Shapes65 said:
Love the car, and found it to be huge amounts of fun both on and off the track after owning it for a number of years. Now thinking that .2 might be worth considering.
Heard its meant to be a more usable car, most have front lift and as its newer I can run the Porsche extended warranty for longer.
Anyone have any experience of doing this move?
Just spotted this ad which is interesting -
https://www.pistonheads.com/classif.../-10-2010-porsche-997-2-gt3-clubsport/9827673
Was wondering if the previous owner may be on here?
Any thoughts much appreciated!
My feelings over this upgrade are somewhat conflicted, it's something I've thought about now and then
I think Richyd(?) made that jump a few years ago, might be worth PM'ing him to get his views if he doesn't see this thread. Personally my thoughts are that the newer GT3 would be too similar to the current car to justify the extra outlay, unless I just fancied something 'same same but different". However having said that I've never driven a 997.2 GT3 on road or track so can't really comment as to how similar the drive is or otherwise. I know NXI and Disco have decent experience of the 996.2 and 997.2 platforms, but don't know anyone personally who jumped from 997.1 to 997.2 GT3. I've never really considered a 997.2 GT3 as a contender to replace my car, the only candidate would be a 997.2 GT3 RS, but unfortunately that ship sailed a few years ago when prices shot up. Actually, there was one particular 997.2 GT3 I was interested in a while ago but again pricing (and life in general) got in the way
I know the 997.2 GT3 produces more power and torque, and a number of other upgrades (was this the gen of GT3 where they brought in dynamic engine mounts as standard?). New improved interior and PCM too obviously, and I think folding buckets for the first time in a GT3. All plus-points, but the things that really put me off are the extra maintenance requirements for the centre locks which you can't escape unless you switch for 5-bolts as with your current car, but that's an expensive mod. As for the lift, I've only ever really heard bad things in terms of reliability, so wouldn't go for a car with that given the choice. Having lived with my GT3 for a number of years I'm used now to driving around obstacles
In conclusion my own view was that I couldn't justify a large outlay to upgrade my car for another one I would always think was too similar to what it replaced. And money no object I'd still not go for the 7.2 GT3, in that lottery win event I'd go to a 7.2 GT3 RS
Good luck with whatever you go with, and if you do end up swapping over make sure to keep us posted about your experiences 8)