go to 991 forum for GT3 video
03-29-2012, 12:46 PM
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03-29-2012, 01:29 PM
#18
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I bet more than 80% of rennlist GT3 forum members who are serious about buying a 991 GT3 will choose PDK even if it's an option. I'm not a huge fan of "flappy paddle gearboxes", but I'm even less of a fan of having to point by every "flappy paddle gearbox" GT3 on the track... and it would make driving the GT3 on the street 100x better.
03-29-2012, 01:40 PM
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I do not agree, most will chose a manuel, most rarely even drive them on the street!
Not likely I will get one if PDK only.
I think the guys who want to have lower laptimes will go for the Turbo with PDK.
Not likely I will get one if PDK only.
I think the guys who want to have lower laptimes will go for the Turbo with PDK.
03-29-2012, 01:49 PM
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I bet more than 80% of rennlist GT3 forum members who are serious about buying a 991 GT3 will choose PDK even if it's an option. I'm not a huge fan of "flappy paddle gearboxes", but I'm even less of a fan of having to point by every "flappy paddle gearbox" GT3 on the track... and it would make driving the GT3 on the street 100x better.
Then you'll have the small percentage that want to drive raw with no nannies or aids and enjoy working on them and doing everything them selves with no assists. I think we still want to drive current cars old school style.
03-29-2012, 02:04 PM
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Agree, I watched that vid several times in succession looking for center pipes and I couldn't tell if it had them or not. With regard to manual only, PDK only, choice between the two, fixed wing or adaptable aero, etc. you can find "proof" of virtually any combination if you look at enough web sites. I've even seen mention of a 4.0L motor. Little point in trying to predict at this point......
03-29-2012, 02:10 PM
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Good re-re-post.
Here's the link to the original post:
https://rennlist.com/forums/991/6884...rburgring.html
and the repost:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...gt3-video.html
Here's the link to the original post:
https://rennlist.com/forums/991/6884...rburgring.html
and the repost:
https://rennlist.com/forums/997-gt2-...gt3-video.html
Agree with the ferrari ambassador btw.
Race on Sunday sell on Monday pls.
03-29-2012, 04:29 PM
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I bet more than 80% of rennlist GT3 forum members who are serious about buying a 991 GT3 will choose PDK even if it's an option. I'm not a huge fan of "flappy paddle gearboxes", but I'm even less of a fan of having to point by every "flappy paddle gearbox" GT3 on the track... and it would make driving the GT3 on the street 100x better.
03-29-2012, 05:38 PM
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common guys ......... we talk porsche here. if they put their huge team of engineers, money and all their motorsport and decades of GT3/Turbo experience to this: they will succeed.
03-29-2012, 05:43 PM
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a 991 GT3 with a 9A1 engine and a Audi auto-tranny is not a GT3. VW can put the badge on it, they can make it fast, but it will never be a GT3.
A GT3 needs a race engine and a race proven transmission, nothing less. Then, some geometry adjustments in the suspension, big brakes, brake cooling ducts, light body panels, light muffler, and a few aero tricks, that makes a GT3.
First, VW need to come with a Dry-Sump version of the engine, which they don't have. Next they need a light tranny, not the PDK brick. Then they need to go racing for 2 years, by the end of the 2nd year, they can make a street version of the race car.
This is how it started, back in 1998 with the 996 GT3 Cup, followed immediately by the 1999-2000 3.6 360Hp GT3, and it just got better from there.
A 991 GT3 based on the rumors and pictures is not a GT3. It could be fast, the Nissan GTR is fast too, and the Camaro is now running GT3 times, but neither of these cars is remotely close to a GT3.
Fortunately, VW built plenty of Aero Beetles, and some people are collecting them for future buyers at a great discount.
A GT3 needs a race engine and a race proven transmission, nothing less. Then, some geometry adjustments in the suspension, big brakes, brake cooling ducts, light body panels, light muffler, and a few aero tricks, that makes a GT3.
First, VW need to come with a Dry-Sump version of the engine, which they don't have. Next they need a light tranny, not the PDK brick. Then they need to go racing for 2 years, by the end of the 2nd year, they can make a street version of the race car.
This is how it started, back in 1998 with the 996 GT3 Cup, followed immediately by the 1999-2000 3.6 360Hp GT3, and it just got better from there.
A 991 GT3 based on the rumors and pictures is not a GT3. It could be fast, the Nissan GTR is fast too, and the Camaro is now running GT3 times, but neither of these cars is remotely close to a GT3.
Fortunately, VW built plenty of Aero Beetles, and some people are collecting them for future buyers at a great discount.
03-29-2012, 05:47 PM
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pretty much *all* GT3 models have adjustable wings ...
since there is a manual/PDK for the 991's already, I dont see why this would not be extended to the GTx cars...
03-29-2012, 05:50 PM
#29
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Agree, I watched that vid several times in succession looking for center pipes and I couldn't tell if it had them or not. With regard to manual only, PDK only, choice between the two, fixed wing or adaptable aero, etc. you can find "proof" of virtually any combination if you look at enough web sites. I've even seen mention of a 4.0L motor. Little point in trying to predict at this point......
03-29-2012, 09:03 PM
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Nordschleife Master
[QUOTE=Larry Cable;9403190]
pretty much *all* GT3 models have adjustable wings ...
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adaptable aero in much different then adjustable aero.
pretty much *all* GT3 models have adjustable wings ...
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adaptable aero in much different then adjustable aero.