Dilema and some advice please

[sapltagain]

I've been very lucky to have been kicked out of the office for 8 weeks on gardening leave after i told them i was resigning. I only have 3 weeks left! Anyway, I have a 996 TT and have used the time to start taking it to the track. I had done a few corp days before but never gone with my own car. I have been absolutely blown away by how much fun it is and am now truly bitten by the bug.

So as i have decided to start doing a fair amount of track time, the 6 million dollar question is: Do i keep the TT and perhaps upgrade some bits, get a GT3 or maybe even a GT2? Frankly, i bought the TT for the road and had considered a GT3 at the time, but after driving it on the B roads thought the TT would be a bit more comfortable. Having now done some track time, i don't realy see the point in thrashing down a bumpy B road on the limit.

The front discs on the TT have strated to get a couple of hairline cracks (5 track days) but aside from that the wear and tear has been fairly minimal (new break fluid next week). I suspect wear and tear on a GT3 would be a litle bit less over time as it is lighter, but would it offset the inevitable cost of changing cars and would I notice a massive difference on the track, bearing in mind i am not a driving God?

Oh what a terrible dilema!

p.s. I have a a feeling the 4WD may have been keeping me out of trouble

thanks

Paul

[Cathar]

Keep the TT for the road, and get a sorted Caterham, Ariel Atom, or Radical for the track? Much faster than a GT3, and much cheaper to run.

[porkernut]

The answer is.............42
Alternatively put an order in for the new 997GT3, should be better on road than the 996GT3, but ideal for the track days. I honestly wouldn't mess around with the Turbo beyond getting track day tyres (maybe x-74 suspension, get ready to loose fillings) otherwise it will affect it's re-sale value, track modified TT's aren't known for good re-sale.
If you want to stick to Pork, the GT3 is definitely the better track car & modifications don't really affect re-sale because they were built for the track, but they are hard to live with on a daily basis, unless you are hardcore.
if you don't want to go 997GT3, my advice would be to try a few more track days in your standard car & if you still love it, keep the TT & get a caterham!
With regards to GT3 mods the hardcore track guys will no doubt be able to help.