NEW CAR! I Bought A MANUAL Porsche 991 GT3!

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Mr JWW

Mr JWW

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@Linxcze
@Linxcze 5 жыл бұрын
James, will you do garage update any time soon? Not gonna lie, I've lost track of all the cars you have haha.
@RickMHB
@RickMHB 5 жыл бұрын
I agree!
@runslaTe
@runslaTe 5 жыл бұрын
same
@timothy9596
@timothy9596 5 жыл бұрын
@@bluesky4733 It sounded like he traded it in on the new one.
@nikolal.4502
@nikolal.4502 5 жыл бұрын
I have no idea what cars he has as well. The green range tover, the tdf, the 911. What else ?
@FavrrYT
@FavrrYT 5 жыл бұрын
Nikola L. 720s?
@jahangirhussain9701
@jahangirhussain9701 5 жыл бұрын
Definitely a forever car. It will never date or go out of fashion 👌
@Racelinekarting
@Racelinekarting 5 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new Porsche. You are totally right in the Crayon. Gorgeous colour, particularly with the satin black wheels. I wish you continued success with your channel and NVM.
@Marks_Piano
@Marks_Piano 5 жыл бұрын
Congrats James! I felt a bit down today and went to watch this to cheer me up! I want it too!!!
@robertmaddock1813
@robertmaddock1813 5 жыл бұрын
Dream car & spec for me, congrats James, I drive an old manual 987 boxster with a remus back box - I love it it's not fast but the noise and feeling it gives me is priceless
@astronomyenjoyer8280
@astronomyenjoyer8280 2 ай бұрын
basically my dream car i am in LOVE with the 991 gen especilly the carrera 4s my god
@WinterCharmVods
@WinterCharmVods 5 жыл бұрын
If you had to pick a Forever Car, you really cannot go wrong with a Manual GT3
@kevintemido
@kevintemido 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. I would never buy this and get an automatic
@drepop803
@drepop803 4 жыл бұрын
@@kevintemido manual lovers have driven this car with pdk and still loved it so I'm sure pdk is great. However i agree with you. If i married a rich girl and she bought me this car I'd be upset if it wasn't a manual lol
@joetacchino4470
@joetacchino4470 5 жыл бұрын
Get the Rennline pedal kit, especially the adjustable throttle pedal. You can adjust it in and out, top and bottom pads separately, and you can add width extensions. Makes it easy to set up perfectly for heel / toe. Honestly, I don’t even use the throttle blipper with these pedals. They are awesome.
@jep1912
@jep1912 5 жыл бұрын
...and this is why James differs greatly and honestly with say... Shmee. The contrast between the pure petrolhead and the middle-aged spread, is personified beautifully here. Congratulations James, a pure-bred icon.
@soupistasty5
@soupistasty5 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, James. That closing to this video has got me all nostalgic n' misty eyed (18:40)! Didn't expect that at all. Thank you so much for, as you so often do, striking at the heart of why we love these machines - it's not so much about the speed; but it's about the emotion, the people (like the times in the near future with your son) and the memories.
@gallardogarage2936
@gallardogarage2936 5 жыл бұрын
as a car designer this is my fav current car, not an RS but a normal GT3. the clean body without the side scoops and just aggressive enough to balance a timeless design. most importantly its a manual , its not about 0-100 , its about how you get there. congrats and looking forward to future videos and drives mr JWW.
@docmarc36
@docmarc36 Жыл бұрын
I could not agree more. I owned the RS 991.2 and traded it for another cool car. Im in the market for another 991.2 and considered the RS... but hearkened back to the cartoonish nature of it.. and am opting for the GT3... a much more beautiful and well composed aesthetic.
@rickw8645
@rickw8645 5 жыл бұрын
This is a shock for a gearbox snob but can’t beat a manual kudos James 👌🏻
@RadialSeeker113
@RadialSeeker113 5 жыл бұрын
Gearbox snobs know that the best gearboxes are manuals :P, specifically, the one in the CarreraGT
@juzoli
@juzoli 5 жыл бұрын
Rick W Well, you can beat it with a PDK any day, but if you want to have fun by working more (which is a real thing), manual is a good option
@rickw8645
@rickw8645 5 жыл бұрын
I agree chaps, I own both DCT and a manual and truth be told would take the manual for enjoyment everyday of the week
@jochem1986
@jochem1986 5 жыл бұрын
Zoya Spencer which is irrelevant. Quicker isn’t better, except for the ones only reading spec sheets.
