Which GT3 ?
03-10-2011, 06:21 PM
#17
Yeah, everyone has to start somewhere. There was a novice student in a brand new 11 RS at the last event I instructed at and he had a good time even if they were going at a "Sunday drive" pace in that run group. Something you learn quickly if you track a lot is you have to check that feeling at the door - if your ego won't allow passes you'll get yourself in trouble quickly (overdriving when someone is in your mirrors, not to mention poor etiquette).
We're all out there to just have fun, and I don't care if I get passed by a guy driving a riding mower - if anything I enjoy finding the driver after the session and complimenting them! That's how you find cool people at the track - the social aspect is the best part, imo. Besides, you'll be top dog soon enough if you are driving an RS - very few people will be passing you once you build your skillset.
We're all out there to just have fun, and I don't care if I get passed by a guy driving a riding mower - if anything I enjoy finding the driver after the session and complimenting them! That's how you find cool people at the track - the social aspect is the best part, imo. Besides, you'll be top dog soon enough if you are driving an RS - very few people will be passing you once you build your skillset.
03-10-2011, 06:34 PM
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I wish I would have started with an RS and, stayed with good instructors longer and hired a coach earlier. I probably invested the cost of a new RS into the lesser cars that preceded it.
Just make sure you keep it out of your head that you must run a pace that the car can or should do, learn at your own pace.
Some learn quickly, a pity really as the last 1% is much harder and maybe less fun, also maybe more risky.
If you progress slowely and carefully you just prolong the fun of the constant learning and getting faster :-)
Just make sure you keep it out of your head that you must run a pace that the car can or should do, learn at your own pace.
Some learn quickly, a pity really as the last 1% is much harder and maybe less fun, also maybe more risky.
If you progress slowely and carefully you just prolong the fun of the constant learning and getting faster :-)
03-10-2011, 07:10 PM
#19
Yeah, everyone has to start somewhere. There was a novice student in a brand new 11 RS at the last event I instructed at and he had a good time even if they were going at a "Sunday drive" pace in that run group. Something you learn quickly if you track a lot is you have to check that feeling at the door - if your ego won't allow passes you'll get yourself in trouble quickly (overdriving when someone is in your mirrors, not to mention poor etiquette).
We're all out there to just have fun, and I don't care if I get passed by a guy driving a riding mower - if anything I enjoy finding the driver after the session and complimenting them! That's how you find cool people at the track - the social aspect is the best part, imo. Besides, you'll be top dog soon enough if you are driving an RS - very few people will be passing you once you build your skillset.
We're all out there to just have fun, and I don't care if I get passed by a guy driving a riding mower - if anything I enjoy finding the driver after the session and complimenting them! That's how you find cool people at the track - the social aspect is the best part, imo. Besides, you'll be top dog soon enough if you are driving an RS - very few people will be passing you once you build your skillset.
I wish I would have started with an RS and, stayed with good instructors longer and hired a coach earlier. I probably invested the cost of a new RS into the lesser cars that preceded it.
Just make sure you keep it out of your head that you must run a pace that the car can or should do, learn at your own pace.
Some learn quickly, a pity really as the last 1% is much harder and maybe less fun, also maybe more risky.
If you progress slowely and carefully you just prolong the fun of the constant learning and getting faster :-)
Just make sure you keep it out of your head that you must run a pace that the car can or should do, learn at your own pace.
Some learn quickly, a pity really as the last 1% is much harder and maybe less fun, also maybe more risky.
If you progress slowely and carefully you just prolong the fun of the constant learning and getting faster :-)
Ok, with that out of the way, just buy a GT2RS while you still can and you need never buy another car again! lol
03-10-2011, 07:13 PM
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03-10-2011, 07:16 PM
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I still recall the day in Germany while taking delivery of my '07 GT3 ... south of frankfurt I came up behind a Turbo (cab) ... I saw the puff of smoke from the exhausts and I thought to myself ... "hello" ... woosh he was off!
well shortly thereafter he gave up trying to pull away from me ... speedo read 185mph ...
03-10-2011, 07:17 PM
#23
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First, you can't go wrong with any of these cars.
Second, 996 is purer and cheaper, 997 is more refined but more $$.
Third, if someone catches and passes you, they are probably a better driver "at the moment". Happily let them by and then watch them drive. It's a learning opportunity.
Four, don't worry about the weight bias, just increase your speed gradually and you will "get it".
Five, don't worry about what the others think. You will find it's a pretty tight-knit and like-minded group
Second, 996 is purer and cheaper, 997 is more refined but more $$.
Third, if someone catches and passes you, they are probably a better driver "at the moment". Happily let them by and then watch them drive. It's a learning opportunity.
Four, don't worry about the weight bias, just increase your speed gradually and you will "get it".
Five, don't worry about what the others think. You will find it's a pretty tight-knit and like-minded group
03-10-2011, 07:26 PM
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I still recall the day in Germany while taking delivery of my '07 GT3 ... south of frankfurt I came up behind a Turbo (cab) ... I saw the puff of smoke from the exhausts and I thought to myself ... "hello" ... woosh he was off!
well shortly thereafter he gave up trying to pull away from me ... speedo read 185mph ...
well shortly thereafter he gave up trying to pull away from me ... speedo read 185mph ...
03-10-2011, 07:45 PM
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+1 on the newest version of that model that you can afford as long as it is truly an improved version. Get proper instruction, work your way up on the track, and have fun.
03-10-2011, 08:04 PM
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03-10-2011, 09:51 PM
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Thanks for all the excellent advice.
Do you think I would be better off with a modified 07 gt3 RS set up for the track already or a new GT3 RS? I would like to add cage and seats and have a car that someone else already spent the time setting up.
Do you think I would be better off with a modified 07 gt3 RS set up for the track already or a new GT3 RS? I would like to add cage and seats and have a car that someone else already spent the time setting up.
03-10-2011, 09:57 PM
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Sounds like u can go with the newest. I would sidestep 7.1 and ^go 7.2. It's a so much better car. If I ever move from my 6 it definitely be a 7.2 for me. Mike
03-10-2011, 11:41 PM
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Yes, if you can find a used GT3 with all the stuff already installed for pennies on the dollar you will come out on top.
But if you cant find it, then throw the extra cash for a 997.2 new or used and begin looking for new and used track equipment and join us on the slippery slope....
03-11-2011, 12:56 AM
#30
I think you'd be pretty happy with an 07 that was kitted out already. We're talking only a few percentage points of maximum potential between each generation of car.
I think you should start with at least 997.1 and then just decide based on the budget and other issues like aesthetics, seats (in 997.2 at least you will find cars that have factory buckets), and colors.
I think you should start with at least 997.1 and then just decide based on the budget and other issues like aesthetics, seats (in 997.2 at least you will find cars that have factory buckets), and colors.