One week into my 997 GT3 and new to 6speed
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09-22-2009, 09:30 PM
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One week into my 997 GT3 and new to 6speed
Love the car always wanted one since their launch, drove a SharkWerks Cayman RS350 for a few years, interesting platform but always knew I NEEDED the GT3. This car is just impressive, haven’t even turned the PCM on yet coz I just love the sound the engine makes.
One question, what’s up with all the rattles?
BTW are there any GT3 track days/meets in the Bay Area?
One question, what’s up with all the rattles?
BTW are there any GT3 track days/meets in the Bay Area?
#2
09-22-2009, 09:50 PM
I would like to hear your comparison between the 2 cars. Everyone says the Cayman has better handling because of the mid-engine design. Were you looking for more power or just wanted to be in a rear engine Porsche? Even though I have a turbo, I'm kind of fascinated by the Cayman because of the handling aspect.
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09-23-2009, 01:40 PM
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Rep Power: 32 I would like to hear your comparison between the 2 cars. Everyone says the Cayman has better handling because of the mid-engine design. Were you looking for more power or just wanted to be in a rear engine Porsche? Even though I have a turbo, I'm kind of fascinated by the Cayman because of the handling aspect.
It is true the Cayman S is well balanced and could keep up with the 911 around the curves, even with the lower HP. However, it was very tame as a stock car and therefore I had to get Alex at Sherkwerks to make it into something fun, which he did superbly. It feels like Porsche purposely calmed the Cayman down so not to compete with the 911. Now a GT3 on a Cayman chassis would be the ultimate in my view
But I don’t think Porsche can ever move from the 911 format.The reason I bought the GT3 is because I needed it the way a women needs diamonds
. It's just a great beast and yes I wanted something with 400HP plus before we are all forced to drive the Toyota Prius to save the planet!
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09-23-2009, 01:46 PM
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Rep Power: 32 As always Alex it's just a question of time. I already have my shopping cart full of your goodies
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09-23-2009, 02:30 PM
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09-23-2009, 04:26 PM
Finally....A Prius worth owning....
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It is true the Cayman S is well balanced and could keep up with the 911 around the curves, even with the lower HP. However, it was very tame as a stock car and therefore I had to get Alex at Sherkwerks to make it into something fun, which he did superbly. It feels like Porsche purposely calmed the Cayman down so not to compete with the 911. Now a GT3 on a Cayman chassis would be the ultimate in my view But I don’t think Porsche can ever move from the 911 format.
The reason I bought the GT3 is because I needed it the way a women needs diamonds. It's just a great beast and yes I wanted something with 400HP plus before we are all forced to drive the Toyota Prius to save the planet!
It is true the Cayman S is well balanced and could keep up with the 911 around the curves, even with the lower HP. However, it was very tame as a stock car and therefore I had to get Alex at Sherkwerks to make it into something fun, which he did superbly. It feels like Porsche purposely calmed the Cayman down so not to compete with the 911. Now a GT3 on a Cayman chassis would be the ultimate in my view
But I don’t think Porsche can ever move from the 911 format.The reason I bought the GT3 is because I needed it the way a women needs diamonds
. It's just a great beast and yes I wanted something with 400HP plus before we are all forced to drive the Toyota Prius to save the planet! 
#10
09-23-2009, 05:19 PM
yes -- check the de forum on rennlist and the GT3 forum -- most of the regulars over their are tracking and there are a lot of guys from NorCal
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09-23-2009, 05:30 PM
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09-23-2009, 06:34 PM
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"One question, what’s up with all the rattles?"
tell more about the rattles.
I did not sign up for a 125K rattle trap.
That thing better be tight as a drum for that kind of money.
-Troy
tell more about the rattles.
I did not sign up for a 125K rattle trap.
That thing better be tight as a drum for that kind of money.
-Troy
Last edited by Glock Guru; 09-23-2009 at 06:40 PM.
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09-23-2009, 08:10 PM
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Rep Power: 32 I owned a Cayman S before and tracked down a bunch of them and solved them myself. The 997 seems tighter but I still expect to hunt a few down and solve myself.