My Drive across country in a GT3
12-16-2007, 10:17 AM
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My Drive across country in a GT3
I wanted to share my experience after purchasing an 04 GT3.
I have been looking for a GT3 for some time...at least several months...was keen on a white or yellow, but after wanting for
so long, I figured, its not in the books and decided not to purchase. that same day I saw a nice black GT3 with the
modifications I wanted, roll bar and Euro sets...yea for the track. in addition, the car had sport cup tires, and an RS
wing...go figure.
I was traveling to Houston for three days and instead of flying back home to Cincinnati,oh, I decided to fly directly to
Portland a day early on friday.
I was picked up the the current owner a Mr. Andy Chenoweth, we got along from the get go. traveled to his home. did the
unvailing of the car, test drove the car, inspected everything...got the original seats and wing to the pack and ship, and
said goodbye for my travel down to Huntington Beach, CA.
Good thing I did, because on saturday it rained so hard, it was a federal disaster. I missed the rains by hours. I
traveled down to the California/Oregon border that night. On saturday at 4:30 am I started down to Orange County. at around
10:am, I was coming up on a 996 C2, very nice slate gray. The Owner Mr. Richard Tsai, held up a flyer, which I could not
read, but realized he was trying to tell me something, so we pulled over and he explained to me that the Sacramento PCA club
was holding a car show. I needed a break, and what better way than to see other cars and speak with other car buffs.
after a few hours at the show, and winning most traveled award, I headed down to Huntington beach. I spent time with my
father, and while driving around town, saw a nice 997 turbo at Shoreline Motoring. They specialize in Wheels for all sports
cars. "free plug". Got some new street wheels for the drive back to Cincinnati, since I didn't want to use up the Pilot
sport cups on the street.
I headed to Lake Havasu on friday afternoon, nice drive with no traffic. spent some time with my mother, washed the car and
started to look at the weather reports on the 40 back to Ohio. Frozen roads...rain, snow, it didn't look good. Then it
dawned on me...the US 10 is below the snow belt, and only about 230 miles extra, but conditions were clear.
I headed out on Tuesday afternoon. Made it to New Mexico that night. From New Mexico to outside Dallas the next day, and
from Dallas to Louisville, KY, where I met my friends for dinner and spent the night. the next day I headed out to
Cincinnati, only about an hour 1/2 drive...I was then thinking...hey all these miles, and not one ticket...when a minivan
passed me, I started to get on the gas, just because I knew I would be parking her for some time...snow was in the forcast in
Cincinnati. just then A Jeep Cherokee I was behind lighted up...it was a highway patrol car...WHO KNEW! The minivan got
pulled over, and I was just happy it wasn't me.
made it home, washed the car, and thanked my lucky stars that I made up safely, had a blast, and can't wait to drive her
again!!
Yes, I got up to some high speeds, only when safe...what Ive learned. if your taller than 6"3, pull out the inserts on the
Euro seats, it keeps you from having to lift up on your foot to keep the car under 120 in 6th gear.
I averaged 24.8 MPG. WOW!
You can put this car in 6th gear in low speeds and just pretend you have a fast automatic....
you have so much fun driving...pay attention to your gas gauge..with only 16 gallons....it got low very quickly.
set your MPH limit sensor to around 75. it warned me at the right times, along with my valentine Radar...which I recalled
saved my butt about 4 times.
Its fun to stop and eat at the truck stops....and pretend your a trucker.
The cup holder is not good on bumpy roads...for it spills on places that are tricky to clean...however, after about a day of
driving...i realized you can pull it out even more, for two cup holders...this puts the spills on the passenger
floor...better, but not perfect...I don't like lids on my coffee, its my problem..not Porsches.
Cruise control is a must...I didn't have it...but it would been more of a pleasure, than trying to keep the car under 100
MPH. which is just too easy. I drove a 914, 911S, 993 and now this...no comparison...a fun and wicked car...I can't
wait...Road Atlanta coming up Jan 18th.
I have been looking for a GT3 for some time...at least several months...was keen on a white or yellow, but after wanting for
so long, I figured, its not in the books and decided not to purchase. that same day I saw a nice black GT3 with the
modifications I wanted, roll bar and Euro sets...yea for the track. in addition, the car had sport cup tires, and an RS
wing...go figure.