@futball24
@futball24 5 жыл бұрын
Jochem He said you can’t beat a manual gearbox, when in fact, you can. The PDK beats it in all facets except being in complete control and the subjective “fun” factor. I personally would have opted for the manual too.
@smilepermile888
@smilepermile888 5 жыл бұрын
Very informative video James - I learn so much with your videos unlike most larger (relatively) car youtubers. It was interesting to know that you can improve the comfort/position with the 918-style bucket seats + useful to know about the benefits of speccing this car with aluminium pedals particularly in wet conditions. I really liked how you described the joys of a manual gearbox in which the driver's engagement with the car is retained even in very pedestrians speeds particularly in the UK. Speaking of great manual cars, you should have a go in a Honda NSX-R and S2000 in your next 'modern classics' episode. I don't work for nor get paid by Torque GT at all but that UK specialist dealership has a plethora of Japanese sportscars in pristine condition and have some quality videos on their youtube channel you can check out, if you are interested. Keep up the great work and it would be lovely to see a POV video on your manual GT3!
@petekaiser
@petekaiser 4 жыл бұрын
Even watching this after a year. This has helped me make a decision in buying a manual GT3. And that tips with the seat is a lifesaver. Hope to see this in your garage in the near future aling with the turbo S
@julianadkins2167
@julianadkins2167 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for your video of the GT3 manual, Just the push I needed to place a deposit on a Cayman 981 GTS with manual box
@tgracing5532
@tgracing5532 5 жыл бұрын
I purchased my 2018 991.2 Gt3 manual approx 3 months ago and it is THE BEST car i have ever driven full stop. So engaging, fun & breathtaking all in one, Im also looking at the Techart carbon kit as well. Great buy MrJWW welcome to the club 😎
@rvineyard5770
@rvineyard5770 5 жыл бұрын
I liked just after reading the title. Congrats on the new car james
@honzi98
@honzi98 5 жыл бұрын
James, you just shifted my perspective on the perfect spec for the 991 GT3. Glad you chose the manual. Like always, very fun video, great delivery, incredible attention to detail. I also love the sunglasses. Cheers
@MrJWW
@MrJWW 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ivan!
@cdmspsp
@cdmspsp 5 жыл бұрын
Just bought a GT3 Touring myself too. I am going to keep it forever. Loving it.
@alexpheasants
@alexpheasants 5 жыл бұрын
Simon, I've got the same winged car as JWW here, just interested if your touring s' only difference is the wing, or are there other differences?
@cdmspsp
@cdmspsp 5 жыл бұрын
@@alexpheasants hi Alex. the main different is of course the wing, and Touring has no alcantara but only normal leather. Only manual is available, no PDK. In short, I consider it is a lifestyle expression. Same thing mechanically.
@davidkytran
@davidkytran 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome choice on the manual gearbox. I opted for the manual gearbox on my 992.2 miami blue gt3 myself and love it. The gearbox is amazing and I have so much fun driving it every time I get in it. Glad you made the decision to swap the PDK for the six speed.
@Wirenfeldt1990
@Wirenfeldt1990 5 жыл бұрын
Can you please do a small overview on what is actually in and out of your garage these days? Keeping track is pretty damn tough.. Stellar spec my man..
@johnholmes2517
@johnholmes2517 5 жыл бұрын
Wirenfeldt1990 why
@WillMotivation
@WillMotivation 5 жыл бұрын
Yo welcome to the club! Just got mine a few weeks ago and dropping a review later today! Cheers bro
@petrolheadsinc.4885
@petrolheadsinc.4885 5 жыл бұрын
That is gonna be so amazing mate, cant wait for the epic content to come!
@MrDarrenNice
@MrDarrenNice 5 жыл бұрын
Being a father myself and the fact my son who is 5 now loves cars... The fact you're excited about sharing memories with your son is so lovely 👌🏻
@BlackrockCEO
@BlackrockCEO 4 жыл бұрын
I honestly never realized how “in-tune” J was with his cars, until this video. Mad respect for your vision and passion!
