Notices
997 Forum 2005-2012
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Origin Motorsport. New 997 GT3

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 02-24-2006, 11:01 AM
  #1  
MJones
Addict
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Thread Starter
 
MJones's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 5,569
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
Default Origin Motorsport. New 997 GT3

Now Playing:
http://www.porsche.com/all/originmotorsport/usa.aspx

So sweet, and I'm leaning in that direction, in fact I'm on the list

Old 02-24-2006, 02:09 PM
  #2  
MHC2S
Rennlist Member
 
MHC2S's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: NV
Posts: 4,005
Received 30 Likes on 15 Posts
Default

I think the car is and looks awesome. The only thing I don't care for is the rear wing, but I should reserve my opinion until I see one in the flesh. Other than that I think it's going to be one heck of a track car.
Old 02-24-2006, 02:34 PM
  #3  
JohnnyBahamas
Race Car
 
JohnnyBahamas's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 3,607
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Default

Thanks for the link MJones. That is a GREAT piece of video.
Old 02-24-2006, 02:51 PM
  #4  
MJones
Addict
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Thread Starter
 
MJones's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 5,569
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by MHC2S
I think the car is and looks awesome. The only thing I don't care for is the rear wing, but I should reserve my opinion until I see one in the flesh. Other than that I think it's going to be one heck of a track car.
I think when you see a wing in the flesh, it all blends in. I saw an Areokit cup on a Club Coupe and it was fine.
Besides which it is designed as a total "Package"
Old 02-24-2006, 10:39 PM
  #5  
Vintage
Intermediate
 
Vintage's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Provo, Utah
Posts: 35
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Thanks, Mjones. The GT3 is one awesome car. I am really tempted by it but I am a little leery about how stiff the suspension is for normal street driving. I might track the car but only rarely--most of my driving would be on the street. Have you had much time in a GT3--I would be interested to know how much stiffer it is than a C2S. Also, what about pricing? And, when is it available?
Old 02-24-2006, 11:29 PM
  #6  
roberga
Nordschleife Master
 
roberga's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: SEATTLE
Posts: 5,165
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

The body is very stiff. If I pull out from say a gas station on to a road at an angle one of my front wheels will be off the ground.

The suspension is softer then my 2002 C2 PSS9s on 2 f 3 r.
Old 02-25-2006, 12:36 AM
  #7  
rjl
Advanced
 
rjl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Looks nice but i personally like the look of the new Turbo much better. I also noticed the difference in the torque. Any news on pricing ?
Old 02-25-2006, 01:10 AM
  #8  
mbodo
Racer
 
mbodo's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Irvine, CA
Posts: 293
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by rjl
Any news on pricing ?
starting @ $106k so I hear.
Old 02-25-2006, 01:24 AM
  #9  
GT3 Nut
Rennlist Member
 
GT3 Nut's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Virginia
Posts: 1,666
Received 179 Likes on 88 Posts
Default

You "soft" boys should stick with the 997S or maybe the turbo
Leave the GT3 for those that will use it and appreciate it for what it is intended.
Old 02-25-2006, 01:41 AM
  #10  
TT Surgeon
Race Director
 
TT Surgeon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: KC ex pat marooned in NY
Posts: 13,005
Likes: 0
Received 17 Likes on 17 Posts
Default

Oh yeah baby!



Quick Reply: Origin Motorsport. New 997 GT3



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 01:07 PM.