Chris Harris Comments & Video
02-07-2014, 05:18 PM
#47
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I will never ever buy a PDK-S, hate it, I'm hardcore 6 speed manual only. Preferably that old HM engine..
OK, or at least until someone lets me drive PDK-S on the track and the RS is introduced.
02-07-2014, 05:24 PM
#48
Nordschleife Master
02-07-2014, 05:37 PM
#50
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I just did Camp4S in Finland (highly recommend it) and I think they have Porsche driving days with GT3's now, but its follow the leader on smooth tracks like Barber or in Europe Spa and the Ring tracks that I'm not familiar enough with maybe to figure it out in a half day or so. I tried practicing left foot braking in Finland that that did not go to well.
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02-07-2014, 05:54 PM
#51
" I tried practicing left foot braking in Finland that that did not go to well."
Ahhh now we see the truth!!! The diehards aren't in love with the manual, they just can't left foot brake!!!
Just kidding TRAKCAR your input has always been appreciated, if you ever get out west this summer, you can drive mine as soon as I get back from Euro delivery in April. It would be great to see what you think.
Ahhh now we see the truth!!! The diehards aren't in love with the manual, they just can't left foot brake!!!
Just kidding TRAKCAR your input has always been appreciated, if you ever get out west this summer, you can drive mine as soon as I get back from Euro delivery in April. It would be great to see what you think.
02-07-2014, 05:57 PM
#52
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Euro delivery, awesome, still miffed I had to cancel that in Feb 2010 due to 2' of snow at the Ring..
Half some half baked plan to ship the RSA to California this summer...
Left foot brake on ice is weird because you have to be even more smooth and the seat did not really go back far enough for me. Somehow I can do it in gokarts, so its a mental thing.
Half some half baked plan to ship the RSA to California this summer...
Left foot brake on ice is weird because you have to be even more smooth and the seat did not really go back far enough for me. Somehow I can do it in gokarts, so its a mental thing.
02-07-2014, 06:26 PM
#53
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i thnk pdks is great. it's time for something different. just keep a few H patterns in the garage then you will be all set.
reter, just buy one of your old RS back, then add 991.
02-07-2014, 06:29 PM
#54
Instructor
One's a daily driver and the other is the fun car. I'm sure you can guess which is which.
Getting out of the 997 and into the 991 the first impression you have is of how much bigger it is. It's plush in comparison, sounds amazing and the PDK-S in sport is responsive and a good match for the car. The car feels planted and, although the suspension is firm, the ride is comfortable. Acceleration is fierce and the engine howls louder and louder till you change up a gear. PDK-S (in sport) changes gears up and down according to how you're driving the car. It's always been in the right gear so far apart from when falling into a cruise and short shifting up through the gears. Manual selection also works very well when driving enthusiastically and the paddles are perfectly positioned.
Get back into the 997 and sure it doesn't feel as fast nor is it as loud but the car feels alive. The 991 is a multi-talented daily driver but in doing that compromises had to be made. You have to drive the 991 hard to appreciate its special qualities whereas the 997.2 GT3 (and other preceeding GT3s) feel special at much lower speeds.
When driving the 991 GT3 in traffic or at normal road speeds in regular PDK-S mode, you may as well be driving a 3 series with a firm suspension. There are other cars which do it better but, if you can only have one car, the 991 GT3 is a great choice.
I also appreciate your honesty regarding the 997 GT3 in terms of better road feel,rawness... 
Get back into the 997 and sure it doesn't feel as fast nor is it as loud but the car feels alive. The 991 is a multi-talented daily driver but in doing that compromises had to be made. You have to drive the 991 hard to appreciate its special qualities whereas the 997.2 GT3 (and other preceeding GT3s) feel special at much lower speeds.
When driving the 991 GT3 in traffic or at normal road speeds in regular PDK-S mode, you may as well be driving a 3 series with a firm suspension. There are other cars which do it better but, if you can only have one car, the 991 GT3 is a great choice.
02-07-2014, 06:42 PM
#55
Nordschleife Master
One's a daily driver and the other is the fun car. I'm sure you can guess which is which. Getting out of the 997 and into the 991 the first impression you have is of how much bigger it is. It's plush in comparison, sounds amazing and the PDK-S in sport is responsive and a good match for the car. The car feels planted and, although the suspension is firm, the ride is comfortable. Acceleration is fierce and the engine howls louder and louder till you change up a gear. PDK-S (in sport) changes gears up and down according to how you're driving the car. It's always been in the right gear so far apart from when falling into a cruise and short shifting up through the gears. Manual selection also works very well when driving enthusiastically and the paddles are perfectly positioned. Get back into the 997 and sure it doesn't feel as fast nor is it as loud but the car feels alive. The 991 is a multi-talented daily driver but in doing that compromises had to be made. You have to drive the 991 hard to appreciate its special qualities whereas the 997.2 GT3 (and other preceeding GT3s) feel special at much lower speeds. When driving the 991 GT3 in traffic or at normal road speeds in regular PDK-S mode, you may as well be driving a 3 series with a firm suspension. There are other cars which do it better but, if you can only have one car, the 991 GT3 is a great choice.
Great input!
Thanks.
P.S. I saw the pair on the other thread. They look great together!
02-07-2014, 06:58 PM
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Get back into the 997 and sure it doesn't feel as fast nor is it as loud but the car feels alive. The 991 is a multi-talented daily driver but in doing that compromises had to be made. You have to drive the 991 hard to appreciate its special qualities whereas the 997.2 GT3 (and other preceeding GT3s) feel special at much lower speeds.
When driving the 991 GT3 in traffic or at normal road speeds in regular PDK-S mode, you may as well be driving a 3 series with a firm suspension. There are other cars which do it better but, if you can only have one car, the 991 GT3 is a great choice.
When driving the 991 GT3 in traffic or at normal road speeds in regular PDK-S mode, you may as well be driving a 3 series with a firm suspension. There are other cars which do it better but, if you can only have one car, the 991 GT3 is a great choice.
02-07-2014, 07:05 PM
#57
Nordschleife Master
You knew that long time already...it is what it is...
The cars are a little different : different steering,different chassis,different power train etc.
We have to thank people like Macca,Mike and Capt Mojo(sorry if I'm forgetting someone) for their great input. Like Chris Harris is saying,you pretty much have to accept the 991GT3 for what it is...if not...move on!...like I did.
02-07-2014, 07:08 PM
#58
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