Help in choosing between GT3 997.1 vs GT3 997.2
10-22-2012, 11:35 PM
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Montreal is nice, however winter driving a GT3 is not really an option.
Good luck with your search.
BTW I picked up a clean low milage no over revved, heavily modified for track 07 GT3, and have done a sunroof delete. It seems to do OK against 997.2 GT3's so far.
Good luck with your search.
BTW I picked up a clean low milage no over revved, heavily modified for track 07 GT3, and have done a sunroof delete. It seems to do OK against 997.2 GT3's so far.
10-23-2012, 09:30 AM
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10-24-2012, 03:18 PM
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Seb,
I do occasionally run with rennsport, but prefer open track events offering much more track time.
Also have spoken with Andrew @ we tune, his clients car is a 997.2RS.. I'm looking for a 2010 gt3 non-rs. thanks for the info.
I do occasionally run with rennsport, but prefer open track events offering much more track time.
Also have spoken with Andrew @ we tune, his clients car is a 997.2RS.. I'm looking for a 2010 gt3 non-rs. thanks for the info.
10-24-2012, 05:28 PM
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Once the new 991 GT3 hits the streets there should be lots of good clean local .2 GT3s to choose from IMO .....and even more across NA.
10-25-2012, 11:12 AM
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Totally agree with your comments about the bizarre concentration of GT3 in this area. The local PCA chapter could even be renamed the GT3 club..
Any idea when the 991 GT3 will hit the NA market.
Any idea when the 991 GT3 will hit the NA market.
10-25-2012, 11:20 AM
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I would look for a 997.1 and pound the hell out of it until the 2014 RS is released.
10-26-2012, 12:41 PM
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I picked up a 2008 bone stock GT3 with PCCBs. I got it in the mid $70's, full Porsche Dealer history, clean PPI, no track, 21K miles. I am completely happy with it and look forward to getting my skills up to match the car's capabilities.
I feel exactly like when I started playing golf. Handicap of 30 and bought pro level clubs. My big decision point was graphite or steel shafts. I chose steel for $$ reasons. It felt great to have them and they looked great in the bag. But I needed lessons to improve my game. Years later, I am a 10 handicap and still don't use those clubs to their full capabilities!
So, if you are learning or starting to track, .1GT3 is probably more than you'll ever need. I doubt that weekend warriors will ever need an RS or .2GT3. If money was no object, then by all means, go for it!
I feel exactly like when I started playing golf. Handicap of 30 and bought pro level clubs. My big decision point was graphite or steel shafts. I chose steel for $$ reasons. It felt great to have them and they looked great in the bag. But I needed lessons to improve my game. Years later, I am a 10 handicap and still don't use those clubs to their full capabilities!
So, if you are learning or starting to track, .1GT3 is probably more than you'll ever need. I doubt that weekend warriors will ever need an RS or .2GT3. If money was no object, then by all means, go for it!
10-27-2012, 03:17 PM
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Golf is a great analogy in comparing individual skill to equipment capabilities. As a long time golfer it's mostly about personal skill and lots of practise moreover than the sticks in the bag. There will always be better golf clubs as well as faster cars to buy every year.
I've now been tracking my 996 for six years now with a humble approach to learning and practising in order to be a better driver, working with instructors and coaches in being smooth, understanding car dynamics etc..
As avoiding to buy new golf clubs before my game has improved, I feel ready for another car better designed for track use and to suit my improving skill level. Hence my quest for another car, and debating between the .1 and .2 gt3's. I do recognize there will be a lot to learn with these newer faster cars, and hopefully that will last a few years if not longer.
Keep your head down and eyes on the ball..
Thanks for your comments
I've now been tracking my 996 for six years now with a humble approach to learning and practising in order to be a better driver, working with instructors and coaches in being smooth, understanding car dynamics etc..
