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Larry Herman Jun 11, 2004 08:02 PM

I couldn't help it!
 
Well, folks...I picked up the GT3 yesterday with my whole family in tow. My wife got the first ride home from the dealers. Then it was fun rides for my boys. It had about 50 miles on the clock when a small stretch of empty road presented itself. I couldn't help it. Back into second & foot to the floor. 8 grand comes up awefully quick. WEEEeeeeeeeeeeeee. :p

Anyway the GSM who sold me the car has been to the factory many times, and told me that Klaus (or whom ever it is) drives these things right out the door and onto the autoban & faster than most people will ever go, so I think that its been run hard already. So much for that gentle break in period. :rolleyes:

Doody Jun 11, 2004 08:47 PM

pictures, dude!

congrats!

doody.

JASCLASS Jun 12, 2004 06:26 AM

Enjoy Larry.

Parker Jun 12, 2004 12:17 PM

yeah man, let's see some of that white beast DIRTY!

Orli930 Jun 12, 2004 12:20 PM

DOODY,

Whats up with the Ferrari Avatar????????

soon2Brich Jun 12, 2004 05:05 PM

rock on man! i loooove white cars. those gt3's kick major ass too. have fun!

Mr. RS Jun 15, 2004 12:55 AM

Re: I couldn't help it!
 

Originally posted by Larry Herman
Well, folks...I picked up the GT3 yesterday with my whole family in tow. My wife got the first ride home from the dealers. Then it was fun rides for my boys. It had about 50 miles on the clock when a small stretch of empty road presented itself. I couldn't help it. Back into second & foot to the floor. 8 grand comes up awefully quick. WEEEeeeeeeeeeeeee. :p

Anyway the GSM who sold me the car has been to the factory many times, and told me that Klaus (or whom ever it is) drives these things right out the door and onto the autoban & faster than most people will ever go, so I think that its been run hard already. So much for that gentle break in period. :rolleyes:

Larry,


If you get the chance to visit the factory, stand by the gates and watch the cars go out on their 18 mile test drive...

When I collected my car we went to find the test route that the drivers use, they are nicely run in waaaaaaayyyyyyyy before they get back!:D :D :D

P.

rost12 Jun 15, 2004 01:06 AM

Re: Re: I couldn't help it!
 

Originally posted by Mr. RS

When I collected my car we went to find the test route that the drivers use, they are nicely run in waaaaaaayyyyyyyy before they get back!

Does that pertain only to GT3s or to regular 996s as well? I'm having trouble sticking to break-in guidelines for C4S :p :o

Mr. RS Jun 15, 2004 01:14 AM

All cars are taken for a test drive straight from the end of the production line, about one every 5 minutes. The Porsche workers apply to do the job on a rota basis. I think they said it was for about two weeks every two years.

Once the cars return from their run they are checked over and any faults rectified before shipment

There are lots of differant camps out there when it comes to running cars in, I spoke to the guys that put the engines togeather and got their advice.

Basically, use all the revs both up and down the box and vary the load as much as possible. Change the oil at 600 miles and that is that, jobs a good un!

So, to answer your question, all Porsches are taken for a test drive and probably given a damn good thrashing!!

Enjoy it!.

P.

rost12 Jun 15, 2004 01:44 AM

Well, looks like I'll be booking in for an oil change within the nearest future and then starting to get used to life above 5k rpm... Sounds fun :D


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