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ThomasM
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You know, it's funny...

Since having significant seat time in the GT3RS (the WanderingPurist has been kind enough to let me put in almost 6000 miles behind the wheel) I've been wondering what the non-RS GT3 is like, so I've sought out the 997.2 GT3 and 996 GT3 to try.

Given the fairly small difference in numbers (hp, lb-ft; acceleration and top speeds, etc) I am simply SHOCKED AND SURPRISED how totally different they feel to drive.

The RS transmits MUCH MUCH more vibrations, feels much stiffer; the 997.2 GT3, while relatively tighter and stiffer than most other cars, feels relatively soft and slow compared to the RS.

Slow?

yes, slow - in throttle response; clutch engagement; turn in and steering response; engine responsiveness...

I am VERY VERY surprise.

And this doesn't even start to address the obvious things like the seats ...

I think 90% + of the drivers out there would prefer the standard GT3, or even the standard Carrera or Turbo, but for those who like the responsiveness (I can't think of a better word) of the RS, there simply is no substitute.  It is a street legal track weapon.

And that's the way the WanderingPurist likes it - the others seem slow and flabby and soft by comparison. Incredibly, even the Turbo feels soft and wallowy by comparison.