The GT3 IS coming to the US, I can assure you that.
Spring 2003 should be introduction in Germany, first cars should go to the US latest autumn 2003.
Where did I hear the story about the swaybars? Well, let me put it this way: this is somehow the "official" statement.
I know that such statements aren't always trustable but I got this info from somebody who always tried to be sincere with me.
Don't get me wrong: the M96 is not a bad engine. Well, actually it WAS a bad engine.
First cars back in 97 had some problems but right now, the M96 engine is a treat and I'm not saying that to please you. The X51 engine tops the whole thing, a very nice product. However I find the price tag a bit...to say it without flaming anybody at Porsche...overpriced.
H&R isn't always H&R. There are so many different suspension setups available...never fully trust dealers, especially in the US. Heinz Remmen, the owner of H&R, loves Porsche. He actually drives privately a 996 Turbo and he also races it on the track. IF there is a good suspension setup for Porsche cars, H&R makes it.