So hypothetically speaking...
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supermono said:
If I was to go from a 2002 turbo -> 2004 GT3 with the bucket seats, what would I notice? On the motorways? On the smooth A roads and on the choppy b-roads?
Just wondering, like. The man from Cambridge might force me into a test drive this weekend.
SM
Just wondering, like. The man from Cambridge might force me into a test drive this weekend.
SM
A feeling of lightness and agility never previously witnessed in your Turbo
(And an engine with more linear responses/power delivery too )
Only days ago Supermoaner said:
Love the car to bits but if this debacle doesn't go my way, the 997tt plans are out of the window as are the 996GT3 ones.
Bit fickle aint'cha ?
Or did you do some deep breathing exercises over the weekend ? 
Edited by slippydiff on Monday 12th June 15:11
supermono said:
If I was to go from a 2002 turbo -> 2004 GT3 with the bucket seats, what would I notice? On the motorways? On the smooth A roads and on the choppy b-roads?
Just wondering, like. The man from Cambridge might force me into a test drive this weekend.
SM
How lacking in torque the gt3 is.Thats what you would notice...Just wondering, like. The man from Cambridge might force me into a test drive this weekend.
SM
slippydiff said:
Only days ago Supermoaner said:
Love the car to bits but if this debacle doesn't go my way, the 997tt plans are out of the window as are the 996GT3 ones.
Bit fickle aint'cha ?
Or did you do some deep breathing exercises over the weekend ? Edited by slippydiff on Monday 12th June 15:11
Well certainly I'll be shelving my "plans" if they decide to rip me off with the faulty clutch... I was just struck by the beauty of the thing what with its seats, yellow belts, polished roll cage, ceramic brakes and am quite interested in this legendary driving experience they're supposed to give. Have to be pretty good to improve on the turbo though (flame suit on)
SM
And mines only a Mk1 !supermono said:
slippydiff said:
Only days ago Supermoaner said:
Love the car to bits but if this debacle doesn't go my way, the 997tt plans are out of the window as are the 996GT3 ones.
Bit fickle aint'cha ?
Or did you do some deep breathing exercises over the weekend ? Edited by slippydiff on Monday 12th June 15:11
Well certainly I'll be shelving my "plans" if they decide to rip me off with the faulty clutch... I was just struck by the beauty of the thing what with its seats, yellow belts, polished roll cage, ceramic brakes and am quite interested in this legendary driving experience they're supposed to give. Have to be pretty good to improve on the turbo though (flame suit on)
SM
supermono said:
kayc said:
Theres no point looking like Derek Bell when some geezer blasts past you in a turb..torque is what you need on the road...also now putting on flameproof suit
I like the cut of your jib
SM
.kayc said:
Dont believe the hype,stick with the turb.Theres no point looking like Derek Bell when some geezer blasts past you in a turb..torque is what you need on the road...also now putting on flameproof suit
Surely you're not advocating racing on the public highway are you
If however, the comment was aimed at trackday use you'd best make that a quadruple layer flame suit !!
slippydiff said:
Ahhhhh, if all else fails to excite, add a large dollop of horsepower to the mix. 
After all, there's nothing brute force and ignorance can't overcome
Exactly but it makes a perfect car FEEL quick.the turbo is so well sorted that it needs 500bhp to unsettle it!..if you want a great drive and no grunt get an Elise. After all, there's nothing brute force and ignorance can't overcome
I can see KayC's point. There is something pleasant about the TT's torque. The AWD and weight is a bit of a turn off, but other than that its a lot of supercar for £55k-£60k. I bought my GT3 for other reasons - they do have a 'mystique' about them and they are Porsche's 'track car'. I have no doubt that a turbo is more comfortable, easier to drive, safer to drive fast etc etc, but those things don't make up for the lack of GT3 badge on the back....
slippydiff said:
johnfm said:
I have no doubt that a turbo is more comfortable, easier to drive, safer to drive fast etc
Ahhhhh you're talking about everyday cars there John, I'm talking about something to open the garage doors to at 5 am on a Sunday morning and think "It's showtime !"
I get the same feeling with my MK1. Great occasion, even just popping down to Sainsburys!!
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