Any one here that doesn't track their GT3?
08-12-2012, 11:24 PM
#31
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Buy it! I don't track my 07gt3 but fully enjoy every chance I get to have a burst of speed... And the noise! Just be careful of the bumps that may scrape the lip. Those are definitely OUCH moments.
08-12-2012, 11:37 PM
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08-12-2012, 11:38 PM
#33
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Actually I think that 80% of GT3's are driven on the track. I never see GT3's on the street. I always see them on the track. However, I do agree with your conclusion - at the end of the day, the only opinion that really matters is that of the owner.
I drive mine on both the street and track. On the street the feel and soul of the GT3 are not matched by any other 911. IMHO that's a good enough reason for buying a GT3 for street driving.
I drive mine on both the street and track. On the street the feel and soul of the GT3 are not matched by any other 911. IMHO that's a good enough reason for buying a GT3 for street driving.
it was a discussion like this one 2 years ago or so on 6speed, and it was actually a fair attempt to compute how many gt3 cars were sold in USA per region and what is an average count of gt3 cars at any DE event. i think number came to 20% or so, for cars that ever show up at any sport events.
08-12-2012, 11:59 PM
#35
I had an '88 G50 Carrera track car before my GT3 (Lotus Elise in between) and I am (unbelievable) even older than you. The GT3 will be just fine for you unless you need to commute in daily stop and go traffic, averaging 20 miles an hour. Actually, I did that in my GT3 as well, including snow tires in the winter, and even that was fine, if not ideal. As a weekend car and occasional driver, it will be great fun. The huge difference is the power - you just won't believe the difference. The only learning curve will be needing to feed in the power more gently than you are accustomed to on corner exit. When you get it, grins galore.
08-13-2012, 12:11 AM
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I'm 3 years your junior and say go for it. Per a prior guess 20% are tracked and out of those maybe 5% driven with a degree of ability Porsche designed. On any given track day here lucky if one out of 5 can run with a stock shoebox Evo with a decent driver. I learned a long time ago when someone tells me they track their car all the time to take it with a grain until I see the person drive. Absolutely no stigma not tracking and truth be told a large percentage that do are just styling. You can tell when steward offers up an instructor they decline then go out and get lapped next session by the shoebox.
08-13-2012, 12:12 AM
#37
I've only had my GT3 for a few weeks, but I'm very impressed with how smoothly the car drives. So much better than my previous 997. I've driven in traffic on the motorway and I just leave the car in 1st until the speed is comfortably over 30mph. The car will crawl along at 5mph and drive smoothly in variable speed traffic. It's noisy as hell and the handling is aggressive but you could totally enjoy a GT3 as a weekend street car. The exhaust noise above 4k is something fierce.
08-13-2012, 12:38 AM
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I would not advise it. Given your age and intended you, you are not going to like the heavy clutch, shifter, steering or ride. You would be far better off looking at a Carrera S or a Turbo. Even a 997.1 Carrera S is going to be a major change with such a huge increase in power, handing and braking capability while have a good ride, easy steering, light pedals and a climate control system that works all year round.
WTF?
I'm 65, will be 66 in 5 more weeks. I have driven my Gt3 over 63,000 miles and those are the 4 things I love about the car, plus the SW 3.9
I don't have streets where I live, only twisty roads
08-13-2012, 12:48 AM
#41
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Drive it first and you'll be hooked. I just got a gt3 2007 for tracking mainly.Have been tracking the c4s past two seasons.
Still keeping my c4s 2009 with pdk for Seattle rain, freeway traffic, winter.
Wife has 05 Boxster manual and loves it. She drove the GT3 today and did not like the heavier clutch.
So again; Drive it and see for yourself.
Still keeping my c4s 2009 with pdk for Seattle rain, freeway traffic, winter.
Wife has 05 Boxster manual and loves it. She drove the GT3 today and did not like the heavier clutch.
So again; Drive it and see for yourself.
Get it.
08-13-2012, 03:05 AM
#44
Hey Jack you should go for it. I think you'll find the GT3 to be one of the most flexible cars Porsche has ever produced and most importantly the car is easy to personalize based on its use. From 2010-2011 my 997.2 was 80% track usage in the US and was set up for it (sport buckets, racing pads, track alignment, etc...) In 2012 I shipped my GT3 to Germany and have been using it 80% street/Authobahn and had it dialed back for that application (put the sport sdaptive seats back in, street pads, normal alignment, etc...). You can really personalize these cars on how you intend to use them. Good luck!
08-13-2012, 03:17 AM
#45
Three Wheelin'
Jack, I reread your original post and I think you'll enjoy the GT3 in whatever capacity you wish it for. Much more sharper at everything than your 996 I would imagine.
Your restored P-car is a real beauty. If you cannot keep it I hope it goes to someone who appreciates it.
Your restored P-car is a real beauty. If you cannot keep it I hope it goes to someone who appreciates it.