997.1 GT3

[Piers84]

Struggling to concentrate at work and started suffering from insomnia. Picking up my first 911 tomorrow evening!! Pics to follow!

[Trev450]

Good man. Look forward to seeing the pics.

[abidr500]

Did I read this right - You're struggling to sleep at work because you're excited about your new motor
Can we swap jobs please !!!!

[Piers84]

@abidr500, hahah I wish it was like that mate.

I've been through pretty much every video on youtube, magazine article possible on the 997.1 gt3. Strange to most of you probably, I didn't even go for a test drive. I find them a bit pointless for myself as I have no experience with this type of car, so have no clue what to look out for. However I did listen to the engine, all sounded great with my novice ears! So I am a real 911 Virgin, knowing tomorrow is the big day

[Steve Rance]

Fantastic. lovely lovely cars.

Enjoy!

[v8ksn]

Congratulations

They are truly fantastic cars, what spec have you gone for? Buckets or comfort seats?

[Piers84]

I've gone for the comfort seats. It also has seat belts added to the back, so next on my list is a seat that will fit a 9month old. Any ideas? I told the wife it will carry all 3 of us hahah, fingers crossed.

[v8ksn]

If you have comfort seats, they have isofix so you can get a baby seat in the front (rear facing and turn the passenger airbag off)

Not sure about a baby seat in the back but if you do a search on here i'm sure you will find some threads covering the topic.

[ssute]

It will sound like a bag of spanners on cold starting.
It will sometimes blow smoke from the exhaust.
The gearbox is notchy until it warms up.
But it is all part of its character.
You will love it

[braddo]

Piers84 said:

I've gone for the comfort seats. It also has seat belts added to the back, so next on my list is a seat that will fit a 9month old. Any ideas? I told the wife it will carry all 3 of us hahah, fingers crossed.

I used a maxi cosi cabriofix. The front passenger loses a bit of legroom though.



Enjoy!

[abidr500]

Piers84 said:

@abidr500, hahah I wish it was like that mate.

I've been through pretty much every video on youtube, magazine article possible on the 997.1 gt3. Strange to most of you probably, I didn't even go for a test drive. I find them a bit pointless for myself as I have no experience with this type of car, so have no clue what to look out for. However I did listen to the engine, all sounded great with my novice ears! So I am a real 911 Virgin, knowing tomorrow is the big day

Wish you all the best on your special day!

[Piers84]

Ahh thanks guys for the messages and seat tips. I have the maxicosi you have so will give it a go. Although my daughter had nearly outgrown it.

Quick snap of the car. Will take more pics once I get my hands on her!

[Piers84]

WOW WOW WOWWWEEEEE
What a car!! What a drive! What an experience!!!!
Went through a tunnel on the way home too hihihiiii 😁😁😁😁

[Piers84]

Am I sad to see the m3 go.... NO!

[Steve Rance]

They really are a very special car. Probably the bargain of the bunch. Also look very nice in black
Excellent choice my Dear Old Thing

[Piers84]

Steve I agree for the little experience I have, I am blown away! It's exactly what I am after, loads of character and the feel and noise is insane! Totally hooked!!! 5am drive tomorrow morning is going to ps off the neighbours! Haha

[dopsonj]

Piers84 said:

Ahh thanks guys for the messages and seat tips. I have the maxicosi you have so will give it a go. Although my daughter had nearly outgrown it.

Quick snap of the car. Will take more pics once I get my hands on her!

Beautiful!

Is that a 993 RS I spot in the garage too!?

[Piers84]

Yes well spotted dopsonj! The old owner of the gt3 is a car mad chap, and really nice guy. He races the rs, it's completely stripped, his collection is amazing.... One day haha

[dopsonj]

Piers84 said:

Yes well spotted dopsonj! The old owner of the gt3 is a car mad chap, and really nice guy. He races the rs, it's completely stripped, his collection is amazing.... One day haha

Tad jealous.

The GT3 looks mean though! Looking forward to some more photos Enjoy!

[maxest]

Very nice.. get some more pics up