Notices
997 GT2/GT3 Forum 2005-2012
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Porsche North Houston

Sebring Winterfest Track/Party/Car Show/Autocross Challenge 01/12 - 01/15

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 01-19-2012, 10:57 AM
  #271  
deputydog95
Rennlist Member
 
deputydog95's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Left Coast, Florida
Posts: 4,266
Received 30 Likes on 20 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by GT3DE
I am hoping my new FLRS will fit in Randy's big garage.
Tight squeeze. You'll need to jam it in between Geisha, Baller Wagon, Baller Cart, and a few dozen RA1's
Old 01-19-2012, 03:00 PM
  #272  
Izzone
Nordschleife Master
 
Izzone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 7,342
Received 292 Likes on 147 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by GT3DE
I am hoping my new FLRS will fit in Randy's big garage.
Buy a lift for me, it will fit.
Old 01-19-2012, 05:48 PM
  #273  
NJ-GT
Addict
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
 
NJ-GT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Los Everglades
Posts: 6,583
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

This one is Mr. Cuatro Punto Cero testing his amazing brakes in traffic at T16.

The stock 4.0RS brake pads and Michelin Cup N1 slicks are a great combo.

Old 01-19-2012, 05:58 PM
  #274  
NJ-GT
Addict
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
 
NJ-GT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Los Everglades
Posts: 6,583
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

This one chasing 4.0, until Diasio jumps in and I let go, don't like playing with the Diasio, 1,200 lbs and better acceleration than a 2012 GT3 Cup.

So, I settle to chase Izzone (The T7 broom)

Old 01-19-2012, 06:09 PM
  #275  
M3EvoBR
Banned
 
M3EvoBR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: South Florida
Posts: 3,501
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Holy cow, Grady and I passing ... his car is LOUD !
Old 01-19-2012, 06:22 PM
  #276  
TRAKCAR
Rennlist Member
 
TRAKCAR's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: S. Florida
Posts: 29,382
Received 1,628 Likes on 755 Posts
Default

Quatro punto cero must be the most filmed 4.0 in the land...
Old 01-19-2012, 06:50 PM
  #277  
Dave 86 930 Fl
Rennlist Member
 
Dave 86 930 Fl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: 1000 Islands NY
Posts: 820
Received 8 Likes on 4 Posts
Default Perspective

Originally Posted by NJ-GT
This one is Mr. Cuatro Punto Cero testing his amazing brakes in traffic at T16.

The stock 4.0RS brake pads and Michelin Cup N1 slicks are a great combo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCCCs...xSWatIKXrhFXkQ
Let me add some perspective ... On your warmup lap in heavy traffic you run a 2:37 lap equalling my fastest lap all weekend ... You guys certainly are having some fun out there, great stuff!
Old 01-19-2012, 07:12 PM
  #278  
aussie jimmy
Rennlist Member
 
aussie jimmy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: sydney
Posts: 6,222
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by NJ-GT

Izzone (The T7 broom)
hahahahaha!!!
Old 01-19-2012, 07:30 PM
  #279  
Nizer
Rennlist Member
 
Nizer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Wishing I Was At The Track
Posts: 13,603
Received 1,839 Likes on 954 Posts
Default

Geez, the 4.0 is fast.
Old 01-19-2012, 07:47 PM
  #280  
NJ-GT
Addict
Rennlist Member
Thread Starter
 
NJ-GT's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Los Everglades
Posts: 6,583
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes on 7 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Nizer
Geez, the 4.0 is fast.
Michelin slicks are fast.

I'm not too sure of the claimed 500Hp in the 4.0, it wasn't pulling as hard as I would have expected. The higher exit speeds helped by the nice grip on the slicks made it run at higher speeds on the straights, I don't think it would pull that hard on RA1 given identical exit speeds as the 3.8RS.

I like it a lot, best GT3 ever made, but overpriced for the performance it gives.

Now, if Mr Cuatro Punto Cero could share his AiM Solo DL data, I could run some nice comparisons.

