Porsche 991 GT3

[bfrank1972]

Let's not forget noise- FRS will never ever sound as good as that gt3 howl.


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[WolfpackS2k]

Originally Posted by Captain Snooze
1/ No. I wasn't aware of such a thing as track insurance. Certainly in Australia it doesn't exist.
2/ I guess you haven't seen exotica being poorly driven. Like many people you only see the capability of the car. It is the car and driver that makes a car fast. At the Porsche track days I have attended I am faster than the majority of Porsches. The rear bias weight doesn't make up for the fact that the owner's can't/won't drive.

I guess this post was deleted? Either way I'll reply.

1) Track insurance doesn't exist in Australia? If so, why/how? Is there some law forbidding people from insuring themselves or items for specific activities? Not saying you're wrong but I find that extremely difficult to believe.

2) What does an exotic car being driven poorly have to do with the physical performance limits of said car? Absolutely nothing. I've smoked Gallardos and GTRs at the track in my S2000. Made them disappear in my rear view mirror. Did I come out of that experience thinking my car was superior to those cars in any way? Nope.

FRS/BRZ is an amazing platform, but let's try to control the koolaid drinking around here eh?

[Turbowned]

Originally Posted by bfrank1972

Let's not forget noise- FRS will never ever sound as good as that gt3 howl.

Yes, it's so intoxicating! Even my stock Carrera S exhaust note is leagues ahead in the sound department, compared to the "petrol exploding in a tin box" sound of the FA20. Nice little motor but leaves a lot to be desired in the sound department. I think the FA20 needs more in the induction noise department than anything. The Porsches maintain a sort of unsophisticated growl that is sadly lacking in so many other sports cars.

[bfrank1972]

Originally Posted by Turbowned

Yes, it's so intoxicating! Even my stock Carrera S exhaust note is leagues ahead in the sound department, compared to the "petrol exploding in a tin box" sound of the FA20. Nice little motor but leaves a lot to be desired in the sound department. I think the FA20 needs more in the induction noise department than anything.

Hah I wouldn't say it's THAT bad Put a Greddy SP Elite on mine and it has a nice low thrum that actually reminds me of a modern 911 at idle and very low speed. It sounds pretty good to me, but nothing like a 911. I still miss my old 1973 911S, I ran it down the street with the intake box off, glorious air-cooled sound with 6 throttle bodies/mechanical fuel injection winding 7300 rpm!

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

Only the 991 GT3 is PDK only. I'm fairly certain it wasn't even an option for the 997 GT3.

All you guys talking about being worried about the cost of crashing one at the track...ever heard of this thing called track insurance?

And sorry, but no FT86 will ever be able to match the braking capabilities of the GT3 due to its engine placement.

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[flais]

Originally Posted by Turbowned

I think you're right; perhaps the OP is referring to the 991.

Yes I have fixed the thread title. Very controversial!

[Alphard]

Thanks to OP for the comparison. Definitely one of my dream cars!

To the OP and anyone else who has driven a GT3, how does the fun factor and feel of the twins compare?

[Captain Snooze]

Originally Posted by WolfpackS2k

I guess this post was deleted? Either way I'll reply. [1]

1) Track insurance doesn't exist in Australia? If so, why/how? Is there some law forbidding people from insuring themselves or items for specific activities? Not saying you're wrong but I find that extremely difficult to believe. [2]

2) What does an exotic car being driven poorly have to do with the physical performance limits of said car? Absolutely nothing. I've smoked Gallardos and GTRs at the track in my S2000. Made them disappear in my rear view mirror. Did I come out of that experience thinking my car was superior to those cars in any way? Nope. [3]

FRS/BRZ is an amazing platform, but let's try to control the koolaid drinking around here eh?

1/ Astute observation. I deleted my post because I realised my half baked argument didn't have a lot of merit but it was replied to before it was deleted.
2/ My mistake. I based my premise on normal car insurance that excludes track day activities. I didn't realise there was a separate class of insurance for one's track car.
3/ I do not know how the braking between my BRZ and a GT3 compares from the sort of lowish speeds I see at the local track. 991 GT3 1425kg no driver, my BRZ 1260 kg with driver and Kumho V710.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Turbowned

Saw an 89yr-old guy auto-x'ing his 996 C4S (very slowly), made me happy that he was still out there giving it his all, though.

Did he leave his turn signal on?

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Alphard

Thanks to OP for the comparison. Definitely one of my dream cars!

To the OP and anyone else who has driven a GT3, how does the fun factor and feel of the twins compare?

I have a fair amount of seat time in the 991 GT3. What exactly do you want to know?

Once you get over the difference in power, and the fact that it just has more grip (larger, stickier tires, 4 wheel steering), the ultimate fun factor is much lower for me:

- If I wad one up, it's a much more expensive car
- I can't spend as much time exploring the limit because the car spends less time there, because it's faster.
- GT3 owners are much less willing to do irreversible modifications to their cars. The ones that are usually buy CUPs anyways.

[Alphard]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

I have a fair amount of seat time in the 991 GT3. What exactly do you want to know?

Once you get over the difference in power, and the fact that it just has more grip (larger, stickier tires, 4 wheel steering), the ultimate fun factor is much lower for me:

- If I wad one up, it's a much more expensive car
- I can't spend as much time exploring the limit because the car spends less time there, because it's faster.
- GT3 owners are much less willing to do irreversible modifications to their cars. The ones that are usually buy CUPs anyways.

That's exactly the kind of reply I was after Mike Thanks as always.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by Alphard

That's exactly the kind of reply I was after Mike Thanks as always.

virtually every GT3 owner will disagree with me, but I find the ND Miata more satisfying to drive.

Now the GT4.... I need to get my hands on one of those. As strange as it sounds, I find no shortage of GT3/GT3RS seat time, but I can't get any GT4 seat time for the life of me.

[caliprep]

Originally Posted by CSG Mike

I have a fair amount of seat time in the 991 GT3. What exactly do you want to know?

Once you get over the difference in power, and the fact that it just has more grip (larger, stickier tires, 4 wheel steering), the ultimate fun factor is much lower for me:

- If I wad one up, it's a much more expensive car
- I can't spend as much time exploring the limit because the car spends less time there, because it's faster.
- GT3 owners are much less willing to do irreversible modifications to their cars. The ones that are usually buy CUPs anyways.

Interesting, thanks for your insight.

While on the subject of expensive sport cars, has anyone got the chance to track a GTR? I wonder if the fun factor is about the same or better than a 911.

[CSG Mike]

Originally Posted by caliprep

Interesting, thanks for your insight.

While on the subject of expensive sport cars, has anyone got the chance to track a GTR? I wonder if the fun factor is about the same or better than a 911.

It's an oversized evo.