@trevorleggo1777
@trevorleggo1777 5 жыл бұрын
I appreciated what you had said originally when you acquired the PDK on the gearbox of the first GT3 BUT, now you're TALKIN !! Your comment about the lower speed stuff is what I had thought. Bravo.
@ruairicorbett1
@ruairicorbett1 5 жыл бұрын
Excellent video James!! Whilst I can relate but on somewhat a different level, I recently transitioned from a manual golf gti to a dsg golf r and you've just given me the confidence to admit publicly that the dsg golf r is a disappointment. I was trying to figure out why I didn't fall head over heels in love with the r but the reality is that a good manual box trumps paddle shift all day long for pure driver satisfaction! Looking forward to more content on this beauty!
@anthonylessthanzero1498
@anthonylessthanzero1498 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Country, Beautiful Roads and Beautiful Car. I live in LOS ANGELES. Traffic is terrible here. That's why when I bought my 2016 GTS I decided to go PDK. Congrats on your new Porsche. :)
@fragu123
@fragu123 5 жыл бұрын
BTW, the cliche of „man and machine“ works spot on to illustrate the love for manuals....! I never get full satisfaction from a car with whatever automatic transmission, even from the best double clutches I don’t get it....
@EugeneF15
@EugeneF15 5 жыл бұрын
Technically better does not always equate to actually better, this is something some people will never understand.
@fragu123
@fragu123 5 жыл бұрын
EugeneF15 ...I’d say it’s not important how fast a car drives but how it drives fast.... it’s not about 10th of seconds as we car connaisseurs know but about the engagement between car and driver - and this engagement undoubtedly grows with a manual as it means the driver can make more of a difference in how the car drives fast......
@pitis2flie
@pitis2flie 5 жыл бұрын
I’m in a similar situation. Lately I’ve been thinking of swapping my auto 987 Cayman S for a manual one. I’ve never owned or wanted a manual car until now. I think that as fun as my Cayman may be, it would be much funner with a manual gearbox.
@onkouth
@onkouth 5 жыл бұрын
Wow, I wasn’t expecting that, what an amazing spec, the car looks fantastic but the as you say more importantly the seating position now looks bang on and the 918 seats themselves are so beautiful, these are things only true enthusiasts would worry about 👍
@janlala1710
@janlala1710 5 жыл бұрын
No. True enthusiasts worry about the sound, the feel, the speed. Thats what porsche stands for. Sure the looks are insane and if you have money you go for better options... But still.... Not what porsche is about.
@onkouth
@onkouth 5 жыл бұрын
jan lala you seemed to have missed my point, every car enthusiast knows Porsche has speed, feel and a unique sound in bucket loads, it the detail of having the seats shimmed to give the perfect driving position I was talking about!
@ap-op1wy
@ap-op1wy 3 жыл бұрын
i just ordered a 992 911 GT3 in a manual. This will be my first porsche of any kind.
@tomw8418
@tomw8418 5 жыл бұрын
1 year ago video... Why I didn't buy a manual GT3 🤷🏻‍♂️
@omaralmadani4580
@omaralmadani4580 5 жыл бұрын
Tom W time changes
@joelefraimsson3939
@joelefraimsson3939 5 жыл бұрын
I feel the same. Oh wait, I can only afford the headlights. I will work hard and one day own this car.
@gabrielcsz8461
@gabrielcsz8461 5 жыл бұрын
Let me tell you a little secret, it’s ok to change mind.
@Zen-t2j
@Zen-t2j 5 жыл бұрын
@@joelefraimsson3939 me too bro, bought my first BMW. We'll get there
@Gautam454
@Gautam454 5 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best videos i've ever seen and ticks at all the emotional boxes for me regarding the manual transmission
@chrishoggett1375
@chrishoggett1375 5 жыл бұрын
Custom shims have been added... James, I think that is sales talk for a couple of 5p washers from B&Q ;)
@stuartw2112
@stuartw2112 5 жыл бұрын
You are honestly one of the greatest automotive KZbinrs to ever grace this scene! You cover all the content a petrol head neads. I’m so glad I subbed 3 years ago, some of the best content on the site. If your doing more future classics soon I’ve got something I’d love to see featured. I have for you a first gen Toyota gt86 TRD edition id love for you to drive, and a car I feel is a true future classic. It embodies everything about a true drivers car on a platform which is affordable to the masses. Come to Scotland and try it out on some truly epic roads! Love you mr jww and huge respect!!
