Crown

Board: Porsche - 911 - 997 Language: English Region: Worldwide Share/Save/Bookmark Close

Forum - Thread


    GT3 delivery today

    I just picked up my GT3 this morning and want to report back on the issues I was concerned about:

    1. Clutch: Yes, the pedal is firmer than the reg. 997, but clutch travel is so short that only my foot is involved. No sore thighs. For me, the firm clutch is a non issue.

    2. Stiff shifter: Yes, the shift throw is much shorter on the GT3 than on the reg. 997, and it's very precise. Someone here said it's like a "rife bolt." Now I know what he meant. It's like when you're locking and loading. Precise. Exact travel. It takes a bit more effort, but there's more satisfaction that comes along with it.

    3. Low ride height: I drove to my place of employment, which has ramps and speed bumps. I was able to negotiate all with no noticable scraping of the lip spoiler. This is due in part to the great coaching I got on this site and elsewhere.

    4. Firm Ride. Yes, the ride is firm. I'd say it is as firm as my reg. 997 with 19s and without PASM. But, while firm, I have experienced no jarring and banging in the GT3, as I sometimes did in my 997 without PASM. Since our roads are b-grade here in some instances, or worse, I get a bit of road noise from the GT3. I cranked up the optional upgraded stereo, and that helped. It doesn't have the base of the Bose, but it is quite nice and acceptable.

    5. Cup Tires. Yes, I need to change them -- and will. It rains a lot in Hawaii. We're in the dry season now, but as soon as I can order in some PS2s or Pirelli P-zeros, off come the Cup tires.

    Overall impression. I'm totally stoked with the GT3. From the rumble of the engine at start up, to the precise feel of the shifter, to the purposeful clutch, to the whine and roar when you rev through the gears, to the "planted" feel of the car and razor sharp steering, this is a very satisfying driver's car.

    The Turbo I had hoped for as an alternative was gone. Sorry I didn't even get to drive it. But, hey, I have no regrets to score the GT3 instead. I'd probably love the Turbo too -- in different ways.



    More reports, or at least some pics, I hope will follow.

    Re: GT3 delivery today

    Congrats chipper. You will definitely enjoy the car. You made the right choice. One thing though, check to make sure you can fill the gas tank to full. Myself, my friend and I think TRUNDLE had fueling issues too.

    Re: GT3 delivery today

    Congrats, Chipper! This must be GT3 delivery day: you and Cram.

    Please post pics when you have time.

    Re: GT3 delivery today

    Quote:
    chipper said:


    4. Firm Ride. Yes, the ride is firm. I'd say it is as firm as my reg. 997 with 19s and without PASM. But, while firm, I have experienced no jarring and banging in the GT3, as I sometimes did in my 997 without PASM.






    The ride is less hard now that I discovered my dealer overinflated the tires/tyres. The manual calls for 29/30 and they had put in 33/39. It makes a difference!

    Re: GT3 delivery today

    Congrat chipper. Welcome to the happy land feeling of the GT3 deliver

    Re: GT3 delivery today

    Quote:
    chipper said:
    The ride is less hard now that I discovered my dealer overinflated the tires/tyres. The manual calls for 29/30 and they had put in 33/39. It makes a difference!


    Make sure you measure them cold (hard in Hawaii), but measure them before driving, rather than after. It can change quite a bit...

    Re: GT3 delivery today

    Finally, a pic
    /uploads/372351-GT3small.jpg

    Re: GT3 delivery today

    try again

    Re: GT3 delivery today

    looks great Chipper, enjoy the beast.

    Re: GT3 delivery today

    another pic

    Re: GT3 delivery today

    Wow-do you have to put that sticker on the bumperette?

    Re: GT3 delivery today

    The stickers can go anywhere on the back. Some people get a separate placque to put them on. The dealer routinely puts them on the bumperette. I can move them someplace else. Just haven't got around to it yet. On my Carrera I put them on the far right lower part of the bumper. The GT3 bumpter design is different, and I'm not sure that would look so good. Any suggestions?

