yellow996tt

at 190k even 160k (good buy) still don't understand why people are talking about this car so much...bought one and had 02 996 at the time, i was not that impressed by the car not knocking it or anything i just think the car is a statement, i put 11k in upgrades to my 02 996 and pushing about 540 hp at rear wheels, like i said not knocking it (i am a true porsche fan of all models) but my car would kill a gt2, i just think the 996tt is better buy and if you want to get crazy you can for alot less $$$$$ <img src="graemlins/c.gif" border="0" alt="[ouch]" />

yellow996tt

sorry all upgrades i had done with evolution motorsports and very happy with their company all the way around...

Oak

Although I haven't had a chance to personally drive a GT2, I have heard the same sentiments from other 996tt to GT2 owners. But then on the other hand I have heard the exact same opposite feelings about the two versions from other Ex 996tt to GT2 owners. The only difference is that the ones that rave about the GT2 have owned unmodified 996tt's, and the owners that aren't impressed with the GT2's are the 996tt owners that have owned and modified their 996tt's to above GT2 specs.

I guess if you just look at potential performance and overall practicality to cost the 996tt is a better car.

But, if you are looking for exclusiveity and collectable/desireable and a raw track turbo with out having to modify, the GT2 is more enticing to some. <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

Dock

A friend who has lots of seat time in both the GT2 and X50 Turbo said he couldn't tell any difference in seat of the pants acceleration between the two cars.

Just one small, unofficial data point...

cobra06

I do like the aero setup on the GT2 better,BUT its a classic case of getting less for more. Porsche knows marketing, and knows that if you offer a car guy more HP and lower production numbers the perceived value rises. Lets face it, for and additional 60-80K, what are you really getting? Put 10-20K into a TT or a bit more in a C2 or cup car, for a real thrill...
Granted it is more collectible, but it would be a real shame to hide it in a temp. controlled garage somewhere.

Deanger

RWD vs AWD -- You guys enjoy your AWD cars, I will always believe RWD is more Porsche, and more fun to drive...

In other words, as far as fun goes... my GT2 kills any TT I've driven... Only thing I can imagine equaling it would be the Ruf Rturbo, which the folks at Ruf prefer to do RWD.

Deanger

[quote]<strong>but my car would kill a gt2 </strong><hr></blockquote>

Bold statement... by my estimation the lighter GT2 performs at about a 540hp TT in terms of accelration. Kill is a big word. Also, your modified car vs a stock GT2. Many who opt for the GT2 do so because they don't want to modify...

If I was going to modify, I'd go for the Gemballa 750 and crush everybody.

Deanger

I'm curious... what would it cost to turn a 996TT into a GT2? And I mean ALL the differences, not merely the HP... Wait... never mind... you'd have to take a C2 and go from there...

cobra06

[quote]<strong>RWD vs AWD -- You guys enjoy your AWD cars, I will always believe RWD is more Porsche,</strong><hr></blockquote>

Clearly the most sought after, and in many persons opinions, the 959, an all-wheel drive car, is one of Porsche finest achievements. To quote Porsche (I have the old brochure) "AWD is added to assist in handling and braking at the lofty speeds achievable"
I guess its the old if its not air cooled, a 356, 912, 911 etc. its not really a Porsche. <img src="graemlins/beerchug.gif" border="0" alt="[cheers]" />

yellow996tt

Deanger, quit taking to heart, just saying that i think for the money the 996tt base "not x50 or gt2" with some mods "mild ones at that" can waken the beast up and out perform the gt2, i have yet to see a 2wd car out drive a 4wd, as stated the best most desireable porsche is the 959....need to mention its 4wd, the gt2 is porsches attempt to bring back the collectable car that at todays market is not at all desireable, for example pay 200k and keep car for 5 yrs and hardly drive and enjoy it it might be worth 150k not even good investment, back in the 70's and 80's the tech was not as good and cars are way surpassing their time, so in 5 yrs there will be something more desirable and cheaper that makes the gt2 a very bad buy.....

Zach Pruett

[quote]Originally posted by yellow996tt:
<strong>my car would kill a gt2</strong><hr></blockquote>

Cool, so will mine(high five!).
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1AS

CJV- wouldn't you have to get rid of the driveshaft and the front differential?
The price estimate seems true in the world of retail. Porsche's costs are a fraction of that, but then you'd have to add in the development costs of the concept, and divide by the number of GT2's. How many do we expect Porsche to build?
It's kind of strange that I've always been a power junkie (Kurtis 500S w/ 570 hp, Vintage tube frame stude with 530 hp, formerly Can Am Lola w/ 612 hp- all street licensed)but I'm perfectly happy with my X50. Despite my admiration for the absolute magnitude of your project, I have yet to hit the boost in my car and wish for more. AS

Konrad 996tt

cjv:

Didn't you also forget the $9K brakes?
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cobra06

Of course you could look at it the other way. Price the cost of the things that you are removing, AWD, PSM system seats, leather, sound proofing etc. I think if you start with a chassis and add parts, cost wise the stock TT would have more money into it, hence my point less for more.
Even the retractable spoiler has more tech. built into it, and more cost.
Programming an ECU can't be that expensive..
Are GT3 seats available for the GT2?, I thought they were a DOT, no-go.
All that aside, I have my dealer looking for one (GT2) to add to the stable

0396

TO all,

Every one has a concept of what a Porsche should and should not be.
In the end ..it's to each own.

Many of you on this board talk of converting your cars to such and such , but where can you really utilize this HP?

I think most of you including myself, just want and need a speed fix once in a while.
Well, I have a solution. You folks need to bring your Porsches out to the track ie. POC.

At the track, ONLY you can tell yourself to slow down or.. This is only a suggestion, because by the sound of some the posting, some of you might encounter an accident / ticket by "testing" your rides on the street.

Some of you might wonder if I drive one. Well , yes for the past 30 years. My daily driver is a Honda CRV, a track 914-6 with a 3.4 ltr and a soon to arrive 03 GT2 .

The GT2 will be a occasional Drivers Ed car.
The real speed fix will come from my '6'.

This is just my two cents on this topic.
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