To what extent can the Porsche 911 GT3 be used on a daily basis?
Published on: 12.14.2019
911GT3, everyday use
911 GT3 Touring Package in my house. The catalog states that the Touring Package is available as aA car to enjoy the driving experience not only on the track, but also on various other occasions.It is written that ".
."Enjoy driving experiences on a variety of occasionsThis 911 GT3 Touring, calledHow well can it be used in daily life?I wonder if I will be able to go to the local supermarket, do my shopping, and come home as I normally do, without any problems...
When I thought about GT3 from my wife's point of view, I was very curious about that area, so I decided to check it out.
(1) Can you go over the steps?
The first thing that struck me was, "When entering the parking lot of a local supermarket, whether or not you can go over the difference in level from the sidewalk without any problem.It's a supermarket. So, we decided to go to that supermarket with GT3 as soon as possible.
My husband has been working on this GT3 with the "Front axle lift systemSince you have the option of "I don't have to remember to press this button.
I slowly went over the steps, thinking things like, "Maybe I should try entering at a bit of an angle..." But I was able to enter the parking lot without any problems.
Afterwards, I checked again the steps and slope of this supermarket's parking lot, and it was much looser than I had expected. It was much gentler than I had expected.
Therefore.I'm going to try a nearby pharmacy with a few more steps and a steeper incline.I pressed the lift-up button again and climbed slowly. I pressed the lift-up button again and slowly climbed up, also with no problem.
The photo doesn't quite convey the thickness and slope of the steps... (-_-) But I guess it is possible to go this far. Some convenience stores have hard steps, but I think most of them are doable.
I asked my husband about it, and he said it is perfectly fine for a parking lot slope like this.
I hear that the GT4's often scrape underneath because you can't get the lift up option.The GT3, which can be given the option of a lift, doesn't need to be so nervous.I felt that it was a good idea.
When I asked my husband about it, he said, 'So far, as long as I keep the ride height up with a front lift, I don't remember rubbing it, especially in everyday use.
(2) How about a car stop?
The GT3 has quite a bit of the rear lower diffuser fins sticking out, so my husband says.First of all, it's totally impossible to back up to the parking lot in a normal parking lot.He said, "I'm not sure how much I'm going to be able to do. Since the height from the ground to the fins is only 8-9 cm, even the raised area in the middle of the pallet of opportunity parking, for example, is likely to scrape. (The mechanical parking lot where my husband often parks has a few millimeters to spare, and he said that if the tires were to wear down more, they might scrape.)
The resin is soft, so it will not snap when rubbed, and even if it bends, it is said to have some resilience, but even so, there is nothing better than not rubbing it.
Incidentally, this rear diffuser fin has the same shape as the 911R, and has been attached since the late 991 GT3. So, you don't have to be so nervous about it because the early model GT3 doesn't have this.
Well, "If you have a sports car, park just in front of it, as it may bottom out at the car stop.I know it is common sense to say, "I'm afraid of this," but in the case of the GT3 Touring, it is especially scary. So, no matter where you park.You will always end up parking with half your head sticking out in front of you (explosion).
The other cars would have said, "What's with this Porsche, park it further back, out of the way.You may think, "I'm not trying to stand out," "I parked properly," or "I have bad manners," but I wanted to say out loud that I can't park any further back...I can't park any further back.
(iii) How comfortable is the ride?
The ride quality at low speeds is honestly not very good. It is one of the worst cars I have ever driven, or at least I think it is the worst Porsche I have ever driven.
On a clean road surface, it is still fine, but on a rough road surface, it easily picks up uneven surfaces and is quite bumpy. My husband has been talking about this for a long time.
The suspension must be hard, but the GT3 is RR and the front spring rate, which easily affects ride quality, is not that hard. More than that.The short stroke rate is what's making the ride uncomfortable at low speeds.I think.
He said.
When his wife, who normally drives a sleek, comfortable car such as a Mercedes or Lexus, gets in the GT3, she says, "What a uncomfortable car! And it's so expensive!and the first impression is likely to be the worst.
So in such a case, I think it is better to tell your wife beforehand that "in the first place, it is a racing car that can be driven on a circuit and is completely different from the car you normally drive" (laughs).
On the other hand.The ride on the highway is very smooth and supple. It's hard to believe it's the same car, and I even think, "Isn't that better than the Boxster?" I even think, "It's better than the Boxster. It is so smooth and comfortable.