@error404blah
@error404blah 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome car congrats James. Personally I would get a Cayman GT4 with the full Sharkwerks engine and gearbox kit, I just prefer it because it's smaller and mid engined.
@TheChrisglasgow
@TheChrisglasgow 5 жыл бұрын
But it's a Cayman 👎🏽
@HammerRocks
@HammerRocks 5 жыл бұрын
Good choice. When you bought your Miami Blue GT3, I was a little bit surprised you didn't get a manual then. Considering you've always said, that it's all about the driving enjoyment, and not always going fast. So it's nice to see you've gone manual. Congrats.
@tobybrown1194
@tobybrown1194 5 жыл бұрын
Remember when James went on about why a manual gearbox wouldn't fit this car?
@jornribbers
@jornribbers 5 жыл бұрын
Simply perfection! Huge congratulations James!! May you experience many many happy manual shifts
@MrJWW
@MrJWW 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Jorn!
@faizanwahidi
@faizanwahidi 5 жыл бұрын
that is my dream car 😭😭 good choice mate
@colinryan9188
@colinryan9188 5 жыл бұрын
You got me with the profile pic...
@faizanwahidi
@faizanwahidi 5 жыл бұрын
@@colinryan9188 lmao sorry the thing is i couldnt bothered to change it😆😆 need to change it tho the trend is already long dead
@harveylol2942
@harveylol2942 5 жыл бұрын
Red Beard made me think I got a hair on my screen
@vati702
@vati702 5 жыл бұрын
Me too! I am really in trouble with this and 488 pista
@Only-one-life-68
@Only-one-life-68 5 жыл бұрын
Just a brilliant car. It’s not always the 0-60 Or the top speed it’s the just going around a Uk roundabout in a wet quiet evening.. Especially in a manual 911. Fantastic
@3ArtDigital
@3ArtDigital 5 жыл бұрын
Mr Jww amazed by his new gearbox. Me looking at my manual 1.4 Peugeot in the middle of the traffic.
@Mikoyagi
@Mikoyagi 5 жыл бұрын
James - I know exactly where you're coming from. The enjoyment is in driving - especially in a 911. My best car was a RS America - took a while to really learn how to drive it, but you knew everytime you got it right - even at 30mph. So satisfying. Fast cars are...fast. Great cars have ability and feedback. Great idea with your son. My boy loved playing with cars - when he was 8 I took him for a quick drive in a F430 and Gallarda. He's 21 this year and still doesn't drive....
@agustinszalai3159
@agustinszalai3159 5 жыл бұрын
I think I’ve lost a chapter, when did you sell your miami blue gt3?
@ian_md
@ian_md 5 жыл бұрын
He part exchanged it for this one.
@TheCarGuysTV
@TheCarGuysTV 5 жыл бұрын
Wasn't it a Porsche-supplied press car?
@ian_md
@ian_md 5 жыл бұрын
@@TheCarGuysTV No, it was his
@stephenlane9127
@stephenlane9127 5 жыл бұрын
James - I'm seriously impressed. Such a great car, right brand, right spec and a great fun sportscar! Look forward to more content with her!
@mistersofty12345
@mistersofty12345 5 жыл бұрын
Loving the idea, and manual + porsche = perfection. hope you put 100k+ on it
@bizling
@bizling 5 жыл бұрын
Mate you've got it....the UK is too choked up. Low speed interactions are amazing! I've driven the 991 GT3 manual in Switzerland on the roads there, great, amazing.....but my mother's fiat Cinquecento sporting had its joy at 29mph in South Wimbledon!
