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Old 03-09-2015 | 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by GrantG
Well said. Whenever I see someone describe a car handling like it's on rails, my first reaction is always that the guy is driving it too slowly
I agree. I think the term car handling like it's on rails is more appropriate for driving on the streets, where high limits can't be reached without risking going to jail or being very unsafe.

I was merely referring to the driving feel on the streets and at the speeds I normally take corners, where I used to enjoy a little loosness feel, and feel the car rotation at these moderate speeds, and now the grip level has gone up considerably higher, it is no longer possible, unless you are the track. There is some level of enjoyment for having lower limits at the street. Mark
Old 03-09-2015 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by neanicu
Another Porsche that could've been so much more but was held back! Classic...I'm not surprised!
All the GT4 videos I've seen had the question : " have you held it back? " and the answer was politician BS. The truth is : " hell f***ing YEAH it was held back!!! " And the truth shall set you free...
That's the good thing about Chris Harris,he drinks just enough Kool-Aid that keeps him sober still...
If you want to see a big Pffffffffffuuuuuuuu...of relief head on over to the GT3 section and read comments there from those " worried " that this might have been any sort of competition to the car that costs a Cayman and a half. Porsche wasn't going to let that happen and we knew this before reviews started coming in...
Either way,I'd probably still get it...it seems like a fun car with a manual and warranty,that can be tracked. And I don't care one bit about fast/faster/lap times.
I'd still get a 997 GT3/RS over this that wasn't trashed and with a realistic price tag...
Hey Neanicu I thought of you when i read this:

‘If Porsche has the decency to assemble cars with manual transmissions, then drivers should have the decency to learn to heel ‘n toe.’

Old 03-09-2015 | 06:15 PM
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Video Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9-S...ature=youtu.be
Old 03-09-2015 | 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by neanicu
This engine makes 430 HP unstressed...if you want to buy different intake/mid engine set-up BS...go ahead...I don't...
Gearing...easy fix from Porsche...again...didn't want to do it...
Diff...there were options...
Now steering...electric...it was expected...
these are easy "fixes" for a GT4 RS!

slot it right b/w the Gt4 and Gt3, DONE!
Old 03-09-2015 | 06:19 PM
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Old 03-09-2015 | 06:37 PM
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Sweet! I did not think it was possible to want this car any more than I have already. "You want one of these... You really want one of these". Thanks Chris, yes I do!
Old 03-09-2015 | 06:41 PM
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Thanks for posting - seemed very positive in the video.
Old 03-09-2015 | 06:44 PM
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i'm even more excited about this car than i already was... what a great machine.
Old 03-09-2015 | 06:46 PM
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The video is so much more positive than the earlier print review
Old 03-09-2015 | 07:01 PM
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Whats that pedal?

Old 03-09-2015 | 07:02 PM
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deleted! repost
Old 03-09-2015 | 07:12 PM
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Seems like the review of the steering is a bit more of the typical electric steering complaints CH often makes and is warranted. But my bet is that EVO will speak more about it and likely touch on how amazing it is for electric steering. So the only real issue is gearing. Can't complain about the engine, because as CH says, if you make it better, you are basically threatening the livelihood of the GT3.
I want one!
Old 03-09-2015 | 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by mywave
Harris Preview before tonight's video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nu6Brg9pf0

Hahaaha. AP s got a sense of humor
Old 03-09-2015 | 07:16 PM
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Harris just added additional FROTHINESS. Want it, want it now.
Old 03-09-2015 | 07:16 PM
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What a great review from Chris Harris...
hope I get an allocation.


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