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Would you recommend a GT# for strret use only?

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Old 07-16-2004, 07:42 AM
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Would you recommend a GT3 for street use only?

I'm considering trading my 2003 C4S for a GT3but I'm kind of unsure how suitable/practical a GT3 might be for a street-use only Sunday driver.

Can the GT3 owners give me some feedback of the pros vs. cons of the C4S vs. GT3 for street use.

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Gt3's are great on the street, i drove mine every day. only had c2's so dont know 4's but the overall improvement is huge
 
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Old 07-16-2004, 10:25 AM
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it is a street car with race car heritage. it's designed to be used on the street.

just make sure you know exactly what compromises you'll be making.
 
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Old 07-17-2004, 06:37 AM
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Steve, could you please provide your perspective...

Originally posted by SteveH

just make sure you know exactly what compromises you'll be making.

on the compromises of a GT3 vs. C4S?

Thanks,

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Old 07-17-2004, 08:03 AM
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Problem with the GT3 and everyday driving isn't so much the street, the ride is jarring yet supple, it's the driveways. Any transitional incline greater than 5º and the front spoiler will scrape; go in at an angle to avoid scraping and you torque the frame, as there's very little suspension travel.
 
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Old 07-17-2004, 08:34 AM
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yeah noel the only solution is a spicy italian meatball CS -- more ground clearance than a sherman tank
 
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Watt, PMed u yesterday. will u be able to help?
 
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yeah noel the only solution is a spicy italian meatball CS -- more ground clearance than a sherman tank

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i know you;re not grown up or you never woulda bought that Momma Mia thatsa spicy meatball CS you just bought!!!

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Wattster -- a silver CS is the volvo of Stradales.

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Any transitional incline greater than 5º and the front spoiler will scrape; go in at an angle to avoid scraping and you torque the frame, as there's very little suspension travel.
I carry a pair of onramps around
 
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You can use it everyday but Porsche says these cars will last 150k miles. The annoyance would be the rough handling and getting into driveways.
 
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