As avoiding to buy new golf clubs before my game has improved, I feel ready for another car better designed for track use and to suit my improving skill level. Hence my quest for another car, and debating between the .1 and .2 gt3's. I do recognize there will be a lot to learn with these newer faster cars, and hopefully that will last a few years if not longer.
Keep your head down and eyes on the ball..
Thanks for your comments
10-28-2012, 09:12 AM
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great comments guys!
should be careful if you switch from 4s to a gt3, the car is a big change. Much more on a 996 since you have no electronic.
my 996 gt3 bite me the first time on track at tremblant and i wasnt really proud, lesson learned. Im feeling much more confident now after the whole season and NOW, i understand how to drive the car. I still need lot of pratice thought...
good luck with your upcoming purchase! trying to figure out if i know you from the club!
should be careful if you switch from 4s to a gt3, the car is a big change. Much more on a 996 since you have no electronic.
my 996 gt3 bite me the first time on track at tremblant and i wasnt really proud, lesson learned. Im feeling much more confident now after the whole season and NOW, i understand how to drive the car. I still need lot of pratice thought...
good luck with your upcoming purchase! trying to figure out if i know you from the club!
I picked up a 2008 bone stock GT3 with PCCBs. I got it in the mid $70's, full Porsche Dealer history, clean PPI, no track, 21K miles. I am completely happy with it and look forward to getting my skills up to match the car's capabilities.
I feel exactly like when I started playing golf. Handicap of 30 and bought pro level clubs. My big decision point was graphite or steel shafts. I chose steel for $$ reasons. It felt great to have them and they looked great in the bag. But I needed lessons to improve my game. Years later, I am a 10 handicap and still don't use those clubs to their full capabilities!
So, if you are learning or starting to track, .1GT3 is probably more than you'll ever need. I doubt that weekend warriors will ever need an RS or .2GT3. If money was no object, then by all means, go for it!
I feel exactly like when I started playing golf. Handicap of 30 and bought pro level clubs. My big decision point was graphite or steel shafts. I chose steel for $$ reasons. It felt great to have them and they looked great in the bag. But I needed lessons to improve my game. Years later, I am a 10 handicap and still don't use those clubs to their full capabilities!
So, if you are learning or starting to track, .1GT3 is probably more than you'll ever need. I doubt that weekend warriors will ever need an RS or .2GT3. If money was no object, then by all means, go for it!
Golf is a great analogy in comparing individual skill to equipment capabilities. As a long time golfer it's mostly about personal skill and lots of practise moreover than the sticks in the bag. There will always be better golf clubs as well as faster cars to buy every year.
I've now been tracking my 996 for six years now with a humble approach to learning and practising in order to be a better driver, working with instructors and coaches in being smooth, understanding car dynamics etc..
As avoiding to buy new golf clubs before my game has improved, I feel ready for another car better designed for track use and to suit my improving skill level. Hence my quest for another car, and debating between the .1 and .2 gt3's. I do recognize there will be a lot to learn with these newer faster cars, and hopefully that will last a few years if not longer.
Keep your head down and eyes on the ball..
Thanks for your comments
I've now been tracking my 996 for six years now with a humble approach to learning and practising in order to be a better driver, working with instructors and coaches in being smooth, understanding car dynamics etc..
As avoiding to buy new golf clubs before my game has improved, I feel ready for another car better designed for track use and to suit my improving skill level. Hence my quest for another car, and debating between the .1 and .2 gt3's. I do recognize there will be a lot to learn with these newer faster cars, and hopefully that will last a few years if not longer.
Keep your head down and eyes on the ball..
Thanks for your comments
10-28-2012, 10:45 AM
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I went thru the same thing last December. but kept remembering what I always read on this forum, always buy newest you can. So I did and never looked back..
10-28-2012, 10:47 AM
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And yes, dammit, I haven't modded mine enough or driven it well enough to get a point by from NorthVan.
Maybe next year....
(oh ****e, who am I kidding, NorthVan doesn't give point by's!)
10-28-2012, 10:49 AM
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