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Old Aug 19, 2004 | 11:01 PM
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thinking of switching to the gt3

having a hard time deciding to make the change from the turbo to gt3. Tracking is my main objective. any thougts from people who have changed.
 
Old Aug 19, 2004 | 11:12 PM
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I would think you would miss the additional power. Why not track the turbo?
 
Old Aug 19, 2004 | 11:14 PM
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The gt3 is such a better track car - the additional power is not needed for the track
 
Old Aug 19, 2004 | 11:30 PM
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I would do it if thats going to be the primary use of the car. GT3's arent slouches either. I'm up in Grand Rapids now visiting board member "phillyM5". At the Porsche dealership near his house is a 2004' GT3. Midnight Blue/Black Interior/100 miles. $90-95k is the asking price since its been sitting at the dealership for a while. Thought I'd mention that.
 
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do it! the GT cars are in a whole different league on the track.
 
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You will love it!!!
 
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I agree with the pack. I think a GT3 is a better track car.
 
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Mike, I thought you were looking for a used GT2.
 
Old Aug 20, 2004 | 12:56 AM
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Originally posted by SteveH
do it! the GT cars are in a whole different league on the track.
Top Gear magazine test results: Nurburgring

997 8:15...
996 Turbo 7:56
360 stradale 7:56 (sport tyres)
GT3 (381hp) 7:52
lambo gallardo 7:52
lambo murcielao 7:52
Mercedes SLR mclaren 7:52
M3 CSL (sport tyres) 7:50
Gt3 RS 7:47 (sport tyres) 7:47
Gt2 (462 hp) 7:46
Zonda 7:44
CGT 7:40 (under rather bad conditions) Roehrl says 7:30 is possible
956 6:11..
 

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Old Aug 22, 2004 | 12:06 AM
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Originally posted by FAST3
I would do it if thats going to be the primary use of the car. GT3's arent slouches either. I'm up in Grand Rapids now visiting board member "phillyM5". At the Porsche dealership near his house is a 2004' GT3. Midnight Blue/Black Interior/100 miles. $90-95k is the asking price since its been sitting at the dealership for a while. Thought I'd mention that.
What dealership?
 
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996turbo

what is a 956 ?
 
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this is a 956 sir
 
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GT3 > Turbo
 
Old Aug 22, 2004 | 07:07 AM
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Originally posted by Pistol
this is a 956 sir
The guy that owns the actuall car that won the lemans series for Porsche live here in Ohio, I met him the other day his name is Steve Ross of Ross Racing.
 
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The GT3 is a great track car! I have rode in one on the track and drove one on the street......But how many days a year are you planning to spend on the track? The TT is a great Road & Track car. For me it is the best compromise, since I plan to spend 10-15 days a year on the track and about 200+ days driving around town, taking my 2 boys around, and driving in rain. The Turbo power is intoxicating, I know I would miss that!
 


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