switching from 996GT2 to GTR!
10-30-2008, 03:58 PM
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switching from 996GT2 to GTR!
Okay after all the hype I've decided to switch from my 6GT2 to a GTR. After careful research I think I'll be making the right choice. Anyone knows how much HP the tranny can take? I'm looking at the HKS GT570 kit. Has anyone used this before?
10-31-2008, 05:48 PM
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I'm very interested in hearing your opinion on if it was worth the switch. I'm having a hard time deciding between the GTR and the 996 GT2. I won't be able to really push either car to it's handling limits on the street, so it comes down to looks and straight line performance, which both are great at.
10-31-2008, 07:01 PM
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The GT2 is a quick car. In fact, remapping the ECU will bump it up from 462bhp to 512bhp quite easily on 91 octane gas. However, it has no TC so it may have it's pro's and con's. Due to this it has been quite aptly labeled as 'the widowmaker'. Handling is a bit twitchy which is is quite easy to remedy. New coilovers will work wonders as the stock set up is oversprung and underdamped. One thing going for owning a GT2 is dep'n. Since prices have dropped sharply and the fact that only 1,061 units were made, demand vs supply dynamics dictate downside is limited at least in the US. I realize I'll be taking a bigger hit w/ the GTR but am allured w/ the leading edge technology traits the car has. Plus since I have kids the GTR is a more practical choice (at least that's what the justification process is saying).