RE: Chris Harris video: Porsche 911 GT3
Discussion
I do wonder how many of these cars will end up backwards in a hedge somewhere precisely because they are so easy to drive now? With the old GT3s, you approached with a degree of caution, aware of the slightly recalcitrant front end, the low rpm shuntiness, and the need to precisely heal and toe due to the low inertia powertrain. Now you just jump in and go, and go FAST, very, very fast. And at some point, it'll still bite you, and you'll have no chance of catching it...........
As a road car, in 2013, on Europe's crowded roads, the amount of time you can spend with the car completely pinned is, no matter who/where you are, very limited. For every mile at warp, you'll suffer 100 miles just pootling along, and this is where i think i'd miss the interaction of a manual transmission most.
As a road car, in 2013, on Europe's crowded roads, the amount of time you can spend with the car completely pinned is, no matter who/where you are, very limited. For every mile at warp, you'll suffer 100 miles just pootling along, and this is where i think i'd miss the interaction of a manual transmission most.
gibbon said:
There wont be a limited edition gt3 run. There will be an RS i imagine at some point, but thats a little different.
Good review, lovely car, if the only things you dont like about are the modernisation then buy a last of the line 997 II gt3.
I saw the same thing coming down the pipe with regard to the new M3/4 and did precisely that. Perhaps we'll see this last generation of sports cars regarded as the 993 was, with people like Harris and myself chasing down the older, more raw cars.Good review, lovely car, if the only things you dont like about are the modernisation then buy a last of the line 997 II gt3.
Aside from Chris looking like he's just done 6 months in Belsen concentration camp that video was brilliant.
His analysis, thoughtful, contrasting perspectives and ability to relay information so clearly to us enthusiasts is refreshing and inspiring.
Absolute top notch journalism allied with extraordinary skill behind the wheel.
Well done Chris and thankyou.
His analysis, thoughtful, contrasting perspectives and ability to relay information so clearly to us enthusiasts is refreshing and inspiring.
Absolute top notch journalism allied with extraordinary skill behind the wheel.
Well done Chris and thankyou.
What made Porsche 911 GT3s so great were the steering feel and the gearbox, and the way the driver can work its corkscrew handling to most effect.
This engine seems to be a step up, but it is a real shame Porsche did not keep the hydraulic steering and manual boxes.
One of the attractions of driving certain sports cars (Porsche 911 being a case in point) is learning to respect and work with its idiosyncrasies. This one seems to help you too much along the way; the key characteristics of what made the older versions ‘special’ seem to have been diluted.
Three steps back, (losing the steering feel of the hydraulic and manual box and adding weight), one step forward (higher revving banshee engine)? Arguably.
This engine seems to be a step up, but it is a real shame Porsche did not keep the hydraulic steering and manual boxes.
One of the attractions of driving certain sports cars (Porsche 911 being a case in point) is learning to respect and work with its idiosyncrasies. This one seems to help you too much along the way; the key characteristics of what made the older versions ‘special’ seem to have been diluted.
Three steps back, (losing the steering feel of the hydraulic and manual box and adding weight), one step forward (higher revving banshee engine)? Arguably.
cheddar said:
Aside from Chris looking like he's just done 6 months in Belsen concentration camp that video was brilliant.
His analysis, thoughtful, contrasting perspectives and ability to relay information so clearly to us enthusiasts is refreshing and inspiring.
Absolute top notch journalism allied with extraordinary skill behind the wheel.
Well done Chris and thankyou.
I couldn't agree more. His analysis, thoughtful, contrasting perspectives and ability to relay information so clearly to us enthusiasts is refreshing and inspiring.
Absolute top notch journalism allied with extraordinary skill behind the wheel.
Well done Chris and thankyou.
First things first, congratulations to Chris! In my humble opinion in today's world of internet, smartphones and marketing, it is quite an achievement to have some truly exclusive material. On top of that it is about the GT3 - Respect! 
Second, I have a question that was not addressed in the video: the rear hips look really wide to me. While on the open road or in city environment, is this a problem?
Alex
Second, I have a question that was not addressed in the video: the rear hips look really wide to me. While on the open road or in city environment, is this a problem?
Alex
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Amazing piece of kit and, to be fair, PDK makes a lot of sense now with that much pace on offer - and who wouldn't get caught up in the pleasures of 'flicking' the gears rather than 'stirring' them?
And Chris is a Git, of course. I do mean that in the nicest sense. ish.
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Want.
Amazing piece of kit and, to be fair, PDK makes a lot of sense now with that much pace on offer - and who wouldn't get caught up in the pleasures of 'flicking' the gears rather than 'stirring' them?
And Chris is a Git, of course. I do mean that in the nicest sense. ish.
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