Haha.... I wish I'd done green on Kermit some point. You are right! I only pick by the painters tape color options

 

Day 5 California
The additional power and responsiveness after the serious work was completed at EVOMS was put to good use- in the rain. Nothing like a welcome home rain shower upon entering California. Who says a GT3RS on Pilot Sport Cups doesn't work well in the rain?


One thing is for sure California has its fair share of good roads and beautiful scenery too:



Once we got to LA I had trouble finding a good welcome sign but I figured a Panamera Turbo would suffice and show that Hollywood was near by...


Before getting to the grapevine we couldn't resist a bit of Roller Coaster action:


We didn't start the fire:


Toilet break. Was it "The Bomb" burrito from last night?


Another hour another beautiful mountain. James can't help but look in awe:


James is a fit lad and any chance he gets to stretch he does just that:


His iphone getting a work-out as well:


This right here along the I-5 freeway probably isn't the nicest site of our journey. It's pretty much the smelliest too:


Almost home now...


What a trip, what a country, what a car! I still cannot think of a more fun way to break-in one of these Metzger GT3 engines. The entire package was comfortable, reliable and just downright fun to drive across a good portion of America. We even managed to get our Stage 1 Performance (Exhaust and EVOMSit) kit completed along the way so it wasn't all "play".

 

Can't believe I missed this post. I live near Tempe and could have easily stopped by to check it out.

Oh well... next time you guys buy a GT3RS and drive thru my backyard...

 

Toilet break. Was it "The Bomb" burrito from last night?

Ive learned the hard way not to eat the BOMB mexicasa on the road lol

 

Haha yes some people learn the hard way!

Ah sorry! Next time

 

Great pics ...... must have been a great trip.

 

Great write-up and information. I will be calling for some advice on uprades for my 997.1.

 

I cant sent pm's please shoot me a price on the exhaust (if you can send me out one to canada.) gt3 bypass

 

It was truly epic!
Thanks and we're here for ya
For sure we've sent many out there before. James is Canadian too:P

Drop us an email to info@sharkwerks.com as I didn't get a PM?

 

i think im just below the correct amount of posts to be able to send pm's as im a new member to the forums. I just got my car not long ago. thanks for the pm

 

Right back at ya! Congrats on the car

 

From the EVOMS boys:

SharkWerks picked up their 1 of 4 Gulf-inspired 2011 Porsche 997 GT3RS and via Route 66 made a bee line straight for Tempe, AZ. Why would they do that?

http://youtu.be/eXmW8seiN4M

In the quest for more horsepower they pitched their Tee-Pees by the Dyno at the home of the EVOMS intelligent tuning, or "E-V-O-M-S-i-t" for those not in the know. With a strong baseline 424rwhp (450hp crank) and 270 torque (317TQ crank), Sharkwerks' goal for Zuccone was to utilize his tuning prowess along with a SharkWerks exhaust and eke out even more power. The mission was accomplished with a live tune garnering an additional 16rwhp and 13tq to the wheels on an already highly strung GT3 motor and all on 91 octane. As well as improved throttle response left-foot braking was enabled with even smoother drivability.

Now that car is back at Sharkwerks for additional development... stay tuned!

 

And the aftermath:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-D1otV_Vz8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Z1w_R4D5A4

And for the local media in Illinois!