@StefsYouTube
@StefsYouTube 5 жыл бұрын
Oh yes yes yes. Mini JWW will have good taste in cars
@garrettmoon9081
@garrettmoon9081 5 жыл бұрын
Cheers James! Good on ya. What a pleasure its been to watch this re-evaluation of your own personal GT3. I am some 20-30 yrs from owning my own but I loved watching and hearing how you negotiated the pros/cons between the PDK and the Manual. So special to think about you and your son carrying this car into his own chapter. Thank you Porsche... and cheers from L.A.
@Glasseh
@Glasseh 5 жыл бұрын
Fun fact about the manual GT3 compared to the PDK version. Manual one has a stronger mechanical limited slip differential.
@lxxdakinexxl
@lxxdakinexxl 5 жыл бұрын
GlassBomb It also puts more hp down at the wheels.
@allensaunders449
@allensaunders449 5 жыл бұрын
And a manual is slower on track
@odin5188
@odin5188 5 жыл бұрын
@@allensaunders449 How often do you go to a track? Such a useless excuse for having an automatic and being lazy. Autos are for GT and limos
@allensaunders449
@allensaunders449 5 жыл бұрын
@@odin5188 such a cliche answer by you i bet James goes on track often. In heavy traffic or stop and go freeway traffic or going really sliw i would take an auto.. I don't have to defend autos. Why bother. Nobody buys manuals even when they have a choice thats why they are a tiny segment. According to people like yourself everyone loves manuals bull shit. Ride a bike engines are for lazy people
@odin5188
@odin5188 5 жыл бұрын
@@allensaunders449 i agree autos are better for stop start. However I'm talking about when you want to really drive. I can only speak for myself. With a manual, you're in full control and immersed in the experience. The only thing DCT do better is faster on a drag strip and if you do a lot of track racing. Most ppl whether they admit or not but DCT for ease of driving. Anyways as cars are going soon all will be self-driven. I like to be part of the process so I'll enjoy my manuals
@car-nugget
@car-nugget 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing choice this is what driving is all about , you and the machine nothing else. With every sense enhanced to the fullest!
@morganmoganetsi2247
@morganmoganetsi2247 5 жыл бұрын
Just realised that i always watch your videos, but have never subscribed. You deserve more than 1M subs man. Just Subscribed. Love from South Africa
@katleholenong6011
@katleholenong6011 5 жыл бұрын
🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
@kapnk066
@kapnk066 5 жыл бұрын
Beautiful example of James's ability to convey technical details in layman's terms yet big picture Brand philosophy. Thank you for all you do for the autosport community.
@md8703-t5d
@md8703-t5d 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing im totally shocked. Mr JWW should be with Chris Harris on Top Gear.
@desmondmiles5368
@desmondmiles5368 5 жыл бұрын
What's Top Gear
@romanholidaycandybat
@romanholidaycandybat 5 жыл бұрын
Fabulous commentary on the joys of a manual and the emotional connection we have with cars. One of your best!
@benpaye9364
@benpaye9364 5 жыл бұрын
Exactly how i would spec one!
@jetmirshala7356
@jetmirshala7356 5 жыл бұрын
I have never liked a video faster. Even though I am crazy AMG fan i think this car is so gorgeous especially in this color.
@harshgulzar8325
@harshgulzar8325 5 жыл бұрын
I was very sad when you bought a PDK instead of manual
@Linxcze
@Linxcze 5 жыл бұрын
PDK is godlike tho.
@heartremixer
@heartremixer 5 жыл бұрын
pdk is godlike.
@brian4real463
@brian4real463 5 жыл бұрын
Pdk is actually godlike
@MrBrownos
@MrBrownos 5 жыл бұрын
Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe
@harshgulzar8325
@harshgulzar8325 5 жыл бұрын
I agree PDK is godlike but does it give you the involvement and feel of a manual?
@vysyrah3711
@vysyrah3711 4 жыл бұрын
Every man has a dream car.. This is it for me. 4.0 liter N/A flat 6 pushing out 500 horses and a manual gearbox.. Not to mention the SOUND and the absolute beauty of this car.
@w-james9277
@w-james9277 5 жыл бұрын
Good man! I'd knew you'd see sense eventually.
@madhavsharma5458
@madhavsharma5458 5 жыл бұрын
Lol 😂
@jonesy-rh5fk
@jonesy-rh5fk 5 жыл бұрын
Really true what you’re saying about mainstream manuals. My parents bought a new MINI Cooper S 6 months ago, and in the spec we wanted (black with tan) there was one manual for every nine autos. They’re MINIs!
