CSL to Porsche!

[Silver Bullet]

Gone the to the dark side a couple of months back now with a 7RS

Love this car to bits and took it to the ring recently (same time Lawsy was out) with T$ and the hooligans, car felt awesome and soon got used to it after some initial shocking laps getting the feel for it!


Just wondered who else has gone from a Cecil to a 997 gen 1 GT3/RS or beyond and what their thoughts were after "the move!"

Mine are all positive except everything costs twice a much but i guess thats just how it is.
Would love to have kept the Cecil as well though and would have one again if funds permit

Both awesome bits of kit ;):thumbs:

[83SY]

I am a big fan of the porker gt3 RS and if i could have a 997 in orange I would but I was abit surprised how close in performance my CSL was at Spa a couple of weeks ago. Must have been 20 gt3 997 RS's and not one got away and only pulled two car lengths at the end of the straight!

Was expecting more but I would still love to own one :drool:

[shane@mbtech]

Gone the to the dark side a couple of months back now with a 7RS

Love this car to bits and took it to the ring recently (same time Lawsy was out) with T$ and the hooligans, car felt awesome and soon got used to it after some initial shocking laps getting the feel for it!


Just wondered who else has gone from a Cecil to a 997 gen 1 GT3/RS or beyond and what their thoughts were after "the move!"

Mine are all positive except everything costs twice a much but i guess thats just how it is.
Would love to have kept the Cecil as well though and would have one again if funds permit

Both awesome bits of kit ;):thumbs:


Did our paths cross on track?

There were a few out, I passed a fair few, but no UK ones stick in my mind.
I had a good tussle with a couple of german plated ones.

What days were you out Alex.

They are awesome cars, how is T$ getting on in the PDK turbo S, bet he is quick in that

[Bounce]

Nice one Alex,sounds like your enjoying it:thumbs::thumbs:

[shimmy]

Good looking cars Alex, and quick when you get used to them.

Do you get as big a roof rack on it?

[Silver Bullet]

I am a big fan of the porker gt3 RS and if i could have a 997 in orange I would but I was abit surprised how close in performance my CSL was at Spa a couple of weeks ago. Must have been 20 gt3 997 RS's and not one got away and only pulled two car lengths at the end of the straight!

Was expecting more but I would still love to own one :drool:

Lol this is why we love Cecils i guess!

That said they do feel quicker and that 60 odd extra horsepower does make a difference:smokin:

Not just that though its the look of thing when the garage door lifts up!, sad but true!!

[Silver Bullet]

Did our paths cross on track?

There were a few out, I passed a fair few, but no UK ones stick in my mind.
I had a good tussle with a couple of german plated ones.

What days were you out Alex.

They are awesome cars, how is T$ getting on in the PDK turbo S, bet he is quick in that

Hi Mate no i didnt know your new car but i couldnt miss the plate, saw you parked up on the top straight (off track) car looked well fella...........

T's loving the horsepower in the S, bike quick that feels:hahaha:

[Silver Bullet]

Nice one Alex,sounds like your enjoying it:thumbs::thumbs:


Cheers bounce yeah no doubt will see you guys out there this year:thumbs:

[Silver Bullet]

Good looking cars Alex, and quick when you get used to them.

Do you get as big a roof rack on it?


Shim Shim Shim!!!...How did i know that one was coming lol!

I have a get of jail card these (i am pretty sure) comes standard with rack mounts!


Even has a VW Plate for my fast beetle!! ..........New private one on the way!

[Andyk]

What a stunning GT3 RS.....Great picture and one od my all time fav cars...Looks like you are enjoying her...

[83SY]

Best colour! Looks the business.

I am very jealous! Went looking a few months ago then the wife wanted a new car (x6) so that was that!

Enjoy! Your a lucky man

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Love the colour and car, one day maybe :thumbs:

[Boarder1]

Alex,

The RS looks cracking, definitely a good move up from the CSL!

Although, I am glad you sold it, as I now have a mint Cecil.

Cheers
Mark

[AlexGTT]

Cracking car that and my choice if I can ever pull myself away from the CSL.:thumbs::drool:

[DazBlackCSL]

Gone the to the dark side a couple of months back now with a 7RS

Love this car to bits and took it to the ring recently (same time Lawsy was out) with T$ and the hooligans, car felt awesome and soon got used to it after some initial shocking laps getting the feel for it!


