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Only Nick644 by the looks of it. But we'll sure be looking forward to seeing yours at Folembray. Now, form an orderly queue over there for rides ....

Yep, can't wait for Folembray. Bit worried about the reports of GT3 brakes getting too hot on track, though. Still getting used to the grip/weight over rear wheels, but have to say it is quite remarkable !

Yep, one more - whats going on @ Folembray ?

Folembray is pistonheads trackday in France, so you know the monkeys on track with you. Would go myself but on my birthday weekend. See the pistonheads home page for more details.

SPT, It's a great little circuit - be nice to have 2 GT3's there ! Is yours Clubsport or Comfort ?

Its a Comfort - I've only had it a couple of months, still can't get over just how good it is in every respect - can't make Folembray but will be keeping a close eye on other forthcoming events.

Stupid question i guess, but what exactly is the GT3? Is it a suped up 996 C4 or turbo?

Take a look at www.titanic.co.uk/GT3/.

Kris, I also came from owning TVR's (3 Cerberas/Tuscan RR/Griff/Chimaera) the Porsche is the best move so far ! I don't miss the acceleration of the Cerbera as I now have fantastic handling, safety and that old chestnut reliability. The GT3 is very close to TVR feel in trems of rawness, I don't find the suspension too firm, or the car too noisy. Tyre roar is pretty bad on the motorway, though.

So its a 3.6 ltr engine non turbo with other bits and pieces - thanks Beaver - Glad you are enjoying it, I think that you have summarised the differences well. Your reasons for moving to the 911 are pretty much the same reasons as mine - overall ownership experience, handling, performance, reliability etc - in other words the total package!

How much more impractical are these cars to run (add expensive into the equation) than a Carrera 2. Do not worry about harsh ride as that is only a concern for pensioners The question is being asked because a new Carrera is only 6000 pounds less than a 2 year old GT3 with 22,000 miles I have just seen.

Just curious , on some of the pics on the sites listed here , a few of the GT3`s have what looks like air vents around the front on the nose and some do not , there is a GT3 in a dealer near me he`s had it some time now by the way , what do these vents signify if anything

They all have air vents, some (like mine) have a mesh grille over them to stop stones and leaves getting trapped. AS for running costs compared to a Carrera, I've no idea. Think the fuel tank is smaller but for everyday use the only problem is the very limited ground clearance, it makes most speed bumps, but on any sloping ground / ramps / big depressions the chin spoiler (rubber) snags. Sounds a lot worse from inside, but just rubs on the splitter. Should get about 20 - 25 MPG if driven sensibly, but that just doesn't seem to happen very often.

20-25 mpg would be heaven for me compared to my M3..... The reason I am asking is a car I am looking at has had 2 clutches in 22,000 miles which sounds like a financial disaster to me. If this is the case, what about the rest of the stressed mechanical parts? Sounds as bad as a Ferrari that does

2 clutches sounds excessive to me. The GT3 is supposedly built around motorsport components. Everyday use shouldn't put any stress on it. Perhaps the last owner was a clutch-burner... My one feels very solid, only things I don't like too much are the noisy flywheel at idle with foot off clutch (only applies to Club Sports) and the intrusive tyre roar on motorways.

just found a comfort version with 3000 miles on a v for 72k.......wow sounds good if it is bonafide

I have a question about spring rates. Does any of you know the spring rates (lb/in) for your Porsches, especially the RS, GT2 or GT3? I'm looking at a getting some uprated springs for my car, and am trying to compare the actual rates so I can get an idea of ride 'quality'. Thanks

OK i thought the GT3 in a dealer near me was expensive at £58k with 28,000 KM on the clock hmmmm now let me see !!

yeah but that is lhd?

j14nsx - I have an RS but not sure about spring rates. Sorry. Maybe one of the more technical PHers can help. My car has rock solid suspension, though. Doesn't roll around corners, but you hit the roof on potholes.

would work for me

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Beaver, I see youve had a number of decent cars. I am currently looking at selling an awesomely modified 3.3, and have considered looking at tvr's. I have heard that they suffer terribly from poor runnung and and general bad design? Also,I never seem to have any any problems pulling away from Cerbera's or 355's - do you find your gt3 is your fastest car to date? Any recommendations!! >> Edited by olster on Friday 23 August 10:48

Actually, Cerbera 4.5 Red Rose fastest by a country mile, an honest 412 BHP, close ratio gearbox and light weight. Never passed by anything, even caught and overtook a 993 T4 on a long stretch of dual carriageway, just reeled him in. However, not so fast on twisting roads or the track, so far the Evo and Exige are way ahead, the GT3 debuts at Donnington this Sunday so I'll have a better idea then.

...on the Gassing Station ?