@MarkHossNorthwestrcclub
@MarkHossNorthwestrcclub 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff James 🙂👍🏻 Stunning car 🙂 But the intention to keep it, use it together, and pass it onto your Son.... PRICELESS! 💖👍🏻🙂 That right there is what cars are for, Making Memories, And making them Together, all the better 🙂 Thank you for allowing us all to tag along for the journey, I look forward to some More Epic content 💖👍🏻 Keep up the fantastic work 🙂 All the best, Mark 👍🏻
@INumba1Stunna
@INumba1Stunna Жыл бұрын
13:50 This is exactly why I love driving a manual sports car. It is nott going to be the equivalent car with a dual clutch trans. It is just so much fun to drive a manual car fast, but also just cruising slowly. Just hearing the revs, and revving it up into gear and stuff. The rev match downshifts are so fun. I really need to see a very in-depth video of this 991.2 GT3 manual, vs manual 992 GT3. Just hearing how similar or different they drive, the sounds. I love the front of the 991, I love the interesting spoiler on the 992. I am so confused on which car I like better. 😂
@slowe89
@slowe89 5 жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new purchase, manual GT3 and that colour 👌🏻 Keep up the great content 👍🏻
@joelefraimsson3939
@joelefraimsson3939 5 жыл бұрын
My favourite car of all time. It has it all. Nice addition to the fleet! I would have gone with a roll cage for that additional bling though. Thanks for the video!
@benroyans1983
@benroyans1983 5 жыл бұрын
Love the new car James 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻👌🏻great colour. Go the manual gearbox 👍🏻👍🏻😁😁
@corbanfraser3582
@corbanfraser3582 5 жыл бұрын
When you were talking about what you where going to do with the car and the places you want to go, I thought "Hey thats cool" but as soon as you mentioned your little boy, that got me right in the feels. It will be so incredible that you guys get to share those memories. Congrats James.
@MrJWW
@MrJWW 5 жыл бұрын
😵
@SCDC-Channel
@SCDC-Channel 5 жыл бұрын
Amazing car but I think its time for the CGT ;)
@williamw9918
@williamw9918 5 жыл бұрын
James, Been a big fan of your content for years now. Love your passion and thoughtful articulation not only about these amazing machines but also from the perspective as an owner. I am lucky enough to have a PTS manual 991.2 GT3 and it is definitely a “forever” car for me. Dual clutch supercars will come and go, but this one is a keeper. You really ought to try the flat foot upshifts in Sport mode. Leave the throttle pedal in, clutch in, and upshift. It’s seamless and I swear the gives you a tiny spark of torque when the gear slams home. It’s unlike any other manual gearbox I’ve experienced! Congrats on your success, NVM, and keep the amazing content rolling! -Will
@Flowernight2011
@Flowernight2011 5 жыл бұрын
The way you talk about your car makes me run to the dealer to order a Porsche myself! 😊 I love it!!! So did you sell the Miami Blue one?
@stevegreen1397
@stevegreen1397 5 жыл бұрын
Guessing he traded it for the manual as the number plate on the blue one now sits on this one
@Mike.W.Dasher
@Mike.W.Dasher 5 жыл бұрын
Congrats! I love the idea of having this be the car you share with your boy. It cannot be understated how much of an impact such memories can have on a kid growing up, I speak from experience. As for the car itself, amazing choice. As good as modern autos and twin clutches are, they tend not to age that well. I remember people arguing that the old Porsche tiptronic was superior to the manual as well. Same with BMW's SMG gearboxes, and many others. I think they are amazing in their time, but possibly not so much as better stuff hits the market. But a fantastic manual gear box, will ALWAYS be a fantastic manual gearbox. It's like bread, it's hard to improve upon the recipe.
@peetje28021970
@peetje28021970 5 жыл бұрын
Nice idea to keep it for a long long time and make memories with it, I’m the same.
