What would you do?
07-17-2006, 12:37 PM
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What would you do?
Setup 1:
1. An E36 M3 ltw with 400hp on tap, all the safety gear, and limited worries about 'offs' and damage and stuff
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2. 997S
Setup 2:
1. 997 GT3 or RS
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2. Pickup
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I have two kids, and as they get older, I'd like to take camping, fishing and stuff. Having a p/u would be good in this respect, and I can park it anywhere and generally beat the schit out of it. It would also be nice to drive to work in ****ty weather in a beater (so to speak), and drive around town anonomously. The new GT3/RS would fulfill the need of having an occasional street car that is completely over the top and provide undeniable track entertainment.
OTOH, the BMW track car is special b/c its a ltw and has a handbuilt euro motor putting down serious juice. My S is a rocking great street car, but a PITA for things like going to the aiport or short trips around town.
1. An E36 M3 ltw with 400hp on tap, all the safety gear, and limited worries about 'offs' and damage and stuff
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2. 997S
Setup 2:
1. 997 GT3 or RS
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2. Pickup
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I have two kids, and as they get older, I'd like to take camping, fishing and stuff. Having a p/u would be good in this respect, and I can park it anywhere and generally beat the schit out of it. It would also be nice to drive to work in ****ty weather in a beater (so to speak), and drive around town anonomously. The new GT3/RS would fulfill the need of having an occasional street car that is completely over the top and provide undeniable track entertainment.
OTOH, the BMW track car is special b/c its a ltw and has a handbuilt euro motor putting down serious juice. My S is a rocking great street car, but a PITA for things like going to the aiport or short trips around town.
07-17-2006, 12:59 PM
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Jeff,
No question dude. 997GT3/RS and a pickup is the righteous route!
You might remember me PM'ing you a bunch with questions about the track and the ceramics. I have an 05 launch car like yours now with GT3 seats, techquipment bar, Schroth harnesses and H&R lowering springs and sway bars(adjustable in the rear).
You helped with many questions, thanks.
I traded the E46 M3 in for the 997s and then got an 05 F-150. I use it in anything but gorgeous weather. It is a crewcab so the 4 doors allow me to take the family all over and also allows the wife something else to drive in case I take her vehicle.
Oh yeah, and I also use it to tow the 997s to the track with the Trailex trailer I got. That was not the reason I got the truck though!!!!!! Yeah right!!
I can't wait for the 997GT3. I was #2 on the list at the dealer and #1 got one of the first 70 or so allocations, so I am next!!
Deciding between Basalt Black, White or Speed Yellow. Also, can't decide about the ceramics. I love them on the 997s and even with their price and the fact I track her once a month, I believe they will probably be on the new car.
I spoke to 930man at the track this past outing,(by the way nice new 997tt), and I believe he is going to opt out of them.
Anyway, pickup and new GT3 and don't look back!
Chris
No question dude. 997GT3/RS and a pickup is the righteous route!
You might remember me PM'ing you a bunch with questions about the track and the ceramics. I have an 05 launch car like yours now with GT3 seats, techquipment bar, Schroth harnesses and H&R lowering springs and sway bars(adjustable in the rear).
You helped with many questions, thanks.
I traded the E46 M3 in for the 997s and then got an 05 F-150. I use it in anything but gorgeous weather. It is a crewcab so the 4 doors allow me to take the family all over and also allows the wife something else to drive in case I take her vehicle.
Oh yeah, and I also use it to tow the 997s to the track with the Trailex trailer I got. That was not the reason I got the truck though!!!!!! Yeah right!!
I can't wait for the 997GT3. I was #2 on the list at the dealer and #1 got one of the first 70 or so allocations, so I am next!!
Deciding between Basalt Black, White or Speed Yellow. Also, can't decide about the ceramics. I love them on the 997s and even with their price and the fact I track her once a month, I believe they will probably be on the new car.
I spoke to 930man at the track this past outing,(by the way nice new 997tt), and I believe he is going to opt out of them.
Anyway, pickup and new GT3 and don't look back!
Chris
07-17-2006, 01:01 PM
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Jeff,
Set-up 2. As a family guy, set-up 1 won't cut it.
True the BMW LtW is a gem. But the time/$$$$ needed to keep it running right on tracks is simply daunting.
Just my 2 cents.
CP
Set-up 2. As a family guy, set-up 1 won't cut it.
True the BMW LtW is a gem. But the time/$$$$ needed to keep it running right on tracks is simply daunting.
Just my 2 cents.
CP