Just wondered who else has gone from a Cecil to a 997 gen 1 GT3/RS or beyond and what their thoughts were after "the move!"

Mine are all positive except everything costs twice a much but i guess thats just how it is.
Would love to have kept the Cecil as well though and would have one again if funds permit

Both awesome bits of kit ;):thumbs:


Just made the step across to the dark side, as said on here really don't expect it to be much quicker than my CSL certainly will not be until I get used to it and how the pork handles and doesn't forgive as much as the CSL does.

But just needed to tick the box, four weeks in and to early to really tell / compare anything, will wait till I've tracked it and had some long runs, but it already brings a smile to me when I wander up to it and start her up.

It squeaks and rattles and skips all over the place, feels edgy but alive at the same time, need to get confidence and knowledge in its ability and im sure it will begin to really become what I expected in a GT3 ...

Love the 997 shape too, and want to play with it a bit, V3's exhaust etc , but need to hang on a bit till im used to it std ..

[Andyk]

Stunning Daz....

[DuncanR]

Well done Alex ... Just me and Ando from the gang left now with CSL's !
Ah well, guess we can give old T$ some payback next time out there, and see how HE likes to have a CSL up hs Pork chuff on the twistys !!:-D.
You going out at the end of this month ?

[rstoughy]

Looks STUNNING Alex :thumbs: :thumbs:
Love it.

[Silver Bullet]

Just made the step across to the dark side, as said on here really don't expect it to be much quicker than my CSL certainly will not be until I get used to it and how the pork handles and doesn't forgive as much as the CSL does.

But just needed to tick the box, four weeks in and to early to really tell / compare anything, will wait till I've tracked it and had some long runs, but it already brings a smile to me when I wander up to it and start her up.

It squeaks and rattles and skips all over the place, feels edgy but alive at the same time, need to get confidence and knowledge in its ability and im sure it will begin to really become what I expected in a GT3 ...

Love the 997 shape too, and want to play with it a bit, V3's exhaust etc , but need to hang on a bit till im used to it std ..

Hi Daz

Thats lovely mate, great in that colour, regarding bumps and rattles and is bang on right, prob even worse in mine.

"Mechanical" i think i would say to style it out!

Tell you what i watch the Carrera Cup now with more interest now to see how they behave on track, especially "Tania Manns" Efforts lol!:smt055 http://taniamann.com/

[Silver Bullet]

Well done Alex ... Just me and Ando from the gang left now with CSL's !
Ah well, guess we can give old T$ some payback next time out there, and see how HE likes to have a CSL up hs Pork chuff on the twistys !!:-D.
You going out at the end of this month ?

Hi Dunc

Cant wait to see that dust up with T$, and i know hes still upset with your lack of attendance lol!

I had CSL's up my chuff before and the RS doesn't change much i just pretend i am on an "in-lap" and let them past if they are quicker lol!!

[Silver Bullet]

Cheers for the positive comments though, looks like the fav choice after a Cecil although if i could have changed anything and funds/space permitted i would have kept the CSL as well 100%

So Boarder 1......................I want first refusal if you come to sell her on matey!

IMO........... CSL's and GT3's are just the Bollox, end of!:beer:

[DazBlackCSL]

Hi Daz

Thats lovely mate, great in that colour, regarding bumps and rattles and is bang on right, prob even worse in mine.

"Mechanical" i think i would say to style it out!

Tell you what i watch the Carrera Cup now with more interest now to see how they behave on track, especially "Tania Manns" Efforts lol!:smt055 http://taniamann.com/


I know exactly what you mean, mate of mine just entered the GT3 Cup, so following him round too, and yes far more interested now I have one myself ... would of also kept the CSL if baby / fund permitted but Clare needed a bigger car, so X6 purchased as she didn't want the fuel bill on the SC RRS.. so that went in for the GT3 ! Simples ...

[Silver Bullet]

I know exactly what you mean, mate of mine just entered the GT3 Cup, so following him round too, and yes far more interested now I have one myself ... would of also kept the CSL if baby / fund permitted but Clare needed a bigger car, so X6 purchased as she didn't want the fuel bill on the SC RRS.. so that went in for the GT3 ! Simples ...

X6 is another tooley! fair compromise matey:wink:

[EVLXGE]

This is my next move. Keep thinking I should sell the csl now and pick up a 997 RS over winter. But when you keep ready people saying that the one car they regret selling is cesil. It makes you think twice...

