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Old 01-20-2017, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by turbofreeFLAT6
I didn't notice any deficiency in the rear suspension of my GT4. It just needed a 450 hp Motorsport engine, reduced sound deadening to hear the engine and reduce weight, shorter gearing and hydraulic steering. Then it would be a truly great car, just missing the anachronistic but more involving 911 weight balance. With 50 hp less and no RWS it would still leave some marketing space to the 911.
The deficiencies come especially from the lack of adjustability. AFAIK,you can't really get more camber,toe without using aftermarket suspension parts.
Old 01-24-2017, 12:23 PM
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Got to sit in an R yesterday. Started it up and revved it respectfully.

The biggest thing I noticed was how amazing the shifter felt. It felt precise and mechanical just like a rifle loading mechanism with nice short throws. The rattle of the LWFW is subtle but there when the clutch is out in neutral. Lovely package.

I know it's not technically a 'driving' observation but up here in the great white north driving isn't a reality for a few more months.
Old 01-24-2017, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Bartron
Got to sit in an R yesterday.
Was it the one in your avatar: brave colour combo with painted stripes?
Old 01-24-2017, 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by turbofreeFLAT6
Was it the one in your avatar: brave colour combo with painted stripes?
Not exactly subtle for sure. The stripes are not painted though, just a sticker kit
Old 01-24-2017, 09:23 PM
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I bet you guys have omelets made of bald eagle eggs, too. For now, I will live vicariously though you 911r owners. For now...
Old 01-27-2017, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Bartron

The biggest thing I noticed was how amazing the shifter felt. It felt precise and mechanical just like a rifle loading mechanism with nice short throws.
your lines remembered me on this vid:





this i miss on the 997.2GT3RS - it have not that clear KLICK as the GT4 gearbox have.

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Old 02-03-2017, 05:30 PM
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Beautiful car Bartron! Bold choice!

I am in the frozen north and not driving my 911R anymore until spring - so it is nice to see everyone's photos and comments while I wait for the snow to go away.

Suffering from car withdrawal one day, I snuck into the garage and took a few of my own photos with my phone:
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Old 02-03-2017, 06:09 PM
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Nice touch on the Sport Chrono!
Old 02-03-2017, 07:31 PM
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9:11 is my favourite time of day. In US is it 11:9?
Old 02-04-2017, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jo_ker
your lines remembered me on this vid:
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this i miss on the 997.2GT3RS - it have not that clear KLICK as the GT4 gearbox have.
Great video jo_ker. Captures the gear shift sound very nicely!

Originally Posted by Paul Graville
9:11 is my favourite time of day. In US is it 11:9?
Some things never change...I remember looking at the clock as a kid and getting a little thrill every time I saw 9:11, 9:28, 9:44 etc. Given that, I had to set the clock appropriately for the photo.

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Old 02-04-2017, 02:48 PM
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Does anybody know why I'm getting an 'error occurred' when trying to view a posted video, like the above? Didn't happen before. And if I go to YouTube, I can view anything I want. Can't figure out why. Thanks.
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^^^^^
iPhone Rennlist app sucks. This is one of the bugs. If you click to open the post it may show you the video. If it doesn't then it won't work. Use website version or Garage Talk app and you won't have this problem.
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Originally Posted by bluehorseshoe
iPhone Rennlist app sucks.
Good to know, but this is from my laptop. Used to be able to see posted videos, but not anymore. Rather than seeing something on the screen, the screen is black, and when I click on the red play arrow, the error message appears. Haven't installed anything new, so I'm stumped. But thanks for your help anyway. Have a great weekend.
Old 02-04-2017, 10:21 PM
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Rennlist seems have issues with YT videos last two weeks. Used to populate the video when you posted a YT link but hasn't been working. Probably related.
Old 02-04-2017, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Nizer
Rennlist seems have issues with YT videos last two weeks. Used to populate the video when you posted a YT link but hasn't been working. Probably related.
Same here on my end. All I have is a blank white area where the video should be.


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