Gran Turismo 3

[makaio]

I know this is kind of OT, but I will mention the Ruf cars in it, to make it Porsche related.

Anyways, I just purchased a Playstation 2, with Gran Turismo 3. THis game rocks! I haven't earned enough money yet to purchase one of the Ruf cars. But any of you racing game fans, should check it out.

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Matt Chamblin
78 911 SC

[Kurt B]

In like flynn...how many porsches are represented? I loved need for speed porsche unleashed, but that's because I enjoyed seeing how those cars handled. In the end, once I bought a 78 935 "Moby ****" I went through the rest of the game (through the 80s and 90s) and creamed every computer simulation! I set all the track records in a 78 turbo...and discovered Mody **** just plain rocked.


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Kurt B
1984 Carrera Cabriolet
911 Page
carrera_cabriolet@yahoo.com

[GoodMojo]

Originally posted by Kurt B:
In like flynn...how many porsches are represented? I loved need for speed porsche unleashed, but that's because I enjoyed seeing how those cars handled. In the end, once I bought a 78 935 "Moby ****" I went through the rest of the game (through the 80s and 90s) and creamed every computer simulation! I set all the track records in a 78 turbo...and discovered Mody **** just plain rocked.

Kurt, do you ever play online? I'm also a big fan of NFS5 as well and play online often. My nick online is Zeke1.


-Wade
'88 930 slant-coupe (Hospitalized)

[Nader]

Hey, GT3 is definitely entertaining. Although the physics of the game are unrealistic and arcade-style, the lack of car damage and ability to save in the middle of a tournament definitely keep me coming back for more. Too bad Porsche is so underrepresented in the game, and Ferrari is a complete no-show.

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Nader
87 Carrera

[stray15]

Their are three different Ruf cars in GT3. They have the 3400s which is the Boxster, thats the one I have which is putting out over 1000hp! The also have two other ones, can't remember the name since I haven't played for weeks do to school and work, but they were based on the 996 and one that looks like the CTR.

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Porsche, through and through
Tim
'83 944

My Photo Page
My Home Page

[Adam]

There is the Ruf RGT (996) which can be boosted to 1099bhp. There's a 993 CTR which can reach around 800bhp also. I'm not sure about the Boxster/3400S, but I heard it's pretty good too.

If you crank the gear ratios out you can get the RGT to reach over 420kmh/255mph!

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Adam Chaplin
1976 Porsche 911 2.7 Euro
My 911 Website
Pelican Gallery Page
Porsche Owners Gallery Page

[andyu911]

NFS Porsche Unleashed and GT1,2 & 3 are the only driving games I play. Oh, plus GT by Electrionic Art for PC (where I learn Laguna Seca before I went) GT3 has excellent graphics and I think the physics is pretty realistic. Also, I can try different cars, not just Porsches. What I like most are the dirt tracks where I can 4 wheel drift and countersteer.
Andy
'87 Carrera

[Carloe]

I have to agree. GT3 is by far the greatest game ever made. I owned a PS1 (bought for my girlfriends birthday ) and the only games I owned for it were GT1 and GT2. I was waiting to buy a PS2 until GT3 game out. Sony finally caught on and created a PS2/GT3 box set for $250. Best $250 I ever spent. Now when the weather is crappy or its late at night I bust out the PS2.

Have you driven the Formula 1 car yet. It's amazing. I've finished all the races except for the Rally and Enduro races.

I don't usually play video games but GT is no regular game. It's a must have. Check it. http://guides.ign.com/guides/13846/prize_cars.html

Cheers.

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Carlo
Redmond, WA
1988 911 Carrera 3.2
1990 964 Carrera 4

[campbellcj]

Originally posted by Nader:
Hey, GT3 is definitely entertaining. Although the physics of the game are unrealistic and arcade-style, the lack of car damage and ability to save in the middle of a tournament definitely keep me coming back for more. Too bad Porsche is so underrepresented in the game, and Ferrari is a complete no-show.

Hmmm...I don't have GT3 yet, but the reviews have all said it's got one of the most realistic physics models of any consumer driving sim ever. I know GT2 did.

Are you playin' in 'arcade' mode?

Cheers,
Chris C.

[andyu911]

Gotta play in simulation mode which is more realistic and allow you to set your car up. Too bad there's no Porsche or Ruf race car.
Andy
'87 Carrera