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Old 10-22-2015, 11:00 AM
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Thank you for first hand write up.
I will be there next week for same. Looking forward to it.
Old 10-22-2015, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Dr. G
What I took home from this was: if you want the ultimate 911 get a GT3...and a Turbo.
Soon you may have the option to have both in one car - the 991.2 GT2 RS (GT2 should be released earlier).

My "No 991.2 GT3s" prediction is getting stronger.

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/porsche...-ar168537.html

Old 10-29-2015, 04:29 PM
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sgroer covered the experience nicely. I just thought I'd add some pics from yesterday.

Bonus for me was that I happened to spot Andreas Preuninger himself, evidently in town, Martini Racing jacket and all, around the track!

And also a 918 doing pre-customer delivery checks on the circuit.























Old 11-02-2015, 09:56 PM
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I was there last week and had a blast! Thought I'd add a few more pics of the goodies in the center.




Cool mural from ceiling area




Prototype 918






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It is a very small track. Ditto on the "no run off". Very tight but after a couple times around you get into the zone. Barber in my mind is the track.
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The hanging 918 silhouette is very cool
Old 12-05-2015, 07:01 PM
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Hi,

If you were to do it again would you do the whole session in a GT3 or the GT3 vs Turbo comparison like you did. I understand doing both gives you a sense of the different dynamics between RWD and AWD but if you wanted to 'learn' how to drive your gt3 better would it be better to just stick with the Gt3 the whole time?

Thanks!
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Sounds like a great time.
Old 12-10-2015, 09:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Ppy5
Hi,

If you were to do it again would you do the whole session in a GT3 or the GT3 vs Turbo comparison like you did. I understand doing both gives you a sense of the different dynamics between RWD and AWD but if you wanted to 'learn' how to drive your gt3 better would it be better to just stick with the Gt3 the whole time?

Thanks!
I guess - but honestly, if you really want to learn your gt3, take a porsche performance driving course or hit the track in your own car with an instructor. I thought experiencing one vs. the other was something I couldn't do anywhere else.
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Now I am thinking it might be a great idea to take delivery of a GT4 at the Porsche Experience Center. Anyone familiar with what they provide in association of a new car delivery? Sean or others?
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Bottom line: Two totally awesome cars and an amazing experience. I am definitely going to do this now. Thanks!



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