LeeM Posted 29December, 2021 Report Share Posted 29December, 2021 Wow that's really ugly 😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted 24February, 2022 Report Share Posted 24February, 2022 I was thinking of this video of Harry's when I watched this one last night... As you'll hear, he said he drove GT3's before that were as Harry described them, but this Touring didn't pull all over the road and was more comfortable... He said the suspension is the same so he puts it all down to the GT3's he drove before being on Cup 2's while this Touring was on PZero Corsa's, which have a softer side wall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 24February, 2022 Report Share Posted 24February, 2022 48 minutes ago, JWM said: I was thinking of this video of Harry's when I watched this one last night... As you'll hear, he said he drove GT3's before that were as Harry described them, but this Touring didn't pull all over the road and was more comfortable... He said the suspension is the same so he puts it all down to the GT3's he drove before being on Cup 2's while this Touring was on PZero Corsa's, which have a softer side wall. Definitely seems more muted during WOT than the 991.2 - after market exhaust for these is going to unlock so much more noise once they’re out of warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGA Posted 24February, 2022 Report Share Posted 24February, 2022 I spent a day on track in Qld with Porsche this week in a new GT3 driving absolutely flat out all day. For context purposes I currently own a 991.2 GT3 RS and previously owned a 991.1 GT3, a 991.2 GT3 and 991.2 GT3 Touring. The 992 GT3 is just as loud, if not louder inside than any of these cars. And on the outside at WOT throttle, it is as equally loud as previous models although the sound is deeper. Overall, I liked it a lot and have no idea why anyone would want anything louder...unless they are thirteen. TwoHeadsTas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 24February, 2022 Report Share Posted 24February, 2022 Stay tuned for 3 GT3's, red, yellow and blue, on Carsales for inflated prices very soon. "Never been tracked..." TwoHeadsTas and sleazius 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGA Posted 24February, 2022 Report Share Posted 24February, 2022 They were brand new. It was only their 2nd on track. On this day, each car did around 150 laps. I did around 40-50 laps. The cars were pulling as hard at the end of the day as they were at the beginning. And all cars were on iron brakes and were stopping as hard in the final session as they were in the first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 24February, 2022 Report Share Posted 24February, 2022 Was there a noticeable difference over the 991.2 @WGA ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGA Posted 24February, 2022 Report Share Posted 24February, 2022 On 30/12/2021 at 06:15, Raven said: BMW beaver teeth agree it looks ridiculous , not a fan Two small openings above the bumper line or top of number plate and another full width opening below bottom of number plate similar to previous model would have looked much better ..But what do I know I am not a car designer , its the Homer car LOL In defence of the M3/M4, I actually like the front...indeed, liked it even from the get go...to the extent that I went out and bought an M4 Cab...and I have to tell you.....it's a great car! Since I got it I have not driven my Boxster GTS 4.0 one kilometre. It's that addictive. reggiegums and Raven 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGA Posted 24February, 2022 Report Share Posted 24February, 2022 23 minutes ago, hugh said: Was there a noticeable difference over the 991.2 @WGA ? Quantum leap IMHO. You are really are now getting 991.2 GT3 RS performance in a GT3. What everyone says about the turn-in is true. On track you feel it instantly. The front end really dives into a corner and the whole rotates so much faster...almost too fast in some corners. And it pulls hard. Luke Youlden put down a reference lap that was almost 2 secs faster than a GT3 RS. Oh... and BTW, my instructor for the day was none other than the lendendary Stevie Johnson. Great guy and very helpful. hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 24February, 2022 Report Share Posted 24February, 2022 9 minutes ago, WGA said: Quantum leap IMHO. You are really are now getting 991.2 GT3 RS performance in a GT3. What everyone says about the turn-in is true. On track you feel it instantly. The front end really dives into a corner and the whole rotates so much faster...almost too fast in some corners. And it pulls hard. Luke Youlden put down a reference lap that was almost 2 secs faster than a GT3 RS. Oh... and BTW, my instructor for the day was none other than the lendendary Stevie Johnson. Great guy and very helpful. Makes you wonder what the 992 RS will be like? Raven 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raven Posted 24February, 2022 Author Report Share Posted 24February, 2022 8 hours ago, WGA said: Quantum leap IMHO. You are really are now getting 991.2 GT3 RS performance in a GT3. What everyone says about the turn-in is true. On track you feel it instantly. The front end really dives into a corner and the whole rotates so much faster...almost too fast in some corners. And it pulls hard. Luke Youlden put down a reference lap that was almost 2 secs faster than a GT3 RS. Oh... and BTW, my instructor for the day was none other than the lendendary Stevie Johnson. Great guy and very helpful. I was very interested in a 992 gt3 purchase , but when I contacted my dealer , they told me I had a very slim chance of getting one and that it was a 12 to 18 months wait , currently looking at 991.2 GT3 RS instead and looking at a purchase tomorrow if the car is in the condition the owner claims . In 18 months or so I may consider a upgrade to 992 GT3 or The RS , but I doubt I will ever be unhappy with a 991.2 GT3 RS , will be interesting to see what the 992 GT3 RS will be like . once I get the 991 car I will see if I can put my name down for a 992 RS and see what happens .. hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 24February, 2022 Report Share Posted 24February, 2022 9 hours ago, WGA said: They were brand new. It was only their 2nd on track. On this day, each car did around 150 laps... Well they're second hand track hacks now 😁 My point above was regarding @Raven experience with the salesman who didn't own up to knowing the cars he was interested in had done track time. (Well I think it was Raven 🤔) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1q2w3e4r Posted 24February, 2022 Report Share Posted 24February, 2022 9 hours ago, WGA said: Quantum leap IMHO. You are really are now getting 991.2 GT3 RS performance in a GT3. What everyone says about the turn-in is true. On track you feel it instantly. The front end really dives into a corner and the whole rotates so much faster...almost too fast in some corners. And it pulls hard. Luke Youlden put down a reference lap that was almost 2 secs faster than a GT3 RS. Oh... and BTW, my instructor for the day was none other than the lendendary Stevie Johnson. Great guy and very helpful. Thanks for the insights, sounds like its time to rebook the COVID delayed track day up there with Porsche! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 24February, 2022 Report Share Posted 24February, 2022 10 hours ago, hugh said: Makes you wonder what the 992 RS will be like? Pretty undrivable on the road is my guess. I still have my EOI in (from years ago) but I'm increasingly thinking I won't take it up based on a number of factors. I'm sure it'll be fantastic on the track. hugh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 24February, 2022 Report Share Posted 24February, 2022 14 minutes ago, sleazius said: Pretty undrivable on the road is my guess. I still have my EOI in (from years ago) but I'm increasingly thinking I won't take it up based on a number of factors. I'm sure it'll be fantastic on the track. I love my 996 but I am very curious to explore the capabilities of a newer GT3 in a competitive environment. Difficulty is knowing when to stop..................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGA Posted 24February, 2022 Report Share Posted 24February, 2022 2 hours ago, Raven said: I was very interested in a 992 gt3 purchase , but when I contacted my dealer , they told me I had a very slim chance of getting one and that it was a 12 to 18 months wait , currently looking at 991.2 GT3 RS instead and looking at a purchase tomorrow if the car is in the condition the owner claims . In 18 months or so I may consider a upgrade to 992 GT3 or The RS , but I doubt I will ever be unhappy with a 991.2 GT3 RS , will be interesting to see what the 992 GT3 RS will be like . once I get the 991 car I will see if I can put my name down for a 992 RS and see what happens .. You definitely won't be unhappy with the 991.2 GT3 RS. Even when my 992 GT3 Touring arrives in early June, I am keeping my 991.2 RS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 24February, 2022 Report Share Posted 24February, 2022 36 minutes ago, hugh said: I love my 996 but I am very curious to explore the capabilities of a newer GT3 in a competitive environment. Difficulty is knowing when to stop..................... The question is always "can you afford to bin 1?", the answer to that question leads to how far you'll take it. For me its less about that, and more about the fact that these days I'm 99.9% road driving. Should have put my name down on a touring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugh Posted 24February, 2022 Report Share Posted 24February, 2022 1 minute ago, sleazius said: The question is always "can you afford to bin 1?", the answer to that question leads to how far you'll take it. Answer to question 1. No. Question 2, as far as I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cafe_racer Posted 25February, 2022 Report Share Posted 25February, 2022 5 hours ago, Raven said: I was very interested in a 992 gt3 purchase , but when I contacted my dealer , they told me I had a very slim chance of getting one and that it was a 12 to 18 months wait , currently looking at 991.2 GT3 RS instead and looking at a purchase tomorrow if the car is in the condition the owner claims . In 18 months or so I may consider a upgrade to 992 GT3 or The RS , but I doubt I will ever be unhappy with a 991.2 GT3 RS , will be interesting to see what the 992 GT3 RS will be like . once I get the 991 car I will see if I can put my name down for a 992 RS and see what happens .. makes you wonder how you get on the merry-go-round, as now you won't stand a chance for a 992.2/993 (or whatever is next) as you didn't get a 992 from the dealer (if you still cant get one after waiting) 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazius Posted 25February, 2022 Report Share Posted 25February, 2022 56 minutes ago, cafe_racer said: makes you wonder how you get on the merry-go-round, as now you won't stand a chance for a 992.2/993 (or whatever is next) as you didn't get a 992 from the dealer (if you still cant get one after waiting) 😂 I mentioned potentially moving my RS pre-order (I put $5k on that maybe 3 years ago) to something else and it was insinuated that it wouldn't be a good idea for future purchases (keep in mind I bought a GT3 from the dealer last time around, so its not like I'm a flake). If not for the fact that I'm trying to play friendly to get a GT4 RS, I'd have said jam it - you can lose my number when all of these flippers can't get cheap credit anymore. cafe_racer 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggiegums Posted 25February, 2022 Report Share Posted 25February, 2022 16 hours ago, WGA said: In defence of the M3/M4, I actually like the front...indeed, liked it even from the get go...to the extent that I went out and bought an M4 Cab...and I have to tell you.....it's a great car! Since I got it I have not driven my Boxster GTS 4.0 one kilometre. It's that addictive. I agree. Its so modern. BMW designs are only truly appreciated 2-3 generations down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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