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Nice, I am signed up that day as well in my 718 GT4. I will have to come take a peek at your car, shark blue is what I would order if I ever get a GT3 allocation.
Did 2 quick loops around the hood before parking it in garage and heading downtown to a festival.
Initial impressions:
1. Super smooth and quiet - compared to my GT4. Easily a daily driver. I have no idea what some are saying that this car is not a daily capable car. Of course my daily in HS was a 70 trans am 3 speed with no power steering/brakes/windows.
2. Clutch is a little snappy to engage. The engagement point is low and engages over a short travel. I did stall it once because I try not to over rev when engaging 1st.
3. The no lift shift is the way to go.
4. I would characterize the MT as “sophisticated.” It is tight and has a short throw. Don’t get this wrong, but it reminds me of my cousins MG.
5. Steering is very light. Could drive this thing with your pinky.
Congrats, it looks amazing. What do you mean "No lift shift is way to go"?
Congrats, it looks amazing. What do you mean "No lift shift is way to go"?
The MT GT3 has a no lift shift feature that controls the RPMs when you engage the clutch to prevent it from over revving - I have been driving MT for about 40 years and it is engrained in me to lift off the throttle for every shift. If I do that with the GT3, the revs drop enough and the torque is high enough that it causes a little surge when the clutch engages. With the no lift shift, it is way smoother. It wasn't something I thought I would use or transition to, but after the first 100 miles, I am definitely going to retrain myself.
11-07-2021, 04:05 PM
