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Old 03-02-2017, 01:47 PM
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Hello all,
I just want to introduce myself to this forum. I've been on the 991 side for a few years and, while I'll stay active there as well, I'll be spending more time here to learn about these incredible machines.
I bought my first 911 a few years back, a triple black 991S cabrio. I love the car. I don't ever see myself parting with it and after getting into some road racing in my spec Miata at the local track (Autobahn CC), I've had the appetite for more HP so I began the hunt for a GT3 and ended up with this 2010 which was delivered to me last night.
While I won't be racing this anytime soon, I do plan on getting comfortable with it on the track while lapping it. The Autobahn membership is an incredible resource for those who like to go fast and get to know like minded people and that's what put me in the seat of this car.
If anyone knows any history on the car, please do share. It's CPO'd and has just over 18k on the odometer.
About the car:
2010 Atlas Grey
Black full leather interior
Dynamic Engine Mounts
Sound Package Plus
Dynamic Cornering Lights
Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone Interface
Floor Mats in Interior Color
Universal Audio Interface
Atlas Grey Metallic
Adaptive Sports Seats with Driver Memory
Self-Dim Mirrors & Rain Sensor
Rear Center Console in Leather
Porsche Crest in Headrests
GMG exhaust
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What a beauty. Congratulations.
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i think this car will be a little more fun and thrilling than a 991 cabrio

just maybe
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Congrats!! Enjoy
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Congratulations, beautiful car! Autobahn is a cool track, I've instructed there in the past with the Windy City BMW guys. How do you like the GMG exhaust for sound level and quality?
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Congrats. Beautiful car!
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Thanks for the kind words so far. As far as the exhaust goes, approaching and over 4k it's aggressive. It'll be fun once I get out in the open. I drove it pretty hard before I bought it but I didn't hit the sport button then. I've only been out for 10-12 miles so far.
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Originally Posted by PCSandDDS
Thanks for the kind words so far. As far as the exhaust goes, approaching and over 4k it's aggressive. It'll be fun once I get out in the open. I drove it pretty hard before I bought it but I didn't hit the sport button then. I've only been out for 10-12 miles so far.
Enjoy in good health. Like any car you have to be cautious with cold tires. Once they get up to temp on track the car sticks like nothing else coming out of corners.
Have fun.
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What a beaut! I'll be at Autobahn this year for all the LAPS and MVP track days. Hope to see this one there.
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Originally Posted by golfnutintib
i think this car will be a little more fun and thrilling than a 991 cabrio

just maybe
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Nice find, Atlas Grey is a great color. Nice to see another Chicago guy in a GT3.

Link below is an Atlas Grey that first got me serious about buying a GT3, seems similar to yours but not sure. Know there aren't many out there in that color

https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...-like-new.html
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Originally Posted by TheSilverFox
Nice find, Atlas Grey is a great color. Nice to see another Chicago guy in a GT3.

Link below is an Atlas Grey that first got me serious about buying a GT3, seems similar to yours but not sure. Know there aren't many out there in that color

https://rennlist.com/forums/vehicle-...-like-new.html
Different VIN on that one.
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Originally Posted by nwGTS
What a beaut! I'll be at Autobahn this year for all the LAPS and MVP track days. Hope to see this one there.
I'll check the calendar and make sure I'm out there those days. They keep us on the other track away from the private events though....
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Congrats on the purchase!
May I ask from which dealer did you buy it?
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Originally Posted by abcut973
Congrats on the purchase!
May I ask from which dealer did you buy it?
Porsche North Scottsdale
Brad and Dennis were great to deal with. I flew out there and they took the car off the showroom floor and had it ready to drive/look over. Did the rest of the deal over the phone.

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