1 Year Anniversary
12-06-2011, 12:47 AM
#1
1 Year Anniversary
Today is the 1 year anniversary of owning my 2008 GT3. I picked it up last year with approximately 3,000 miles on the clock. I now have 24,000 miles on it. As you might guess, it is my daily driver 
My only upgrade, so far, has been the installation of a satellite radio in the small area in front of the gear shift. I needed this as I can’t stand commercials. The car has the base audio, which is not very good, but which I have strangely grown to accept as part of the car’s character.
I have had 3 flat tires (nail, screw, other metal object) resulting in tow’s to the dealership. Not too much of a hastle, since the dealer is walking distance from work, but damn, those tires are expensive (currently PS2s). I replaced the chin spoiler when I replaced the full set of tires.
I have scratched the bumper parking the car ($700), and chipped both rear wheels ($400) also when parking (hard to see the curbs).
Other than these issues, it has been a trouble free car – no dealer visits.
I have done one autocross. I have not taken it to the track yet. I was signed up for a dealer event, but could not get insurance so I chickened out. I will definitely do it soon – I need to experience the full on acceleration where the CHP won’t stop me!
Speaking of which, I have owned sports cars for the last 20 years living in CA. In those 20 years, I was never pulled over. I have been pulled over 3 times in the GT3, resulting in one ticket. I know my driving hasn’t changed, so it must be that the stereotype of a bright yellow sports car is true.
Some random observations:
The most useless device on the car is not the dash wart – I have actually used that to time my commute. The analog speedometer, however, with all the legal speeds crammed into a quarter of the dial, while the actual speed is in large digits below the tach, is completely useless.
I wish the car had come with the Xenon lights – I miss those from my BMW and Mercedes.
I would not have spec’d the car with a sun roof, but I find myself using it more than I ever did in any previous car. Maybe it is to hear the exhaust!
I am a bit embarrassed to admit that I have come to rely on the stupid speed warning device to alert me when I exceed 75 mph. It goes off multiple times each way on my commute. The car really wants to go fast!
Summary:
This is just a fantastic car. It makes me look forward to my long, straight highway commute. I love starting it up, switching to sport mode, and doing a couple of small throttle blips to hear the engine. I love the way the car seems alive once it is switched on. Here is to the next year and next 20,000 miles
Gratuitous Pic attached
My only upgrade, so far, has been the installation of a satellite radio in the small area in front of the gear shift. I needed this as I can’t stand commercials. The car has the base audio, which is not very good, but which I have strangely grown to accept as part of the car’s character.
I have had 3 flat tires (nail, screw, other metal object) resulting in tow’s to the dealership. Not too much of a hastle, since the dealer is walking distance from work, but damn, those tires are expensive (currently PS2s). I replaced the chin spoiler when I replaced the full set of tires.
I have scratched the bumper parking the car ($700), and chipped both rear wheels ($400) also when parking (hard to see the curbs).
Other than these issues, it has been a trouble free car – no dealer visits.
I have done one autocross. I have not taken it to the track yet. I was signed up for a dealer event, but could not get insurance so I chickened out. I will definitely do it soon – I need to experience the full on acceleration where the CHP won’t stop me!
Speaking of which, I have owned sports cars for the last 20 years living in CA. In those 20 years, I was never pulled over. I have been pulled over 3 times in the GT3, resulting in one ticket. I know my driving hasn’t changed, so it must be that the stereotype of a bright yellow sports car is true.
Some random observations:
The most useless device on the car is not the dash wart – I have actually used that to time my commute. The analog speedometer, however, with all the legal speeds crammed into a quarter of the dial, while the actual speed is in large digits below the tach, is completely useless.
I wish the car had come with the Xenon lights – I miss those from my BMW and Mercedes.
I would not have spec’d the car with a sun roof, but I find myself using it more than I ever did in any previous car. Maybe it is to hear the exhaust!
I am a bit embarrassed to admit that I have come to rely on the stupid speed warning device to alert me when I exceed 75 mph. It goes off multiple times each way on my commute. The car really wants to go fast!
Summary:
This is just a fantastic car. It makes me look forward to my long, straight highway commute. I love starting it up, switching to sport mode, and doing a couple of small throttle blips to hear the engine. I love the way the car seems alive once it is switched on. Here is to the next year and next 20,000 miles
Gratuitous Pic attached
12-06-2011, 12:59 AM
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Congratulations and thanks for verbalizing your joy with us. I have same MY GT3 in white.
-totally agree on the analog speedo
-i use the sunroof all the time and would spec all my 911s with one as ultimately they are made for the street cars
-i and others are certain to highly recommend a bypass unit - there is no downside to it other than it's not free. the only thing i can come up with is that it may add additional rattles to your driving experience due to harmonic resonance. otherwise, it's something where you'll never say i want to go back to stock.
-totally agree on the analog speedo
-i use the sunroof all the time and would spec all my 911s with one as ultimately they are made for the street cars
-i and others are certain to highly recommend a bypass unit - there is no downside to it other than it's not free. the only thing i can come up with is that it may add additional rattles to your driving experience due to harmonic resonance. otherwise, it's something where you'll never say i want to go back to stock.
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12-06-2011, 11:51 AM
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Congrats. That mileage is inspiring. I've done 5K in 5 months and have felt guilty on occasion but then I rev out a gear and immediately forget.
You simply MUST track the car. You will gain an entirely new appreciation for her when you do. If insurance is a concern, try Lockton Affinity. They ensure most of the major organizers in CA and have been great with me so far.
Drive; enjoy; smile a lot
You simply MUST track the car. You will gain an entirely new appreciation for her when you do. If insurance is a concern, try Lockton Affinity. They ensure most of the major organizers in CA and have been great with me so far.
Drive; enjoy; smile a lot