     
    Edit

    Forum

    Board Subject Last post Rating Views Replies
    Porsche Sticky SUN'S LAST RUN TO WILSON, WY - 991 C2S CAB LIFE, END OF AN ERA (Part II) 9/21/23 6:28 AM
    GnilM
    262707 1642
    Porsche Sticky Welcome to Rennteam: Cars and Coffee... (photos) 9/21/23 4:19 PM
    watt
    233320 523
    Porsche Sticky OFFICIAL: Cayman GT4 RS (2021) 5/12/23 12:11 PM
    W8MM
    163533 288
    Porsche Sticky OFFICIAL: Porsche 911 (992) GT3 RS - 2022 9/22/23 7:36 AM
    RCA
    84284 225
    Porsche The moment I've been waiting for... 9/15/23 2:07 PM
    RCA
     
     
     
     
     
    719020 1344
    Porsche 992 GT3 7/23/23 7:01 PM
    Grant
    521617 3868
    Porsche OFFICIAL: 911 R (2016) 12/25/22 1:02 AM
    CGX car nut
    519302 2663
    Porsche OFFICIAL: New Porsche 911 Turbo S (2020) 4/6/23 7:43 AM
    crayphile
    350620 1276
    Porsche Welcome to the new Taycan Forum! 1/21/23 3:51 PM
    CGX car nut
    264808 1491
    Porsche Donor vehicle for Singer Vehicle Design 7/3/23 12:30 PM
    Porker
    256627 797
    Others Tesla 2 the new thread 9/14/23 3:22 AM
    CGX car nut
    230883 2331
    Lambo Aventador and SV 3/30/23 1:59 PM
    CGX car nut
    222494 724
    Porsche GT4RS 9/12/23 3:26 PM
    tso
    220440 1319
    Porsche Porsche Taycan Turbo S - Short Review 10/6/22 12:37 AM
    WhoopsyM
    206947 580
    Ferrari Ferrari 812 Superfast 4/21/23 8:09 AM
    the-missile
    178410 550
    Porsche Red Nipples 991.2 GT3 Touring on tour 8/1/23 6:38 AM
    Super DariusM
    168928 600
    Others Corvette C8 9/12/23 7:35 PM
    Enmanuel
    158423 484
    Motor Sp. [2022] Formula 1 2/4/23 1:10 AM
    WhoopsyM
    152335 1576
    Lambo Huracán EVO STO 7/30/23 6:59 PM
    mcdelaug
    125472 346
    AMG Mercedes E63 S AMG (2018) - Short Review (updated on a regular basis) 10/24/22 7:42 AM
    RCA
    124335 402
    Others Gordon Murray - T.50 5/6/23 7:40 AM
    Boxster Coupe GTS
    49509 378
    Others Valkyrie final design? 4/28/23 2:45 AM
    Rossi
    40467 219
    AMG Bought a muscle car... 3/26/23 3:31 PM
    WhoopsyM
    31845 303
    Porsche
    USA
    992 GTS 12/5/22 9:56 AM
    boubou
    31798 156
    Porsche Top Gear presented by Chris Harris... 11/1/22 12:55 PM
    WhoopsyM
    30156 136
    Porsche 992 Sport Classic 2/13/23 5:35 PM
    RCA
    25498 213
    Lotus Lotus Emira 6/25/23 2:53 PM
    Enmanuel
    23958 101
    Porsche Back to basics - 996 GT3 RS 6/11/23 5:13 PM
    CGX car nut
    23399 144
    Ferrari [2022] Ferrari Purosangue (SUV) 4/15/23 5:20 AM
    watt
    22014 141
    Porsche 2022 992 Safari Model 8/15/23 11:11 PM
    964C2
    16647 179
    135 items found, displaying 1 to 30.