2003 Porsche 996 GT3 weekend track toy/daily driver
Mar 30, 2019 19:45:16 GMT -8
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Post by tatocorvette on Mar 30, 2019 19:45:16 GMT -8
Hello,
Another blast from the past. This was finished in April 2007! I was not sure where to post this as this is a fantasy daily driver/weekend track toy.
Anyways, I am a Corvette guy, but as a car guy I like them all.
Back in late 2002 I had the privilege of been invited to the Porsche World Roadshow and test the whole line of 2003 Porsches in a racetrack. I always liked these sports cars, but after driving them as if they were stolen, I now have a much greater appreciation for them.
And I had a LOT of fun!
I built this as a car you would race on the weekends, but drive it to and from the track and use it as "mere transportation" every once in a while.
more pictures and details here:
puertoriconet.com/images/porsche/gt3.htm
I started with the Tamiya GT3 1/24 model, with the intention of only modifying the headlights from a 1999 to a 2003 model year. Yeah, right!
- Cobra Colors Cobalt Blue authentic Porsche color
- Carbon fiber spoiler, mirrors and transaxle pan
- blue tinted windshield top
- home computer generated Brembo logos for the calipers
- PR emission inspections and license plate (so it CAN be used on the street)
Modifications:
- Modified bumper, headlight and headlight covers to replicate a 2003 model year
- Mesh grille in the front bumper
- Mandatory tow hook for track usage
- Soldered brass roll bar
- leather wrapped foam core padding
- Five point harness with PE hardware (one locked, one loose)
- Computer generated GT3 emblems
- Scratchbuilt inside door handles
- machined fire extinguisher
- leather seating surfaces
- key in the ignition
- side glass eliminated (you think I'm going to hide all that work inside???)
- Drivers side rear wheel hub added studs and center nut
- brake lines added
- inside wheel well liner
- Added lug nuts
- Wheel left out of course
These Tamiya kits are so nice they are a dream to work with. The precision and fit is so superb you have to try it at least once.
As usual, your comments and feedback are appreciated.
Thanks,
Ismael
Another blast from the past. This was finished in April 2007! I was not sure where to post this as this is a fantasy daily driver/weekend track toy.
Anyways, I am a Corvette guy, but as a car guy I like them all.
Back in late 2002 I had the privilege of been invited to the Porsche World Roadshow and test the whole line of 2003 Porsches in a racetrack. I always liked these sports cars, but after driving them as if they were stolen, I now have a much greater appreciation for them.
And I had a LOT of fun!
I built this as a car you would race on the weekends, but drive it to and from the track and use it as "mere transportation" every once in a while.
more pictures and details here:
puertoriconet.com/images/porsche/gt3.htm
I started with the Tamiya GT3 1/24 model, with the intention of only modifying the headlights from a 1999 to a 2003 model year. Yeah, right!
- Cobra Colors Cobalt Blue authentic Porsche color
- Carbon fiber spoiler, mirrors and transaxle pan
- blue tinted windshield top
- home computer generated Brembo logos for the calipers
- PR emission inspections and license plate (so it CAN be used on the street)
Modifications:
- Modified bumper, headlight and headlight covers to replicate a 2003 model year
- Mesh grille in the front bumper
- Mandatory tow hook for track usage
- Soldered brass roll bar
- leather wrapped foam core padding
- Five point harness with PE hardware (one locked, one loose)
- Computer generated GT3 emblems
- Scratchbuilt inside door handles
- machined fire extinguisher
- leather seating surfaces
- key in the ignition
- side glass eliminated (you think I'm going to hide all that work inside???)
- Drivers side rear wheel hub added studs and center nut
- brake lines added
- inside wheel well liner
- Added lug nuts
- Wheel left out of course
These Tamiya kits are so nice they are a dream to work with. The precision and fit is so superb you have to try it at least once.
As usual, your comments and feedback are appreciated.
Thanks,
Ismael
