My Turn
09-12-2014, 09:45 PM
#31
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Congrats on the new car. Nothing like the excitement of getting in a brand new sports car, let alone a GT3! Like Christmas morning...
I'm really jealous that we (as in the South Florida guys) do not have any nice twisty roads to wake up at dawn and drive our babies.
I'm really jealous that we (as in the South Florida guys) do not have any nice twisty roads to wake up at dawn and drive our babies.
09-13-2014, 02:40 AM
#32
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What an amazing day. I had too much fun on the roads around Tahoe and Sierra Valley. Here are a couple pics from this morning on old Highway 40 above Donner Lake...probably one of my favorite short drives. This is about 10 minutes drive from my house.
09-13-2014, 06:19 AM
#34
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Great write-ups and pics, thank you. Do keep them coming.
Enjoy your drive today.
Enjoy your drive today.
09-13-2014, 03:30 PM
#36
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congrats
that road looks amazing
perhaps our group here will hit u up on a tour of ur neighborhood?!
congrats
that road looks amazing
perhaps our group here will hit u up on a tour of ur neighborhood?!
09-13-2014, 04:34 PM
#37
Drifting
[QUOTE=doubleurx;11645680]What an amazing day. I had too much fun on the roads around Tahoe and Sierra Valley. Here are a couple pics from this morning on old Highway 40 above Donner Lake...probably one of my favorite short drives. This is about 10 minutes drive from my house.
We are heading out your way later today. Love Tahoe.
Enjoy
We are heading out your way later today. Love Tahoe.
Enjoy
09-13-2014, 07:14 PM
#40
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Wow. Gorgeous roads and car!
09-13-2014, 08:00 PM
#41
All I can say is HOLY CRAP!
This GT3 is by far the nicest car I have driven. My experience with cars at this level is far more limited than most on here, but I can't imagine a level higher, so I'll leave it at that. Amazingly, it was also the first GT3 I've seen in person. What everyone says is true...pics don't do it justice.
My drive home was remarkable. Do a search on Mt Rose highway Rt 431. It climbs to a choking 9000 + feet. The views are amazing. Unfortunately, I was so wrapped up in the car, I didn't take any pics until I got home.
For those looking to compare the GT3 to the CarreraS, they are so different, you can't. The PDK-S is remarkable in every way. The shift speed and precision are stunning. You totally get the feel of feathering the throttle from a standstill.....then blap, blap, blap, you are hauling! It amazed me how different the two are. I put 2600 miles on my CS loaner, so I got to know that car intimately. While it was very nice, it is no where near the level of the GT 3.
The steering, oh man, so solid and precise...just remarkable. It feels subtly heavy, yet quick if that makes sense.
I played with the suspension setting and have to agree with everyone else..sport mode is for a smooth track.
The exhaust sound is wonderful. It is extremely addictive, and I have no hope at all in maintaining the break in engine speed. I can't tell you how many people turned their heads in amazement (probably annoyance) as I drove by.
On the interior, the fit and finish is excellent. I have the full leather, red stitching and carbon. It looks very sporty and classy. I got many compliments at the dealer from both sales staff and stray customers.
Most of what I have to say, you've heard before, but it is all true. Such an incredible machine. I am taking off tomorrow to drive through the Sierra. I'll make a point to capture some unique shots.
She's home now, with her older buddies. I got my new 911 on a bitter-sweet date of the same name. I look at it as a positive reflection of overcoming a tragic date. Enjoy this car everyone, as stated by many a car review.....the new GT3 is very special indeed!
This GT3 is by far the nicest car I have driven. My experience with cars at this level is far more limited than most on here, but I can't imagine a level higher, so I'll leave it at that. Amazingly, it was also the first GT3 I've seen in person. What everyone says is true...pics don't do it justice.
My drive home was remarkable. Do a search on Mt Rose highway Rt 431. It climbs to a choking 9000 + feet. The views are amazing. Unfortunately, I was so wrapped up in the car, I didn't take any pics until I got home.
For those looking to compare the GT3 to the CarreraS, they are so different, you can't. The PDK-S is remarkable in every way. The shift speed and precision are stunning. You totally get the feel of feathering the throttle from a standstill.....then blap, blap, blap, you are hauling! It amazed me how different the two are. I put 2600 miles on my CS loaner, so I got to know that car intimately. While it was very nice, it is no where near the level of the GT 3.
The steering, oh man, so solid and precise...just remarkable. It feels subtly heavy, yet quick if that makes sense.
I played with the suspension setting and have to agree with everyone else..sport mode is for a smooth track.
The exhaust sound is wonderful. It is extremely addictive, and I have no hope at all in maintaining the break in engine speed. I can't tell you how many people turned their heads in amazement (probably annoyance) as I drove by.
On the interior, the fit and finish is excellent. I have the full leather, red stitching and carbon. It looks very sporty and classy. I got many compliments at the dealer from both sales staff and stray customers.
Most of what I have to say, you've heard before, but it is all true. Such an incredible machine. I am taking off tomorrow to drive through the Sierra. I'll make a point to capture some unique shots.
She's home now, with her older buddies. I got my new 911 on a bitter-sweet date of the same name. I look at it as a positive reflection of overcoming a tragic date. Enjoy this car everyone, as stated by many a car review.....the new GT3 is very special indeed!
09-13-2014, 09:47 PM
#42
THe Pics look awesome. I just put in my build today with LEDs and waiting on a build date from dealer. It looked like the LEDs came with the blacked out headlight surrounds but it was hard to tell. What option is it that you got. I may want to change to that. Really looks fantastic
09-13-2014, 09:55 PM
#43
THe Pics look awesome. I just put in my build today with LEDs and waiting on a build date from dealer. It looked like the LEDs came with the blacked out headlight surrounds but it was hard to tell. What option is it that you got. I may want to change to that. Really looks fantastic