So I picked up my car yesterday. I got about 550 miles on it already. Wanted to share some initial thoughts comparing it to my late .1 GT3.

1. Steering. Nobody has mentioned this, but the biggest thing for me besides the manual was the difference in steering compared to my .1 gt3. Now it has been about 8 months since I drove the .1, and this could all be subjective. Nonetheless, I think it’s worth mentioning. The steering wheel of course is smaller, and to me it seems the initial turn in had become significantly sharper compared to .1 It is a variable ratio steering, they might have made the initial turn a little quicker to compensate for the smaller wheel? Not sure, but my brother drove it and had the same thought, sharper initial turn in. Would appreciate other’s impressions on this, it may just be subjective.

2. The manual. Best manual transmission car I have driven, period. It is not hard to drive or go through gears, but it is very mechanical, with lots of mechanical noises and clicks. The shifter is very precise, while the clutch has perfect weigh, imo. It’s lighter than 997 l, but has enough weight.

Good of news is that there is still lots of mechanical gurgling flywheel noise still present. If the .1 sounded like lots of empty cans being shaken in a thin plastic bag, this one sounds the same except it’s in a leather bag.

3. The engine. Have not pushed it hard, but it does have more low end torque and sounds different. Need more time to get the rpms higher before I can say more.

 

 

 

Sorry, but I really question why someone healthy enough to drive a manual is parking in a handicapped parking space?

 

 

Beautiful car and the red rimmed wheels actually look great with GT silver, congrats.

 

Congrats

 

My damn manual is at san diego port for the past 11 days.. want to kill someone now.

 

 

Great looking car. Congrats

 

Congrats!

Speeddistrict: My Manual just arrived at the San Diego port on Friday... I'm hoping it leaves in the next week.

Best Regards,
Dave

 

Grats, love the color combo w/ the black wheels and red stripe. More impressions as you put the miles on pls. You're really whetting my appetite.

 

Thanks for the report...I love what I'm hearing about the steering. Your car looks beautiful. And you have great weather, unlike some our friends East of us...

My Touring is due into Benicia on 1/5. After sitting in Emden for exactly a month, I hope it get's to the dealer quickly.

 

Congrats Gago,
Car looks awesome! , curious what specs you have for the car?
Jack

 

Nice looking car. Congratulations.