As you know
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As you know
... in a few months time - pissed off with the Cayman S now as the Boxster S is getting the same engine and the CS is still more expensive.
So, I'm now thinking Mk1 996 GT3 - anyone spent much time in one.
Having a drive of one tomorrow.
So, I'm now thinking Mk1 996 GT3 - anyone spent much time in one.
Having a drive of one tomorrow.
... Human : Never satisfied ... lol
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Here's a little write up...
A very good mate of mine could sell his GT3 should the right offer come his way - I've been looking at a Cayman S and he asked whether I'd like to have a look at his MY00 GT3.
Starts off with him piloting the car... just pottering around where he lives. I'm already in love with the engine noise and I drive a screamer. We then head out on to the Dubai-Abu Dhabi road. He takes it up to 280kms (175mph) and I comment that it's quite a rapid car...
He pulls over and I get in the hot seat.
I have to say that 360bhp was nice but the way it was delivered suited me to a T. I instantly felt able to deal with it. I drive an S2000 at the moment and I felt very at home. Now I'm sure some of you will scream blue murder at me for saying that but it's a very similar delivery, just more... Oh, btw, the Honda still has by far the better gearbox.
The noise that the P made was pretty much the bollox - rumbled away and then went silly - the change at 6k is soooooooo very mechanical.
Ok, next bit - the steering - first of all I realised very quickly that if I cough, I'm in the next lane. I've never driven a car that has steering that chats to you and I mean, never shuts up. I first thought that it was way too busy but after a while, I started to understand what was being said. It tells you every thing, absolutely everything. Quite amazing.
Brakes - a so called weakness on the Mk1s. Far less servoed than the Honda but extremely progressive and very stompable.
This car, hmmmm, I was cruising on the freeway back to my mates place at 125mph with the rpms at pretty much 12 o'clock, which I think was just under 6k and I know it could have done that all day long. The car is far to fast for the UK - it is suited to dealing with triple digits. Dubai? fine.
I was very cautious with the car - I was still travelling rapidly but I was extremely respectful. I found that when you punched out of 2nd gear corners, the front would push out quite a bit and i'd have to ease of a little - I think that I hadn't had enough time to get to grips with the physics of the rear engined aspect - saying that, I came into one corner very hot and thought that I'd have to deal with the back coming round (my mate started to grip the door - hahaha) but no drama. Mid corner the car can be perfectly balanced on the throttle and then you punch out - very nice indeed.
Quite intoxicating - I need one.
PS - I got back into the Honda straight afterwards and, bar the gearchange, felt very, very lightweight.
A very good mate of mine could sell his GT3 should the right offer come his way - I've been looking at a Cayman S and he asked whether I'd like to have a look at his MY00 GT3.
Starts off with him piloting the car... just pottering around where he lives. I'm already in love with the engine noise and I drive a screamer. We then head out on to the Dubai-Abu Dhabi road. He takes it up to 280kms (175mph) and I comment that it's quite a rapid car...
He pulls over and I get in the hot seat.
I have to say that 360bhp was nice but the way it was delivered suited me to a T. I instantly felt able to deal with it. I drive an S2000 at the moment and I felt very at home. Now I'm sure some of you will scream blue murder at me for saying that but it's a very similar delivery, just more... Oh, btw, the Honda still has by far the better gearbox.
The noise that the P made was pretty much the bollox - rumbled away and then went silly - the change at 6k is soooooooo very mechanical.
Ok, next bit - the steering - first of all I realised very quickly that if I cough, I'm in the next lane. I've never driven a car that has steering that chats to you and I mean, never shuts up. I first thought that it was way too busy but after a while, I started to understand what was being said. It tells you every thing, absolutely everything. Quite amazing.
Brakes - a so called weakness on the Mk1s. Far less servoed than the Honda but extremely progressive and very stompable.
This car, hmmmm, I was cruising on the freeway back to my mates place at 125mph with the rpms at pretty much 12 o'clock, which I think was just under 6k and I know it could have done that all day long. The car is far to fast for the UK - it is suited to dealing with triple digits. Dubai? fine.
I was very cautious with the car - I was still travelling rapidly but I was extremely respectful. I found that when you punched out of 2nd gear corners, the front would push out quite a bit and i'd have to ease of a little - I think that I hadn't had enough time to get to grips with the physics of the rear engined aspect - saying that, I came into one corner very hot and thought that I'd have to deal with the back coming round (my mate started to grip the door - hahaha) but no drama. Mid corner the car can be perfectly balanced on the throttle and then you punch out - very nice indeed.
Quite intoxicating - I need one.
PS - I got back into the Honda straight afterwards and, bar the gearchange, felt very, very lightweight.
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My 04 GT3 is up for grabs, and it rocks. I am actually gonna do the opposite and get me an S2000!!! Funny how the grass is greener on the other side.
If anyone's interested email me at rhamy911@gmail.com for more info.
Rhamy
If anyone's interested email me at rhamy911@gmail.com for more info.
Rhamy
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Asterix, gimme ur email address and I'll send you pics specs etc.
In a nutshell:
2004 PORSCHE 911 GT3
Guards Red, full tan leather interior - 45,000KM. Gulf specs, purchased from Al Nabooda (local dealer) December last year. Still under Porsche warranty till Jan 07, renewable for 5,000dhs. Immaculate condition
Specs:
3.6L GT1 derived racing engine, 381bhp
GT3 RS carbon fiber rear wing, GT3 RS front spoiler, GT3 RS air scoop, Carbon interior package
Full Supersprint exhaust, headers, cat bypass, mufflers (+10-15bhp), Porsche short shift kit
In a nutshell:
2004 PORSCHE 911 GT3
Guards Red, full tan leather interior - 45,000KM. Gulf specs, purchased from Al Nabooda (local dealer) December last year. Still under Porsche warranty till Jan 07, renewable for 5,000dhs. Immaculate condition
Specs:
3.6L GT1 derived racing engine, 381bhp
GT3 RS carbon fiber rear wing, GT3 RS front spoiler, GT3 RS air scoop, Carbon interior package
Full Supersprint exhaust, headers, cat bypass, mufflers (+10-15bhp), Porsche short shift kit