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I just wanted to say out loud that it's not "bad manners," but that you can't park back there any longer..."
I'm not joking. I'm not talking about bad manners. If you can't park within the designated slot, don't park.
It's not your parking lot. You are making a mistake. Please think about how you are attracting other users.
Can be used on a daily basis.
However, I really feel that it is too good to use.
It is a special car after all.
It's hard to convey, but I'd like to show you a handbag made by a living national treasure craftsman who spent a lot of time and effort to make it.
Use it as an eco-bag for shopping at the supermarket.
I don't feel sorry for the people who made it, or whatever, if I use it that way.
That rigid body and the precision-machine-like engine should be used on special occasions.
I guess that's why I can't get on. It's a dilemma.
Kazukane Hills
You are really right...
I could use it on a daily basis, but it would be a waste of money.
I've also gone shopping this time around to try to validate the GT3's everyday use.
It turns out that a race car can also be used for everyday purposes."
I'm going to use it actively in my daily life! I didn't feel like it was a good idea;
After all, it is a GT3, so I want to go driving on roads where I can demonstrate the true value of the GT3.
I drive a Mercedes Benz C-Class with the springs changed and lowered by about 2 cm. The reason is simply because I like this one better. Of course, it is within the range to pass the car inspection. At first, I was worried that the front might rub at convenience stores, but I had no problem. This is thanks to the fact that the height of the stomper has been lowered considerably at convenience stores these days.
We are one step closer to an environment where GT3 can be used on a daily basis, as we have made significant improvements in terms of parking space for one car and stopper height. If they can allow for a little deviation from the standard when opening a new store or building a new tower parking lot, we can use one car for various purposes without having to own multiple cars. A 911 can go anywhere without a front lifter. I hope this will be the case.
When I retire, I plan to buy a 911 and enjoy hot spring trips.
clarklataro acid
>I drive a Mercedes Benz C-Class with the springs changed and lowered by about 2 cm.
Oh that's so cool!
Convenience stores these days are made so that you don't have to be so nervous.
>We've made a lot of improvements to the parking space for one car and the height of the stoopers, so we're
Certainly, the newly built stores and other stores seem to have more parking space and are easier to get to than before.
Also, as you mentioned, I'd really like to see the tower parking lots be able to accommodate cars that aren't in the standard range.
It would give you a lot more options when parking.
>When I retire, I plan to buy a 911 and enjoy hot spring trips.
A trip to the hot springs with 911, very nice...!
In the end, will the 911 be the best vehicle for fun and everyday use?
Thank you for your continued support.
If I were to own a GT3, I would want to own it for running backslash.
I prefer a second car for the track and driving main. That's how much fun the engine is, and it's not too stiff-footed for everyday use.
Well, it's hard to find a pervert who owns only one GT3 as his main car.
For everyday use, I feel that Turbo S is fine without having to use GT3.
The 911 Carrera 4S was very good.
This looked good for everyday use!
Mr. Granca.
As you say, GT3 is a car for running ^^;
I can use it in daily life, but I don't think I need to.
It was a waste of money, and as you said, the legs were stiff and sooty. I thought that if I am going to drive a GT3, I would like to drive on roads where I can show off the power of the GT3.
>I feel that for everyday use, you don't need to use GT3, just Turbo S.
My husband said the other day, "I want a Turbo S!!!" (laugh).
911 Carrera 4S, looks really good ！！！！
That made me think that GT3s and such are still racing cars.
Memories of the past
When I was in middle and high school, I was always overhanging the frame in the underground parking lot of my apartment building.
There was a large, large Mercedes Benz sedan parked in the lot.
It was white with black paint on the back seat, and the inside was not visible at all, making it look very upscale.
It was parked in a position that slightly covered the switching of our parking space.
One day, our father finally hit a Mercedes Benz while parking his car in the garage.
I got a good amount of scratches on the face of the Mercedes Benz.
When I came home and asked my father what was wrong, he turned blue, troubled and silent.
I was afraid to tell the truth about what had happened. I had to go and apologize honestly.
It was already midnight.
The next day, at the normal time of day, the father-dono was ready and tried to ping-pong.
First, an elderly woman came out and told me what had happened.
A dignified man came out of the back and we decided to go see the car.
The man asked my dad, "Which is your car?"
Fearful, he pointed to his own battered domestic car.