Just to rub salt in the wound my mate is picking up a viper green RS next week...and he already has an orange one. Bastard. :-D

[bryce]

Lovely. Which makes you smile more and the hair stand up?

[EVLXGE]

Lovely. Which makes you smile more and the hair stand up?

Good question! I spoke to a lad recently that had 2 csl's ( one when new in 04) and still owned various other exotica. Scud, Strad, Masser MC Stradale, 997 RS. And what's the one car he most regrets selling....twice :-D

[bryce]

I just love the 997s. Recently drove a 997.2 gt3 and it made me smile - that takes alot. I'm sure as you get to know them the smile factor will increase. I also like a car to include a little "fear" factor.

[shimmy]

Good question! I spoke to a lad recently that had 2 csl's ( one when new in 04) and still owned various other exotica. Scud, Strad, Masser MC Stradale, 997 RS. And what's the one car he most regrets selling....twice :-D

I think that is a common theme, very common theme

[shane@mbtech]

I think that is a common theme, very common theme

I've bought a Csl 4 times.

I'm sticking with mine now. It's a keeper. Even if it gets used 5 days a year.

:partyman:

[shimmy]

I do like the tango 7RS, brings back great memories of 2008/2009 euro and uk trips.

Nice choice Alex


http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/CSLMonza2.jpg

[Silver Bullet]

I do like the tango 7RS, brings back great memories of 2008/2009 euro and uk trips.

Nice choice Alex


http://i401.photobucket.com/albums/pp97/shimmylasco/CSL/CSLMonza2.jpg

Cheers Shim

Judging by that pic there was an almighty dust up both before and after it was taken!!

[Boarder1]

Alex, will give you a heads-up if I ever come to sell it, but I really cant see me getting rid! Having too much fun, and its such a mint car!

[Silver Bullet]

Alex, will give you a heads-up if I ever come to sell it, but I really cant see me getting rid! Having too much fun, and its such a mint car!

Alas i should have sold one of the cosworths but i just couldnt do it lol!:smt055

Nevertheless always try me in the future pal!

[Pip1968]

I kept my CSL and got a 996 GT3. I still hanker after a GT3 RS and it would have to be in orange or kermit green if I stretched to one. I do not think there is a great deal between the 996 and 997 aside from satnav, computers and driving aids that I am totally against anyway. A radio does me as I enjoy the driving and let us face it one you are doing 100 plus you cannot hear much anyway.

The Porsche definately seems more raw and edgy and out of control which does add to the excitement but you cannot carry four spare wheels in the back so despite having four Michelin Cup shod wheels for over a year, I have yet to use them.

If I had the extra cash would I 'upgrade' to the 997RS, possibly yes but for the extra 400 quid in road tax and small performance improvements, I am not sure the money would be well spent.

Pip

[Silver Bullet]

I kept my CSL and got a 996 GT3. I still hanker after a GT3 RS and it would have to be in orange or kermit green if I stretched to one. I do not think there is a great deal between the 996 and 997 aside from satnav, computers and driving aids that I am totally against anyway. A radio does me as I enjoy the driving and let us face it one you are doing 100 plus you cannot hear much anyway.

The Porsche definately seems more raw and edgy and out of control which does add to the excitement but you cannot carry four spare wheels in the back so despite having four Michelin Cup shod wheels for over a year, I have yet to use them.

If I had the extra cash would I 'upgrade' to the 997RS, possibly yes but for the extra 400 quid in road tax and small performance improvements, I am not sure the money would be well spent.

Pip

All fair points and yeah tax disc purchase was a bit trumpy lol!

Funds permitting in the "top ten" i would have a silver 996 GT3 The very first one, they all seem to have starship miles these days though

[DazBlackCSL]

Without question if you polled all current and ex CSL owners on what the next car would be ... it would read :

GT3 996/997
GT3 RS 996/997

[CraigMillwardCroft]

Without question if you polled all current and ex CSL owners on what the next car would be ... it would read :

GT3 996/997
GT3 RS 996/997
Has to be the 997 GT3 RS Orange or Green :thumbs:

[niall1]

Thanks a lot Niall1.

Best

Was contemplating TerryB's Manthay 996 M1 GT3 but am now waiting for a report back on a Manthay 996 M2 GT3. Hopefully it will work out :whistle: but it's as close as I'll get to an RS for now..

