My husband went for a drive in GT3 to Wakayama the other day, and he wrote an article about it. Please take a look if you would like to read it.

911 GT3 to Wakayama, Japan

Since I have not been able to go on long touring trips recently, I decided to go on a short day trip for now.

This time his partner is.911GT3 Touring PackageIt is.

The engine and transmission have recently been running more than 5500 km, and the engine and transmission feel more supple and lighter than ever.

At any rate, I will be heading toward Wakayama this time. Personally, I don't want to go too far south because I hate the one-lane highway in Wakayama. So, this time, we are going toAiming for the Koya Ryujin SkylineI decided to do this.

From the Osaka area, one usually approaches from the Hashimoto City side and uses R480, but it is a busy, narrow, and not at all interesting road.We chose a route approaching from the south in the direction of Arita City.This is a much more circuitous route, but as a driving enthusiast, the longer the distance, the better.

We must avoid the more uninteresting paths.

Departing from home at 8:00 AM, we headed for the Hanshin Expressway Wangan Route to the Hanwa Expressway. The GT3 was a fish out of water as we crossed the mountains from the Hannan Interchange on the Hanwa Expressway. The GT3 was a fish out of water as it easily negotiated the gentle, high-speed corners with continuous uphill slopes.

Moreover, the car is incredibly stable and turns as if it sticks to the road surface. I can't get enough of GT3 in this kind of situation.

Exiting at the Arita IC, we headed toward Koyasan on R424. On the way, we took a break at the Shirama-no-sato Roadside Station, waited for the flow of cars to break off, and then set off again. The roads in this area are very pleasant and comfortable.

With the GT3 in second or third gear, we cruise down the country road with the finest exhaust note roaring through the mountains.

The exhaust and engine sound of the GT3 is not that good below 4000 rpm, to be honest.At low speeds, the 981 Boxster GTS is much more pleasant sounding.However, theWhen the valve opens and the sound clearly changes as it approaches around 4000 rpm with the sport exhaust turned on.And then you hear a tremendously pleasant sound.

The volume and sound pressure are completely different from those of the Boxster. The sound of the exhaust without any decoration or direction is exactly that of a racing engine.

Driving at a slow pace with GT3

On the way, we intended to stop at the roadside station Ryujin, but it was ridiculously crowded, so we skipped it. We continued on our way to Koya Ryujin Skyrun.And this is where the torrid driving of hell begins.

I underestimated the weekend on the Koya Ryujin Skyline, which is about to enter its autumn foliage season.

A large number of family cars and minivans were lined up to reach the summit. The GT3s were caught in the middle of these cars and were forced to hill climb at speeds of around 30 to 35 km/h, which was below pit speed.It is no longer a trolley train.

Often, the steep gradients along the way slow things down even more, to the point where one wonders if the car in front of you is even planning to stop. The car in front of us was wondering if we were going to stop.

There is no need to drive fast at all, but as one would expect, I would like to see a bit more acceleration or other crisp driving depending on the gradient. On the contrary, it is dangerous.

I think these situations are very different from European drivers. Whether they are driving a family car or a minivan, they accelerate firmly and brake firmly.
Perhaps this is the result of Japanese traffic education, which encourages people not to drive too fast in any situation.

The GT3 in such a situation is more painful than one might imagine. At a certain speed, the GT3 is very flat and very comfortable, with a very strong ground feel. But on a winding road at this speed range.The short stroke undercarriage shakes the body a lot on road surface undulations and unevenness.It seems to be constantly swaying from side to side.

However, even though the stroke is short, the suspension is very low friction and highly vibration absorbent, so there is no residual shaking, which is a relief at least. Nevertheless, theThe Boxster is far less stressful and more comfortable in these situations.I think.

Encounters through GT3

When we reached the Gomayama Sky Tower, the other cars were sucked into the extremely crowded parking lot. So, taking the chance to take a clear lap, the GT3 was finally able to return to its normal pace. The shift is thrown into second gear, and the engine takes a deep breath as if to vigorously expel the sludge that has built up at low rpm.

We finally got to enjoy the Koya Ryujin Skyline with its moderate ups and downs and mid-speed corners. As long as there is little traffic, it is by far the best road in Kansai, where there are few great roads. It is very similar to the Ashinoko Skyline, and the distance is more than 40 km for the entire line, making it very enjoyable.

The GT3 still manages to turn corners like a champ. Even I, the driver, was amazed at its cornering. Unlike the air-cooled 911, driving technique is not so necessary. As long as the steering wheel is bent, anyone can drive fast to some extent.

However, theIt is even more fun to drive while being aware of the proper gas pedal work and load.I still think the RR 911 is nice.

On the way, we took a break at the parking lot of Hanazono Products Sales. When I parked my car in a section of the lot a short distance away, a large van came up next to me, going out of its way to park next to me. I said to myself, "I'm not going to park next to that van."Also, it's a tonaler.As soon as I got out of the car, the driver of the van got out, too.

This is a crayon! "This is a 6-speed manual transmission, isn't it?

He called out to me.

The Porsche GT3 seems to be the car of his dreams.I love Crayon's GT3.He said, "I am very happy to be here. ."I usually do a lot of research on the internet and this is the first time I saw the actual car.I was told that I would be able to meet with him. We immediately got into a Porsche discussion there. We talked about how to buy a Porsche, how to order a GT3, the engine, displacement, and the feeling of the GT3, and left the place.

Koya Ryujin Skyrun will not go any further and will turn back here.

This time, via K26, the next stop is Shirasaki Marine Park. This isDamaged by a typhoon last year, it was completely closed for a while, but has now been partially restored.Looks like. This is a very scenic spot and a great spot to photograph cars.

From the quite pleasant K26, GT3 proceeds along the coast through Gobo City. The scenery along the coastal road is nice, but unfortunately the weather is cloudy and the sea is almost leaden. However, when I took pictures, the colors of the sea and sky, the surrounding rock surfaces and concrete, and the crayon color of GT3 matched very well.

Although the restaurant and parking lot at Shirasaki Marine Park have been restored, there are still some areas that are off-limits, and we were unable to drive to the most suitable locations for photography, but the waters of the Kii Channel are magnificent, and we would like to return on a fine day.

Heading home, he again took the expressway to his home.The GT3 is very comfortable on the highway. The ride is quite comfortable and I feel less tired than the Boxster, if only on the highway.This is due to the more flexible seat position than the Boxster, the ultra-flat ride, and the outstanding high-speed stability. The faster you go, the more stable it sticks to the road.

Especially, the front end feels more solid than the Boxster even though it is an RR. Since this is the case with the Touring Package without wings, the normal GT3 or GT3RS with wings would have more downforce and stability.

This short touring trip will be

Total operation time: 8:25
Total distance traveled: 458.7 km
Total fuel consumption: 10.6L/100km (approx. 9.4km/L)
Average speed: 57 km/h

The first time the company was in

I still haven't done enough driving, so I would like to go on a long touring trip where I would stay several nights for the first time in a while.