He asked me anxiously, "Are you going to repair it?" to which I replied, "It's not a serious damage, so I won't repair it.
Let me repair your Mercedes Benz using your car insurance." I replied.
The man said, "No, no, no, you shouldn't be fastening it outside the frame.
I am always sorry for the inconvenience." He apologized and praised me for my courage in making an honest offer.
He returned to his room, saying he would fix it himself and not to worry about it.
Then, when we passed each other in the lobby of the apartment building, etc., he would smile and bail me out.
I realized that this is what real affordability means.
I think that the most important thing for daily use of a luxury car is to have this kind of luxury.
If having a luxury car makes you nervous about small scratches and dirt, it would be a real downfall, wouldn't it?
I would like to acquire an overwhelming sense of affordability by using luxury cars on a daily basis.
Mr. Buppa.
Thank you for everything!
That Mercedes-Benz owner is too cool...
A very gentleman...
I am sure that you are in a good position to do so.
I wish I could be as generous and open-minded...!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful story.
I think that the perception that the GT3 is a pure sports car and that it is bad for its creator if it is not used on the track, or that it is an expensive car and therefore not suitable for everyday use, is very misguided.
Because it is up to the owner to decide how to utilize the car (taking into account its impact on others, balance, etc.), and some people are not interested in the mileage or resale value in the first place, but just want to drive it as much as they want because it is not worth decorating (I am one of them).
I perceive Porsche itself as a casual, or rather, a brand that doesn't have many occasions of use (more so than Ferrari or Lamborghini, and in the opposite sense, more so than rag-tag light cars).
In that sense, I don't see much difference between Poxter, Macan and GT3.
I'm sure it's a regional thing, but I recognize that a Porsche doesn't float at all in situations as simple as going to work, convenience stores, department stores, or high-end supermarkets.
However, as with forward-facing parking, I would try to park as beautifully as possible for all to see.
I'll give you the technology to get off the car as many times as necessary to make sure you can stop just in time.
It's a pride to be more conscious than others about everything, like driving in a clean trajectory or adjusting speed, because of the awareness of being in a good car (and also not to be licked).
kuma acid
Indeed, you are right.
The Porsche can be used on a daily basis, can be driven on the track, and my husband even uses his GT3 as a regular commuter.
The idea is that you have to ride hard.
It's not like a supercar that floats around wherever you drive it.
I also thought what kuma said about "pride in wanting to be more conscious than others in everything" was wonderful.
I also reminded myself that I would like to drive in a way that is worthy of a Porsche.
I'm often on the move with my two kids.
In that sense, I can't use it in a normal way, and after all, I'm still nervous when I drive GT3.
I tend to drive BMWs and other vehicles that I feel comfortable driving... ^^..;
When the kids are out of the way, I'm going to get in my Porsche.
I would like to visit various places freely by myself...that is one of my current dreams.
Thank you for your continued support.
I agree with kuma.
The Porsche GT series, whether RS or RS, is designed and sold to be driven on public roads, not exclusively on race tracks. I think the main purpose of the article is to see if it can be used on a daily basis as you worry before purchasing, but as you have shown many actual examples, it is possible for the most part. The overall length is less than 4.6 meters. Even if you park with the rear bumper on a wheel stop, it is not uncommon for cars to be over 5m long on both sides, so is it that much? I'm not sure. The photo in the article shows a somewhat over-cautious parking on purpose. If there was a little more gradient when entering the hill, the front lip would be scraped. Forward-facing parking is strictly prohibited because it is apt to cause misfortune from other than an aesthetic point of view, but I still think it can be driven freely in everyday driving.
But my wife won't ride with me because of comfort issues. My kids are happy to ride, sleep, read cartoons, etc. Thank you very much for this informative and interesting article.
HeartOfGlass.
As I write this article, I am thinking that I would like to become a Porsche driver who can use the GT3 on a daily basis.
I also thought of you as I read your comment.
I'm still nervous and fearful in many areas.
I am sure that as I ride it, it will become familiar to my hands and become my partner...
(In my case, that seems to be a ways off)
>My wife won't ride with me because of comfort issues.
I understand... ^^;I, too, enjoy driving as much as I enjoy driving, which is fine.
I think this ride is a bit tough for the passenger seat.
It is difficult unless you are a big car enthusiast.
Thank you for everything.
Thank you for your continued support.