Anyone move from C2S to GT-3? Impressions...
02-11-2008, 11:59 PM
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The one issue you should know about in the '05 S that has been pretty extensively written about in Excellence is the bushing issue on that year car. The result was a tendency for the rear to sway back and forth and was quite unsettling. They fixed that in the '06 car and up. So in your case you will see quite a bit of difference between the two cars as a result of the rear sway problem in the '05.
Thanks much for the insight...
02-12-2008, 04:30 PM
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I had a 2005 C2S, launch version, i soon discovered the dreaded sway issue, car would really scare you when at high speed turn it would almost snap rear end loose. Did not know this issue had been dealt with on 2006 and later. Guess this is why you should never buy first year of design model change.
02-12-2008, 10:44 PM
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Eilig, I am not sure if it was a torque load issue as you described. I drove the '05 with Pete Stout of Excellence. I was at Thunderhill with my GT3 and took the '05 997 out on the roads in the area to give him my impression. I noticed the sway in the rear immediately; particularly in sweeping corners. As weight was put on one side of the chasis, the back would start to sway a bit back and forth. Just coming off my 996GT3 it was really annoying and obvious. Pete later found out it was something to do with the bushings that Porsche corrected later on. When I test drove my '06 997 S I had heard that it had been fixed but pushed it hard to really see. It was fine. As I may have mentioned, I track this car a lot now and love it for its great versatility (Its my family car, I need the back seats).
02-13-2008, 12:06 AM
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No comparison in the two. You will love the GT3. It is the most amazing street car ever built. A joy to drive. It is sooooo Fast it is almost to much for the street.
Get it you will love it.... Just the savings in depreciation alone is worth the change....
Good luck.... Looking forward to your comparison post.... You will love it.
Get it you will love it.... Just the savings in depreciation alone is worth the change....
Good luck.... Looking forward to your comparison post.... You will love it.
02-13-2008, 10:10 AM
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I made the switch from the '05 S to the '07 GT3, and would not look back.
Did X-country roadtrips in both, the GT3 is just SO much nicer.
More caution must be exercised due to much reduced approach angle, aside from that it's GREAT!
Did X-country roadtrips in both, the GT3 is just SO much nicer.
More caution must be exercised due to much reduced approach angle, aside from that it's GREAT!
02-13-2008, 10:52 PM
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Hey MJones, congrats! I think I remember trading some posts with you on the 997 board a couple years ago! Hope to be joining you very soon with my impressions of the GT3!
02-13-2008, 11:53 PM
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I have a 996 GT3 for the track, and rented a 997GT3 for a weekend in NY/CT back in November juts to compare. The 997 GT3 is more compliant than the 996, and IMHO would make an ideal daily driver. It will be more stiff than your C2S, but that should not dissuade you.
If I didn't live in a location where it snows 400+ inches per year, I would drive a 997 GT3 as my DD. No question.
Good luck.
-Blake
If I didn't live in a location where it snows 400+ inches per year, I would drive a 997 GT3 as my DD. No question.
Good luck.
-Blake
