Just bought a 2003 GT2....
#46
10-05-2009, 11:34 PM
Oh and one thing you might think about modding is to a factory Porsche 997TT Short Shift kit. It fits the 996TT/GT2 perfectly and is a mod that many on this board have done with great acclaim.
#48
10-05-2009, 11:41 PM
Will this give it the same shifter feel, or is there something mechanically different between the 996 and 997?
#49
10-05-2009, 11:45 PM
I've spent the last 30 years racing Shifter Karts, Cars and Motorcycles... I am at the point where if I am going to do any serious track time again, I'll get a dedicated track Car... This GT2 is just going to do the odd track day for fun.. Mostly Laguna Seca, Thunderhill, Sears/Infineon and Willows...
But I agree, i'm at the point of no return with it, and I want to race but this certainly isn't the car for that!Let me congratulate you on a fantastic and beautiful car. I really enjoyed the write up and look forward to your contributions here on the 6. One thing that I will suggest (not from personal experience, but from my years of reading about these cars), when getting your GT2's suspension adjusted, be sure to go to somebody who is VERY familiar with how to properly set-up these cars. They are not easy cars to get correct and this was expressed in great length by Excellence magazine when they revisited the GT2 in an article. They couldn't believe what an improvement it had been over the initial tests. It turned out that the press cars available to the media had been adjusted incorrectly FROM THE FACTORY!!!! During that first test drive they spoke of the car being jittery and unsurefooted. Once given proper adjustments, they raved about how well the car performed and pretty much retracted all of the negative comments during that first test drive. Basically the GT2 is very sensitive to any adjustments made and quite difficult to get it right, but once you do, is one of the most rewarding cars to drive without going to something that isn't propelled by rocket engines. You are certainly in good hands with Sharky!!!
#50
10-06-2009, 12:01 AM
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Yes.. I looked at it and was tempted... I also looked at ones in Texas, Santa Cruz, Canada and Chicago.. This one in Portland was in the best condition of them all and so I jumped on it as soon as I saw it. It's quite obviously been looked after by a true retentive type personality.. Clear bra on the front, mirrors, front spoiler and lip, leading edge of the roof, door edges, door handles, around the gas cap (so the nozzle doesn't chip the paint if it rests on the fender), wheel arches, etc, etc...
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#51
10-06-2009, 12:06 AM
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Rep Power: 146 Let me congratulate you on a fantastic and beautiful car. I really enjoyed the write up and look forward to your contributions here on the 6. One thing that I will suggest (not from personal experience, but from my years of reading about these cars), when getting your GT2's suspension adjusted, be sure to go to somebody who is VERY familiar with how to properly set-up these cars. They are not easy cars to get correct and this was expressed in great length by Excellence magazine when they revisited the GT2 in an article. They couldn't believe what an improvement it had been over the initial tests. It turned out that the press cars available to the media had been adjusted incorrectly FROM THE FACTORY!!!! During that first test drive they spoke of the car being jittery and unsurefooted. Once given proper adjustments, they raved about how well the car performed and pretty much retracted all of the negative comments during that first test drive. Basically the GT2 is very sensitive to any adjustments made and quite difficult to get it right, but once you do, is one of the most rewarding cars to drive without going to something that isn't propelled by rocket engines. You are certainly in good hands with Sharky!!!
Last edited by 80shilling; 10-06-2009 at 12:08 AM.
#52
10-06-2009, 12:07 AM
I'm probably not the right person to ask from experience, as most of my info unfortunately comes from reading what others have done and their impressions. But from everything I have read is that the 997 unit is a little different than the 996 mechanically, it's a little smoother and precise, more "snick, snick", it's also supposed to be a little bit faster of a shift than the 996, probably due to it being more precise. Hopefully someone who has done this mod can chime in. But the people that have it, have said it was a noticeable improvement over even the 996TT SSK. Here's a couple of threads that speak highly of the mod. Hope that helps!
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...k-shifter.html
https://www.6speedonline.com/forums/...t-shifter.html
#53
10-06-2009, 12:11 AM
Sound like a super clean car! Congrats!
Yes.. I looked at it and was tempted... I also looked at ones in Texas, Santa Cruz, Canada and Chicago.. This one in Portland was in the best condition of them all and so I jumped on it as soon as I saw it. It's quite obviously been looked after by a true retentive type personality.. Clear bra on the front, mirrors, front spoiler and lip, leading edge of the roof, door edges, door handles, around the gas cap (so the nozzle doesn't chip the paint if it rests on the fender), wheel arches, etc, etc...
#54
10-06-2009, 06:27 AM
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Congrats,
Awesome car, and I am green with envy.
Go visit Sharkey, James and the gang in person and decide what your overall plans
and goals are. They are the best in the business and will not steer you wrong.
Maybe get that factory suspension dialed in for starters?
Good luck and thanks for sharing,
Marty K
Awesome car, and I am green with envy.
Go visit Sharkey, James and the gang in person and decide what your overall plans
and goals are. They are the best in the business and will not steer you wrong.
Maybe get that factory suspension dialed in for starters?
Good luck and thanks for sharing,
Marty K
#55
10-06-2009, 07:24 AM
What do you guys recommend for a lightweight flywheel and is there a consensus best product? Where do you get them from? Sorry if this is off topic. I'm just trying to get bits and pieces as I go along.
Love your car!
Love your car!
#56
10-06-2009, 11:18 AM
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I have been completely surprised by how many of the general public actually know what the GT2 is.. TONS of thumbs up, lots of questions, lots of people wanting to take pictures of them in the car, or standing by the car... I had assumed that it was going to be slightly off most people's radar, but obviously not... It seems to have quite a fearsome reputation... 
#57
10-06-2009, 12:17 PM
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Rep Power: 146 Congrats,
Awesome car, and I am green with envy.
Go visit Sharkey, James and the gang in person and decide what your overall plans
and goals are. They are the best in the business and will not steer you wrong.
Maybe get that factory suspension dialed in for starters?
Good luck and thanks for sharing,
Marty K
Awesome car, and I am green with envy.
Go visit Sharkey, James and the gang in person and decide what your overall plans
and goals are. They are the best in the business and will not steer you wrong.
Maybe get that factory suspension dialed in for starters?
Good luck and thanks for sharing,
Marty K
Last edited by 80shilling; 10-06-2009 at 04:16 PM.
#58
10-06-2009, 04:02 PM
They are not easy cars to get correct and this was expressed in great length by Excellence magazine when they revisited the GT2 in an article. They couldn't believe what an improvement it had been over the initial tests. It turned out that the press cars available to the media had been adjusted incorrectly FROM THE FACTORY!!!! During that first test drive they spoke of the car being jittery and unsurefooted. Once given proper adjustments, they raved about how well the car performed and pretty much retracted all of the negative comments during that first test drive.
that road test can be found on their site (half way down, "great white" article).
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10-06-2009, 04:12 PM
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