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Old 10-04-2011 | 09:30 PM
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I'll add fuel to the fire. I love driving my car on the street. Of course, it's not my daily. I think it's a waste of a GT3 to only use it on the track. If you have the fortune to track on a weekly basis, then you should probably be in a race car!
Old 10-04-2011 | 10:37 PM
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^ agree with this...on the flip side, if you buy a 3 just for the track, how much use can you really get, especially in the northern states...
Old 10-05-2011 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MarkD
the GT3 isn't a streetable, everyday car?

This nice couple (pictured below) thinks it is... they drove their GT3 from Montana to Monterey, Ca. for the 2011 ALMS race.
I talked to them for a bit. Good people. No qualms or reservations about driving the car that distance.
They did the trip in 2 days and they ain't spring chickens
They don't track the car


This stuff is really subjective. Everyone has their own opinion on comfort, streetability, etc. and they are 100% correct. Becuase it is their opinion
Hey. I'm all down for a road trip and I really enjoy taking road trips to far away racetracks for 3 day events. But driving it to work on pot hole NYC city streets, to hang out at night leaving it parked on the streets, hell's no. I tried it and just worried about my car all day. Not worth it. Unless of course I worked and partied in Monaco, then hell's yes!
Old 10-07-2011 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Mvez
uh, awesome. duh
what he said
Old 10-07-2011 | 06:10 PM
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I still love it for me 20 miles a day puttering around town... not sure if I could do a couple of hundred a day and the roads are smooth in Florida..
Old 10-07-2011 | 11:08 PM
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The car is really comfy. It impressed me in a good way compared to my previous car, a 996 GT2 with some track mods
Old 10-07-2011 | 11:15 PM
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Care to enlighten everyone who come you know so well?

Old 10-07-2011 | 11:17 PM
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with my 30 minute drive Today
Old 10-10-2011 | 02:54 PM
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LOVE driving a harsh gnarly track car on the street. When I get home I am actually SORE and somewhat tired :-)
Old 10-10-2011 | 03:16 PM
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My grain of salt: life is too short to make compromises: you either get a GT3 (RS) and a second car or just a GT3 (RS). Any other choice would mean regrets which is the worst feeling to have!...
Old 10-18-2011 | 11:00 AM
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Just to add another data point to the 9 page pile of anecdotes...

I finally accepted defeat and bought a daily driver. The RS will just be used for track days and exuberant weekend drives from here on out. I've reached the limit of my tolerance for scraped front lips, rattling the car apart on potholes, and not being able to park in half the lots in Houston because I can't clear the curb.

I envy you guys with roads that aren't torture in a GT3.
Old 10-18-2011 | 11:43 AM
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Yesterday I drove an 1100 mile 2011 RS from Orlando to Charlotte. Now it has 1650 miles! Purchased from another Rennlister.

Low option, Aqua Blue, Gold Accents, non PCCB.

What a car! Some squeakes and rattles to be sure but expected. After owning a few cup cars and a modified 996TT I was not expecting to be impressed with the acceleration but I was wrong.

I am hearing what sounds like a small squeak in the engine bay that cycles in the same frequency as engine RPMs and is not there if I coast in neutral. Any guidance on this or issues with drive belt or accessories making these noises?
Old 10-18-2011 | 11:47 AM
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No squeeks here. Savi's car was specced prefectly. Nice buy
Old 10-18-2011 | 02:59 PM
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I own one and think it is a hair shirt to drive everyday compared to my Turbo or my SL65. It is fun to drive when you are in the mood to do it!
Old 10-20-2011 | 12:47 AM
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Originally Posted by triode
To me, while previous posters have made valid points regarding just how crazy one can get on public roads - in essence, that a GT3/RS is limited in the degree of incremental "hoonage" one can responsibly indulge - it is the feel and soundtrack of the GT3 which sets it far apart from a GTS/C2S/etc. The way the car lightly judders at idle, the sound of pebbles ticking up against the wheel wells, the steering feel and the glorious soundtrack are only available in the normally aspirated GT series cars.
I love it! You are 100% right on target.


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