Chris-p Posted 5February, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 5February, 2016 Thanks everyone for the kind comments, a bit overwhelmed. Its obviously a very big occasion for us being the biggest purchase we have ever made. Cost more than the house we have owned since 1993! @StevepGT3 the funny thing is I get buyers remorse buying a slab of beer ! But handing over the cash for this there was not a moments hesitation in thinking have I done the right thing!Glad I am able to share the experience with such a great group of people, thanks to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandy468 Posted 5February, 2016 Report Share Posted 5February, 2016 And Ann likes it too - what a bonus. Enjoy, it's a great looking car.Gotta keep the missus happy - we al know that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whytar Posted 6February, 2016 Report Share Posted 6February, 2016 I like the way a guy on one of the UK Porsche forums explained it... "All I did was exchange some very boring paper for some very exciting metal". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 6February, 2016 Report Share Posted 6February, 2016 Jim Richards says he's taking the GT4 to targa again as it's better than the GT3.That's good enough for me. Priceless smiles there. Worth every penny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withers Posted 9February, 2016 Report Share Posted 9February, 2016 Just fantastic Chris. So very happy for you! Its just STUNNING too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 9February, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 9February, 2016 Thanks Amanda. Just got it back from Race Wrap so has its protective film on now. All happy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANF Posted 9February, 2016 Report Share Posted 9February, 2016 Congrats! Great looking ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhh Posted 10February, 2016 Report Share Posted 10February, 2016 Thanks Amanda. Just got it back from Race Wrap so has its protective film on now. All happy...It's a good feeling to get the wrap on, isn't it? I don't like do drive too far or fast until the new baby is protected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 10February, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 10February, 2016 It's a good feeling to get the wrap on, isn't it? I don't like do drive too far or fast until the new baby is protected.Sure is, I was very nervous driving it much until I got it wrapped. Even then driving it to get done, part of the freeway had just had a resurfacing and there was loose gravel everywhere, wasn't happy about that. Anyway it's all good, a couple of dust spots under the film but black is difficult to stop that happening but I would rather a couple of dust spots than a heap of stone chips all over it..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 10February, 2016 Report Share Posted 10February, 2016 Hey Chris is that the same ppl that did Niko's car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 10February, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 10February, 2016 Hi Ian,How is Amsterdam? Great place!No I used a company called Race Wrap. They do Jim Richards cars and had done his GT4.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy997.1 Posted 10February, 2016 Report Share Posted 10February, 2016 Nice car enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveC Posted 10February, 2016 Report Share Posted 10February, 2016 Nice review of the gt4 anybody else taken delivery of one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAFE Posted 10February, 2016 Report Share Posted 10February, 2016 Hi Ian,How is Amsterdam? Great place! Amsterdam is great so far although all I've seen is the inside of my hotel and the convention centre.i'm sure there's more to see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 10February, 2016 Report Share Posted 10February, 2016 Amsterdam is great so far although all I've seen is the inside of some 'coffee' shops, and now I have an extreme case of the munchies!I'm sure there's more to see when I can extricate myself from this shop maaaan! Fixed it for ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted 10February, 2016 Report Share Posted 10February, 2016 Nice review of the gt4 anybody else taken delivery of one?Yep! They are a ripping little thing. So much fun to drive. Although I must say I did take mine for a hills run last weekend but the car was FAR too capable for the roads I was on, so it felt like a restrained race horse the whole way that I could never really unleash fully. I think to really appreciate it the roads needs to be properly challenging (like Reefton etc) or else it needs to see a track again.But the grip level is insane - you'd really struggle to use all of the available levels on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstone Posted 10February, 2016 Report Share Posted 10February, 2016 Secretly hating you guy's. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhh Posted 24March, 2016 Report Share Posted 24March, 2016 Chris, are you still happy with the car? I grabbed a cancelled allocation this week for a June build. I had to spec it the same day. Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 25March, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 25March, 2016 Hi Mark,yes very much so! I have had the car 2 months last weekend and for a month of that have been traveling so haven't driven it as much as I would have liked but still managed to get 1100km on it. Next weekend I head off with a few of the guys for our annual trip to Canberra so will put another 1600km on it and by then should be run in. I haven't gone passed 5000rpm yet but can feel it's very strong but of course nothing like your 918 obviously.My biggest concern when getting the car was whether I would feel as connected as I did with the 993 but can report a very strong connection. It gives lots of feedback and is just so precise in every way, whether that be the rifle bolt action of the gear shift or the instant turn in.its a very fun car to drive. Even my wife Ann is enjoying it which has never been the case with any of my other cars.You will love it and a big congratulations for getting an allocation, that must just about be one of the last builds.best wisheschris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IXELEVEN Posted 25March, 2016 Report Share Posted 25March, 2016 Sounds great Chris. I've got a June build car too. It should land in Australia in September. Looking forward to it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 25March, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 25March, 2016 Congratulations that's fantastic. I can guarantee you will love it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted 29March, 2016 Report Share Posted 29March, 2016 Great to hear a few more are coming in.Looking forwards to taking mine to Phillip Island on the 10th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 29March, 2016 Report Share Posted 29March, 2016 Snowman how did you go running yours in at the track? Don't they need a 1500 km break in period? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 29March, 2016 Report Share Posted 29March, 2016 I read all of the raving reviews but wanted to see one in the flesh. I was on the fence regarding the GT4 - until Sunday - when I looked over and heard Chris's car. What a beautiful machine it is - and the sound was glorious.I get it now......I want one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 29March, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 29March, 2016 Good on you Dave. If you would like at some stage we can catch up and I can take you for a drive.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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