GT350
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Joined: Dec 2014
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From: Texas
At work day 1 - So far...Engine is awesome. Pulls like a race motor. The sound is truly epic. The magnetic shocks soak up big/hard bumps phenomenally, quite smooth. Love the gearbox, very precise, really get that bolt action feel when it pops in gear and with some stiffness as I hate when they're too light. Clutch pedal is very light, easy to daily but need to get used to it, would prefer some more feel. Steering is lighter than I like, but need to push it to see how it feels loaded, also just played with the modes, felt better with sport setting...didn't realize it was in comfort. Car tramlines a bit due to the giant 305 front tires I'm assuming. Car size is my only complaint. It does feel big. I don't like that. I'm sure within a few days I'll get used to it but right now that's my only issue with the car. I mean the m2 felt big after getting out of the 964 but this feels much much bigger. Love the seats, the interior is good enough for me. Did I mention the engine and exhaust? 
edit: steering was in comfort forgot to try different modes. Preferred the sport setting. Heavier and more reactive
edit: steering was in comfort forgot to try different modes. Preferred the sport setting. Heavier and more reactive
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Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 521
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From: Texas
Hi. Just picked up a used GT350R, and while it handles great on smooth roads, on bumpier roads it is incredibly stiff and you really feel it coming out of corners with bumps (whereas my Z06 and other cars seem to get more drive out of the corner). I'm wondering if I still have the rear bump stops on. There's about 2-3 fingers space between tires and the body.
How do you spot the spacers? Can you just look underneath the car in the street, or do you need to get it on a lift? I took a look with the car outside, but I couldn't see anything.
Also, if the spacers are still there, how do you remove them? Simply put the car on a lift and pull them out, or does it require any tools?
Sorry if those questions are obvious!
Thanks very much,
-- Gordie
How do you spot the spacers? Can you just look underneath the car in the street, or do you need to get it on a lift? I took a look with the car outside, but I couldn't see anything.
Also, if the spacers are still there, how do you remove them? Simply put the car on a lift and pull them out, or does it require any tools?
Sorry if those questions are obvious!
Thanks very much,
-- Gordie
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Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 688
Likes: 137
From: NJ
At work day 1 - So far...Engine is awesome. Pulls like a race motor. The sound is truly epic. The magnetic shocks soak up big/hard bumps phenomenally, quite smooth. Love the gearbox, very precise, really get that bolt action feel when it pops in gear and with some stiffness as I hate when they're too light. Clutch pedal is very light, easy to daily but need to get used to it, would prefer some more feel. Steering is lighter than I like, but need to push it to see how it feels loaded, also just played with the modes, felt better with sport setting...didn't realize it was in comfort. Car tramlines a bit due to the giant 305 front tires I'm assuming. Car size is my only complaint. It does feel big. I don't like that. I'm sure within a few days I'll get used to it but right now that's my only issue with the car. I mean the m2 felt big after getting out of the 964 but this feels much much bigger. Love the seats, the interior is good enough for me. Did I mention the engine and exhaust?
edit: steering was in comfort forgot to try different modes. Preferred the sport setting. Heavier and more reactive
edit: steering was in comfort forgot to try different modes. Preferred the sport setting. Heavier and more reactive
If you like the OEM shifter, which is quite good, the aftermarket MGW shifter is sublime. Talk about rifle bolt action.
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Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 688
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From: NJ
At work day 1 - So far...Engine is awesome. Pulls like a race motor. The sound is truly epic. The magnetic shocks soak up big/hard bumps phenomenally, quite smooth. Love the gearbox, very precise, really get that bolt action feel when it pops in gear and with some stiffness as I hate when they're too light. Clutch pedal is very light, easy to daily but need to get used to it, would prefer some more feel. Steering is lighter than I like, but need to push it to see how it feels loaded, also just played with the modes, felt better with sport setting...didn't realize it was in comfort. Car tramlines a bit due to the giant 305 front tires I'm assuming. Car size is my only complaint. It does feel big. I don't like that. I'm sure within a few days I'll get used to it but right now that's my only issue with the car. I mean the m2 felt big after getting out of the 964 but this feels much much bigger. Love the seats, the interior is good enough for me. Did I mention the engine and exhaust?
edit: steering was in comfort forgot to try different modes. Preferred the sport setting. Heavier and more reactive
edit: steering was in comfort forgot to try different modes. Preferred the sport setting. Heavier and more reactive
For the clutch, you may want to try ditching the clutch assist spring. I did - big improvement. Very simple and can be easily reinstalled if preferred. Process - takes 6 seconds - Depress the clutch with one hand, grasp the top of spring assy and pull towards you - pops right out with minimal force. Clean up excess grease.
If you like the OEM shifter, which is quite good, the aftermarket MGW shifter is sublime. Talk about rifle bolt action.
If you like the OEM shifter, which is quite good, the aftermarket MGW shifter is sublime. Talk about rifle bolt action.
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Took it for a small canyon drive till the next track day. Suspension works amazingly well. Tires obviously give tons of grip but the suspension def works and the chassis feels great. Tons of feedback. Again engine / exhaust is ....
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From: NJ
Hi. Just picked up a used GT350R, and while it handles great on smooth roads, on bumpier roads it is incredibly stiff and you really feel it coming out of corners with bumps (whereas my Z06 and other cars seem to get more drive out of the corner). I'm wondering if I still have the rear bump stops on. There's about 2-3 fingers space between tires and the body.
How do you spot the spacers? Can you just look underneath the car in the street, or do you need to get it on a lift? I took a look with the car outside, but I couldn't see anything.
Also, if the spacers are still there, how do you remove them? Simply put the car on a lift and pull them out, or does it require any tools?
Sorry if those questions are obvious!
Thanks very much,
-- Gordie
How do you spot the spacers? Can you just look underneath the car in the street, or do you need to get it on a lift? I took a look with the car outside, but I couldn't see anything.
Also, if the spacers are still there, how do you remove them? Simply put the car on a lift and pull them out, or does it require any tools?
Sorry if those questions are obvious!
Thanks very much,
-- Gordie
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Apples and Oranges when compared to lightweight/smaller GT cars... but the car is that damn good!
And they do look good in red or orange as well...
And no it's not garbage, not even close. That's a clueless or ignorant comment IMO.
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From: Nevada
Hi. Just picked up a used GT350R, and while it handles great on smooth roads, on bumpier roads it is incredibly stiff and you really feel it coming out of corners with bumps (whereas my Z06 and other cars seem to get more drive out of the corner). I'm wondering if I still have the rear bump stops on. There's about 2-3 fingers space between tires and the body.
How do you spot the spacers? Can you just look underneath the car in the street, or do you need to get it on a lift? I took a look with the car outside, but I couldn't see anything.
Also, if the spacers are still there, how do you remove them? Simply put the car on a lift and pull them out, or does it require any tools?
Sorry if those questions are obvious!
Thanks very much,
-- Gordie
How do you spot the spacers? Can you just look underneath the car in the street, or do you need to get it on a lift? I took a look with the car outside, but I couldn't see anything.
Also, if the spacers are still there, how do you remove them? Simply put the car on a lift and pull them out, or does it require any tools?
Sorry if those questions are obvious!
Thanks very much,
-- Gordie
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Joined: May 2010
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Thanks for replies about the spacers
Thanks for the link, and to the others that replied about the spacers. I'll get the car on a lift soon and check to see if they are still on.
-- Gordie
-- Gordie