GT4- porsche nailed it
04-01-2015, 11:42 PM
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You know - it really hit me right there. Porsche is brilliant. All these young and older kids who can afford this car will try to get one. Which means you are going to see a lot of accidents out there while these young kids learn inevitably, the hard way, that these are not really toys.
After this encounter; I all of a sudden no longer wanted a GT4 for some reason
After this encounter; I all of a sudden no longer wanted a GT4 for some reason
Are kids loving cars a bad thing. Without them, how are there any of you? (you as in car lovers)
04-02-2015, 12:30 AM
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The librarian is just much more of a wild card. She doesn't work out, is only wearing a little make up and doesn't have an unlimited budget to make herself perfect. But what if she did ?
04-02-2015, 12:49 AM
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Not a damned thing wrong with her. You can see her coming a mile away and know exactly how that is going to go. All good.
The librarian is just much more of a wild card. She doesn't work out, is only wearing a little make up and doesn't have an unlimited budget to make herself perfect. But what if she did ?
The librarian is just much more of a wild card. She doesn't work out, is only wearing a little make up and doesn't have an unlimited budget to make herself perfect. But what if she did ?
04-02-2015, 01:04 AM
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I have been talking to one of the premier Porsche race teams about what we could potentially do with a GT4 and still keep it in streetable form.
A 435 hp librarian with a few other trick parts would be an interesting exercise.
A 435 hp librarian with a few other trick parts would be an interesting exercise.
04-02-2015, 01:28 AM
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Always an Hairdresser 981
just a faster one
but more the P buyers more the budget
to keep PAG R&D going on low margin GT3 ones
First lesson you learn buying P cars nothing
is for free any kind of profit cash or either through
flag models marketing return have to be there
So 981 has its own helping somehow either future GT3
just a faster one
but more the P buyers more the budget
to keep PAG R&D going on low margin GT3 ones
First lesson you learn buying P cars nothing
is for free any kind of profit cash or either through
flag models marketing return have to be there
So 981 has its own helping somehow either future GT3
04-02-2015, 01:47 AM
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04-02-2015, 02:20 AM
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04-02-2015, 02:28 AM
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04-02-2015, 02:32 AM
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Wow, the condescension is strong in this one, even by RL standards. 
Maybe PCA chapters need to start having adult run groups soon now that Porsche has made a kiddie track car?
I think at 43, I will be the oldest GT4 owner? Maybe I should get mine in blue after all... or at least Porsche should make me a plaque.
Maybe PCA chapters need to start having adult run groups soon now that Porsche has made a kiddie track car?I think at 43, I will be the oldest GT4 owner? Maybe I should get mine in blue after all... or at least Porsche should make me a plaque.
I have positions on a new RS and a GT4, so my view may be a little more objective or unusual than someone that is locked into one of the two new cars. I am fortunate to be able to buy both cars and have already convinced my wife the GT4 is hers. (complete BS btw).
Anyway, I am inexplicably more enamored with the prospect of the GT4 than the RS and I have been thinking about why. I think the reason is that the RS embodies "be all you can be" as the zenith of Porsche GT car technology. Great. But, I believe the GT4 has enormous untapped potential. My conclusion is that the intrigue of the potential in the GT4 platform has me more excited than experiencing the best of what can be delivered, as embodied in the RS. I know there is more there, even if it isn't clearly visible.
The RS is the hot, half naked girl already in your bedroom. The GT4 is the sexy librarian that you finally convinced to have a drink with you and haven't quite figured out just yet. That's the best analogy I can come up with.
Go ahead, crucify me. I know what forum I just posted this on.
Anyway, I am inexplicably more enamored with the prospect of the GT4 than the RS and I have been thinking about why. I think the reason is that the RS embodies "be all you can be" as the zenith of Porsche GT car technology. Great. But, I believe the GT4 has enormous untapped potential. My conclusion is that the intrigue of the potential in the GT4 platform has me more excited than experiencing the best of what can be delivered, as embodied in the RS. I know there is more there, even if it isn't clearly visible.
The RS is the hot, half naked girl already in your bedroom. The GT4 is the sexy librarian that you finally convinced to have a drink with you and haven't quite figured out just yet. That's the best analogy I can come up with.
Go ahead, crucify me. I know what forum I just posted this on.
GT3 is a waltz
GT4 likes to salsa
both great gut different.
04-02-2015, 03:45 AM
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Was that 'kid' who was short of breath wearing a grey suit and a red bowtie?
04-02-2015, 03:58 AM
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It goes without saying, but the guys that are on the top of their game driving cars competitively are in their 20s-30s like any world-class athletes.
For example:
Porsche 2013 Young Driver Academy Class
2013 Participant Driver Profiles
Angel Andres Benitez, Jr. 24 years old, from Valencia, Venezuela. Currently in third place in the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama Platinum class point standings driving for NGT Motorsports. Benitez has won four series races including Watkins Glen earlier this year. The Glen event was the 100th GT3 Cup Challenge race held. In 2012, he was IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge Gold class champion, winning 11 of the 15 rounds and finishing off the podium only once.
Michael Lewis. 22 years old from Laguna Beach, Calif. and currently attending Cal State Fullerton. He is in his second year running the Formula 3 Euro Series driving a Mercedes-powered Dallara F312. In 2012, he scored one win and several podiums, ending the season eighth in the championship. As a result, Lewis became only the second American to be selected to the FIA Institute Young Driver Excellence Academy. In 2011, he was top rookie and second overall in the Formula 3 Italia Championship.
