Why no GT2 Register ?

[ChrisW]

Aren't enough of the owners members ?

 

[tscaptain]

From what I can find there were less than 200 UK cars built between 2001 and 2009 (996/7) and very few RHD 993s. I doubt they would get many threads going on here! I only know of one owner member who posts regularly. So I think the answer from admin might be, "No, there aren't"

 

[Lancerlot]

Chris,

Each GT2 is covered by its appropriate Register.

The 997 GT2 model range amounted to only around 30 cars in UK (or so we were told). Deduct from that the number of GT2 shaped holes in hedges around the country, together with unenlightened owners that aren't PCGB Club members, then I wouldn't want to be at the 997GT2 owners' Christmas party as it would likely be a pretty dull affair. [&:]

Regards,

Clive.

 

[pauljmcnulty]

Each GT2 is covered by its appropriate Register.

Indeed. The same with forum areas, there are arguably too many already, and it just dilutes the activity too much. PH goes the other way IMO; with no separate areas for, at least, air, water, front-engined, you have to wade through loads of threads that are of no interest, particularly when the titles often give no clue....but I think we're not far out here.

 

[jbm]

then I wouldn't want to be at the 997GT2 owners' Christmas party as it would likely be a pretty dull affair

I don't know, Clive, I reckon I could probably manage a Register's worth of beer and wine, although I have to admit the Conga line might be a bit of a disappointment! (My 'Disco Dad' dancing isn't much cop, either!)

 

[ChrisW]

OK --- well, I'm one.

John, are you another ? []

 

[GJB]

[FONT=Trebuchet MS"]Had the same issue when I started the GT3 register. It went on to be very successful with lots of input from enthusiastic owners. Depends on who is running it. A good register secretary puts a lot of time and effort into what can be a thankless task. I occasionally look through the 997 reg section to see if anything GT2 related gets a mention.

Could be that GT2 owners can't relate to the other 997 wants. Much the same as GT3 owners have differing requirements to normal 996/997/991 models.

 

[GJB]

Chris,

Each GT2 is covered by its appropriate Register.

The 997 GT2 model range amounted to only around 30 cars in UK (or so we were told). Deduct from that the number of GT2 shaped holes in hedges around the country, together with unenlightened owners that aren't PCGB Club members, then I wouldn't want to be at the 997GT2 owners' Christmas party as it would likely be a pretty dull affair.

Regards,

Clive.

[FONT=Trebuchet MS"] Same argument for GT3 then?

997 GT2 - the numbers are 34 in 2008 and 28 in 2009 = 62
How many active 997 register members, ones who contribute on a regular basis?

If, as with the GT3 register, all the GT2's were put together is 993 GT2, 996 GT2 and 997 GT2 with possibly more to follow it could make up quite a reasonable number.

 

[Lancerlot]

When I had my GT2, I felt completely fulfilled by being a member of the 997 Register community.

I happily joined in with my colleagues and had many memorable drives with them and a great deal of fun. I didn't feel I needed to be segregated into another section where there was much less going on.

But I'm sure, as an inclusive club, if enough members got together with a proposal, the Board would consider it.

Regards,

Clive.

 

[carreraboy]

If its modified .....[]

 

[garyw]

ORIGINAL: carreraboy

If its modified .....[]

Don't start me on that one.... they want to cut down on the registers, not start up another ricer section...! []

I think GT2 used to within the Turbo register but then was moved along with the other Turbo owners to their respected model registers as they had more in common with them than perhaps a much earlier version.
Whilst I do agree that the GT3 usage makes the owners have quite a bit in common- i.e. trackdays and overalls [] the registers are about the cars.
As mentioned earlier, there has been great attendance of both GT2 and GT3 owners to 997 register events, so possibly got it right on balance.

 

[pauljmcnulty]

But I'm sure, as an inclusive club, if enough members got together with a proposal, the Board would consider it.

Perhaps Ken Coad could clarify this, but as Register Diretor he introduced the rule that there would be no new registers after the 991, unless another[8|] register was "culled" at the same time?

