RE: Porsche GT3

[stephen300o]

Housey said:

stephen300o said:

Housey said:

stephen300o said:

I'd go for the less geeky Turbo.

As an NSX driver I find that an odd decision.

I imagine around the track the GT3 would destroy the Turbo. But I prefer the look of the turbo and think the whole "track look" looks a bit, well, "geeky" but to contradict my self(as everyone does) I love the 360CS. Go figure?!

We are all different I guess but if you drove both I suspect the choice would change as the GT3 shares many genes with the NSX.

Ok, how about a GT3 without the massive wing and roll-cage, is that an option?(and will they take ten grand? )

edit:I'm talking bks, I was thinking of the RS
edit2: but still I prefer a "wide body" Porsche.
edit3: can't spell either.

Edited by stephen300o on Monday 4th May 11:57

Edited by stephen300o on Monday 4th May 11:59

Edited by stephen300o on Monday 4th May 17:32

[Housey]

They MUST change that steering wheel, its awful.

[Rob_R]

derestrictor said:

It's a knife in my side and I wish it would just f@ck off.

Why does this car have to exist?

indeed.

[skylinecrazy]

Rob_R said:

derestrictor said:

It's a knife in my side and I wish it would just f@ck off.

Why does this car have to exist?

indeed.

You can't help but just like the damn thing.

[boomerkk]

damn, just damn.

[caine70]

My ultimate daily driver, looks good in blue as well.



ETA: My mistake, it appears they are Pilot Sport Cups.

Edited by caine70 on Monday 4th May 18:14

[Zagadkateg]

Would probably do something really immoral for one but the review did make me double take ,... 'lightweight fixed back seats' :O

,... oh!!!
I see.

Fixed-back seats.

Kev

[paul_k]

At last! Porsche finally beat the GTR at the ring...

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Porsche-...

[190E Matt]

paul_k said:

At last! Porsche finally beat the GTR at the ring...

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Porsche-...

Who cares.. even if it was a minute slower I would still take one over the Nissan.

And I'm sure there are plenty of people who feel the same way about the Nissan as well

The weird and wonderful world of peoples taste in cars.

[stephen300o]

190E Matt said:

paul_k said:

At last! Porsche finally beat the GTR at the ring...

http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Porsche-...

Who cares.. even if it was a minute slower I would still take one over the Nissan.

And I'm sure there are plenty of people who feel the same way about the Nissan as well

The weird and wonderful world of peoples taste in cars.

I saw a GTR in the metal for the first time at Silverstone, absolutely gorgeous

[Lightningman]

stephen300o said:

I saw a GTR in the metal for the first time at Silverstone, absolutely gorgeous

Was it the one that broke down and couldn't finish the FIA GT3 race on Saturday?

Would've been difficult to miss as it was sat in the paddock while everyone else was on track

As for taking a Turbo over a GT3, different car for different purposes. The Turbo is a perfect daily driver that most of the population would find it relatively easy to exploit 9/10ths of the performance potential of. It has the practicality of 2 rear occasional seats and the grip and all weather sure footedness of AWD (with a RWD bias until 4WD is required).

The GT3, on the other hand, in Club Sport guise is a track tool that can live on the road, although this shouldn't be it's raison d'être. It is lower than a turbo (you'll loose front splitters once a month using it as a DD) is RWD and lacks seats. It is frisky as hell and an average driver will never even get close to what the potential of the car is, while a poor driver will end up doing the car and themselves some damage; sure footed, yes... suffer fools (as the turbo does), no.

Just because the two cars come from the same stable, doesn't mean you should compare them with ease.

[C2'S'man]

Lightningman said:

stephen300o said:

I saw a GTR in the metal for the first time at Silverstone, absolutely gorgeous

Was it the one that broke down and couldn't finish the FIA GT3 race on Saturday?

Would've been difficult to miss as it was sat in the paddock while everyone else was on track

As for taking a Turbo over a GT3, different car for different purposes. The Turbo is a perfect daily driver that most of the population would find it relatively easy to exploit 9/10ths of the performance potential of. It has the practicality of 2 rear occasional seats and the grip and all weather sure footedness of AWD (with a RWD bias until 4WD is required).

The GT3, on the other hand, in Club Sport guise is a track tool that can live on the road, although this shouldn't be it's raison d'être. It is lower than a turbo (you'll loose front splitters once a month using it as a DD) is RWD and lacks seats. It is frisky as hell and an average driver will never even get close to what the potential of the car is, while a poor driver will end up doing the car and themselves some damage; sure footed, yes... suffer fools (as the turbo does), no.

Just because the two cars come from the same stable, doesn't mean you should compare them with ease.

I was at Oulton the other week and the white GTR that was there did not break down and was substantially quicker than just about everything else there. I did try, honest, having said that the GTR was on slicks, so thats my excuse In any event it appears to be one hell of a special car, not GT3 special, imho, but pretty good However, it is one ugly mother f****r without a shadow of a doubt!!!!

As for using the GT3 as a daily driver, it's fine, just have a stash for the splitters, believe me its worth it ....a truly incredible car!!!!

g

[Shropshiremike]

Nice motor.....but GT2 for me if I was going to buy a 911. More thrill factor IMO

[[SiG]]

Absolutely awesome. I *must* own one of these at some time

[Lightningman]

C2'S'man said:

As for using the GT3 as a daily driver, it's fine, just have a stash for the splitters, believe me its worth it ....a truly incredible car!!!!

g

I didn't say you couldn't use it on the road, I said: "The GT3, on the other hand, in Club Sport guise is a track tool that can live on the road, although this shouldn't be it's raison d'être."

In fact I said, it 'can live on the road', however, it would be a shame to never let it see a track as this is the intended purpose.

As for the GT-R, I have no doubt it is quick; however, like the Turbo 997 (and 996), I imagine it is relatively lacking in 'soul' (read drama, involvement, sheer seat of your pants driving experience) when compared to the GT3. As I haven't driven an R35 (I have driven an R34), I can't comment from experience.

Nevertheless, I don't want to drag this into the PH bugbear of 'this is better than that and for what made up reason'

[pSyCoSiS]

Now this is an awesome machine.

Would love one.

In black!

[Adrian Gumball]

429bhp from an NA 6 cylinder 3.8 litre?

Incredible.

[escargot]

I want one.

[KrissJ]

What an incredible machine. It has to be one of the best road cars available for driving enthusiasts. What a car. Love it!

[KrissJ]

stephen300o said:

Housey said:

stephen300o said:

I'd go for the less geeky Turbo.

As an NSX driver I find that an odd decision.

I imagine around the track the GT3 would destroy the Turbo. But I prefer the look of the turbo and think the whole "track look" looks a bit, well, "geeky" but to contradict my self(as everyone does) I love the 360CS. Go figure?!

Surely it's only geeky to people that aren't into cars, and lets face it, their opinions don't count. For me, the detail and features of the GT3 show focus and promise a spine tingling drive.

I'm with you on the 360CS front. I absolutely love that car, it's one of my all time favourites.