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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 11:41 AM
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Hi guys,

the good news is I'm going to get a 997.2GT3RS, delivery next April.

the bad news is the club coupe will have to go...couldn't justify keeping three Porsches.

A big thank you to my wife for not saying no at all. All she said is the wing on the RS is too big, people is going to scratch your car anywhere you parked.

Special thank to Larry for inspiring us to keep upgrading our Porsches, and to Ed for inspiring me with track drivings.

I know I'll be well equipped for the next track season with just a bone stock RS.
 
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Targa Tim
Hi guys,

the good news is I'm going to get a 997.2GT3RS, delivery next April.
So jealous..you Canadians get to order now. You did actually place an order?

Wonder when us US folks get to order?

Anyhow, congrats! Woo-hoo!
 
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Congrats with the new car! I guess this means you need a trailer, ORP is the perfect place to play with the new Toy!
 
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 01:40 PM
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So jealous..you Canadians get to order now. You did actually place an order?

Yea, January build, taking my time with the configurator now.
 
Old Oct 4, 2009 | 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by NorthVan997C2S
Congrats with the new car! I guess this means you need a trailer, ORP is the perfect place to play with the new Toy!
Thanks Ed.

Will take my time to learn how to drive it. Probably need a few times at Mission. If I can keep up with you, then PR is next.

Are you shopping for a 7GT3 yet?
 
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I don't know, I am going back and forth on it, the last two days I did at ORP, I was vert fast. Makes me wonder how much I need to spend to go faster! A few seconds may cost me some big $$. However you have just raised the bar!
 
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997.2 GT3RS is probably the best porsche has to offer in 2010. congrats, thats a long wait!!
 
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One heck of a car.February is accurate on the build dates I was told as well.
 
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Closest thing to a street Cup car I think Porsche has ever built for the masses.

Glad to read that you will be tracking it!

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Thanks Guys. Yes, it will be a waste if the car doesn't see the track.

Ed, the skills that you have and the amount of time that you spent on tracks, you know you will eventually need a GT3. So why wait any longer?
 
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I might wait to see how I can stay with you and your new toy! I figure giving a hundred HP to you would be fun to play keep up!
 
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Originally Posted by NorthVan997C2S
I might wait to see how I can stay with you and your new toy! I figure giving a hundred HP to you would be fun to play keep up!
Don't be so hard on him...
 
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Don't be so hard on him...
I am not being hard on him, I chase down the 997.1 GT3RS's at the track days this year. Tim knows what I mean.
 
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I actually started tracking earlier than Ed. I was just promoted to intermediate level when he started in the beginner group. He was tracking an SUV Audi All-road and he passed a few 911s...

After just 3 years, he is keeping up with guys in the advanced group driving .1GT3RS. His skills and improvement really is amazing.

I'll be so embarrassed next year if he can pass me with his C2S.
 

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Old Oct 4, 2009 | 11:50 PM
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You're too kind Tim, my first day was in my Silver 997, the second was in the Allroad shortly after the Silver car was rear ended by the Garbage Truck. In all fairness I have done 26 track days in my Seal 997C2S, I am sure that is more then most people have done.
 


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