The Black Stallion has landed
11-20-2017, 09:47 PM
#122
Racer
Keep in mind I have a .2 Manual and recently had a GT4 so my perspective is all manual based although also owned the .1
Been driving her more. Caught a 55 degree day in Chicago so blew off the afternoon to spend some more time feeling her out. The lighter clutch I am getting used to. It is weird. The lighter clutch works with this engine and the rev matching. The rev matching is very different than in the GT4. It holds revs big time at change and rewards perfect shifts but if your not good it lets you know it. You have to nail it when you are letting out the clutch with the right amount of gas at engagement or for a split second weird feeling. Meaning - it wants you to be really good or expects you to. You could be sloppy with the Gt4 and it does not matter where the GT3 demands more respect
It is also nice how you can put around in 3rd gear at low MPHs. The extra torque down lower has some great advantages. But this car does not want to be driven slow. For me- not as good in traffic and really not as easy to drive as the GT4 just putting around. It begs you to get on her. The GT4 is a better/great daily driver. It is completely idiot proof and you know the car is quick but it does not matter. This car has very different mannerisms. Very communicative but also a little sensitive at times.It keeps you on your toes - tough to explain. I know this is not a GT4 but certainly different personalities. Having both a GT4 and a .2 GT3 in Manual would not be redundant.
Been driving her more. Caught a 55 degree day in Chicago so blew off the afternoon to spend some more time feeling her out. The lighter clutch I am getting used to. It is weird. The lighter clutch works with this engine and the rev matching. The rev matching is very different than in the GT4. It holds revs big time at change and rewards perfect shifts but if your not good it lets you know it. You have to nail it when you are letting out the clutch with the right amount of gas at engagement or for a split second weird feeling. Meaning - it wants you to be really good or expects you to. You could be sloppy with the Gt4 and it does not matter where the GT3 demands more respect
It is also nice how you can put around in 3rd gear at low MPHs. The extra torque down lower has some great advantages. But this car does not want to be driven slow. For me- not as good in traffic and really not as easy to drive as the GT4 just putting around. It begs you to get on her. The GT4 is a better/great daily driver. It is completely idiot proof and you know the car is quick but it does not matter. This car has very different mannerisms. Very communicative but also a little sensitive at times.It keeps you on your toes - tough to explain. I know this is not a GT4 but certainly different personalities. Having both a GT4 and a .2 GT3 in Manual would not be redundant.
Thanks for sharing your perspective. What are you long term plans for the GT4? Are you going to keep both ? Thanks
JW
11-20-2017, 10:43 PM
#123
Race Director
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They were recommended from this forum
11-20-2017, 10:45 PM
#124
Race Director
Thread Starter
But - to have both in one's garage would be nirvana
11-20-2017, 10:49 PM
#125
Race Director
Thread Starter
Some truth to that but cheaper than the Porsche upgraded mats. In the end, they are mats and will get dirty and serve their purpose - But why not look good doing s??. Like my Golf game. Dress like a Professional but the game could use some work 
11-21-2017, 07:22 AM
#126
Rennlist Member
Once again congratulations Jimmy! The car looks phenomenal!
I’m sorry about the Lexus but hopefully it’s replacement will be fun to get.
Thank you for sharing your experience and impressions of the car. I had a 997.2 GT3 and for me the clutch was a bit too firm. You are correct in that the clutch is significantly lighter on the 991.2 GT3. I do hope that doesn’t diminsh your ownership experience too much. Due to the increased power and already challenging nature of the car, for me the lighter clutch makes more sense. I actually find it just right. Of course it still takes some getting used to.
Enjoy the car, and keep those mats clean! They are awesome!
I’m sorry about the Lexus but hopefully it’s replacement will be fun to get.
Thank you for sharing your experience and impressions of the car. I had a 997.2 GT3 and for me the clutch was a bit too firm. You are correct in that the clutch is significantly lighter on the 991.2 GT3. I do hope that doesn’t diminsh your ownership experience too much. Due to the increased power and already challenging nature of the car, for me the lighter clutch makes more sense. I actually find it just right. Of course it still takes some getting used to.
Enjoy the car, and keep those mats clean! They are awesome!
11-21-2017, 08:43 AM
#127
11-21-2017, 10:54 AM
#128
Rennlist Member
Jimmy, those are fantastic floor mats - where did you get them? I was going to go with Rennline track mats again, but those quilted ones you have are making me waver!
11-21-2017, 03:20 PM
#129
Race Director
Thread Starter
Every new car i have them made. There are others here that have also had them made from the same source. You can design your own stuff
I have no association but it is from Exoticare. The Owner is Andrew. He has made mats for like 4 of my Toys. Pretty durable too.
If you want his number PM me
I have no association but it is from Exoticare. The Owner is Andrew. He has made mats for like 4 of my Toys. Pretty durable too.
If you want his number PM me
11-21-2017, 04:20 PM
#130
Nordschleife Master
Late to the party but : Congratulations Jimmy!
Enjoy it in good health!
I have no idea if this has been done or if it’s even possible,but there might be a spring in the plastic cup you see in this picture. This assembly is off a GT4 and might be similar to the GT3. If the springs are interchangeable or if you can fit a stiffer spring,it might solve the problem...
https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4/9074...tch-pedal.html
Enjoy it in good health!
I have no idea if this has been done or if it’s even possible,but there might be a spring in the plastic cup you see in this picture. This assembly is off a GT4 and might be similar to the GT3. If the springs are interchangeable or if you can fit a stiffer spring,it might solve the problem...
https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4/9074...tch-pedal.html
11-24-2017, 04:40 PM
#132
Rennlist Member
We figure with the passenger seat out of the car they can get anywhere they need to.
So far we’ve done without tint - primarily because of having to remove a seat.
Even if someone said they could do the job with both seats in the car I’d be very leery as I don’t see how you reach the rear windows without crawling on and inbetween the LWB.
11-24-2017, 06:34 PM
#133
Rennlist Member
I had my RS tinted and I don't think they removed the seats. Luckily he wasn't a big guy. I had my GT3 tinted as well that had buckets, that guy was a much taller individual and I ended up with bubbles..
So it really depends on how much of a contortionist your tint person is!
So it really depends on how much of a contortionist your tint person is!
11-24-2017, 06:54 PM
#134
Rennlist Member
Jlee504 - even if they can contort I’d rather not have someone squeezing through past the CF and scratching the seats or marking up the upholstery. I supposed they could do it and cause no harm but it would take someone very respectful of protecting the car. In my experience it would be a risk not worth taking.
11-24-2017, 08:52 PM
#135
Race Director
Thread Starter
My windows get tinted on Monday and my Detailer never commented they would have to rermove one of the Bucket seats.
I figured they would squeeze back there and get help with some one from one of the front seats with handing them stuff