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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Gangsta Smurf
lol ... news travels fast in the hyper-car world matey. Heard that you looked at a 360Mod recently
When do we get to see your new one ?
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:17 PM
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Jesus! Is there anything you don't know about!!!

Was lovely but the ferarri wouldnt fit in my garage!!

The dealers all talk about the youngest people that buy these type of cars ... turns out you are quite notorious!! Think you made the right choice over the 360 Mod matey ... GT3 RS is a car you can thrash day in day out and it will hardly ever break. Ferrari you have to feather slightly - it's more dainty. My dealer said that the GT3 RS (his words not mine) is the Mike Tyson of the Hyper Car world.

Lovely motor matey.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by phil_stephens
When do we get to see your new one ?

Soon
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by frayz
Love it guv,

So whats the spec on the RS then,, am slightly out of touch on the latest stuff.
The car is designed as a track car, it uses carbon fibre for most panels, including bonnet and wing mirrors etc.

The rear screen is a type of plastic, and the car has no traction control or any gadgets. It's PURE

It will hit 60 in about 4 seconds, going onto 100 in about 8.9 seconds. Top speed is about 190-195mph.

This is Porsche GB's old press car, so was given to all the TV companies and magazines, so it's a very famous car.

Production was limited to about 400 cars in the UK IIRC.

Porsche have put on loads of new parts, and prepped the car ready for sale, it's under full porsche warranty.

Ony thing I need to do is go on a very long driver training course!!
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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Gotta say thats gotta be the only car in the world that just about pulls off having red wheels lol.
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Gangsta Smurf
The dealers all talk about the youngest people that buy these type of cars ... turns out you are quite notorious!! Think you made the right choice over the 360 Mod matey ... GT3 RS is a car you can thrash day in day out and it will hardly ever break. Ferrari you have to feather slightly - it's more dainty. My dealer said that the GT3 RS (his words not mine) is the Mike Tyson of the Hyper Car world.

Lovely motor matey.
Very true, the ferarri was lovely and well priced, but my head said go for the RS, so ended up with that

I only went to get some oil for the turbo, I must stay away from dealers!!

What you driving now? Or is it a secret?
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by frayz
Gotta say thats gotta be the only car in the world that just about pulls off having red wheels lol.
Indeed! I hate white, and I hate red! But still love the car

I never thought I'd buy another white car!!
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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Track car ???

Brands Hatch then ?


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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevetas
This is Porsche GB's old press car, so was given to all the TV companies and magazines, so it's a very famous car.
Its well run-in then!
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:28 PM
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Yep it put me off at first, but Porsche GB have taken good care of it, replaced loads of bits, and given it a full warranty, so thought why not.

After all, ALL RS's have been tracked. So in some ways atleast I know its been looked after

It's done 14k miles which is high for this sort of car, hence a good price
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by phil_stephens
Track car ???

Brands Hatch then ?


I was thinking more like Bedford
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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Must sort a Bedford day soon then
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevetas
Yep it put me off at first, but Porsche GB have taken good care of it, replaced loads of bits, and given it a full warranty, so thought why not.

After all, ALL RS's have been tracked. So in some ways atleast I know its been looked after

It's done 14k miles which is high for this sort of car, hence a good price
and you used to slate me for having a warranty!

....although on a car like that it is slightly more important than a scoob!
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by phil_stephens
Must sort a Bedford day soon then
Make sure it is after driver training!
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:33 PM
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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It's alright I suppose...



Stunning car mate
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by SirFozzalot
and you used to slate me for having a warranty!

....although on a car like that it is slightly more important than a scoob!
Indeed, warranty is

Think a new engine is about 30k!!

Driver training is now well needed!!
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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All the best with it mate, i hope the stunning roll cage is never put to any other use than looking fantastic.

Wish you well with it.... well at least untill it need some oil for it and you spot something better
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:51 PM
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:57 PM
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Its alright GT3RS don't use Oil its run on adrenalin
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 12:58 PM
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these type of cars are virtually re-built by the overall holding company after their stints as press cars. You can pick up F430 press Ferraris for like 25 grand under the list. And they will have a brand new engine in them!

So basically it means nothing in terms of reliability that Steve's car was once the press car as I can pretty much bet it has had a new clutch, gearbox, brakes etc etc etc.

I personally like the white and blue combination but I would not turn down either if I had to make a choice at a dealership.

Don't listen to what people say about this not being a driveable daily car matey ... it is 100% of one. Just don't go fast in the wet

I think modena cars are having a private track day with some of the rally drivers at Silverstone. They teach you so much about how to handle these cars. Might be worth having a look at it.

One thing I will say is that when Steve took me out in the turbo he drove it very very well and I'm sure you'll do the same with the RS - so training prob isn't an absolute necessity!
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 01:07 PM
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This should be a giggle

See you Saturday
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 01:12 PM
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Cheers Gangsta nice of you to say so, will have to meet up soon
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 01:13 PM
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Im sure the Turbo will be driven sensibly until the trade in then ?
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 01:14 PM
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This is the only one of your cars I have actually been really jealous over (obviously they have all mean nice).

Absolutely awesome mate.

I want it

PLEASE take me for a spin before you sell it mate. One of my all time fav's
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 01:19 PM
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Im sure the Turbo will be driven sensibly until the trade in then ?
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 01:28 PM
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if you want some lessons im free.... will need to try it before you tho to make sure its SAFE....
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Old Jan 26, 2006 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Nevetas
Pick her up Saturday at 5, for handover at Colchester


was that not the car someone was driving friday night at the k/scoobies meet???
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