@alexpheasants
@alexpheasants 5 жыл бұрын
I did the same as James, I had a build slot and went pdk thinking it was better in every way, but then driving round Norfolk I found I was bored because there was nowhere to take advantage of lightning fast gear changes. It was slow pootling around and the only excitement was red lining in second but that was occasional and at times too fast. I switched to a manual after a few months and it's so much better, more engaging and strangely I don't feel I need to redline it all the time, so it means I drive slower too!
@FSXNOOB
@FSXNOOB 5 жыл бұрын
A real man should always have a MANUAL :)
@Sean_Farmer
@Sean_Farmer 5 жыл бұрын
I totally get it James. I love your Modern Classics series and what makes it better is to see the genuine joy those cars give you because of the more direct, analog feel. I had a 1980 RX-7 and that was by far the most engaging car I ever owned, especially after I installed a 5.0 engine and 5 speed from a '90 Ford Mustang. Cheers mate!
@nasifhossain7712
@nasifhossain7712 5 жыл бұрын
Ferrari F12 TDF, 2x Porsche GT3, Porsche Macan Turbo... Not a bad lineup... Not at all... 👍
@OhTeckXuan
@OhTeckXuan 5 жыл бұрын
old gt3 carplate is on the new one so idk if it is sold or new car plate is on the old car
@K2edg
@K2edg 5 жыл бұрын
Great video! i didn't know the 918 seats could be tweaked, i was very close to buying a GT3 at the beginning of the year but as you say the driving position isn't great!! the void gave me a bad back even after a half day test drive (really put me off the car). If you don't mind me asking do you know who modified the seats?
@maxtrixire3191
@maxtrixire3191 5 жыл бұрын
You should talk to the guys in the US who built that manual 430 scud and try to get a drive.
@marky9117
@marky9117 5 жыл бұрын
Maxtrixire Frankenstein car though. James likes proper factory spec’d or optioned stuff.
@theotherchannel3
@theotherchannel3 5 жыл бұрын
Not a Frankenstein, factory parts. Frankly it’s better due to the fact it’s the same transmission the manual 430 would’ve used. Just beefed up
@markolson8928
@markolson8928 5 жыл бұрын
I like that the first three letters of you plate are my initials. And there is a reason that I have keep my (owned since new)m2001 Z06, first it's beautiful, manual, 400 hp, 3100lbs, and a trunk full of event/tech stickers.
@kirbsak
@kirbsak 5 жыл бұрын
So the elephant in the room..you've opted for a manual GT3, I agree fab spec, with no roll cage (they're ugly as hell) that you want to drive 'to maximum attack & to the edge on many tracks'.. surely the roll cage is protection you absolutely need in those scenarios or Porsche wouldn't even bother to option them! Is there any research on rolled GT3s (maybe from Porsche themselves) where the roll cages makes the difference, or are they (as I very much doubt) purely a racer's cosmetic option that also give a bit more stiffness to the body shell?
@MrJWW
@MrJWW 5 жыл бұрын
The cage is bolt in - not part of the chassis, doesn’t provide any more structural rigidity and adds 20kg weight. Essential for a track car for safety but this will be tracked on occasion - not all the time.
@kirbsak
@kirbsak 5 жыл бұрын
@@MrJWW OK so no rigidity lost and weight reduction a positive, but can, as one potential scenario, the roof take the weight of the car in the event of a roll over? Something that can quite easily happen if one is driving 'on the limit' at a track....just got your welfare in mind! I'm find it interesting to better understand why Porsche has so readily spec'd the roll over cage, when its so ugly and impractical..I've always assumed that it was for normal road and 'occasional' track day (what most cars would be used for) safety ..
@brc3962
@brc3962 3 жыл бұрын
Any chance you can share a link to that lumbar cushion please?
@dannyli5946
@dannyli5946 5 жыл бұрын
i am m4 owner,I wish I can get own a gt3 one day but the price for me is so expensive I just started to tune my m4
@tischo1740
@tischo1740 5 жыл бұрын
Congratulations! Great car and the right decision to go for the manual gearbox 👌🏼👌🏼
@RoflOnMyWaffle.
