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In the interest of open debate and opinion (or handbags at dawn), I would like to hear how many people have their non-GT3 996 badged as a GT3? I will be the first person to own up to this controversial act, however in my defence the car was badged that way when I bought it and it's staying! And now for the critics............................................ :grin:
Totally wrong IMO. But a GT3 that has been debadged is a very different matter.
If I had a 996 with the GT3 aero kit, I would have it de-badged.
Better to be a wolf in sheep's clothing than a sheep in wolf's clothing. You will be found out you know. And then you'll be stoned. To death. With rocks and stones and other hard things. :nooo:
This has all the makings of a good thread...... So, if a non-GT3 is badged as a GT3, does that then make it a "Fake GT3" :dont know: In answer to the original post, personally I would like the badge to relate to what the actual car is.
Ask yourself the question, would you laugh at the following? A BMW 316i Compact with M3 badges A Mercedes A-class diesel with AMG badges An MR2 kitcar with Ferrari badges etc etc The likely answer is that "Yes" you would indeed. Why? Because they are pretending to be something that they are not. The same goes for a non-GT3 pretending that it is one. There is nothing wrong with the above cars, or the standard 996, the issue is in the "wannabe" element.
The cars you stated above are very different matters, they are all youngsters cars which are considerbly slower and don't even resemble an AMG/M car. An aero kitted C2/4 is only identified as a C2/4 by the rear wiper, and in some cases the ride height. My car came with the GT3 badge on when I bought it, and I'm rebadging it this weekend. But still, people cannot compare M-Badged BMWs to GT3 badged Porkers... :roll:
What is the point? Seems odd to mislabel. The badge does nothing for the ride, handling, acceleration, top speed, depreciation and engine failures of a non-GT3. Now you must excuse me, I am off to stick "SONY" stickers all over my Dixons own brand "SAISHO" tat. I swear you can really hear the difference!
Afraid I'm in the it's wrong camp too.......
Hi Not sure if I agree with this. I think its irelavent of what brand you go for, just because its a porsche doesn't mean its legible to wear a badge. Remember the old E30 bmw, people used to get a 320/325 and put an Mtech kit on but still badge it M3? A 318i with a full on M kit done properly still does it qualify for the M3 badge? (Ive seen this, cost about 12k to do as he couldnt get insured on real thing) A M3 with a CSL bumper, boot, wheels etc does it qualify for a CSL badge? A 360 Fezza with CS wheels, rear grill and bumpers does it make it a CS? (Ive seen this too) Personally I would de-badge, its a two minute job. I wouldn't wear a badge over hyping a car. I would find it too embarassing if a random guy came up to me asking why it's badged as something when it clearly isn't. Especially when it gets blown into the weeds in performance. You cannot compare a C2/C4 to a GT3 in performance, there is no comparison! It's just a wannabe thing and if you cant afford the real thing then just wait- Well thats what I'm doing anyway..:lol: However its horses for courses and everyone should do what they like with their own vehicle. Regards :thumb:
I'm with the majority, just don't do it. There are plenty more things than rear wiper and ride height to tell a 'real' GT3. If anything give them something to keep them guessing like de-badge. A Carrera with aero kit is just that, a Carrera with aero kit, a GT3 is a completely different beast... :thumb:
Wise words from Yoda.. Can if anyone could put a GT3 badge on it could be Stuart with the amount of GT3 toys on his.
He he! Thought it might spark a bit of a response!! :floor:
Would I do it myself? No. But honestly its only a badge who cares really?
I put a GT3 Badge on my original 996 Carrera 2 Yellow Peril, which with its looks and significantly improved performance looked and performed the part as a Fake GT3. Regards Big Bob
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