{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Manual v PDK GT3: which is best?","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/manual-v-pdk-gt3-which-is-best","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/883537/episodes/18240845-manual-v-pdk-gt3-which-is-best.mp3","description":"Andy & Lee are joined by Steve from the Driven Not Hidden Collective to dissect the key differences between the manual & PDK transmissions available in Porsche’s 911 GT3.Steve has owned both manual and PDK versions of the 991.2 GT3 with an otherwise near identical spec, and has driven both on road and track, so is best placed to offer you an owner’s perspective on the question facing anybody in the market for a GT3.Find your dream Porsche on the 9WERKS Marketplace: 9werks.co.uk/marketplace Thanks to our friends heritagepartscentre.com for sponsoring this podcast, get up to 10% off your basket by entering the code ‘9WERKS10’ at the checkout on heritagepartscentre.com‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them.The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee, and 911 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us by joining the 9WERKS Driven Not Hidden Collective you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.Support the show"},"annotations":[{"startTime":90.04,"endTime":96.64,"type":"car","title":"Porsche 911 GT3","url":"/cars/porsche/911","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/Porsche_911_GT3%2C_EMS_2024%2C_Essen_%28P1031698%29.jpg","quote":"...he Abbeville track day, and we were watching your GT3 go around. 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