@RoflOnMyWaffle. 5 жыл бұрын
I thought the blue car was perfect, bar the PDK. I don't care for lap times, I want fun! Glad to see you went for a more fun spec :)
@sebkirk8953
@sebkirk8953 5 жыл бұрын
Now this is an awesome video! Awesome choice mate, and the potential stories with it with you and the nipper really pulled on the heart strings. Enjoy it lads.
@hamishpym101
@hamishpym101 5 жыл бұрын
You have finally seen the light. Manual 991 gt3 is the best drivers car in the world.
@xavier30911
@xavier30911 3 жыл бұрын
you dont know about youtalk
@joaoluistavares6046
@joaoluistavares6046 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, James. Now speaking of manual, you may wanna consider having a ride on the upcoming Portuguese car - Adamastor. They have one available for testing. It's not about the best track car. It's about living the pure manual driving. The client can customize a lot of things. Of course, six gears, manual. The reviews in Portugal until now were very positive. So, if you have time go there, talk to them and sit behind the wheel, great.
@stuntmanonvespa
@stuntmanonvespa 5 жыл бұрын
Nice car but why drive it with welding goggles on :) Look forward to seeing it on the track, dont dare crash it!
@ftlaud911
@ftlaud911 5 жыл бұрын
Congrats!! Great choice. Still loving my 997 GT3 and not getting rid of it any time soon (Never say never). Would love an RS version, but at this time it's not worth the extra money to me. #1 car rule for me is it has to be a manual. PDK or DCT is faster, but rowing the gears and the satisfaction of a perfect heel toe is far more important to me. I get to interact and enjoy the spectacular transmission and be one with the car.
@stekarenhd6911
@stekarenhd6911 5 жыл бұрын
Have everyone forgotten about the Carrera GT? I havent.
@mathismas5810
@mathismas5810 5 жыл бұрын
One of the best cars in this world (certainly for me) with the right gearbox. What you're planning with it pretty sums up one of my life goals: getting my dream car and keeping it forever. If you allow me to say this, I think it'd look even better with silver wheels. That'd make the perfect combination imo. Anyways, congrats!
@tuckerdoud3690
@tuckerdoud3690 5 жыл бұрын
What does this mean for the fate of your Miami blue GT3?
@TheChrisglasgow
@TheChrisglasgow 5 жыл бұрын
Traded it in for this
@katmanluke7187
@katmanluke7187 5 жыл бұрын
Future travels w/this car is a brilliant concept(so is going manual!) definitely will be watching!!! I have faith you won't pull a Shmee150 & ditch it, you are true driving enthusiast & this car being a racecar for the street is absolute perfection for that experience! Enjoy!
@richiedudding7671
@richiedudding7671 5 жыл бұрын
Like your idea of modern classic cars. I must be on the same path. I have an 2017 AM V12SM, 2017 AM GT8 manual and a 2013 AM V12 Roadster which the V12 only came with manual 6 speed. I think these are your modern classics but I do miss having a Porsche so one of these will do. Happy driving.
@monkeyboyuk28
@monkeyboyuk28 5 жыл бұрын
Fantastic, loving my manual 991 GTS for the same reasons
@peterkrauss3292
@peterkrauss3292 5 жыл бұрын
I have the exact same car here in Las Vegas! Congrats, great spec!
@TonyBrQ
@TonyBrQ 5 жыл бұрын
Gorgeous car, and I absolutely get your points about the extra enjoyment and involvement of driving a manual-equipped car, with a razor-sharp responsive engine, whatever the speed. Every single shift, up or down, demands that you concentrate and execute with precision. Twin-clutch gearboxes are way too easy, and hence rapidly dull. When are you trading in for a GT3 Touring, btw, as then you can enjoy a little more chassis interaction without all the aero-assisted grip of the "ordinary" GT3? Now that IS my perfect car.
@Skami25015
@Skami25015 5 жыл бұрын
i really like the idea of showing your son this car with all the stickers of great adventures. i love this video and have to say that you are the best car KZbinr ever. just the best for you and your family James.
@DarrenJMHughes
@DarrenJMHughes 5 жыл бұрын
I will miss your Miami Blue GT3, but I think you have made a great choice now having a manual with three pedals to play with. I have see a few cars in this sort of chalk colour and its subtle, but not. James I think you are turning into a sentimental young man, but I like your thinking and sharing those experiences with your son.
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