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Old 01-16-2009 | 10:15 PM
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did you notice that the outside color is red but the inside view of the driver's mirror is grey - they probably used two cars for the shoot !
Old 01-16-2009 | 10:31 PM
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Dealers still deny any knowledge of this car. : )
There is no reason for Porsche to bring it into the US.
Old 01-17-2009 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ///Mous3
There is no reason for Porsche to bring it into the US.

Perhaps to satisfy loyal customers?, and maybe to make a profit?
Old 01-17-2009 | 01:56 AM
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Perhaps to satisfy loyal customers?, and maybe to make a profit?
If those were the case, how come we had so few Porsche GT models were ever imported into the largest Porsche market in the world?
Old 01-17-2009 | 05:59 AM
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If those were the case, how come we had so few Porsche GT models were ever imported into the largest Porsche market in the world?
almost 2000 of the 996 and 997 GT3 versions came to our shores...right?
Old 01-17-2009 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by C.J. Ichiban
almost 2000 of the 996 and 997 GT3 versions came to our shores...right?
And they had a pretty healthy mark-up on the 997s for a while. For the factory that means that they should have made more.
Old 01-17-2009 | 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by GrantG
Aside the from those (otherwise wonderful) seats having the harness pass-through too low on the back, they are also mounted too high to provide sufficient headroom (with no height adjustment)...
Hi Grant I also have the GT2 seats in my new pride and joy, though almost no seat-time yet due to the winter weather Can't wait to go for a proper testing
A buddy of mine who also owns the 997 GT3 with the GT2 seats has lowered the seats by 2 cm and is happy with them now. The GT2 seats are 3 cm higher compared to the sports seats in lowest position.

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Old 01-17-2009 | 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Porsche-Jeck
Hi Grant
A buddy of mine who also owns the 997 GT3 with the GT2 seats has lowered the seats by 2 cm and is happy with them now. The GT2 seats are 3 cm higher compared to the sports seats in lowest position.
Yes, it seems as though the seats are mounted higher than Sport Seats - thanks for confirmation. How did your friend lower his (aftermarket mounts)? Would it be possible to lower more than 20mm?

One other thing I thought of when seeing/hearing the video is that it should be possible for someone to do an audio analysis and determine how high the new redline is (sounded a bit lower than the current 8,400 rpm).
Old 01-17-2009 | 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 360bhp
did you notice that the outside color is red but the inside view of the driver's mirror is grey - they probably used two cars for the shoot !
Great Catch!!!

Also door frame as they get in is grey.
New GT2 seats as well have a lattice work in the center opening.

I say this is a 997.2 considering the Black gage faces.

Have we been Punked?????

Fun none the less!
Old 01-17-2009 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by GrantG
How did your friend lower his (aftermarket mounts)? Would it be possible to lower more than 20mm?
I don't have the tech details yet, but I'll ask and will let you know

Interesting idea with the sound analysis Indeed it could well be that the rumored 3.8 DFI engine for the FL GT3 won't be such a screamer as the GT1 based engine anymore.
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at .55 sec what does that girl say ( i'm horney )

i was wondering if anybody can tell what rpm's the cars at that moment

i think she needs a ride in mine next.
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almost 2000 of the 996 and 997 GT3 versions came to our shores...right?
No CJ; what I meant was for all the GT cars the Porsche has ever produced, how many "relatively" same models were made to available in the US.
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Originally Posted by ///Mous3
No CJ; what I meant was for all the GT cars the Porsche has ever produced, how many "relatively" same models were made to available in the US.
I missed the smiley wink in your first post, I think I understand you now.
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Originally Posted by Porsche-Jeck
I don't have the tech details yet, but I'll ask and will let you know
Thanks and it's great to see you on this site
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Originally Posted by GrantG
Thanks and it's great to see you on this site
Thanks, Grant - Prost
Nice to meet some well known faces I guess Nick isn't hanging around here ?


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