997.1 GT3 - my 22nd Porsche since 1972
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Thanks again for the good info, definitely will try that method. I'd like to keep the H&R's in place if possible as I'm pleased with the firm but reasonably comfy ride and handling. This is strictly a street car and while I'm super careful to avoid pranging the spoiler lip, it's inevitable at the current "slammed" ride height.
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997 GT3 and RS will scrape because of the low overhanging front end. Might want to consider purchasing a couple of extra front lips as they all scrape. Other option would be the more flexible CUP lips available with or without brake ducts. They hang @1" lower but, designed to flex more than OEM factory lip.
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I wasn't a fan of the newer Porsches until I drove the GT3. I had an almost new 996 in 2001 and hated it, I sold it after 3 months. An early Boxster I had before that was OK but underpowered. Even though I'm an old geezer (64), I still prefer an edgy, harder core Porsche than most. I am in love with my GT3, it's just freaking amazing on every level.
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Update - Since the last post, I removed the red side stripes. I was going to replace them with black or silver ones but I prefer the clean, no-stripes look for now.
At a recent visit to Goldcrest Motorsports, the too-low (for my driveway) ride height was raised 20mm, the TPMS was deactivated, the car was aligned and corner balanced and since the car was already on a lift I had them install the Fabspeed center muffler bypass that came with the car. What a perfect exhaust note now, definitely louder but not annoying, zero drone and in Sport mode....O-M-G!! I am beyond thrilled. And Goldcrest gets my highest possible recommendation. Those guys are the best. When the car budget permits, it'll go back there to have the coolant pipes welded as a precaution since this is most likely my "forever" Porsche unless I find an equally clean orange .1 RS that I can afford.
The next update will be a pair of new rear Michelins and when it warms up here, out come the jackstands for an oil change and a proper wheels-off undercarriage/inner fenders cleanup and detail. Clean cars run better, ya' know...
I apologize for the horrid camera work in this recent pic, but here's what it looked like just before it went to Goldcrest.
At a recent visit to Goldcrest Motorsports, the too-low (for my driveway) ride height was raised 20mm, the TPMS was deactivated, the car was aligned and corner balanced and since the car was already on a lift I had them install the Fabspeed center muffler bypass that came with the car. What a perfect exhaust note now, definitely louder but not annoying, zero drone and in Sport mode....O-M-G!! I am beyond thrilled. And Goldcrest gets my highest possible recommendation. Those guys are the best. When the car budget permits, it'll go back there to have the coolant pipes welded as a precaution since this is most likely my "forever" Porsche unless I find an equally clean orange .1 RS that I can afford.
The next update will be a pair of new rear Michelins and when it warms up here, out come the jackstands for an oil change and a proper wheels-off undercarriage/inner fenders cleanup and detail. Clean cars run better, ya' know...
I apologize for the horrid camera work in this recent pic, but here's what it looked like just before it went to Goldcrest.
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Back to the GT3...my "to do" list for now...I was an aircraft mechanic in my Army days and still like to turn wrenches... - Oil change - Replace the scuffed front spoiler lip - Suncoast appears to have the best price on an OEM one - Have the TPMS deactivated - at Goldcrest Motorsports, hopefully, as they are close by - Do a thorough "wheels off" detail job. I don't do concours any more but I like a clean car Later on I want to get the coolant pipes welded (Goldcrest) and decide what to do with the exhaust. The car came with a new, in-the-box Fabspeed rear muffler delete but I don't like the Miami Vice tips it came with. I much prefer the simple, large outlet RSS tip I put on the stock muffler but it won't work on the Fabspeed. If cost wasn't an object (it is...) I'd LOVE to have a M&M rear muffler with side deletes. There is SO much heat coming off those side mufflers! So right now I'm undecided on the exhaust situation. Springs - The H&R's on the car are great from a ride and handling perspective but the car sits lower than is sensible for street driving so I may try to source some stock springs. But I can buy 4 or 5 spoiler lips for what a spring swap and a proper alignment will cost. I can't think of anything else it needs at the moment.
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Looking good Jack! I just picked up a 2007 GT3 myself, black on black. My second P-car. Sold my 993TT about 6 years ago. I'm loving this car, such a thrill to drive, I feel so connected. Just did a muffler bypass, and have some wheels being built for me now. I see myself having this one for a while.
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I appreciate the kind words. I suppose I'm very immature for my age...as my daughter says "It's just a number!"
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I like the clean look Jack. Maybe it's my vintage (age 59 chronologically- not necessarily in car-enthusiast years), but I like them uncluttered and stripe-less, especially for the street. So, I think you made the right decision there. Love those wheels too!
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Looking good Jack! I just picked up a 2007 GT3 myself, black on black. My second P-car. Sold my 993TT about 6 years ago. I'm loving this car, such a thrill to drive, I feel so connected. Just did a muffler bypass, and have some wheels being built for me now. I see myself having this one for a while.
Just remember, no pics it never happened...
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Nice job with your GT3! I have seen some 911's with stripes that went well with the car, but the red ones on yours did not really do it for me. It looks great in it's all white state.
Congrats...
Congrats...
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It is a 07 GT3 very heavily optioned,Concours winner, which I will put on the market soon since I just got notice of my 991 GT3 allotment coming up.That will #25 …What a country !
pm me if you can wait a little for my GT3 I'll send you details and pics
BTW it is the best P car I ever had .
Elliot
