Is the 997 GT3 still in ...

[Mako Koiwai]

... ASP ?

[Marshall Grice]

where else would it go?

[Will Kalman]

where else would it go?

Good point, it's too slow for BSP }:)

[Marshall Grice]

where else would it go?

Good point, it's too slow for BSP }:)

and it's WAY too slow for CSP.

[Mark Duerst]

where else would it go?

Good point, it's too slow for BSP }:)

and it's WAY too slow for CSP.

Might be competitive in ST though

[Hi Ly]

Hey, Hey! Just because you guys see me driving it doesn't mean it's slow...

[Steve Ekstrand]

Sorry Hy....

I don't think she'll hang with ST. Probably do fine in STU though!

[Robert Puertas]

Having driven Hi's car, I can say with complete sincerity that I'd be more than happy to run it whenever and wherever he'll let me!

[Rad_ Delgado_]

997 GT3 is pretty good for ASP, 997 GT3 RS is probably a little slower due to the extra width, but still they are both narrow cars.

The 3.8 2010 GT3 is better (available without sunroof), and the new 2010 GT3 RS is going to be even better (450 Hp 3.8 and short ring and pinion gear).

With this said, I think a properly modified 997 GT2 (new headers, no cats, tuned for race fuel, no mufflers) is the best Porsche for ASP, and one of the best ASP cars. Think 650+ Hp, massive torque, low lag and same weight as a 997 GT3.

[Robert Puertas]

Rad, just let me know if you need a co-driver.

[Marshall Grice]

With this said, I think a properly modified 997 GT2 (new headers, no cats, tuned for race fuel, no mufflers) is the best Porsche for ASP, and one of the best ASP cars. Think 650+ Hp, massive torque, low lag and same weight as a 997 GT3.

I completely agree. Now if I can only convince Mr. Equina that we need to take his car to nationals :heyes:

[Steve Eguina]

997 GT3 is pretty good for ASP, 997 GT3 RS is probably a little slower due to the extra width, but still they are both narrow cars.

The 3.8 2010 GT3 is better (available without sunroof), and the new 2010 GT3 RS is going to be even better (450 Hp 3.8 and short ring and pinion gear).

With this said, I think a properly modified 997 GT2 (new headers, no cats, tuned for race fuel, no mufflers) is the best Porsche for ASP, and one of the best ASP cars. Think 650+ Hp, massive torque, low lag and same weight as a 997 GT3.

..........or maybe even a 996 GT2:)

[Rad_ Delgado_]

At the '09 Nationals Rob Boyton's 996 GT2 was pretty fast in both courses, it was very fast on the practice course as well (fastest ASP car I saw at the practice course). With the right driver, that 996 GT2 could have won ASP this year.

The car did not run the ProSolo, but it could have won the ProSolo Finale. The only things that can beat a GT2 off the line at a Pro are a Nissan GTR, Lambo LP560/4, R8 V10 and the 997 Turbo, but then these heavyweights are penalized everywhere else by their extra weight.

The 997 GT2 got way too many upgrades over the 996 GT2: new subframes with metal bushings (no rubber as the 996 GT2), lighter hollow uprights, lower pickup points on the 4 uprights (reducing bump steer when lowered), the variable geometry Turbos, more torque at lower RPM, more rear brake bias, bigger front brakes, more downforce. Weight with no fuel and no options is 3,160 lbs. With some ASP legal upgrades, it can get a little under 3,000 lbs, and they are already putting over 560 rwhp on race fuel with stock turbos and custom headers.

The rumor is that Porsche is about to announce a new GT2 for next year, with a 3.8, DFI and the PDK transmission. The 2010 911 Turbo is using this new engine, and the preliminary tests from some magazines talk about lag free power.

[Steve Eguina]

I think the GT2 is a ringer:) Nothing would beat a $200,000 2010 GT2 on a 30 second ProSolo course:)

Have Fun! Steve

[Mark Duerst]

Jason - are you reading this thread :ibrightdea:

just saying you know - :heyes: