Gt3 or ford gt?
- Thread starter Kave
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One lucky SOB to own a GT
SYCO GT
GT Owner
Cyclenirvana
GT Owner
Ok gotta jump in here. Today I attended the Ferrari Club driving event at VIR. In addition to Ferraris and vettes, there was a brand spanking new GT3 and a 599 (more about that later). The GT3 was running sticky tires; I had the stock Good Year's. We were both in the middle intermediate/novice group. Appears we ran similar lap times. I remember seeing him a couple of times behind me (maybe 1/2 mile) it seemed that I was gaining some time on him...but overall similar. I think if I would have had my Hoosiers, it would have been no contest. Now, among the Ferrari 360s, 355s, 348s, 1 older Dodge Viper, Porshe 911 Carreras, Tubos, GT3, and vettes, no one ever passed me (for 6 20-minute lapping sessions and I am very courteous on the track)....except the 599 (while I was caught in a train but in fairness to him, that car is fast!)....wow. I could catch up to him in the corners but in the front and back straights he would begin to slightly pull away from me and I was WFO! All I can say is that is one fast and beautiful car. Looks much better in person than in pics. As FYI, my GT is stock except for the transaxle cooler, Accufab exhaust, and Crow harnesses (thanks Ed, this set-up really helped me stay planted in the corners!).
Kirby Vieira
GT Owner/B.o.D
Consider a custom SCT dyno tune. Most owners find an increase of 40-50 HP, many find more. One Georgia owner picked up 150 HP with just a tune. Until you get it on a dyno, you'll never know what you're leaving on the table. It's the cheapest HP money can buy, and it makes no sense to have cars pulling you on the straights. :cheers
Team Jeff
GT Owner
- Sep 8, 2007
- 559
I had a chance to drive the GT and GT3 back to back last Saturday/Sunday! I had never driven either car prior to this 350 mile trip through Arizona.
I spent 95% of the time in the GT, I felt like the GT3 had a slight advantage in the corners. Both cars are 100% stock. With sticky's on the GT3 your going to have a tough time keeping up!
BTW.... Who said the GT3 didn't sound as good as the GT?? Its like saying blond's aren't as pretty as brunettes!:biggrin The sound of either car is intoxicating.
I spent 95% of the time in the GT, I felt like the GT3 had a slight advantage in the corners. Both cars are 100% stock. With sticky's on the GT3 your going to have a tough time keeping up!
BTW.... Who said the GT3 didn't sound as good as the GT?? Its like saying blond's aren't as pretty as brunettes!:biggrin The sound of either car is intoxicating.
Cyclenirvana
GT Owner
What about the GT with sticky's Jeff? At least make it fair.
As someone has already pointed out, Car and Driver's test of these cars stock using the Grand Course at VIR found the following:
November 2006: Ford GT: 3:00.7
August 2007: Porsche GT3: 3:01.8
The Porsche comes stock with stickier tires than either the Ford GT or ZO6. Put sticky's on these cars and it will be no contest.
As someone has already pointed out, Car and Driver's test of these cars stock using the Grand Course at VIR found the following:
November 2006: Ford GT: 3:00.7
August 2007: Porsche GT3: 3:01.8
The Porsche comes stock with stickier tires than either the Ford GT or ZO6. Put sticky's on these cars and it will be no contest.
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Team Jeff
GT Owner
- Sep 8, 2007
- 559
Your right, I should have concluded with a thumbs up to the GT! All things equal the GT wins.:thumbsup
GT4JR
GT Owner
911teo
GT Owner
Well done! The GT3 is the easier car to drive fast. As Neil said the FGT is a bit of a handful at speed.
Hope you both had fun!
Hope you both had fun!
STORMCAT
GT
No surprise here !!!:biggrin The GT had a better time at VIR on stock tires...
Dime a doz????? Anybody correct me if Im wrong but I think I heard that P only sold like 80 GT3s here last year.