5 991 GT3's catch fire. Porches halts sales and production.

RPiM5 · 02-16-2014, 09:34 PM

DOH! Almost reminds me out our bad oil pump problem for those us with early production 13' M5's. Hope they get it figured out soon.

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eleven11 · 02-16-2014, 10:02 PM

http://www.worldcarfans.com/11402157...ve-cars-caught

FTFY

clar · 02-16-2014, 10:58 PM

Not very encouraging for me when I am putting in my order for the GT3. Found out that it's due to some bracket holding the oil cooler failing or something. Definitely a batch problem and not a design flaw. I am going ahead with the order anyway.

py0413 · 02-17-2014, 12:30 AM

I saw one for the first time as I went on my way to pick up some grocery this morning. That machine is stunningly beautiful. Hopefully this incident will solved asap.

Actor · 02-17-2014, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by eleven11

http://www.worldcarfans.com/11402157...ve-cars-caught

FTFY

Gotta love things directed at men: amongst the car-related links on the website above is one about dating single Russian women!!!!!

positiveions · 02-17-2014, 07:35 AM

Ahh, stuff happens. They'll fix it, and it will be on the road in no time.

MrPrena · 02-17-2014, 04:42 PM

Well, at least GT3 doesn't catch fire as often as Tesla S.

NickRac · 02-17-2014, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Actor

Gotta love things directed at men: amongst the car-related links on the website above is one about dating single Russian women!!!!!

I see no such ad - in fact I just have eTrade, APMEX Metals and BMW CPO ads...

Appears that the ads there are supplied through Google Adsense (Ad Services...Google). They are based almost entirely on browsing history. May want to clear your cookies and cache!

Dionysus · 02-17-2014, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by NickRac

I see no such ad - in fact I just have eTrade, APMEX Metals and BMW CPO ads...

Appears that the ads there are supplied through Google Adsense (Ad Services...Google). They are based almost entirely on browsing history. May want to clear your cookies and cache!

Yep; I get PorscheShop Accessories and Gifts, Infinity, we buy any car, etc. Man-card duly handed in

ColdList · 02-17-2014, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by NickRac

I see no such ad - in fact I just have eTrade, APMEX Metals and BMW CPO ads...

Appears that the ads there are supplied through Google Adsense (Ad Services...Google). They are based almost entirely on browsing history. May want to clear your cookies and cache!

Hahaha! Now THAT is funny!

Hoopumpers · 02-17-2014, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MrPrena

Well, at least GT3 doesn't catch fire as often as Tesla S.

Actually, 991 GT3s alone have ignited 2.5 times more than all reported Teslas. Did Porsche's stock tumble 35% with the news?

I think the negative Tesla hype is ridiculous.

URBAN LEGEND · 02-17-2014, 07:01 PM

Problem is some dumbass from now on will always say Porsches catch fire. Porsches are crap, etc.

I need a GT3 in my life though.

RPiM5 · 02-17-2014, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by NickRac

I see no such ad - in fact I just have eTrade, APMEX Metals and BMW CPO ads...

Appears that the ads there are supplied through Google Adsense (Ad Services...Google). They are based almost entirely on browsing history. May want to clear your cookies and cache!

Funny, all my ads are for Russian mail order brides too.

Actor · 02-18-2014, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by RPiM5

Funny, all my ads are for Russian mail order brides too.

Actor · 02-18-2014, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Dionysus

Yep; I get PorscheShop Accessories and Gifts, Infinity, we buy any car, etc. Man-card duly handed in

Never send a human to do a machine's job! Been rumbled

avlnch · 02-18-2014, 02:50 PM

Not good. Ferrari's fire problem was due to the type of adhesive they use to affix the heat shielding.

It will probably take some time before sales of the GT3 resume. Porsche will need to send techs to look at the cars and send parts to HQ. Find and diagnosis the problem, then roll out a recall on all GT3's on the ground.

I wonder what the cause of the GT3 fire issue will end up being.

Bimmer6 · 02-18-2014, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by avlnch

Not good. Ferrari's fire problem was due to the type of adhesive they use to affix the heat shielding.

It will probably take some time before sales of the GT3 resume. Porsche will need to send techs to look at the cars and send parts to HQ. Find and diagnosis the problem, then roll out a recall on all GT3's on the ground.

I wonder what the cause of the GT3 fire issue will end up being.

This is interesting my cousin's Panamera caught fire in his garage 6 months ago, and burned the house down sucks! The fire department traced it back to the car's engine compartment. A Porsche rep came over, and said insurance would cover the incident. The cool thing was they wrote them a check for 100k for the incident, and the house is being rebuilt. Terrible to loose a house, but it was hassel free, and it has been rather quiet on the media side. I will still buythe brand, and shit happens it's a matter how you fix it!

Boss330 · 02-18-2014, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by avlnch

Not good. Ferrari's fire problem was due to the type of adhesive they use to affix the heat shielding.

It will probably take some time before sales of the GT3 resume. Porsche will need to send techs to look at the cars and send parts to HQ. Find and diagnosis the problem, then roll out a recall on all GT3's on the ground.

I wonder what the cause of the GT3 fire issue will end up being.

Indicative of a oil leak related issue, since they mentioned oil smell and smoke before the fire.

ColdList · 02-18-2014, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Boss330

Indicative of a oil leak related issue, since they mentioned oil smell and smoke before the fire.

It has been hinted that it may be faulty oil cooler bolts. All production and deliveries currently halted including those in showrooms not yet picked up.

Boss330 · 02-19-2014, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ColdList

It has been hinted that it may be faulty oil cooler bolts. All production and deliveries currently halted including those in showrooms not yet picked up.

Should be a easy fix then

mstmng · 02-21-2014, 06:48 AM

Here is official note from Porsche

http://www.porsche.com/uk/aboutporsc...257C85002C337E

Actor · 02-21-2014, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by mstmng

Here is official note from Porsche

http://www.porsche.com/uk/aboutporsc...257C85002C337E

Handled with class and the expected German efficiency.

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