Sure as long as they are using the real stock weight of the 458 then cutting 600pounds is plausible but if they are talking for the published weight I don't think so.. : )

 

Pete,

EVO magazine picked GT3RS over GT2RS as COTY. You've tracked both. What's your thoughts? I want to hear from one of us.

 

Pete- might have been? There are a handful in the country now.

Yes, Fatih, we have been enjoying ourselves! Not like you have been deprived the past few weeks It was a great couple of days here.

Lol, no need for jealousy Sin, we all have fun cars. Plenty of track miles the past two days, I am pooped.

You are welcome. I will see if I can put together some more video tomorrow.

On the straights we were pretty even so it would flat out spank a NA GT3. But the challenge is what 570 hp? 2600 lbs? And super quick auto shifts. Yes, I am excited to watch the race series when it comes on as they should be blazing fast..

Ah- you are kind to say Shahin, but after spending today soaking up some Jesse wisdom, the lines of yesterday looked like crap...lol!

Lar! Great to meet you. Yes, so sorry we couldn't hang out and chat for a while. Yep, you could have had a ride! We should have asked to borrow a helment, don't know why I didn't think of that?

Adam was simply having a bit of fun and no harm done

Glad you enjoyed!

Mike, remember I am a mid-pack driver at best and running on Cups and not slicks. But I did manage a :42 yesterday. Maybe if my coaching from Jesse paid dividends I did a :41 today? Need to look at today's sessions and see. Jesse and the Viper ACR driver did :36 in the fall on slicks. Shahin did you do :37 in your C2?

No doubt I am leaving a lot on the table in regards to what the car is capable of.

Thanks for the kind words Peter. You are welcome of course! I swapped the camera feeds to make the front view the bigger screen. We just set-up the system in this car the day before I headed out.

Haha...sounds like more Ferrari fudge factor???

I believe the guy who told me the 600lbs. He sets up the cars and provides arrive/drive logistics and support and seems like a straight-up guy. He is based in Reno and I knew him from there before I saw him here at the track.

Tim- ...well as the kids say: GT2RS FTMFW

Hands down the 2RS is just crazy good. How could anyone not become addicted to the power after a few laps? It is crazy fun to squeeze the pedal and point/shoot. And it is linear enough that the turbo motor is not frustrating or unpredictable. Intoxicating is my best single word I suppose.

The powerband on the "old" GT2 gave up in the upper part of the rpm range. HP and TQ went flat. The new one builds power all the way to red line. It is all well and good to rev a 3RS NA motor to a gazillion rpm, but it is hugely pleasurable to short shift the 2RS and feast on that never-ending creamy delicious torque.

The chassis is superb, other than a touch more front camber and maybe a hole tighter on the rear sway, I have no desire to change anything. My cold pressures for the cups f/r were 23 psi

Not a scary moment in the two track days, but I am leaving a lot on the table, no desire to be the first to crack one up. The GT cars are all fantastic and we are all lucky to have the opportunity to enjoy them.

 

^ so therefore, why would you want/need to keep your 3 RS? Not trying to be a smart a$$, but it sounds as though the 2 has it all...

So, other than to preserve the value of the 2, which I am not sure really matters anymore compared to the pleasure of enjoying it fully, why would you not just track IT and sell the 3?

 

Are you my wife?? Just kidding and i am not taking it as a smartass question. It is a seriously good question...I need to think about this. Isn't it like eating ice cream for every meal? Or bacon?? Just seems wrong on some level?

 

just like having 3 gf's in the bedroom, 3 classic p-cars in the garage would make most men happy.

 

Well done Pete, I'm sure once you get comfortable with the Beast, you'll be flying around LS.

That a gorgeous car, thanks for posting the Video clip.

 

Keep both, Pete.

The GT2 RS is the ultimate performer, but there's something special, with the power crescendo of a NA motor, not as powerful, not as fast, but on a slower time frame, very satisfying. So, enjoy both.

GT2 RS:


GT3 RS:

 

NO car has it all. much like wives.
if legal, i would have multiples to make money for me to spend.
hell, even illegal, i have........ hum.... i shouldn't disclosing too much now should i. but i do wear three wedding bands, at the same time.. i wonder....

 

Of course, both cars are exceptional and keepers in their own rights. It's just that Pete's earlier description of the 2 *almost* makes the 3 sound redundant... just saying.

Ok, on second thought, and from looking at Tony's pics, you should keep them both. Why? Just because

 

can't beat that wing on the 3.

 

Hey Pete,

It was great meeting you at Laguna yesterday. Your 2RS is a beautiful machine Great camera setup also.

Missed you in the last session - just me, a 458 Challenge car, and a few others. 50 mins with one stop for gas, and I didn't come across another car more than a couple of times...fantastic!

And it looks like you got some good coaching form Jesse.

Maybe see you at GGR Thunderhill end of March.

 

I shot a photo of your car yesterday

 

Anyone know what Ferrari Racing Days consists of in May at LS?

 

Great Video