Glowing GT3 review from Henry Catchpole

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The engine issues relate to 991.1 GT3 not 991.2 - different engine and Porsche definitely learnt from the gen 1 disaster.

I asked about rear-axle steer as that makes a car feel much smaller. So if you have a narrower T with rear steer, I can see how you might come to that conclusion.
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Virage11 wrote: Fri Jul 06, 2018 2:53 pm The engine issues relate to 991.1 GT3 not 991.2 - different engine and Porsche definitely learnt from the gen 1 disaster.

I asked about rear-axle steer as that makes a car feel much smaller. So if you have a narrower T with rear steer, I can see how you might come to that conclusion.
Yes, the 991.1 engines were a disaster and most were changed FOC by Porsche. For the 991.2 they were modified but still basically the same engine. I'm still seeing problems for the .2 talked about on Rennlist, not nearly as many thankfully, but it has prompted Porsche to give a ten-year warranty on engine internals.
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When Porsche make an all-electric Macan that has a range of 620 miles, then might I be tempted to go electric !
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I just watched the video that Hawkeye posted earlier in his thread, it's very infectious, I smiled all the way through. I too would have the manual with touring pack. 8-)

The same car was used to create this little feature on manual gearboxes, it's just as infectious ;)
At least, owning a Cayman one can experience a fraction of the GT3, the man box. :lol:

Our stable:
- 992 Carrera T - manual - Ruby Star Neo - Carrera Excl. wheels (2023)
- BMW 240i xDrive (G42) - Portimao Blue - AC Schnitzer tune
ex: 981 Cayman GTS, Macan S Diesl, Macan Turbo, 991.2 Carrera S, 718 Cayman GTS, i30 N, 718 Cayman GTS 4.0
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Semerka wrote: Fri Aug 10, 2018 1:15 pm I just watched the video that Hawkeye posted earlier in his thread, it's very infectious, I smiled all the way through. I too would have the manual with touring pack. 8-)

The same car was used to create this little feature on manual gearboxes, it's just as infectious ;)
At least, owning a Cayman one can experience a fraction of the GT3, the man box. :lol:
Thanks, Semerka. Just re-watched both videos. Great viewing! And such a great presenter - my favourite motoring journalist! :)

Like Henry, and you, should I win the lottery, I too would buy a 991.2 GT3 with Touring Pack!
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Wing Commander wrote: Fri Aug 10, 2018 8:00 pm Thanks, Semerka. Just re-watched both videos. Great viewing! And such a great presenter - my favourite motoring journalist! :)

Like Henry, and you, should I win the lottery, I too would buy a 991.2 GT3 with Touring Pack!
He is one of my favourites too! Noticed him at Evo before Carfection. :)
Our stable:
- 992 Carrera T - manual - Ruby Star Neo - Carrera Excl. wheels (2023)
- BMW 240i xDrive (G42) - Portimao Blue - AC Schnitzer tune
ex: 981 Cayman GTS, Macan S Diesl, Macan Turbo, 991.2 Carrera S, 718 Cayman GTS, i30 N, 718 Cayman GTS 4.0
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