Difference Between GT2 and GT3
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Hi Byron:
In the absence of too many straight roads, the horsepower advantage of the the GT2 is less useful. In the twisties, the linearity of the normally-aspirated GT3 motor will be more satisfying than a turbo motor. Porsche have come a long way in eliminating turbo-lag, but it's there.
Safety-wise, I'd lean heavily towards a PSM-equipped vehicle. I've driven in Maui, and there are plenty of circumstances where it would help any driver enormously. Assuming you have limited track experience (and correct me if I'm wrong), I's STRONGLY recommend the safety of PSM to pretty much anyone.
Perhaps you should wait until later this year for the 997 GT3. Rumor has it that it will have a less intrusive form of PSM, so you get the best of both worlds, the best chassis this side of a CGT, an 8,000+ redline, and a safety net for when some drunken idiot on their honeymoon wipes out their rented Camaro droptop mid-corner in the oncoming lane...
The (putative) specs on the new GT3, along with the double-clutch transmission are pretty much my dream car.
In the absence of too many straight roads, the horsepower advantage of the the GT2 is less useful. In the twisties, the linearity of the normally-aspirated GT3 motor will be more satisfying than a turbo motor. Porsche have come a long way in eliminating turbo-lag, but it's there.
Safety-wise, I'd lean heavily towards a PSM-equipped vehicle. I've driven in Maui, and there are plenty of circumstances where it would help any driver enormously. Assuming you have limited track experience (and correct me if I'm wrong), I's STRONGLY recommend the safety of PSM to pretty much anyone.
Perhaps you should wait until later this year for the 997 GT3. Rumor has it that it will have a less intrusive form of PSM, so you get the best of both worlds, the best chassis this side of a CGT, an 8,000+ redline, and a safety net for when some drunken idiot on their honeymoon wipes out their rented Camaro droptop mid-corner in the oncoming lane...
The (putative) specs on the new GT3, along with the double-clutch transmission are pretty much my dream car.
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Byron, Since money is not the obsticle, and I was in your position, I would go with the 997S. Fun to drive and has full blown warranty. The cost to maintain is going to be less than the GT2/GT3 as well. It's all about having fun and I respect you for asking our opinions despite some of the rude comments. Mahalo my Brother!!
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Originally Posted by HotRodGuy
I'd buy a miata and learn to drive 
It does sound like you have your heart set on a GT2/3 though so good luck with the decision. I'm sure you will be amazed by either car.
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Originally Posted by PMac
Hi Byron:
In the absence of too many straight roads, the horsepower advantage of the the GT2 is less useful. In the twisties, the linearity of the normally-aspirated GT3 motor will be more satisfying than a turbo motor. Porsche have come a long way in eliminating turbo-lag, but it's there.
Safety-wise, I'd lean heavily towards a PSM-equipped vehicle. I've driven in Maui, and there are plenty of circumstances where it would help any driver enormously. Assuming you have limited track experience (and correct me if I'm wrong), I's STRONGLY recommend the safety of PSM to pretty much anyone.
Perhaps you should wait until later this year for the 997 GT3. Rumor has it that it will have a less intrusive form of PSM, so you get the best of both worlds, the best chassis this side of a CGT, an 8,000+ redline, and a safety net for when some drunken idiot on their honeymoon wipes out their rented Camaro droptop mid-corner in the oncoming lane...
The (putative) specs on the new GT3, along with the double-clutch transmission are pretty much my dream car.
In the absence of too many straight roads, the horsepower advantage of the the GT2 is less useful. In the twisties, the linearity of the normally-aspirated GT3 motor will be more satisfying than a turbo motor. Porsche have come a long way in eliminating turbo-lag, but it's there.
Safety-wise, I'd lean heavily towards a PSM-equipped vehicle. I've driven in Maui, and there are plenty of circumstances where it would help any driver enormously. Assuming you have limited track experience (and correct me if I'm wrong), I's STRONGLY recommend the safety of PSM to pretty much anyone.
Perhaps you should wait until later this year for the 997 GT3. Rumor has it that it will have a less intrusive form of PSM, so you get the best of both worlds, the best chassis this side of a CGT, an 8,000+ redline, and a safety net for when some drunken idiot on their honeymoon wipes out their rented Camaro droptop mid-corner in the oncoming lane...
The (putative) specs on the new GT3, along with the double-clutch transmission are pretty much my dream car.
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Bottom line..Buy the most car you can afford. Period !
HP is a sickness, the more you have the more you want..Go for the biggest and baddest Porsche you can afford.
GT2 get's my Nod !!
Cheers
J
HP is a sickness, the more you have the more you want..Go for the biggest and baddest Porsche you can afford.
GT2 get's my Nod !!
Cheers
J
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Originally Posted by Byronmaui
Life Dies- Thanks for the beginner comment. My point was to find the difference of the cars and figure out whats best for my enviroment. I want to utilize the car not under utilize it.