The few times I ran behind 4.0 in the FIAT, the FIAT would lose to it exiting T16 or T17 (grip and aero), then gain on it by the end of each straight.

For a car that is supposedly 4 secs faster at Sebring than the FIAT, and 12 secs faster at the Nurburgring, I'm not that impressed.

The GT2 RS is definitely the ultimate 911, but engine sound is boring.

The 4.0 RS is the perfect GT3, at $150k, not $200k+.
Old 01-19-2012, 07:53 PM
  #281  
Nizer
Rennlist Member
 
Nizer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Wishing I Was At The Track
Posts: 13,603
Received 1,839 Likes on 954 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by NJ-GT
Michelin slicks are fast.

I'm not too sure of the claimed 500Hp in the 4.0, it wasn't pulling as hard as I would have expected. The higher exit speeds helped by the nice grip on the slicks made it run at higher speeds on the straights, I don't think it would pull that hard on RA1 given identical exit speeds as the 3.8RS.

I like it a lot, best GT3 ever made, but overpriced for the performance it gives.

Now, if Mr Cuatro Punto Cero could share his AiM Solo DL data, I could run some nice comparisons.

The few times I ran behind 4.0 in the FIAT, the FIAT would lose to it exiting T16 or T17 (grip and aero), then gain on it by the end of each straight.

For a car that is supposedly 4 secs faster at Sebring than the FIAT, and 12 secs faster at the Nurburgring, I'm not that impressed.

The GT2 RS is definitely the ultimate 911, but engine sound is boring.

The 4.0 RS is the perfect GT3, at $150k, not $200k+.
Rad: How many miles does Clarke have on the car? I'm told they make more power once the engine starts to loosen up (2k-3k+ miles).

I agree that they're overpriced. Of course I think a lot of stuff is overpriced but nobody seems to listen. Perhaps sanity will prevail once Helicopter Ben takes away the punch bowl but I'm not holding my breath.
Old 01-19-2012, 08:29 PM
  #282  
Izzone
Nordschleife Master
 
Izzone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 7,342
Received 292 Likes on 147 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by Nizer
Rad: How many miles does Clarke have on the car? I'm told they make more power once the engine starts to loosen up (2k-3k+ miles).
Clarke / Reter and I have 13,000 or so miles

Clarke has much more duct tape than Reter and me
Old 01-19-2012, 08:52 PM
  #283  
savyboy
Drifting
 
savyboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Reno NV
Posts: 3,371
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by NJ-GT
This one is Mr. Cuatro Punto Cero testing his amazing brakes in traffic at T16.

The stock 4.0RS brake pads and Michelin Cup N1 slicks are a great combo.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xCCCs...xSWatIKXrhFXkQ
DAMN! 2:34 Gave me a Code Brown sitting in my chair watching at home! Nice driving Rad!

He brake-checked you in a DE session?
!

A local guy I know supports the west coast Ferrari Challenge cars and he tells me both the 430 and 458 are pretty tough and durable to track. Another friend tracks with me at our SCCA events in his 430 and he seems to be problem free as well as fast. On cold mornings we would huddle around his engine to keep warm in the paddock...lol. No doubt they sound fantastic on track as well.
Attached Images  
Old 01-19-2012, 08:55 PM
  #284  
Izzone
Nordschleife Master
 
Izzone's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Florida
Posts: 7,342
Received 292 Likes on 147 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by savyboy

He brake-checked you in a DE session?
!
Keep your friends close.....and your enemies closer

That happens down here from time to time
Old 01-19-2012, 08:59 PM
  #285  
savyboy
Drifting
 
savyboy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Reno NV
Posts: 3,371
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by Izzone
Keep your friends close.....and your enemies closer

That happens down here from time to time
I fear for the inevitable thread I will be reading in the future NJ-GT was on his top game big time to keep awareness of the M3 on the left and avoid mating with the 4.0. Whew!


Quick Reply: Sebring Winterfest Track/Party/Car Show/Autocross Challenge 01/12 - 01/15



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 08:18 PM.