[spiffyjiff]

wow ryan, if you only you had waited a little while you could have gotten this. of course, Charlie would be a little poorer but oh well.

BMAN, maybe i'll do this to my car, whattya think?

link for pics: http://forums.rennlist.com/rennforum...-this-car.html

Year: 2006
Make: Porsche
Model: 911
Porsche Model: Race Cars
Mileage (numbers only please): 65000
Options (Please check ALL which apply): Airbags, Air Conditioning, Alarm System, Antilock Brakes, Cruise Control, Intermittent Wipers, Power Brakes, Power Door Locks, Power Steering, Power Windows, Sunroof, Traction Control
Color: Gray
Price (no $ sign please): $65000
Private or Dealer Listing: Private Listing
Location (Region): SouthEast
Body Style: Coupe
Transmission Type: Manual - 4 speed
2 or 4 Wheel Drive?: 2 Wheel Drive
Engine Type: Fuel Injection
Stereo System: AM-FM CD


NEW factory 3.8 liter engine installed Sept. 2011 by Jim Ellis Porsche (Atlanta). Original engine had intermediate shaft bearing failure (IMS) and was replaced with Porsche's upgraded version. Engine has 7,000 miles.

Factory traction control, stability control, 4-wheel ABS. Air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, power steering, telescoping steering wheel, sun roof.

Drive Train upgrades:
RS six-speed close-ratio Aisin race transmission, geared for track ($4,500)
RS limited slip differential ($1,200)
Custom Numeric shifter ($845)

Performance upgrades
OMP Superturismo suede 997 GT3 Cup steering wheel ($350)
Rothsports quick release steering wheel hub ($450)
Fabspeed exhaust system ($1,580 installed)
Fabspeed Cat bypass X-pipe ($1,200 installed)
Fabspeed Maxflo Cold Air intake ($450)
IPD intake plenum ($1,200 installed)
REVO Performance Software ($790)
Third (center) radiator for increased cooling ($1,600)

Suspension upgrades:
JRZ RS-1 adjustable 2-way coilovers, 700/800lb springs ($6,400 installed)
GT3 front control arms and thrust bushings ($1,568 installed)
GT3 front sway bar & drop links - $900
RSS 997 Rear adjustable Drop Links - $195
RSS Adjustable Toe Steer Kit - $425
GT3 Adjustable Rear Tuning Forks - $650

Brake system upgrades:
Front: Brembo "Big Red" 350mm drilled rotors with 6-piston calipers ($2,400)
Pagid Yellow race pads PAG-2707-RS19
Rear: Porsche OEM 13" drilled rotors
Pagid Yellow race pads PAG-2405-RS29
GT2 brake ducts for added cooling ($120)

Race wheels upgrades:
18" Custom black anodized aluminum C10 (9" FR - 12" RR)
CCW Wheels, Daytona Beach ($2,900 new)

Aero upgrades:
Porsche 997 GT3 Cup nose and front splitter ($4,500)
997 GT3 rear wing and deck ($2,800)
Black vinyl on hood, tow hooks front & rear ($400)

Driver safety upgrades:
RSS roll bar - 4 point 930 Series "Hybrid" ($2,000 installed)
Seat, Sparco Pro ADV = $849 (driver)
Schroth Profi II-6 Hans harness = $360
Seat, Sparco EVO FIA Race = $739 (passenger)
Schroth Profi II-6 FIA harness - $350
Sparco steel side mounts (2) = $158
Sparco seat slide mount kit = $89
Seat track adapters, Sparco sliders = $120
Aluminum harness mount truss 996 = $667

Fire extinguisher & bracket = $160
Okay, I'll throw in a roll-bar mounted Go Pro High-Def camera. Jeez. ;(

[Ryan]

Chris - That car has been for sale forever (I even considered using it as a starting point for my build). He had emailed me about maybe converting it to a race car. It's a typical DE-er modifying the crap out of a car to go "faster" with no foresight. Car with no mods would start in Stock I. Most the other mods would put it in J (against 996 gt3s, where it would lose). But the close ratio gear box puts it in GT classes where it would get demolished. Nice DE car, but no way to mod or unmod it, to make it a competitive PCA race car. Charlie keeps his check, and he and I are still happy.

[Ryan]

Also prices of mods are highly inflated ...center radiator $1,600...I paid $250 for the kit, and took about 2hrs to install. Front nose and splitter $4,500...can be had for 1/2 that. Etc....

[spiffyjiff]

Originally Posted by Ryan

Chris - That car has been for sale forever (I even considered using it as a starting point for my build). He has had emailed me about maybe converting it to a race car. It's a typical DE-er modifying the crap out of a car to go "faster" with no foresight. Car with no mods would start in Stock I. Most the other mods would put it in J (against 996 gt3s, where it would lose). But the close ratio gear box puts it in GT classes where it would get demolished. Nice DE car, but no way to mod or unmod it, to make it a competitive PCA race car. Charlie keeps his check, and he and I are still happy.

ah, didnt know this one was old news. plus you can tell i have NO idea about rules/classes!

Originally Posted by Ryan

Also prices of mods are highly inflated ...center radiator $1,600...I paid $250 for the kit, and took about 2hrs to install. Front nose and splitter $4,500...can be had for 1/2 that. Etc....

agreed, some of his quotes looked a bit outrageous. still, it looks good to the "ridiculously stuck on the slippery slope" DE-er like me. and oh hush up BMAN, i dont want to hear it! i'll get a GT when i am good and ready to ask my wife for permission!

[Vicegrip]

Classic DE slippery slope build. I suspect his mod costs were lifted right from his shop bills.

[Dr K]

Chris, you want a race car, get a real race car for a lot less: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...#ht_861wt_1184

[spiffyjiff]

Originally Posted by Dr K

Chris, you want a race car, get a real race car for a lot less: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2006-...#ht_861wt_1184

i like the lunar lander look of the engine.

[Ryan]

Had the car at VIR today to get some more seat time in it before the Watkins Glen CR. Good news is, first session while still only going at it at about 90%, beat the class record by 1/2 second. Bad news is, at end of session, motor blew for no apparent reason. New crate motor showing up on Weds.

[FrankyV]

Originally Posted by Ryan

Had the car at VIR today to get some more seat time in it before the Watkins Glen CR. Good news is, first session while still only going at it at about 90%, beat the class record by 1/2 second. Bad news is, at end of session, motor blew for no apparent reason. New crate motor showing up on Weds.

That is some skanky luck ...sorry to hear

[Trak Ratt]

Dog, talk about bad luck!!! Charlie doing a post mortem?