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Old 02-23-2015, 01:33 AM
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Cool 1600 miles California roadtrip to break in the car: Great week!

I just returned from a week-long road trip to break in my 2015 GT3.
We had amazing weather, drove some great roads, visited some friends, did some sightseeing and enjoyed the car.
One thing I was seriously surprised by is how comfortable the GT3 actually can be. Even on the days with more hours in the car neither my wife or I felt in any way that the car is too harsh or uncomfortable.
All in all it was a great week and now that I'm well beyond my 1500 low-rpm miles I'm looking forward to Laguna Seca on Thursday

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Some random car photos taken throughout the week:






















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What great fun!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for the pics.
Old 02-23-2015, 01:41 AM
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Awesome. Now that's the way to break in a GT3
Old 02-23-2015, 01:43 AM
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yes the weather has been glorious - your timing is impeccable! sounds like an awesome trip...
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Congrats and great idea !
Old 02-23-2015, 01:59 AM
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I know that grocery store. Nice deli in back. We are so lucky here with the weather and amazing roads. So many so little time. Sounds like a fantastic trip!
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Impressive! I am thinking of doing something similar for Anniversary trip.

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Old 02-23-2015, 09:40 AM
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What a wonderful way to to do the run-in.
A great part of the country!
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Fantastic--no better way to break her in!
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What an adventure! Congrats on the new GT3, she is a beauty.
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Looks like you had a great time. Way more fun than dealing with the weather around here.
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Awesome. Thanks for sharing.
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I am jealous...i love the cali coast...great roads for driving, biking etc. And of course, nice weather most of the time. My GT3 is stuck in the garage waiting a break in the record cold weather and salt infested roads...
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Awesome. Great weather for the GT3 and a great trip idea.

I am definitely moving to California someday!
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Congrats. on your new GT 3 and thanks for sharing your road trip.
If you think that was fun, wait until you get this beast on the track.
Enjoy


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