Orthojoe's GT3RS thread: ED and the end of an era for me
09-22-2018, 08:59 AM
#16
Thanks for sharing your experience and the pictures. Was a great read to start my Saturday morning. Congratulations on a stellar car.
09-22-2018, 09:27 AM
#17
Great write up. Thank you for sharing.
09-22-2018, 09:37 AM
#18
Race Director
So cool Joe...I read your whole report..well done!
09-22-2018, 09:41 AM
#20
Burning Brakes
Great feedback! Makes me want to do ED...
09-22-2018, 09:44 AM
#21
Banned
Congrats on the beautiful new RS! Enjoyed reading your write up. What was the “end of an era” referring to?
09-22-2018, 10:03 AM
#22
Rennlist Member
amazing story and great pictures, what camera? you really packed in a lot of adventure, thanks for sharing with us! Id love to see more
09-22-2018, 10:06 AM
#23
Race Car
Thanks for sharing, Doesn’t look like you slept much. Awesome to see an enthusiast actually get out and drive these great cars instead of just going to C&C after removing the bubble wrap.
Porsche should take note that when they give an allocation to a person like this they can get this kind of exposure for their brand instead of watching the flipping debacle and the dealer games being played.
Porsche should take note that when they give an allocation to a person like this they can get this kind of exposure for their brand instead of watching the flipping debacle and the dealer games being played.
09-22-2018, 10:11 AM
#25
Three Wheelin'
Really terrific write up, draws reader into your experience.
09-22-2018, 10:12 AM
#26
Three Wheelin'
Great write up Joe
i am leaving for Zuffenhausen delivery in 5 weeks!
my car is the same spec as yours except (gasp) PCCB’s (have Giro disc replacement steels from GT3)
Pictures are superb-professional quality 👍🏻
i am leaving for Zuffenhausen delivery in 5 weeks!
my car is the same spec as yours except (gasp) PCCB’s (have Giro disc replacement steels from GT3)
Pictures are superb-professional quality 👍🏻
Thanks for taking the time to write this, will make a lot of us do ED now.
09-22-2018, 10:47 AM
#30
Nordschleife Master
Thread Starter
Thanks a lot for the nice comments, everyone. I'm happy you guys liked it and spent the time to read through it.
Yeah, I was never much of a traveler before. Now I understand what I've been missing out on!
Have her talk to my wife. She had a great time and kept herself busy with other great things while I was on the track. She wants to do it again someday!
Thanks, man. This video series really helped me from getting totally lost.
Yup. The challenge of the ring is the allure. I'd love to learn how to drive it flat out in my spec miata.
Yes, there are a lot of negative thing about Kalifornia, but the weather isn't one of them. LOL.
Thanks, will check and report back for you! 
Thank you so much for giving me a ride and showing me how it's done! You're an impressive driver! Smooth and fast, which is so much easier said than done. You gave me the confidence to probe things a bit more. It was so nice to meet you and footsoldier that day. Please, when you guys come to California, let me know and I'll make sure to help you guys out.
The end of the 'circus' of trying to get the latest and greatest GT car. It's a game I'm tired of at this point. I'm totally happy with racing and my RS for the long term to track in the off season with my buddies who I haven't convinced to join me racing... yet. LOL
The photos I shot were just with the iphoneX. The video is with the sony action cams. I love my sony cams.
Thanks. You're gonna have a GREAT time. Guaranteed.
Yup. The challenge of the ring is the allure. I'd love to learn how to drive it flat out in my spec miata.
Congratulations on your purchase and more importantly on the experience. I would love to do the same but have three small children with 6 being the oldest. We just don't have any help to even attempt a trip like this.
Agreed with your points regarding the acquisition stress. I was originally slated for an August delivery and voluntarily pushed my allocation back to October hoping for PTS. Of course, we all later found out that didn't happen. Whatever; give me a car. I think this new .2 3RS will fare really well over time and should provide years of entertainment. Plus, the flip game to get to the car is taxing. I know my wife is sick of hearing about what is the next P car coming to the house.
Enjoy in health and report back your thoughts with regard to setup and how it differs on your familiar tracks. If it follows like the .1 GT3 to .1 RS I suspect you will find the car has a lot more turn-in and faster mid corner speeds.
One last request - when it gets home, check your rear wheel arches on the leading edge. .1 3RS's would tear them up badly on track. My guess is they alleviated that with a move from rubber bushings to bearings on the suspension. Less deflection.
Congrats again man!
- Chris.
Agreed with your points regarding the acquisition stress. I was originally slated for an August delivery and voluntarily pushed my allocation back to October hoping for PTS. Of course, we all later found out that didn't happen. Whatever; give me a car. I think this new .2 3RS will fare really well over time and should provide years of entertainment. Plus, the flip game to get to the car is taxing. I know my wife is sick of hearing about what is the next P car coming to the house.
Enjoy in health and report back your thoughts with regard to setup and how it differs on your familiar tracks. If it follows like the .1 GT3 to .1 RS I suspect you will find the car has a lot more turn-in and faster mid corner speeds.
One last request - when it gets home, check your rear wheel arches on the leading edge. .1 3RS's would tear them up badly on track. My guess is they alleviated that with a move from rubber bushings to bearings on the suspension. Less deflection.
Congrats again man!
- Chris.