Observations of New Engines
#62
The GT3 may not get the attention a Ferrari does (haven't owned one) but it's hardly invisible. In my very short time with the car I've had people come up to take pics, a woman on a Harley strike up a 15 minute conversation while pumping gas, numerous thumbs up on the road, and people coming up to ask about the car almost wherever I've taken it. Maybe it's the color, but it seems to make an impression.
#65
Yep. I hate gawkers. Last time driving up to track at nite saw a speeding suv try to come by me and thought it was a bunch of teenagers wanting to take pics of my stickered up 6gt3- gunned it to 140 mph because didn't want to deal with it but happened to be a local police squad car : (. Mike
#66
The GT3 may not get the attention a Ferrari does (haven't owned one) but it's hardly invisible. In my very short time with the car I've had people come up to take pics, a woman on a Harley strike up a 15 minute conversation while pumping gas, numerous thumbs up on the road, and people coming up to ask about the car almost wherever I've taken it. Maybe it's the color, but it seems to make an impression.
#67
Yep. I hate gawkers. Last time driving up to track at nite saw a speeding suv try to come by me and thought it was a bunch of teenagers wanting to take pics of my stickered up 6gt3- gunned it to 140 mph because didn't want to deal with it but happened to be a local police squad car : (. Mike
Between the winter and stop sale, had the car out 1 night in Chicago.
2 Cayenne Turbo's tried race me
Maybe they thought it was a 911 poser w/ wing out and wanted to show their suv was faster? Whatever.. Sat night in the city . Probably drunk. I just pretended I didn't see them, went home and made some kale juice.
#68
Yep. I hate gawkers. Last time driving up to track at nite saw a speeding suv try to come by me and thought it was a bunch of teenagers wanting to take pics of my stickered up 6gt3- gunned it to 140 mph because didn't want to deal with it but happened to be a local police squad car : (. Mike
When I was driving from Sonoma from the last track day before stop drive, a driver of a pick up truck was trying to snap a picture of my car with a cell phone and jumped on a curb. He was lucky he was in a big truck and low speed - seemed to be no damage. But it can be dangerous in other circumstances.
#69
Yep. I hate gawkers. Last time driving up to track at nite saw a speeding suv try to come by me and thought it was a bunch of teenagers wanting to take pics of my stickered up 6gt3- gunned it to 140 mph because didn't want to deal with it but happened to be a local police squad car : (. Mike
#70
I was extremely lucky. Local police guy was nice. Just told him I was heading up to the track and thought u were a bunch of teenagers in car- did not want to play and blasted off. He laughed when he ask me how fast were u going? I said over 100 and he said "try 140 because I was doing 100!!". Ever since then I do not speed anymore on the streets/hw. He marked me doing 80 mph and went on my way. I thought for sure car impounded/ license suspended and a nite in jail because after giving license/registration and insurance I was sitting in car for a long 15 min waiting for a tow truck. Mike
#71
mqandil - Awesome information regarding the Michelin Cup tires vs the Super Sport.
I did not buy the GT3 to be a peach on the road. I have a company car for smooth driving. From every thing I heard the car is fine for street driving. Now, there have been a few reports that some find it harsh but I also think that comes down to expectations and other car experiences. I do not want it to be unbearable but a little raw is not a problem. But, if it ends up being too harsh I will switch to the Michelin Super Sports.
How much do they cost, plus or minus, for a set of four?
Will they be an exact fit to the current Cup tires?
Will it be that noticeably different in terms of the ride?
Since I do not track this car what will I lose or gain be switching tires?
I did not buy the GT3 to be a peach on the road. I have a company car for smooth driving. From every thing I heard the car is fine for street driving. Now, there have been a few reports that some find it harsh but I also think that comes down to expectations and other car experiences. I do not want it to be unbearable but a little raw is not a problem. But, if it ends up being too harsh I will switch to the Michelin Super Sports.
How much do they cost, plus or minus, for a set of four?
Will they be an exact fit to the current Cup tires?
Will it be that noticeably different in terms of the ride?
Since I do not track this car what will I lose or gain be switching tires?
Going back to the rest of your questions, I really believe if you switch your GT3 to Michilen super sports or even P zero the ride quality will be slightly better than riding in 911 (991) Carrera s with sport suspension and probably closer to standard 911 (991) Carrera s. Fitment will be identical providing you use the same tire size. The handling on the Michilen super sports will be certainly less than you would expect on GT3 running on cup tires but will still be much better handling than standard 911 (991) Carrera S running on the same Michlien Super Sport tires, but my recommendation is to stick with the Cup tires for the track to get the maximum capability of the GT3 and as it was intended for by the factory, but at least you have all the facts to form your own opinion. Hope this helps. Mark
Last edited by mqandil; 05-22-2014 at 01:57 AM.
#73
I've only driven the 650S but I have all 3 cars arriving in the next month so I'll let you know. I own a 12C Spider and had a 458 Italia for 3 years - I rate the 650S above the Italia for driving fun but I expect the Speciale will be crisper, harder than the new McLaren. The word that springs to mind with the 650S is torque - it has huge mid range shove.
#75
The 458 is a fraction more exciting than the 12C thanks to a sharper thottle response and nicer noise, but the 12C is faster and has a wider repertoire of skills (better tourer, better in town) than the Italia. The 650S was better than the 12C in all respects I could observe in 2 hours with the car.