2010 GT3 Impressions, comments, concerns, observations thread........
08-17-2009, 09:25 AM
#1
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2010 GT3 Impressions, comments, concerns, observations thread........
Hi All,
I finally took delievery on Thursday Aug 6th ! The short description is "WOW" !
Since then I have put in over 2200km (1366 miles) behind the wheel through the mountains to Vancouver and back to Calgary, and around town as well.
Here are a few random, but major, observations:
1) The alcantera steering wheel is very slippery without alcantera gloves - I have already pre-ordered smooth leather wheel for 09/2009.
2) Clutch and shifter are stiff as reported, but not overly so - I find them just right. This is a serious car after all!
3) Power and sound are completely intoxicating !
4) The new standard RED brakes are unbelievable! low effort, zero play, rock hard pedal feel (much better feel than the 997.1 GT3 with ceramics and OEM pads, which were too mushy and long)
5) Engine harmonic vibration at 2800 to 3200 rpm (worse when engine cold) - ORDER dynamic mounts if you haven't already done so. I look forward to a thread on retrofitting these for early cars without - Perhaps Sharkwerks can help out here?
6) That nose spoiler is really flippin' low - ORDER the front lift, if you haven't already. I will be doing an aftermarket one like the Cargraphic setup, ASAP.
7) Suspension damping in normal mode is excellent and can handle anything the street will throw at you - Perfect!
Enjoy !
Doug N.
I finally took delievery on Thursday Aug 6th ! The short description is "WOW" !
Since then I have put in over 2200km (1366 miles) behind the wheel through the mountains to Vancouver and back to Calgary, and around town as well.
Here are a few random, but major, observations:
1) The alcantera steering wheel is very slippery without alcantera gloves - I have already pre-ordered smooth leather wheel for 09/2009.
2) Clutch and shifter are stiff as reported, but not overly so - I find them just right. This is a serious car after all!
3) Power and sound are completely intoxicating !
4) The new standard RED brakes are unbelievable! low effort, zero play, rock hard pedal feel (much better feel than the 997.1 GT3 with ceramics and OEM pads, which were too mushy and long)
5) Engine harmonic vibration at 2800 to 3200 rpm (worse when engine cold) - ORDER dynamic mounts if you haven't already done so. I look forward to a thread on retrofitting these for early cars without - Perhaps Sharkwerks can help out here?
6) That nose spoiler is really flippin' low - ORDER the front lift, if you haven't already. I will be doing an aftermarket one like the Cargraphic setup, ASAP.
7) Suspension damping in normal mode is excellent and can handle anything the street will throw at you - Perfect!
Enjoy !
Doug N.
08-17-2009, 12:15 PM
#2
Three Wheelin'
Thank you. I was wondering about the steering wheel. I have option XPA in my 997S and love it. I drove a friends 997 with the RS wheel and it was slippery to me.
Maybe if I order one I will get the leather wheel.
Maybe if I order one I will get the leather wheel.
