Why Engine Sound Matters The more I drive, the more I realize just how important engine sound is. Before I became interested in cars, I used to think, “Car engines are just noisy.” These days, though, I see engine sound as an essential part of the driving experience. It’s hard to declare that one car has “the best engine sound,” because what sounds good is entirely subjective. A sound one person loves might leave someone...
Back Behind the Wheel of a 911 GT3 The other day, I drove a Porsche 911 GT3 for the first time in a while. I hadn’t been able to drive it for some time because of morning sickness starting late last year, and even after I felt better, I still hadn’t taken it out. It must have been about six months since I last drove it. I used to get so intimidated just by the...
ポルシェ911 GTS（PDK）を試乗させて頂くことができた。わが家の911GT3とどのくらい違うものなのか、パドルシフトで運転してみた感想などを書いた記事。
Porsche 911 GT3: The One-Year Service The other day, my husband took our 911 GT3 to the dealership for its one-year service. The car was delivered last May, but after a track day at the end of the year and an oil change, he decided to bring it in a little early. While the GT3 was in for service, the dealership kindly loaned us a 718 Cayman. I got to take it shopping, and my...
A 911 GT3 and a Boxster The other day, our family took a Porsche 911 GT3 and a Boxster on a quick trip to Arima Onsen. We got the idea at the last minute, checked for availability, and found a room, so off we went. It was an unusually sunny day. We packed a fairly large suitcase, and when my husband tried to load it into the car, it wouldn’t fit in either the GT3...
Today, my husband has written about taking our GT3 to Suzuka Circuit at the end of last year. We hope you enjoy his account. Last October, heavy rain forced the cancellation of a Porsche driving school, so I never got the chance to take the GT3 on track. I took some time off at the end of the year and brought it to Suzuka Circuit for a proper run. Here’s how it felt, including some...
Our Last Royu Drive of 2019 As I mentioned in a recent post, late last year we welcomed Riko Otsuka, MC of the GTSport Housoukyoku YouTube channel, and GT player Tatsuya Sugawara to our home. While they were here, we thought it would be a great opportunity to head to the Royu Driveway and let world-class GT player Sugawara take the wheel of our GT3. My daughters, Riko, and I followed along in the Panamera....
Everyday Usability of the 911 GT3 We have a 911 GT3 with the Touring Package. The brochure describes the Touring Package as “a car for enjoying the driving experience on a wide range of occasions—not just on the racetrack.” So how practical is this 911 GT3 Touring, designed to let you “enjoy the driving experience on a wide range of occasions”? Could I simply pop over to the local supermarket for groceries and get home...
How to Shift Up Properly in a GT3 In a recent article, I shared some advice on how to shift up properly in a manual GT3. I headed straight to Royu Driveway to try it for myself, and today I’m sharing how it went. ポルシェ911 GT3（991.2）マニュアル車の正しいシフトアップ操作方法 My husband was away on a fairly long business trip to the U.S. at the time, but before he left, he gave me this assignment: Try driving the GT3...
ポルシェ911 GT3（991.2）で行く、淡路島、鳴門ドライブ記。淡路のうずしおライン〜鳴門スカイラインを走り、ポルシェ911の魅力とツーリング記をお届けします。