[83SY]

Has to be the 997 GT3 RS Orange or Green :thumbs:

Orange for me please. You can have the Green one :thumbs:

[83SY]

Was contemplating TerryB's Manthay 996 M1 GT3 but am now waiting for a report back on a Manthay 996 M2 GT3. Hopefully it will work out :whistle: but it's as close as I'll get to an RS for now..

Saw Terry's at Donny. Very Nice :thumbs:

[Yanto]

Well this is my turn. Kept the CSL of course and know i'm preparing my new track toy. This is a 2007 997 GT3 RS in black-orange colour combination. It has 17.200 Kms and it was really a great opportunity and i couldn't resist.
Enjoy:

Very nice...black and green better than tango in my opinion :thumbs:

[Yanto]

Saw Terry's at Donny. Very Nice :thumbs:

Terrys car is the bollox. Pax with him next time :notworthy:

[Yanto]

Without question if you polled all current and ex CSL owners on what the next car would be ... it would read :

GT3 996/997
GT3 RS 996/997

Or RRS :-D

[DazBlackCSL]

Or RRS :-D

Lol ! Was around the arrival of Chloe;)
Still bloody got it too !

[DazBlackCSL]

Has to be the 997 GT3 RS Orange or Green :thumbs:

I think the GT3 non RS is the better all rounder more usable in a CSL way, the RS is too much as a daily and combined with lack of space makes it pure track, where as the GT3 can be a daily and a track whore, and nothing really between them of notable difference on track in the right hands.

Both lovely of course and just my view having been in the position to have to make a decision ..;)

[Shoggy]

I always thought I would go gt3 after the csl aswell, but, looking at the prices of ferrari 360's, manual with carbon seats :smt055Nanyone look at them seriously?

[Loaded]

The only edition that worths from 360 series is the Challenge Stradale... Nothing else ;-)

Best

[Bealo]

Without question if you polled all current and ex CSL owners on what the next car would be ... it would read :

GT3 996/997
GT3 RS 996/997

Not me Sunshine! I'm loving the Turbo power something different and more addictive! You have tasted it and know what I'm on about! It gets better with another 200bhp trust me xx

[derek]

I am a big fan of the porker gt3 RS and if i could have a 997 in orange I would but I was abit surprised how close in performance my CSL was at Spa a couple of weeks ago. Must have been 20 gt3 997 RS's and not one got away and only pulled two car lengths at the end of the straight!

Was expecting more but I would still love to own one :drool:

Some how that doesn't surprise me after seeing you drive at Donington, I think you proved its not what you have but what you do with it :supz:

[DazBlackCSL]

Not me Sunshine! I'm loving the Turbo power something different and more addictive! You have tasted it and know what I'm on about! It gets better with another 200bhp trust me xx

True when yours is not a standard turb xx

Yours is diff gravy to the norm

[shimmy]

Without question if you polled all current and ex CSL owners on what the next car would be ... it would read :

GT3 996/997
GT3 RS 996/997

Nor me matey.

I want a 740d :)

And a Mini Cooper S Works:wink:

[shane@mbtech]

Nor me matey.

I want a 740d :)

And a Mini Cooper S Works:wink:

Ive just bought a new Merc E350cdi Sport for the Mrs new car. ML goes back next month. They are cracking cars. Luxury with speed and economy.

75-80mph down to croydon in the c63. Averaged 24mpg.

80-85mph back from croydon in the E350. Averaged 45mpg.

And on the bits where I needed the acceleration the E class was more than ample. No more gas guzzlers for me for road use now.

[alexk]

Without question if you polled all current and ex CSL owners on what the next car would be ... it would read :

GT3 996/997
GT3 RS 996/997

Not me :thumbs:

I would swap the CSL only for a McLaren F1 LM.

[Loaded]

Not me :thumbs:

I would swap the CSL only for a McLaren F1 LM.

Fair enough. Especialy with the long nose ;-) in FINA livery..!!

Best

[shimmy]

Ive just bought a new Merc E350cdi Sport for the Mrs new car. ML goes back next month. They are cracking cars. Luxury with speed and economy.

75-80mph down to croydon in the c63. Averaged 24mpg.

80-85mph back from croydon in the E350. Averaged 45mpg.

And on the bits where I needed the acceleration the E class was more than ample. No more gas guzzlers for me for road use now.

fuck me we are getting old!

[shane@mbtech]

fuck me we are getting old!

