Guys, Great photos and job on the wing. I have a red GT3 and am thinking of something similar. How did this impact the control on the track (i.e. at DEs). Thanks
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I currently own a 996 GT3 and have been "tempted" to get a new 997 GT3. I went to a Skip Barber school at Lime Rock and drove the new 997, it was very impressive. If that difference is the same for the new 997 it would be great. I would be very interested in anyone's comments that have checked out the new 997. I know that it is still very new, but any comments would be good. Thanks,
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Kensai, I know that the GT3 RS is going to be great on the track. Have you seen anything on how it would be on the road? I have an '04 GT3 and it runs nice on the road and is strong on the track. I would be very interested in the GT3 RS if I could drive it on the weekends also.
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I am looking at replacing my OE tires on an '04 GT3. They are Pilot Sport PS2 that were good on the street and effective the couple times I went to the track. Instead of the Pilots I am looking at Kumho ECSTA SPT. These had a good rating on Tire rack and are half the price of the Pilots. Has anyone had experience with the Kumho tires? Thanks,
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Thanks for the great feedback. I am participating in my local club's DE's, they are educational. Have you attended the PDE? If so was it worth the money to learn how to drive a GT3?
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I have beem going to Lime Rock with the different Porsche clubs. I didn't know if the PDE took it a level above that. Thanks for the comments.
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Thanks, I think I will give it a try.
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I am interested in attending the Porsche Driving School at the Barber Motor Sport track but I notice the courses are approximately $2-3K. Does anyone know of or heard of discounts or promotions to help offset this price? I was hoping since we had purchased the GT3 that maybe there was something out there. Thanks,
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Thanks.
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A local Citgo gas station has started selling what they refer to as Racing Fuel. It has 97 and 101 Octane rating. I was wondering if anyone else has seen this at a local gas station. Also would this be good in/for the 996 GT3? Thanks,
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Great looking car! These are the most fun of the 911s I have driven. Good luck :drive:
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Well its always good to have another Porsche nut in California. The GT3 is a great car.
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Thanks. I am going to look at the Recaro seats. Also check into the weight reduction, a recent article had the GT3 at 8.5 ib. per bhp where others are at 7.
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Did you put in the real euro seats? Are they a Sparco brand? Thanks,
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RayGT3, Great point, I am going to the PDE and other track events. I had seen some articles about "improving" the GT3 and thought maybe there was something I was missing. I think between your suggestions and the comments about the flywheel that will address any changes. You are right this is a great car. Thanks,
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Thanks. Have you done anything to increase the HP?
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I was thinking power. I have about 1500 miles on the car and the handling and braking seem good.
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I have read several modifications and additions that people have made to their GT3s. I was wondering what people had the best luck with. If you were going to make one or two mods. to improve performance what would you recommend? Thanks
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:drive: Ivan the car looks great! Is it an '05?