i'm thinking of replacing my GT3 , not sure why
07-26-2015, 11:08 AM
#31
Three Wheelin'
Hi
the GT3 not exciting so much
i don't really understand why
maybe because come with PDK , not Manual
the limit are so high on street driving , so the car not scaring me at all.
"weak" engine power and torque compare to V8 / V10 cars.
i'm not sure what car can be more exciting to drive
maybe all the new car a too prefect/too safe , and no longer exciting?
someone feel the same?
the GT3 not exciting so much
i don't really understand why
maybe because come with PDK , not Manual
the limit are so high on street driving , so the car not scaring me at all.
"weak" engine power and torque compare to V8 / V10 cars.
i'm not sure what car can be more exciting to drive
maybe all the new car a too prefect/too safe , and no longer exciting?
someone feel the same?
Dan (thinks you'll be plenty scared and excited without nannies)
07-26-2015, 12:30 PM
#33
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The problem is you live in houston. Unless you're on a track there is no point to a sports car there (sorry tx guys!).
Move somewhere with great driving roads and you'll love the car.
Move somewhere with great driving roads and you'll love the car.
07-26-2015, 01:57 PM
#37
Three Wheelin'
You have freedom of choice....don't like it then sell it. Never going to have monster torque in NA engine with less than 5 liters without the help of turbo or sc.
07-26-2015, 02:01 PM
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I can relate to where OP is coming from. He likes a lot of different things in cars - some of which are at different ends of the spectrum - and no one car can cover all those bases, so every car will feel compromised and incomplete. If circumstances allow, best solution is to have multiple cars which complement each other. If that's not possible, I concur with the suggestions to get a GT2. Badass machine which was a contender against the 991 GT3 for me, but I wanted ample track warranty and prefer NA linearity for the track.
But OP may want to consider giving the 991 GT3 more time before making a decision regarding whether to sell it and get something else.
After being conditioned by mooty posts, I have new perspective language, like OP grammars.
But OP may want to consider giving the 991 GT3 more time before making a decision regarding whether to sell it and get something else.
After being conditioned by mooty posts, I have new perspective language, like OP grammars.
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07-26-2015, 02:28 PM
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Buy a Gt3 turbo (aka GT2)
drifting in houston daily traffic is legal?
drifting in houston daily traffic is legal?
07-26-2015, 02:55 PM
#40
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Ooh, GT2, but of course. If you really want to scare yourself, get a 996 version. They don't call them the "Widow Maker" for nothing. LOL I'm sure you'll be fiiiiinne. It rains occasionally in Houston, right? Take your 996 GT2 out when it does, that should amp up the fun.
07-26-2015, 03:19 PM
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Except of a 996 GT2 owner from 6speedonline:
"YOU the DRIVER have to do everything.. no electronics to limit wheelspin or bring the Car back in line, no multi-letter acronyms to stop the Car from spinning out if you screw up, no computer to mask YOUR driving limitations and flaws...
The payback for all it's quirks and mysteries is the process of learning to drive it.. it's a fascinating journey that teaches you things you just won't learn on any other Car... The front end gives you SO much feedback and you need to learn to drive it by getting the front end to do what you want it to do.. once the Car is settled at the front and you have the nose headed towards the apex, the wheel dancing and moving in your hands, you can get back on the throttle.. feeling the rear end searching for traction as you feed more and more power in until you can see the exit.. if you have everything right, you MASH on the gas and FREAKING FIRE the Car out of the corner.. the turbos are on full boost, the engine is making a deep, snarling wail, the rear end squats under so much torque and power and you ROCKET out of the corner in full-on attack mode, accelerating towards redline.. you ****** another gear as quickly as you can and stomp the gas again.. the rear end squirms a bit, but grips and you continue your massive rush towards the next corner.. You get hard on the brake pedal, twitch the right side of your foot, heel-toeing, blipping the throttle to rev match your downshift and start getting the nose to sniff out the next apex... Repeat, then rinse, then repeat again (and that's why I love this Car). "
"YOU the DRIVER have to do everything.. no electronics to limit wheelspin or bring the Car back in line, no multi-letter acronyms to stop the Car from spinning out if you screw up, no computer to mask YOUR driving limitations and flaws...
The payback for all it's quirks and mysteries is the process of learning to drive it.. it's a fascinating journey that teaches you things you just won't learn on any other Car... The front end gives you SO much feedback and you need to learn to drive it by getting the front end to do what you want it to do.. once the Car is settled at the front and you have the nose headed towards the apex, the wheel dancing and moving in your hands, you can get back on the throttle.. feeling the rear end searching for traction as you feed more and more power in until you can see the exit.. if you have everything right, you MASH on the gas and FREAKING FIRE the Car out of the corner.. the turbos are on full boost, the engine is making a deep, snarling wail, the rear end squats under so much torque and power and you ROCKET out of the corner in full-on attack mode, accelerating towards redline.. you ****** another gear as quickly as you can and stomp the gas again.. the rear end squirms a bit, but grips and you continue your massive rush towards the next corner.. You get hard on the brake pedal, twitch the right side of your foot, heel-toeing, blipping the throttle to rev match your downshift and start getting the nose to sniff out the next apex... Repeat, then rinse, then repeat again (and that's why I love this Car). "
07-26-2015, 03:28 PM
#42
I don't even like driving a F30 M3 in Houston and take a truck when I have to go. The streets are complete ****, flat, no corners, traffic and drivers like it's warfare. Try MSR-H.
07-26-2015, 03:29 PM
#43
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A low-mileage 2WD Gallardo slots in the 150-200k range. Tons of torque, high RPM power, and drama. Every outing is an event. Never boring. Yet reliable and easy to maintain.
