Just got a GT4

C5driver · 03-14-2016, 11:43 AM

Found one of the last GT4 allocations in my area and finalized this build last week with my CA. Having never owned a GT program car, let alone a Porsche, the experience was something entirely foreign, but not altogether unpleasant. For example, the build has to be approved by the general manager. That never happened with BMW.

The largest obstacle for me was the carbon ceramic brakes, but ultimately it came down to two things...1. the GT4 Clubsport race version has the steel brakes and 2. paying $25,000 for 4 replacement rotors that Porsche does not warrant seemed a bit excessive.

The light weight bucket seats were a must. The RS fenders are a Greg Thompson design, but production appears to be later this year.

Goes into production 22 April and out on 6 May. ETA 1 July with PDI.

There will be no more allocations for the GT4 from Porsche and production at Osnabruck will be finished approximately August. The 981 GT4 will be a single model year...MY2016. Speculation being what it is, there's a good bet that GT4 will return in MY19 or MY20 as a 718.1.

Anyway...I'm totally stoked and can't wait to drive the anti-M6! As for the $15,000...

1MOREMOD · 03-14-2016, 11:47 AM

Damn you and your perfect life.

C5driver · 03-14-2016, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Damn you and your perfect life.

Yeah...right. Find my ring, please. Oh wait...this isn't the pro-tips thread

1MOREMOD · 03-14-2016, 11:49 AM

I'm not gonna wife you up if that's what youre proposing sir.

C5driver · 03-14-2016, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

I'm not gonna wife you up if that's what youre proposing sir.

I'd be second in line, gigantor, and I don't do seconds

1LegitM235i · 03-14-2016, 12:10 PM

Wow! Beautiful GT4! Sexy as hell for that matter! I don't know what it is, but I've been catching myself checking out a lot of Porsche lately. Not sure what that means or if that's a sign. Congrats with envy!

Kwando · 03-14-2016, 12:11 PM

Wow incredible looking machine.

KingOfJericho · 03-14-2016, 12:14 PM

Is the red car pictured a photoshop? I've never seen the GT3 RS fender vents on a GT4.

C5driver · 03-14-2016, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

Is the red car pictured a photoshop? I've never seen the GT3 RS fender vents on a GT4.

Yes. It's from Greg Thompson Automotive Design (http://www.gtautomotivedesign.com/) and is expected to go into production Q3 2016. The jury is still out on not only the date, but more important...the functionality. The car itself is set up by Porsche Motorsport and anything cosmetic at the expense of that balance would be foolish IMO, but we'll see.

dragonsi · 03-14-2016, 12:21 PM

Damn.

Twixboy · 03-14-2016, 12:23 PM

I'm confused about the AMEX points. I assume you mean 23,000,000 points which is worth about $230,000 depending on what you redeem it on. Are you telling me you've charged $23 MILLION on your AMEX over the years?

ouchie · 03-14-2016, 12:25 PM

Wow! Congrats...

AlpineE92M3 · 03-14-2016, 12:25 PM

People say jealousy is a sin. I will admit I am a sinner today. Amazing build.

C5driver · 03-14-2016, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Twixboy

I'm confused about the AMEX points. I assume you mean 23,000,000 points which is worth about $230,000 depending on what you redeem it on. Are you telling me you've charged $23 MILLION on your AMEX over the years?

I'm paying for the car with my AMEX and getting double points. $115,000 approx = 230,000 points.

C5driver · 03-14-2016, 12:28 PM

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People say jealousy is a sin. I will admit I am a sinner today. Amazing build.

Appreciate it. This took longer than expected to dial in.

KingOfJericho · 03-14-2016, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by C5driver

I'm paying for the car with my AMEX and getting double points. $115,000 approx = 230,000 points.

How'd you swing the double points?

C5driver · 03-14-2016, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

How'd you swing the double points?

I thought it's double. Will have to check...

FType22 · 03-14-2016, 12:46 PM

I'm not a huge spoiler/boeing 747 wing guy, but I've always thought that it looked right on the Porsche GT/RS cars and think this one is a beauty.

C5driver · 03-14-2016, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by DJP86

I'm not a huge spoiler/boeing 747 wing guy, but I've always thought that it looked right on the Porsche GT/RS cars and think this one is a beauty.

The GT4 rear spoiler has 3 positions and ducting up front to produce up to 220 lbs of downforce (http://autoweek.com/article/car-news...and-cayman-gt4). Unfortunately there's the downforce/drag equation as well, and 385hp to work around.

SROC3 · 03-14-2016, 12:59 PM

WOW. Dats nice........

gtron · 03-14-2016, 01:01 PM

Nicely done! I'm pumped for you!

1MOREMOD · 03-14-2016, 01:02 PM

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Nicely done! I'm pumped for you!

Me too since I get to show him how it works on the track.

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Twixboy Captain 133 Rep 904 Posts Drives: '04 Z4 3.0i 6spd Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: MA iTrader: (2)	I'm confused about the AMEX points. I assume you mean 23,000,000 points which is worth about $230,000 depending on what you redeem it on. Are you telling me you've charged $23 MILLION on your AMEX over the years?
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