Anyone dislike the GT3 ?
12-27-2014, 06:59 PM
#31
Nonsense.
It's a given that a GT3 or any (true) GT Porsche (GT3,2,RS) will be more at home on the track. However, that does not mean these cars must be tracked to appreciate them.
You're on a slippery slope as a base 911 cannot be truely appreciated on the street either.
One time on a track will not be enough to appreciate any tracked car as seat time makes for more enjoyment.
To say that enthusiasts are "stupid" if they don't track a GT3 is pot calling the kettle black.
It's a given that a GT3 or any (true) GT Porsche (GT3,2,RS) will be more at home on the track. However, that does not mean these cars must be tracked to appreciate them.
You're on a slippery slope as a base 911 cannot be truely appreciated on the street either.
One time on a track will not be enough to appreciate any tracked car as seat time makes for more enjoyment.
To say that enthusiasts are "stupid" if they don't track a GT3 is pot calling the kettle black.
12-27-2014, 07:15 PM
#33
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The thing about GT3's is that they really come together incredibly on the track. If you don't experience it, you're short changing yourself and really missing out on the best part of these cars.
Having said that, I don't think this works for track novices. The experience on track for a novice is probably roughly the same between a brand new GT3 and a rental mustang. There's just too much new stuff going on to appreciate the differences between one car and the next.
Having said that, I don't think this works for track novices. The experience on track for a novice is probably roughly the same between a brand new GT3 and a rental mustang. There's just too much new stuff going on to appreciate the differences between one car and the next.
12-27-2014, 07:22 PM
#35
May not be the correct forum but thought I would ask in this one.
Are you driving your GT3 mostly with the Paddles? or mostly putting it in automatic and letting the PDK determine shift intervals?
Thanks.
Personally, I always use the Paddles.
Are you driving your GT3 mostly with the Paddles? or mostly putting it in automatic and letting the PDK determine shift intervals?
Thanks.
Personally, I always use the Paddles.
12-27-2014, 07:57 PM
#37
Drifting
100% Paddles 2 track days at Sebring
Once I am more familiar with the car and its traction threshold on track will explore PKDS sport mode on track
12-27-2014, 08:18 PM
#38
I think the GT3 is a very good overall package, I like it, but a few things I don't like:
1) RWS - never liked it on the TTS and would rather not have it
2) PDKS - sure it's better than the regular PDK setup, but I prefer the custom config on my Cayman. I suspect it's a software change the marketing department pushed heavily.
3) LWBs being only a 50% solution was disappointing
1) RWS - never liked it on the TTS and would rather not have it
2) PDKS - sure it's better than the regular PDK setup, but I prefer the custom config on my Cayman. I suspect it's a software change the marketing department pushed heavily.
3) LWBs being only a 50% solution was disappointing
12-27-2014, 08:52 PM
#40
RE: Free advice on enjoying and/or justifying the ownership of a GT3: Most, and I mean probably 98%, of all GT3 miles will be driven on the street. Whether you track it or not, it's extravagant if you're not enjoying it on the street.
12-27-2014, 09:19 PM
#41
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I bought the GT3 mainly for track use, and wouldn't consider buying one for street-only use - for that, 997 or prior gen 911 is the way to go. 
12-27-2014, 09:35 PM
#42
It's the software side that is custom and the paddles of course. In Sports mode the Cayman is setup pretty similar to the way Sports mode works in the GT3. In Sports Plus it's really setup for manual shifting, but throttle response feels faster than the GT3, the gears won't shift unless it bounces off the rev limiter 3 (or maybe it's 4) times. I couldn't comment on what it does under braking as I'm always shifting myself. I don't notice any difference in shifting speed between the 2 either, maybe the GT3 is faster, but I think both are so fast it's hard to tell.
12-27-2014, 09:36 PM
#43
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Please track the car. Even if you are a beginner, even if you are a pro driver.
Porsche went all out to build you a track weapon. If not get the 50th edition. Personally I'd skip Porsche all together.
If only track, a few options these days. Z28 Corvette if you fit and racecars. CUP, MONO and basically any racecar.
If only street big long list of cars i'd buy over the GT3; AMG, Aston, etc. etc.
Do 30+ track days a year and use it as a daily driver that is cool, sexy and prestigious with warranty there's only one option under 200k; the RS if slanted to advanced DE or GT3 slanted to occasional (beginner / intermediate DE.
The GT3RS might get some competition of the AMG GT S BS and the GT3 from the AMG GT S respectively. In theory used McLaren, Fiats, Vipers but who keeps them running on track?
Scrap out the prestigious part and the Mustang 350 and Camaro Z28, M3 are the alternatives....
Porsche went all out to build you a track weapon. If not get the 50th edition. Personally I'd skip Porsche all together.
If only track, a few options these days. Z28 Corvette if you fit and racecars. CUP, MONO and basically any racecar.
If only street big long list of cars i'd buy over the GT3; AMG, Aston, etc. etc.
Do 30+ track days a year and use it as a daily driver that is cool, sexy and prestigious with warranty there's only one option under 200k; the RS if slanted to advanced DE or GT3 slanted to occasional (beginner / intermediate DE.
The GT3RS might get some competition of the AMG GT S BS and the GT3 from the AMG GT S respectively. In theory used McLaren, Fiats, Vipers but who keeps them running on track?
Scrap out the prestigious part and the Mustang 350 and Camaro Z28, M3 are the alternatives....
Last edited by TRAKCAR; 12-27-2014 at 09:58 PM.
12-27-2014, 10:30 PM
#44
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It's the software side that is custom and the paddles of course. In Sports mode the Cayman is setup pretty similar to the way Sports mode works in the GT3. In Sports Plus it's really setup for manual shifting, but throttle response feels faster than the GT3, the gears won't shift unless it bounces off the rev limiter 3 (or maybe it's 4) times. I couldn't comment on what it does under braking as I'm always shifting myself. I don't notice any difference in shifting speed between the 2 either, maybe the GT3 is faster, but I think both are so fast it's hard to tell.
12-27-2014, 11:08 PM
#45
Thats all I'm trying to say. Good for whoever is able to own one of these amazing cars, but if you do own one, you really gotta take it on a track. Not to compete, just to drive...really drive.