David Ostella. 21 years old from Maple (Toronto area), ONT. Ostella had a terrific 2013 winning the Ultra 94 IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin with two podiums at the final event at Calabogie Motorsports Park in Ontario. In only his first year in sports car racing, he finished the season with two wins and nine podium finishes. He also competed in several IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge events in the U.S., with a fourth place at the most recent Baltimore street race. Additionally, he ran the 12 Hours of Sebring in 2013, winning the Prototype Challenge class with co-drivers with David Cheng and Mike Guasch.
Madison Snow. 17 years old, from Lehi, Utah, a senior in high school. At the age of 15, Snow won the 2011 IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge Gold Cup title, the youngest driver to ever win a Porsche one-marque Cup race, let alone a championship. He moved to the Platinum class in 2012, finishing second in the championship. With five wins in 2013, Snow currently leads the overall points chase by 38 points. Father Martin and mother Melanie are both racers, have won the 1999 12 Hours of Sebring together as well as the first ALMS GTC championship together – both times in Porsches.
For example:
Porsche 2013 Young Driver Academy Class
2013 Participant Driver Profiles
Angel Andres Benitez, Jr. 24 years old, from Valencia, Venezuela. Currently in third place in the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama Platinum class point standings driving for NGT Motorsports. Benitez has won four series races including Watkins Glen earlier this year. The Glen event was the 100th GT3 Cup Challenge race held. In 2012, he was IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge Gold class champion, winning 11 of the 15 rounds and finishing off the podium only once.
Michael Lewis. 22 years old from Laguna Beach, Calif. and currently attending Cal State Fullerton. He is in his second year running the Formula 3 Euro Series driving a Mercedes-powered Dallara F312. In 2012, he scored one win and several podiums, ending the season eighth in the championship. As a result, Lewis became only the second American to be selected to the FIA Institute Young Driver Excellence Academy. In 2011, he was top rookie and second overall in the Formula 3 Italia Championship.
David Ostella. 21 years old from Maple (Toronto area), ONT. Ostella had a terrific 2013 winning the Ultra 94 IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin with two podiums at the final event at Calabogie Motorsports Park in Ontario. In only his first year in sports car racing, he finished the season with two wins and nine podium finishes. He also competed in several IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge events in the U.S., with a fourth place at the most recent Baltimore street race. Additionally, he ran the 12 Hours of Sebring in 2013, winning the Prototype Challenge class with co-drivers with David Cheng and Mike Guasch.
Madison Snow. 17 years old, from Lehi, Utah, a senior in high school. At the age of 15, Snow won the 2011 IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge Gold Cup title, the youngest driver to ever win a Porsche one-marque Cup race, let alone a championship. He moved to the Platinum class in 2012, finishing second in the championship. With five wins in 2013, Snow currently leads the overall points chase by 38 points. Father Martin and mother Melanie are both racers, have won the 1999 12 Hours of Sebring together as well as the first ALMS GTC championship together – both times in Porsches.
04-02-2015, 07:42 AM
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It goes without saying, but the guys that are on the top of their game driving cars competitively are in their 20s-30s like any world-class athletes. For example: Porsche 2013 Young Driver Academy Class 2013 Participant Driver Profiles Angel Andres Benitez, Jr. 24 years old, from Valencia, Venezuela. Currently in third place in the IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge by Yokohama Platinum class point standings driving for NGT Motorsports. Benitez has won four series races including Watkins Glen earlier this year. The Glen event was the 100th GT3 Cup Challenge race held. In 2012, he was IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge Gold class champion, winning 11 of the 15 rounds and finishing off the podium only once. Michael Lewis. 22 years old from Laguna Beach, Calif. and currently attending Cal State Fullerton. He is in his second year running the Formula 3 Euro Series driving a Mercedes-powered Dallara F312. In 2012, he scored one win and several podiums, ending the season eighth in the championship. As a result, Lewis became only the second American to be selected to the FIA Institute Young Driver Excellence Academy. In 2011, he was top rookie and second overall in the Formula 3 Italia Championship. David Ostella. 21 years old from Maple (Toronto area), ONT. Ostella had a terrific 2013 winning the Ultra 94 IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin with two podiums at the final event at Calabogie Motorsports Park in Ontario. In only his first year in sports car racing, he finished the season with two wins and nine podium finishes. He also competed in several IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge events in the U.S., with a fourth place at the most recent Baltimore street race. Additionally, he ran the 12 Hours of Sebring in 2013, winning the Prototype Challenge class with co-drivers with David Cheng and Mike Guasch. Madison Snow. 17 years old, from Lehi, Utah, a senior in high school. At the age of 15, Snow won the 2011 IMSA GT3 Cup Challenge Gold Cup title, the youngest driver to ever win a Porsche one-marque Cup race, let alone a championship. He moved to the Platinum class in 2012, finishing second in the championship. With five wins in 2013, Snow currently leads the overall points chase by 38 points. Father Martin and mother Melanie are both racers, have won the 1999 12 Hours of Sebring together as well as the first ALMS GTC championship together – both times in Porsches.
