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Discussion in 'Midwest - USA (NE, KS, OK, MO, AR)' started by v tach, Nov 25, 2007.

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  1. v tach

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    #1 v tach, Nov 25, 2007
    I had the fortunate opportunity to ride in Tom's 911 GT3 RS today. I have to say, the car is absolutely amazing! It's the first Porsche I've ever been in that has a Ferrari-type feel to it in terms of visceral exhilaration. What was equally as impressive was the way he was rev matching all of his up and down shifts (blipping the throttle while clutch is depressed prior to disengaging the clutch). It made the car sound absolutely amazing and the shifts seemed seamless. It made me wonder how many of you do the same. I'll have to admit, I practiced on the Diablo for the rest of the afternoon and it seems to make the whole driving experience that much more fun. I also hear it's easier on the clutch. Any thoughts???
     
  2. slm

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    #2 slm, Nov 25, 2007
    Yes I have thoughts. Lots of thoughts. Anything in particular?
     
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    #3 nopiston, Nov 26, 2007
    That's how I drive. It's most definitely easier on the clutch as it doesn't have to slip to bring the engine speed up to match the next lower gear. You're right about the GT3 RS... it really has a sharper, more direct feel to it. Sounds great too! (I mean, it's no Ferrari sound, but it's not bad for a Porsche.)
     
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    #4 96cobrakid, Nov 26, 2007
    I love to rev match. Its a habit for me. all my friends know I do it. I brag about it when i hit my revs just perfect. it sounds so awesome in my Z06, the sound just burbbles and grumples, its so awesome
     
  5. v tach

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    #5 v tach, Nov 27, 2007
    I'm sorry, I guess I should have been more specific--the question was intended for those of you that actually know how to drive.
     
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    #6 erikandersondesigns.com, Nov 27, 2007

    OUCH! :D
     
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    #7 slm, Nov 27, 2007
    V, is that the best you could do? I expect better. :)
     
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    #8 slm, Nov 27, 2007
    Eric, stay out of this. LOL :)
     
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    #9 Jerry Dobson, Nov 28, 2007
    V,
    I know that Steve can drive. He Rev-Matches that F355 like a computer is shifting it….wait, that is an F1 car…. Never mind.
     
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    #10 erikandersondesigns.com, Nov 29, 2007
    I will when you spell my name right, Steevuh. :D
     
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    #11 slm, Nov 29, 2007
    Ya'll are just plain mean.....
     
  12. v tach

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    #12 v tach, Nov 30, 2007
    Erik,
    Don't feel bad, there's a lot of that misspelling going around (please see "Bought a Truck" thread). It's kind of tough to get the spelling of your name right when your user name is ERIKandersondesigns.com
    -VeeeeVeeeck
     
  13. slm

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    #13 slm, Nov 30, 2007
    Pretty sad when even the original poster is hijacking the thread!!! Hope ya'll have a good breakfast in the am.

    BTW:
    Erikkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk, bite my a$$.

    V, I was going to start a post wishing you well in TX, saying how we are going to miss you, etc...., but not now. We will just be able to tell all kinds of stories that you won't be around to refute!!!! :)

    Jerry, just wait until you see how well I can rev match the Black Series.
     

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