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Decided to head across London to attend the PCGB London "Out East" meet yesterday... here's a few pics
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The Cobra was a 1 of 18 replica with the full 427cu engine and sounded amazing... the owner had a GT3 RS in the garage but said he tended to use the Cobra more often.
Some lovely 356s too, the Sand coloured one having been imported from the States and in imaculta condition.
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|https://thumbsnap.com/oGKAxtvH[/url]The Cobra was a 1 of 18 replica with the full 427cu engine and sounded amazing... the owner had a GT3 RS in the garage but said he tended to use the Cobra more often.
Some lovely 356s too, the Sand coloured one having been imported from the States and in imaculta condition.
From last weeks' Scotland road trip. More pics will likely follow. Sadly we got a pretty wet week and I spent a lot of time thinking that while my Pilot Super Sports have plenty of tread left, I should have ditched them for 4S's anyway - there was an interesting mix of grip, under and oversteer at points. Still, fun was had. Annoyingly, however, towards the end my exhaust became noticeably louder and I think one of the blobs of rust which joins it together is starting to give up so off to the garage next week to get that sorted, Pretty sure the exhaust is fine and it's just the joint, but it's definitely blowing a bit somewhere.
PaulD86 said:
From last weeks' Scotland road trip. More pics will likely follow. Sadly we got a pretty wet week and I spent a lot of time thinking that while my Pilot Super Sports have plenty of tread left, I should have ditched them for 4S's anyway - there was an interesting mix of grip, under and oversteer at points. Still, fun was had. Annoyingly, however, towards the end my exhaust became noticeably louder and I think one of the blobs of rust which joins it together is starting to give up so off to the garage next week to get that sorted, Pretty sure the exhaust is fine and it's just the joint, but it's definitely blowing a bit somewhere.
frayz said:
Upgrade time?
I'm currently looking at houses for sale - much as I'd love to spend money on the car(s), if I was being sensible I would probably sell it. However the compromise I'm allowing myself if that I can keep the car as it's long since paid for. But this will be a repair. Upgrades may come in the future.... PaulD86 said:
I'm currently looking at houses for sale - much as I'd love to spend money on the car(s), if I was being sensible I would probably sell it. However the compromise I'm allowing myself if that I can keep the car as it's long since paid for. But this will be a repair. Upgrades may come in the future....
Boo you and all your sensible approach Paul Andyoz said:
Some sad news fellow R owners...I'm picking up my 996 GT3 today. She's a Clubsport and has the Manthey engine mods (you all know I'm not a Stock car sorta guy).
I'll sure miss the R's reasonable running costs...
I think that falls under the banner of dammed with faint praise I'll sure miss the R's reasonable running costs...
And if you should ever get cold feet, just remember this link I sent you ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3J8HeIfJwc
Andyoz said:
Some sad news fellow R owners...I'm picking up my 996 GT3 today. She's a Clubsport and has the Manthey engine mods (you all know I'm not a Stock car sorta guy).
I'll sure miss the R's reasonable running costs...
Congrats Andy, i know the owner in the photo (Jamie) Its a local car.I'll sure miss the R's reasonable running costs...
Edited by Andyoz on Tuesday 17th May 12:16
Andyoz said:
Some sad news fellow R owners...I'm picking up my 996 GT3 today. She's a Clubsport and has the Manthey engine mods (you all know I'm not a Stock car sorta guy).
I'll sure miss the R's reasonable running costs...
Congrats Andy! You'll have to check in update us on the difference in experience. Lovely choice of replacement 👍I'll sure miss the R's reasonable running costs...
Edited by Andyoz on Tuesday 17th May 12:16
Andyoz said:
Some sad news fellow R owners...I'm picking up my 996 GT3 today. She's a Clubsport and has the Manthey engine mods (you all know I'm not a Stock car sorta guy).
I'll sure miss the R's reasonable running costs...
Oh my! wowsers. Congratulations! that looks like an epic 996. Love the colour, and it has that fancy rare official Porsche momo steering wheel too!I'll sure miss the R's reasonable running costs...
Edited by Andyoz on Tuesday 17th May 12:16
Is the R now up for sale. You better make sure the advert pics are good
Best regards
Slippydiff said:
Andyoz said:
Some sad news fellow R owners...I'm picking up my 996 GT3 today. She's a Clubsport and has the Manthey engine mods (you all know I'm not a Stock car sorta guy).
I'll sure miss the R's reasonable running costs...
I think that falls under the banner of dammed with faint praise I'll sure miss the R's reasonable running costs...
And if you should ever get cold feet, just remember this link I sent you ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3J8HeIfJwc
400BHP Porsche 911 996 GT3 Clubsport by Manthey Racing Review
which is pretty much what Andy has now luckily got.
julian987R said:
Slippydiff said:
Andyoz said:
Some sad news fellow R owners...I'm picking up my 996 GT3 today. She's a Clubsport and has the Manthey engine mods (you all know I'm not a Stock car sorta guy).
I'll sure miss the R's reasonable running costs...
I think that falls under the banner of dammed with faint praise I'll sure miss the R's reasonable running costs...
And if you should ever get cold feet, just remember this link I sent you ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3J8HeIfJwc
400BHP Porsche 911 996 GT3 Clubsport by Manthey Racing Review
which is pretty much what Andy has now luckily got.
Edited by Andyoz on Wednesday 18th May 05:21
Loved every minute of my 5 hour (250 mile) trip from Essex to Manchester.
I also confirmed that Manthey does raise the redline to 8,200 rpm when they do their conversion
I've had over 18 months and 13k miles in the R so a change is good for the soul.
One thing I love about the 996 GT3, is you feel like you're wearing it like a back pack. Its the same feeling I got the first time I drove the R but I've never felt it with the more recent GT3's I've driven.
I also confirmed that Manthey does raise the redline to 8,200 rpm when they do their conversion
I've had over 18 months and 13k miles in the R so a change is good for the soul.
One thing I love about the 996 GT3, is you feel like you're wearing it like a back pack. Its the same feeling I got the first time I drove the R but I've never felt it with the more recent GT3's I've driven.
Edited by Andyoz on Thursday 19th May 01:05
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