With age comes wisdom:hahaha::gayfight:

[Bounce]

fuck me we are getting old!Speak for yourself,we still have a 3.0L petrol guzzler as a daily.

[shane@mbtech]

Speak for yourself,we still have a 3.0L petrol guzzler as a daily.

You dont count as "normal" that far down:blalalala:

[Pip1968]

Has to be the 997 GT3 RS Orange or Green :thumbs:

I think that there is only one UK specification GT3 RS and one slightly garish GT3 in Kermit Green complete with Kermit Green/Black seats so you would have to be quick to catch a green one. I would love to get a GT3 RS to but am in a bit of a quandary in that I have a GT3 in Riviera Blue which I now want to keep. That said it would be a little difficult to persuade my wife that I needed a GT3, GT3 RS and a CSL as well as a daily runabout. She already says that I am obsessed with my cars.

On top of all that it is expensive keeping three cars on the road never mind four and as Silver Bullet says the Porsche is definately more expensive.

Pip

[DazBlackCSL]

Swapped the Missis out of a guzzler to a 3.5d X6 .. 30ish mpg ...
Although still need to sell bloody RRS !!

[CraigMillwardCroft]

I think that there is only one UK specification GT3 RS and one slightly garish GT3 in Kermit Green complete with Kermit Green/Black seats so you would have to be quick to catch a green one. I would love to get a GT3 RS to but am in a bit of a quandary in that I have a GT3 in Riviera Blue which I now want to keep. That said it would be a little difficult to persuade my wife that I needed a GT3, GT3 RS and a CSL as well as a daily runabout. She already says that I am obsessed with my cars.

On top of all that it is expensive keeping three cars on the road never mind four and as Silver Bullet says the Porsche is definately more expensive.

Pip
Just looked at the green one, not for me and it is a 996 has to be 997 witht the decals on the side White, Black or Orange :thumbs:

[niall1]

Was contemplating TerryB's Manthay 996 M1 GT3 but am now waiting for a report back on a Manthay 996 M2 GT3. Hopefully it will work out :whistle: but it's as close as I'll get to an RS for now..

Better than an RS :drool: Last of the 'analogue' cars..
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g43/niallosullivan1/My%20911/2012-10-13014.jpg

[alexk]

What I want to get in addition to the CSL is this baby

http://www.zcars.com.au/images/edo-competition-lamborghini-gallardo-superleggera1.jpg

[chrisburns]

I think that there is only one UK specification GT3 RS and one slightly garish GT3 in Kermit Green complete with Kermit Green/Black seats so you would have to be quick to catch a green one. I would love to get a GT3 RS to but am in a bit of a quandary in that I have a GT3 in Riviera Blue which I now want to keep. That said it would be a little difficult to persuade my wife that I needed a GT3, GT3 RS and a CSL as well as a daily runabout. She already says that I am obsessed with my cars.

On top of all that it is expensive keeping three cars on the road never mind four and as Silver Bullet says the Porsche is definately more expensive.

Pip

997 Pip?

[Pip1968]

997 Pip?

No, 996 but I quite like the fact that is has no aids like the 997 series although I will not be saying that when I meet the armco. A 997 GT3 RS is on the cards eventually possibly when and if the CSL goes.

Pip

[CraigMillwardCroft]

No, 996 but I quite like the fact that is has no aids like the 997 series although I will not be saying that when I meet the armco. A 997 GT3 RS is on the cards eventually possibly when and if the CSL goes.

Pip
997 GT3 RS is the only way to go :thumbs:

[chrisburns]

No, 996 but I quite like the fact that is has no aids like the 997 series although I will not be saying that when I meet the armco. A 997 GT3 RS is on the cards eventually possibly when and if the CSL goes.

Pip

Yes always nice knowing that there is a little bit of a safety net. Although am I correct in saying on the 997 it is only traction control as opposed to stability control ?

[Pip1968]

Both I believe or two system controls on the Mk II but just one safety net on the Mk I - PASM and something else that escapes me at the moment.

Pip

[NBTBRV8]

Yes always nice knowing that there is a little bit of a safety net. Although am I correct in saying on the 997 it is only traction control as opposed to stability control ?

In RS's the 996 has nothing, the 997.1 has traction control, the 997.2 has traction + stability.

[chrisburns]

In RS's the 996 has nothing, the 997.1 has traction control, the 997.2 has traction + stability.

thats what I thought, thanks