I was traveling to Houston for three days and instead of flying back home to Cincinnati,oh, I decided to fly directly to
Portland a day early on friday.
I was picked up the the current owner a Mr. Andy Chenoweth, we got along from the get go. traveled to his home. did the
unvailing of the car, test drove the car, inspected everything...got the original seats and wing to the pack and ship, and
said goodbye for my travel down to Huntington Beach, CA.
Good thing I did, because on saturday it rained so hard, it was a federal disaster. I missed the rains by hours. I
traveled down to the California/Oregon border that night. On saturday at 4:30 am I started down to Orange County. at around
10:am, I was coming up on a 996 C2, very nice slate gray. The Owner Mr. Richard Tsai, held up a flyer, which I could not
read, but realized he was trying to tell me something, so we pulled over and he explained to me that the Sacramento PCA club
was holding a car show. I needed a break, and what better way than to see other cars and speak with other car buffs.
after a few hours at the show, and winning most traveled award, I headed down to Huntington beach. I spent time with my
father, and while driving around town, saw a nice 997 turbo at Shoreline Motoring. They specialize in Wheels for all sports
cars. "free plug". Got some new street wheels for the drive back to Cincinnati, since I didn't want to use up the Pilot
sport cups on the street.
I headed to Lake Havasu on friday afternoon, nice drive with no traffic. spent some time with my mother, washed the car and
started to look at the weather reports on the 40 back to Ohio. Frozen roads...rain, snow, it didn't look good. Then it
dawned on me...the US 10 is below the snow belt, and only about 230 miles extra, but conditions were clear.
I headed out on Tuesday afternoon. Made it to New Mexico that night. From New Mexico to outside Dallas the next day, and
from Dallas to Louisville, KY, where I met my friends for dinner and spent the night. the next day I headed out to
Cincinnati, only about an hour 1/2 drive...I was then thinking...hey all these miles, and not one ticket...when a minivan
passed me, I started to get on the gas, just because I knew I would be parking her for some time...snow was in the forcast in
Cincinnati. just then A Jeep Cherokee I was behind lighted up...it was a highway patrol car...WHO KNEW! The minivan got
pulled over, and I was just happy it wasn't me.
made it home, washed the car, and thanked my lucky stars that I made up safely, had a blast, and can't wait to drive her
again!!
Yes, I got up to some high speeds, only when safe...what Ive learned. if your taller than 6"3, pull out the inserts on the
Euro seats, it keeps you from having to lift up on your foot to keep the car under 120 in 6th gear.
I averaged 24.8 MPG. WOW!
You can put this car in 6th gear in low speeds and just pretend you have a fast automatic....
you have so much fun driving...pay attention to your gas gauge..with only 16 gallons....it got low very quickly.
set your MPH limit sensor to around 75. it warned me at the right times, along with my valentine Radar...which I recalled
saved my butt about 4 times.
Its fun to stop and eat at the truck stops....and pretend your a trucker.
The cup holder is not good on bumpy roads...for it spills on places that are tricky to clean...however, after about a day of
driving...i realized you can pull it out even more, for two cup holders...this puts the spills on the passenger
floor...better, but not perfect...I don't like lids on my coffee, its my problem..not Porsches.
Cruise control is a must...I didn't have it...but it would been more of a pleasure, than trying to keep the car under 100
MPH. which is just too easy. I drove a 914, 911S, 993 and now this...no comparison...a fun and wicked car...I can't
wait...Road Atlanta coming up Jan 18th.
Last edited by Jetmech; 03-25-2019 at 05:53 PM.
12-16-2007, 11:23 AM
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Congrats Jetmech! Great writeup for a great trip! Glad to see you are having so much fun with the "3". Does this car rock or what? Just wait until you get it on the track - pure bliss...
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Awesome story! I purchased my 993 in Seattle and drove it home to Maryland - via Canada. 3,200 very nice miles. How long was your trip?
Congrats on the GT3.
Andreas
Congrats on the GT3.
Andreas