I understand that registers cost money, but most actually cost next to nothing and bring a real benefit. I'm not sure "capping" the number of separate registers is a good thing?

 

[carreraboy]

ORIGINAL: garyw

ORIGINAL: carreraboy

If its modified .....[]

Don't start me on that one.... they want to cut down on the registers, not start up another ricer section...! []

I think GT2 used to within the Turbo register but then was moved along with the other Turbo owners to their respected model registers as they had more in common with them than perhaps a much earlier version.
Whilst I do agree that the GT3 usage makes the owners have quite a bit in common- i.e. trackdays and overalls [] the registers are about the cars.
As mentioned earlier, there has been great attendance of both GT2 and GT3 owners to 997 register events, so possibly got it right on balance.

Seriously I can see where the GT2 owners are coming from. We have a GT3 Register for ALL GT3 996 onwards ... this was a huge development step in the evolution of the 911, the GT2 similarly. The widow maker is certainly a very individual evolution, if now homeless after the dismantling of the Turbo Register and enough enthusiasm with a leader stepping forward, then approach the Board and put a case. I was intrigued to know that the Clubsport variant of the GT2 is factory designated M003 NGT as with the 964RS 993RS 993GT2 Clubsports.

 

[garyw]

ORIGINAL: carreraboy
if now homeless after the dismantling of the Turbo Register and enough enthusiasm with a leader stepping forward, then approach the Board and put a case.

But they aren't homeless at this point, as they are in there respective registers of model.

However I always believed it to be the case that if there was the interest and someone to run it, then it was put to the board.
Maybe a hint at the potential would be to have a new area within the forum for GT2 and see how active it is?
Then we could have another register for 'other' in order to keep those not in Porsches at the time active within the club []- we could perhaps call it the drivers register []

Maybe it'll be busier than the 'modern - (post 1981)' area..! [8|]

 

[carreraboy]

Not Porsche Register!!!!!

 

[ChrisW]

ORIGINAL: carreraboy

ORIGINAL: garyw

ORIGINAL: carreraboy

If its modified .....[]

Don't start me on that one.... they want to cut down on the registers, not start up another ricer section...! []

I think GT2 used to within the Turbo register but then was moved along with the other Turbo owners to their respected model registers as they had more in common with them than perhaps a much earlier version.
Whilst I do agree that the GT3 usage makes the owners have quite a bit in common- i.e. trackdays and overalls [] the registers are about the cars.
As mentioned earlier, there has been great attendance of both GT2 and GT3 owners to 997 register events, so possibly got it right on balance.

Seriously I can see where the GT2 owners are coming from. We have a GT3 Register for ALL GT3 996 onwards ... this was a huge development step in the evolution of the 911, the GT2 similarly. The widow maker is certainly a very individual evolution, if now homeless after the dismantling of the Turbo Register and enough enthusiasm with a leader stepping forward, then approach the Board and put a case. I was intrigued to know that the Clubsport variant of the GT2 is factory designated M003 NGT as with the 964RS 993RS 993GT2 Clubsports.

Interesting Des, so does that mean that the GT3 996 MkI and MkII and 999 Gen 1 and Gen 2 Clubsports were not designated M003 ?

I though 003 designated preparation in the body shell for roll cage mounts, a half or full roll cage, nomex covered bucket seats, fire extinguisher and for some, a battery or ignition cut-out .... ?

 

[geoff Ives]

As Porsche brings out new model types the number of registers increase.
There have been Registers that have been incorporated into main model types.
In my time as Register Director (2000 to 2004) we did away with several. 924 Turbo, 944 Silver Rose and 911 3.2 Supersport spring to mind.
Region numbers basicly stay static but Registers must increase by the nature of things. I was asked to form a GT1 Register ????

 

[ChrisW]

Will there be a GT4 register when the new Cayman GT4 arrives ?

How about upgrading the GT3 to include GT1, 2, 3 and 4 ?

I'd hate to think of any GT1 without a home .... now would that be a 993 or a 996 ?? []

P.S. Pic of the GT2 ...