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      09-22-2012, 08:59 AM   #1
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Will be comparing this beast to the M3 soon

Bit the bullet and got a dedicated track car. The M3 was amazing, but it needs to keep its job as a family car with a warranty.

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      09-22-2012, 09:04 AM   #2
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Wow !!!

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What a beauty . Let us know how it drives on the track
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      09-22-2012, 12:05 PM   #7
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Amazing car

A friend on mine went from 997 GT3 to E92 M3 for the track and was a little let down by the stock M3. But I guess that isn't really a surprise, different animals.
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Schwing!

Will you run with track insurance, or go without?
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      09-22-2012, 12:19 PM   #10
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WOW! Way to go.

Want a write up on how it compares.
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      09-22-2012, 12:33 PM   #11
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Schwing!

Will you run with track insurance, or go without?
Yes, will be using track insurance, but few will actually cover the full value this year.

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WOW! Way to go.

Want a write up on how it compares.
That is the plan!
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      09-22-2012, 01:28 PM   #12
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awesome!
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      09-22-2012, 01:47 PM   #13
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Damn!! Too scared to take that out on the track!!
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Let me get this straight... You are swapping out parts designed by some of the top engineers in the world because some guys sponsored by a company told you it's "better??" But when you ask the same guy about tracking, "oh no, I have a kid now" or "I just detailed my car." or "i just got new tires."
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      09-22-2012, 02:39 PM   #14
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      09-22-2012, 03:30 PM   #15
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Nice!

How much of a PIA will it be to get the wheels off?
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      09-22-2012, 05:31 PM   #16
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Nice!

How much of a PIA will it be to get the wheels off?
I'll tell you once I figure it out. Turns out to be not so bad, except you have to life weight off each corner while tightening to 440ft-lbs. Keeps the nuts well lubed...er, that came out wrong...It's a one person job with the right tools/technique.....er that came out wrong too.
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      09-22-2012, 06:04 PM   #17
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NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thats the 3.8 GT3 right?



















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      09-22-2012, 06:05 PM   #18
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Beautiful track car. Better see the doctor.
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      09-22-2012, 06:28 PM   #19
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I'll tell you once I figure it out. Turns out to be not so bad, except you have to life weight off each corner while tightening to 440ft-lbs. Keeps the nuts well lubed...er, that came out wrong...It's a one person job with the right tools/technique.....er that came out wrong too.


I've always been curious about that. Again, awesome car! Those GT3s are always wicked fast.
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      09-22-2012, 07:03 PM   #20
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Wow !!!

Congrats

What a beauty . Let us know how it drives on the track
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      09-22-2012, 07:27 PM   #21
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i will definately be checking porsche and amg the next time around. within 12 months
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NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thats the 3.8 GT3





















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