A Long-Awaited Drive in the GT3 The other day, I drove the 911 GT3 (MT) for the first time in three months. I only drove it for about 20 minutes to swap it with another car in the parking lot, but it was great to feel the GT3 again after such a long break. Our GT3 is a 991 late model GT3 Touring. The clutch on this GT3 is surprisingly light compared to the 981...
Discharged with Our Son A few days ago, I shared the news that I had given birth to our third child, our eldest son, and now the day of discharge finally arrived. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, my husband was not allowed to attend the birth or visit during my hospital stay, so this was the first time he could finally meet our son. He was going to pick us up by car from home. That...
My husband recently took the GT3 out for a spin at Okayama International Circuit. He wrote up his impressions, so please have a look if you’re interested. Heading to the Track with the GT3 Since last year, we’ve been members of the official Porsche owners’ club, Porsche Club Japan. Normally, I’m not a fan of group activities—I prefer being on my own—so joining something like this is unusual for me. That said, this was my...
My husband installed silver meter rings on the speedometers of our GT3 and Boxster, and he wrote an article about it. Please have a look if you’re interested. Porsche Meter Rings I remember when the 1,000,000th 911 commemorative model was announced, its interior featured elegant wood trim and chrome rings on the meters that really left a strong impression. Actually, I’ve contacted the dealer to see if these meter rings can be obtained, and they...
Considering the Purchase of a Porsche 911 GT3 I often receive messages on my blog and Twitter asking for advice about buying cars, and recently, my husband got a similar inquiry on his personal SNS. ・Currently driving a 718 Cayman GTS・Thinking about switching to a GT3 soon・Would like to hear the pros and cons of the GT3 That was the message. Every time I get such inquiries, I think, “Everyone really wants to hear honest...
Thank you always for reading the blog. In today’s article, we’re sharing some of the voices from our readers who are Porsche owners. We truly appreciate your insightful and enjoyable comments—they’re always a great learning experience. Real Voices from Porsche Owners GT3 / GT4 【1】In early May, during the 1-year inspection after exceeding 10,000 km, a minor oil leak was found, and my car is currently in the shop. It’s scheduled to be back in...
Once Again, the Porsche 911 GT3 Lately, I’ve been driving the GT3 about once a month, and each time I get behind the wheel, I’m struck by the feeling of “Yes, this is it!” and a fresh wave of amazement thinking, “So this is another side of its charm!” It really makes me realize how profoundly deep Porsche is as a brand, and how truly special the GT3 is as a car. The other day,...
External Camera Flash A little while ago, my husband purchased an external flash to attach to his current digital SLR camera. By using this external flash, he can take brighter, sharper photos than usual, making it possible to capture beautiful pictures even indoors or at night. It feels like professional gear, so I asked him, “Why did you buy something like that?” Until now, photos of our beloved car under cloudy skies or in shadowy...
Porsche Grill Badges The other day, a package arrived from overseas addressed to my husband. When we opened it, inside was a Porsche grill badge. Now that I think about it, I’ve seen Porsches with these badges at the Royu Driveway observatory before. When I asked my husband about it, he said he had often seen Porsches with these badges on social media and thought, “That’s so cool, I want one on my Porsche too.”...
Porsche 911 GT3, Night Drive The other day, I had a reason to take the GT3 out at night, and my husband said, “If you’re just driving around the neighborhood, the engine won’t warm up properly before you’re done, so why not take it for a longer drive?” Taking him up on his suggestion, I decided to enjoy a little drive in the GT3. I thought, “Even if I’m just going for a short drive,...
