Anyone changed from 997gt3 to 430 ScuderIa?
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Im interested in this too, anyone care to give a little more detail on how the performance compares?
Is the 430 a little soft after the GT3? I really think the GT3 comes to life when it's driven hard, I'd hope the 430 would be similar. Would I ever feel like I should have saved and got the scud?
Is the 430 a little soft after the GT3? I really think the GT3 comes to life when it's driven hard, I'd hope the 430 would be similar. Would I ever feel like I should have saved and got the scud?
just changed my GT2 for a scuderia. I was a bit worried about the ferrari being fragile compared to the porsche. The finish on the porsche looks and feels more superior to the ferrari. However, I ve just taken a road trip to the sth of France and I can comfortably say that the Ferrari shocked me with its capabilities. Feels far smoother than the Gt2, was just as at least as economical, just as quick, superb chassis, fantastic noise, phenomenal gearchange speed and overall feels a lot more special to sit in. On the reassuring side, it is also a car that has been developed via F1 technology and hence feels sophisticated. The Gt2 however, felt more bullet proof and you know that when you drive the porsche you have no mercy for the car. With the Ferrari, I would have second thoughts about abusing the car frequently.
The scud is so exciting and thrilling to drive that everytime I get out of it, I cant wait till the next drive... The gt2 was a fantastic piece of kit that I will miss, but the scud is just full of character and soul and I dont think I will have any regrets.
The scud is so exciting and thrilling to drive that everytime I get out of it, I cant wait till the next drive... The gt2 was a fantastic piece of kit that I will miss, but the scud is just full of character and soul and I dont think I will have any regrets.
JPF40 said:
Did the reverse
Scud was too loud and certainly no where near as good a drivers car compared to the GT3.
Having driven various GT3's i could imagine this to be true. If only they werent so clinical and perfunctory in the way they go about things. Ultimate dynamic ability, chassis depth and a rewarding challenge is where its at but it would be nice to have a bit more raw sex thrown into the mix as well. Maybe the GTO is th only true best of both worlds ?Scud was too loud and certainly no where near as good a drivers car compared to the GT3.
sone said:
I'd agree with this, but the Fezza especially the scud has much much more presence and wow factor.
Agree with what you are saying, but the problem for me is that the Scud was simply too loud for track days, no chance at my local track Goodwood.As for wow factor I simply wheel out my Aeromax, a car that attracts more attention than any other car I've owned, and that includes the F40 & CGT!
Had a couple of GT3's (996's) and now a 997GT2, aswell as having a Scud for last 3 yrs.
I like the fact that 911's are fairly anonymous (since Porsche started churning out cars after the 993) so the GT2 is used as my regular car. Steering feel is better and can enjoy the manual box at any speed. The Scud is more of a special weekend drive car (though has far more supple suspension than the GT2) and makes best sense on a good, twisty road where it can be hammered along as if a bigger Exige, ie without being disturbed by bumps/cambers that would send the GT2 airborne into a hedge/wall/etc - though that can be fun too.
I like the fact that 911's are fairly anonymous (since Porsche started churning out cars after the 993) so the GT2 is used as my regular car. Steering feel is better and can enjoy the manual box at any speed. The Scud is more of a special weekend drive car (though has far more supple suspension than the GT2) and makes best sense on a good, twisty road where it can be hammered along as if a bigger Exige, ie without being disturbed by bumps/cambers that would send the GT2 airborne into a hedge/wall/etc - though that can be fun too.
Gulp!
Just handed quite a bit of cash over to Graypaul for a 2009 Scud. Rosso Corsa, stripes, LEDs, red calipers and heart rate still elevated.
Car has gold wheels at the moment which will have to go. Very Scuderia but not good on a Rosso car imo.
They could be any colour I want but going to go for standard anthracite I think.
First leap into the world of the prancing horse and , having come from largely Porsche ownership and lately a GTR, some mild anxiety about things breaking.
Just handed quite a bit of cash over to Graypaul for a 2009 Scud. Rosso Corsa, stripes, LEDs, red calipers and heart rate still elevated.
Car has gold wheels at the moment which will have to go. Very Scuderia but not good on a Rosso car imo.
They could be any colour I want but going to go for standard anthracite I think.
First leap into the world of the prancing horse and , having come from largely Porsche ownership and lately a GTR, some mild anxiety about things breaking.
Diamond blue said:
Gulp!
Just handed quite a bit of cash over to Graypaul for a 2009 Scud. Rosso Corsa, stripes, LEDs, red calipers and heart rate still elevated.
Car has gold wheels at the moment which will have to go. Very Scuderia but not good on a Rosso car imo.
They could be any colour I want but going to go for standard anthracite I think.
First leap into the world of the prancing horse and , having come from largely Porsche ownership and lately a GTR, some mild anxiety about things breaking.
Lovely car even with the gold wheels, I don't think you'll regret it for a moment. I've got a std 430 at the minute but all things being equal will look at a Scud next year. The 430 is a much better screwed together car than previous models. Just handed quite a bit of cash over to Graypaul for a 2009 Scud. Rosso Corsa, stripes, LEDs, red calipers and heart rate still elevated.
Car has gold wheels at the moment which will have to go. Very Scuderia but not good on a Rosso car imo.
They could be any colour I want but going to go for standard anthracite I think.
First leap into the world of the prancing horse and , having come from largely Porsche ownership and lately a GTR, some mild anxiety about things breaking.
I've done the Porsche thing come from a 997 GT3 and 360 Ferrari prior to that. What you will notice is the massive increase in attention you'll get, all positive tho!.
Enjoy
Steve
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