GT3RS -> GT3 - Made the Switch Wooohooo!
12-07-2006, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 02 Carrera
Frank, I think you will be much happier with Porsche's narrow body GT3 not just from the cost standpoint. After all, it is their faster version. Although the RS may weigh a very minor 44 lbs less (in Euro form), it also has 5% worse aerodynamics. The regular 997 GT3 ran a 7:39 at the Nurburgring while the RS trailed with a 7:42. Keep in mind that a wider car needs more room to get through the corners. In case of the Nurburgring, any improvements in the chassis are more than negated by a wider driving line and worse aerodynamics. Congrats.
Porsche is not going to put out an RS that is slower than it's (lesser) GT3 counterpart.
In any event, it's all academic. It's not like any of us could really feel the differnece of 3 seconds on the ring, much less approach laptimes anywhere in this ballpark.
IMO, the GT3 is clearly the better value, but then again, anyone looking at value should not be on this board.
12-07-2006, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank 993 C4S
BTW - Further chasing after an RS was not an option for me. I was #3 out of 2 confirmed cars.
12-08-2006, 09:41 AM
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The GT3 is a better value in my opinion, I suspect the US version of the RS will be somewhat lacking compared to the euro version anyway (rollbar/seats). Like Jeff said, just spec out a nice GT3.
12-08-2006, 12:47 PM
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Ahh...I knew my logic would appear eventually when people had to lay down the clams for the cars. I will tell you though that someone who purchases an RS then ROW specs it will have a hell of a resale on the car. People will pay a premium to not have to source everything themselves. That and there is a line of people wanting an RS, so I think of any Porsche, its the best investment.
I was also told the US spec GT3RS was slightly heavier (~50lbs) over the the US spec GT3 since we don't get the light seats and such, but added the heavier body work? Anyone confirm this. I will be curious to see numbers when the GT3RS US and GT3 hit the magazines...I think people will be disapointed.
Wes
I was also told the US spec GT3RS was slightly heavier (~50lbs) over the the US spec GT3 since we don't get the light seats and such, but added the heavier body work? Anyone confirm this. I will be curious to see numbers when the GT3RS US and GT3 hit the magazines...I think people will be disapointed.
Wes
12-08-2006, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by C4S Surgeon
Like Jeff said, just spec out a nice GT3.
12-08-2006, 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by whakiewes
I was also told the US spec GT3RS was slightly heavier (~50lbs) over the the US spec GT3 since we don't get the light seats and such, but added the heavier body work?
Wes
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(sunroof but smaller tank) and the sunroof removal should balance out with lack of rollbar and seats in the RS
seems porsche used smaller tanks for US cars to be able to quote the same numbers everywhere!
12-08-2006, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by frayed
I don't think that is correct. It's wider by a 44mm which I doubt anyone could 'feel' on the track, and Rohrl reported 7.42 (RS) vs. 7.45 (GT3) on the ring on a slightly damp track. 3 second spread in the RS's favor, as it should be. He also stated that all the time was made up in the high speed sections. Check out the latest EVO.
Porsche is not going to put out an RS that is slower than it's (lesser) GT3 counterpart.
In any event, it's all academic. It's not like any of us could really feel the differnece of 3 seconds on the ring, much less approach laptimes anywhere in this ballpark.
IMO, the GT3 is clearly the better value, but then again, anyone looking at value should not be on this board.
Porsche is not going to put out an RS that is slower than it's (lesser) GT3 counterpart.
In any event, it's all academic. It's not like any of us could really feel the differnece of 3 seconds on the ring, much less approach laptimes anywhere in this ballpark.
IMO, the GT3 is clearly the better value, but then again, anyone looking at value should not be on this board.
12-08-2006, 10:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 02 Carrera
Walter Rohrl ran a 7:39 in a regular 997 GT3. It is in the official track records.
12-09-2006, 01:34 AM
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you might want to check if 9 year olds can go on the factory tour, my best recollection was you had to be 18 to go on the tour, are you bringing someone that can watch her during the tour?
12-09-2006, 05:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Frank 993 C4S
Shipping my turbo to Europe in a 20" container for the summer would have cost me almost $10,000 plus insurance. BTW - thanks for all the PMs about buying the turbo but it's not for sale.
12-09-2006, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by lowside67
Wow! I think you're getting hammered. My cars cost me $1250usd to go from LA to Dalian, China. Even if it was quadrupled to get to Europe, which I suspect is way overkill, that's still half the price!
12-09-2006, 10:30 AM
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dark knight is right, I went on the factory tour myself last summer and I recall them telling me that you had to be at least 18 to go on the tour. I even have the confirmation sheet here that says you have to be 18. I'm going again next spring so I made reservations again.
Maybe you might want to reconsider doing the factory tour and getting more options?
Congrats on choosing the GT3! I have the new Turbo myself and LOVE it.
Maybe you might want to reconsider doing the factory tour and getting more options?
Congrats on choosing the GT3! I have the new Turbo myself and LOVE it.
12-09-2006, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank 993 C4S
If you go roll-on roll-off, you are correct, however I'd only ship the car in an enclosed container and that's about $5k each way.
12-10-2006, 07:04 PM
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how did you get the european seats? I could not find option 375 when I ordered mine. Please respond. May be I can change mine as well. Did you sign a waiver of some sort? Is the airbag sign going to stay on in the dash?
12-10-2006, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by kevin1244
how did you get the european seats? I could not find option 375 when I ordered mine. Please respond. May be I can change mine as well. Did you sign a waiver of some sort? Is the airbag sign going to stay on in the dash?
