How many 996/997 GT3's are regularly tracked
#1
How many 996/997 GT3's are regularly tracked
I am just somewhat curious how many people out there have done full track prep with roll cage and racing slicks. And how many people track it and drive it on the road versus how many solely drive it on the street.
#3
I hope more than this forum indicates, there are more "GT3 Photo Shoots" than anything around here lately.
But in all honestly, the overall # is a small amount, larger than most cars, and FAR FAR larger than any other luxury sport makers. You'll find GT3's and TT's at PCA events around the country, lots of them!!!! But still only around 8-10% will ever track, and that's being generous.
But in all honestly, the overall # is a small amount, larger than most cars, and FAR FAR larger than any other luxury sport makers. You'll find GT3's and TT's at PCA events around the country, lots of them!!!! But still only around 8-10% will ever track, and that's being generous.
#4
I hope more than this forum indicates, there are more "GT3 Photo Shoots" than anything around here lately.
But in all honestly, the overall # is a small amount, larger than most cars, and FAR FAR larger than any other luxury sport makers. You'll find GT3's and TT's at PCA events around the country, lots of them!!!! But still only around 8-10% will ever track, and that's being generous.
But in all honestly, the overall # is a small amount, larger than most cars, and FAR FAR larger than any other luxury sport makers. You'll find GT3's and TT's at PCA events around the country, lots of them!!!! But still only around 8-10% will ever track, and that's being generous.
To to OP for now mine will see about 40% track.
Last edited by CarNerd; 08-06-2008 at 06:35 PM.
#5
Yeah, I know, Rennlist has a bunch of track guys, but the large majority of them are older models, older model racers, cup car guys etc. Porsche is by far the best track marquee in the country (maybe the world) from a dealership support network and track community. And for the average cost of Porsches, that is pretty astounding.
#6
Yeah, I know, Rennlist has a bunch of track guys, but the large majority of them are older models, older model racers, cup car guys etc. Porsche is by far the best track marquee in the country (maybe the world) from a dealership support network and track community. And for the average cost of Porsches, that is pretty astounding.
Last edited by CarNerd; 08-06-2008 at 06:57 PM.
#7
Very true, the cost of admission for a GT3 is pretty high, but after that, just gas, keep your brakes/oil maintainted and go. And if you DIY, changing pads and rotors is a sinch. You'll only likely have to replace rotors 2x a year if you do 8 or so events, and pads likely 3 or 4 times. That's not bad at all.
Tires will depend on what kind you get. But even they should last you 3 events.
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#8
I will do 15 or so track days this year in my 996-3
I have done bar, harnesses, seats, track tires (MPSC right now), susp, etc..
buying a GT3 and not tracking it is a crime... imho
I have done bar, harnesses, seats, track tires (MPSC right now), susp, etc..
buying a GT3 and not tracking it is a crime... imho
#9
Total +1 unless you live in the mountains and can abuse remote mountain roads on a daily basis, so that eliminates 99% of the population.
#10
Not sure I understand the point of the question(s). I think you'll find a significant proportion of GT3s which are bog standard but still see half a dozen or more HPDE--type track days every year. And the occasional photo shoot too. I also take mine to Safeway every now and then, but it's just to show off.
#12
I have 22k miles on mine. 1/2 track 1/2 street. Drive it everyday to work, plus do 40+ days a year on track. Only mods are safety gear, rear toes links, front drop links, protosport slotted front rotors, pagid rs-19/29s, and a couple sets of CCWs with hoosiers
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#13
My car spends 90% of it's time at the track. Driven on the street occasionally.
I've done rollbar,seats,belts,wheels,tires,rotors,suspension .
To only drive this car on the street is a beating and a shame. It loves the track.
I've done rollbar,seats,belts,wheels,tires,rotors,suspension .
To only drive this car on the street is a beating and a shame. It loves the track.
#14
I'm glad to see these answers as I love the GT3 and it's good to hear these cars are driven like they were meant to be. And honestly I'm learning that more people than I thought are tracking them.
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I don't have a GT3 (wish I did) but I am installing Bar, Seats, and Harnesses on Monday. I already improved the suspension, and want to do a few more mods in the future (brakes, LSD, Flywheel). Will be on the track at least 12 times this year.
Last edited by NorthVan; 08-07-2008 at 08:02 AM.