Crown

Board: Porsche - 911 - 997 Language: English Region: Worldwide

permalink

Close

Forum - Thread

Apr 5, 2007 5:16:49 AM

chipper: Pilot; Loc: Hawai'i; Posts: 400, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 20, 2003

GT3 -- In the driver's seat

Today I finally got to see and sit in a GT3 and all my lingering doubts about trading in my comfortable C2 for this streetable racecar vanished. I was pleased that the clutch pedal was not noticably harder to push than that of my C2 (the 996 GT3 clutch seemed considerably harder), the adaptable sports seats were very comfortable and supportive, and the shift action did not seem so stiff and notchy as some have reported on this site. The GT3 (in white) looked totally cool in person -- inside and out -- from every angle. The real deal.

Next
Threads

Apr 5, 2007 9:02:20 AM

PandaMan: Senior; Loc: Canada , Vancouver; Posts: 503, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 1, 2006; Reply to: chipper

Re: GT3 -- In the driver's seat

I too think the GT3 in person is the real deal. Gonna wait and see if I can pick one up if not I'll get a Cab.

Next
Threads

Apr 5, 2007 9:05:20 AM

Flyer..: Senior; Loc: Berlin , Germany; Posts: 507, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 3, 2006; Reply to: PandaMan

Re: GT3 -- In the driver's seat

also saw one in real yesterday, looks awesome seeing it in person! Even better than all the pictures I saw.. GT3 RULES

Next
Threads

Apr 5, 2007 9:08:13 AM

Jeannot: Expert; Loc: Currently in Hong-Kong , Switzerland; Posts: 1745, Gallery; Registered on: Feb 13, 2005; Reply to: Flyer..

Re: GT3 -- In the driver's seat

Can't agree more with this post. GT3 is THE car.
Top of the food chain of normally aspirated engine 911s (and beyond!!!)...

Next
Threads

Apr 5, 2007 12:48:03 PM

Trundle_GT3: Veteran; Loc: CA, USA; Posts: 1016, Gallery; Registered on: Jun 30, 2003; Reply to: Jeannot

Re: GT3 -- In the driver's seat

Siting in and driving are two different things..

You can drive the C2 pretty much everywhere.
The GT3 there are someplaces on the street that are impossible to navigate.

Next
Threads

Apr 5, 2007 4:39:04 PM

chipper: Pilot; Loc: Hawai'i; Posts: 400, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 20, 2003; Reply to: Trundle_GT3

Re: GT3 -- In the driver's seat

Quote:
Trundle_GT3 said:
Siting in and driving are two different things..

You can drive the C2 pretty much everywhere.
The GT3 there are someplaces on the street that are impossible to navigate.

I may modify the front spoiler for street use (that is, take it up an inch or so) and buy a second spoiler for show or in the unlikely event I can find a road in Hawaii to drive on faster than about 80 mph!

Next
Threads

Apr 6, 2007 4:04:05 PM

Texas911: Senior; Loc: Houston, Texas - USA; Posts: 766, Gallery; Registered on: Aug 21, 2003; Reply to: chipper

Re: GT3 -- In the driver's seat

Sitting in a car to determine if its the right one? Come on, the shifter and clutch feel different when the car is moving. You need to test drive one, then you'll sell your soul for one!

Next
Threads

Apr 6, 2007 6:31:14 PM

chipper: Pilot; Loc: Hawai'i; Posts: 400, Gallery; Registered on: Dec 20, 2003; Reply to: Texas911

Re: GT3 -- In the driver's seat

Quote:
Texas911 said:
Sitting in a car to determine if its the right one? Come on, the shifter and clutch feel different when the car is moving. You need to test drive one, then you'll sell your soul for one!

As far as just sitting in the car, I also sat in a 996 GT3 and, even without the motor running, the clutch spring was noticably stiffer than that of a regular 996. My point was, the clutch pedal in the 997 GT3 at rest feels almost identical to that of the regular 997. Again, that was not my experience with the 996 variants.

Nonetheless, your point is well taken. Driving the car is the real test ....

Top
Threads

Forum

Board	Subject	Last post	Rating	Views	Replies
Porsche	SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA (Part II)	5/15/24 6:32 AM Gnil		803165	1807
Porsche	Welcome to Rennteam: Cars and Coffee... (photos)	4/7/24 11:48 AM Boxster Coupe GTS		448554	565
Porsche	OFFICIAL: Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS - 2022	3/12/24 8:28 AM DJM48		266105	323
Porsche	The new Macan: the first all-electric SUV from Porsche	1/30/24 9:18 AM RC		90047	45
Porsche	OFFICIAL: Taycan 2024 Facelift	3/15/24 1:23 PM CGX car nut		6580	50
Porsche	The moment I've been waiting for...	2/1/24 7:01 PM Pilot		885680	1364
Porsche	992 GT3	7/23/23 7:01 PM Grant		833224	3868
Porsche	GT4RS	4/21/24 11:50 AM mcdelaug		399572	1454
Porsche	Welcome to the new Taycan Forum!	2/10/24 4:43 PM nberry		395779	1526
Others	Tesla 2 the new thread	12/13/23 2:48 PM CGX car nut		382649	2401
Porsche	Donor vehicle for Singer Vehicle Design	7/3/23 12:30 PM Porker		370835	797
Porsche	Red Nipples 991.2 GT3 Touring on tour	5/12/24 6:23 PM blueflame		293467	669
Porsche	Collected my 997 GTS today	10/19/23 7:06 PM CGX car nut		265582	812
Lambo	Huracán EVO STO	7/30/23 6:59 PM mcdelaug		243944	346
Lotus	Lotus Emira	6/25/23 2:53 PM Enmanuel		238565	101
Others	Corvette C8	10/16/23 3:24 PM Enmanuel		222225	488
Others	Gordon Murray - T.50	11/22/23 10:27 AM mcdelaug		173069	387
Porsche	Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS	6/11/23 5:13 PM CGX car nut		144902	144
BMW M	2024 BMW M3 CS Official Now	12/29/23 9:04 AM RC		121049	303
Motor Sp.	2023 Formula One	12/19/23 5:38 AM Whoopsy		111576	685
Porsche	2022 992 Safari Model	3/7/24 4:22 PM Whoopsy		85590	239
AMG	Mercedes-Benz W124 500E aka Porsche typ 2758	2/23/24 10:03 PM blueflame		75803	297
Porsche	992 GT3 RS	3/3/24 7:22 PM Whoopsy		54854	314
Motor Sp.	Porsche 963	5/14/24 7:53 AM Porker		26418	247
Ferrari	Ferrari 296 GTB (830PS, Hybrid V6)	1/21/24 4:29 PM GT-Boy		21711	103
BMW M	2022 BMW M5 CS	4/8/24 1:43 PM Ferdie		20157	140
AMG	G63 sold out	9/15/23 7:38 PM Nico997		17075	120
AMG	[2022] Mercedes-AMG SL	4/23/24 1:24 PM RC		14421	225
Motor Sp.	24-Hour race Nürburgring 2018	5/25/23 10:42 PM Grant		11515	55
Porsche	Porsche Mission X Hypercar	12/3/23 8:52 AM 996FourEss		11194	63

124 items found, displaying 1 to 30.