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Old 03-04-2013, 10:43 PM
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PDK only... ?

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...otor-show.html
Old 03-04-2013, 10:46 PM
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Looks like it. And rear wheel steering? And more faux centerlocks?

Bleh.
Old 03-04-2013, 10:51 PM
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Looks like it.
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Another innovation for the latest GT3 is the use of an active rear-wheel steering system, which either steers in the opposite or same direction as the front wheels depending upon the car's speed
Wow, just like my 1988 Honda Prelude......
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Originally Posted by Hacker-Pschorr
Wow, just like my 1988 Honda Prelude......
What could POSSIBLY go wrong with that contraption?
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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
What could POSSIBLY go wrong with that contraption?
I really don't get the rear wheel steering. GT3's are supposed to be about focused simplicity.

no more Metzger engine either

PDK is awesome. If you're that hung up on a manual transmission you should start posting here using your typewriter

overall I like the car.
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Bleh. Car LOOKS beautiful IMO.

PDK requires ZERO skill whatsoever. Zero. So unless you have a physical impairment or are a relentless fad chaser, why bother with a GT3? Just get a tarted up C2 and spend the savings on hookers & blow.
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Originally Posted by GuyIncognito
I really don't get the rear wheel steering. GT3's are supposed to be about focused simplicity.

no more Metzger engine either

PDK is awesome. If you're that hung up on a manual transmission you should start posting here using your typewriter

overall I like the car.
Makes it easier to park...you know, the important stuff.
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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
Bleh. Car LOOKS beautiful IMO.

PDK requires ZERO skill whatsoever. Zero. So unless you have a physical impairment or are a relentless fad chaser, why bother with a GT3? Just get a tarted up C2 and spend the savings on hookers & blow.
hookers and blow. can't argue with that.
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Not 100% sold on the appearance. Starting to look like a tarted up Panamera. Nothing wrong with that concept but seems to be getting away from the groundroot fabric of the car.
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Originally Posted by Veloce Raptor
Bleh. Car LOOKS beautiful IMO.

PDK requires ZERO skill whatsoever. Zero. So unless you have a physical impairment or are a relentless fad chaser, why bother with a GT3? Just get a tarted up C2 and spend the savings on hookers & blow.
I love reading threads with people who post and clearly show their age with their complete disregard for the future. You could make this statement about most technological advancement in sports. Technology improves, but some people never do.
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No argument that PDK is an advancement in technology. But...to ME, part of driving is the involvement of the drive, not just the speed or how quick the shifts are. PDK completely takes that away.

Sure it's faster shifting, but until someone is paying me to win at LeMans (or anywhere for that matter), I'll take the driver involvement of a manual. I drive for the fun and enjoyment of the experience and don't care about the fast shifting.

While I understand that from a technology standpoint PDK is a manual transmission, from an experience standpoint, it's an automatic.
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Originally Posted by MayorAdamWest
I love reading threads with people who post and clearly show their age with their complete disregard for the future. You could make this statement about most technological advancement in sports. Technology improves, but some people never do.
LOL you're funny!

Incorrect in every way...but funny.
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I'm scared to think what all these things will cost to fix once owners start putting them on track.


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