OFFICIAL 991.2 GT3 RELEASE *Confirmed 500HP 4.0 & Manual option*
03-24-2017, 11:59 AM
#1772
Drifting
I'd like to hear the answer to this too. I've got LWBs in my Spyder and I find them a bit snug and upright. I've never sat in the sports folding buckets but they look in the 3D configurator that they are slightly wider fitting and also more reclined. Downside possibly is they look like they sit a bit higher. Can anyone confirm any of this?
During my wait for the GT4 I read every post possible about the LWBS and do recall seeing a post mentioning how the newer LWBS were wider to make them more comfortable compared to the folding buckets.
Definitely try to find a car with them to sit in before committing. Maybe search for any Porsche Club events at a local track near you. There is bound to be someone with those seats participating.
03-24-2017, 12:02 PM
#1773
If you use the license plate as a white reference you won't see much green there. The green channel is still a tiny bit stronger. However, the overall obvious brown tint in the picture makes it unlikely that the car is any form of green.
Since the picture has been taken in Germany you can also use the sky as a grey point reference, which also leaves only a tiny bit of green channel overweight.
I should start sending out white balance cards. This is getting unscientific
Since the picture has been taken in Germany you can also use the sky as a grey point reference, which also leaves only a tiny bit of green channel overweight.
I should start sending out white balance cards. This is getting unscientific
03-24-2017, 12:03 PM
#1775
Rennlist Member
Originally Posted by squid42
If you use the license plate as a white reference you won't see much green there. The green channel is still a tiny bit stronger. However, the overall obvious brown tint in the picture makes it unlikely that the car is any form of green.
Since the picture has been taken in Germany you can also use the sky as a grey point reference, which also leaves only a tiny bit of green channel overweight.
I should start sending out white balance cards. This is getting unscientific
Since the picture has been taken in Germany you can also use the sky as a grey point reference, which also leaves only a tiny bit of green channel overweight.
I should start sending out white balance cards. This is getting unscientific
03-24-2017, 01:04 PM
#1776
Three Wheelin'
Thought I could finally get away from black (near impossible habit to break) but the more I look at those rather large black plastic air intakes out back, the more compelling it seems. Talked myself into it again.
I'll change it up a bit by going with silver wheels this time around, and perhaps carbon fiber mirrors.
Other than for a daily driver, black's almost never wrong for a 911. Then again, most colors look great on a great body style.
Agree with STG re chameleon, designer colors. Just give us some simple, classic and less complex colors PORSCHE! That graphite looks amazing sometimes, but you need just the right light.
03-24-2017, 01:44 PM
#1777
Race Director
The 911R is worth where Porsche priced it at MSRP. Those that paid that price should be very happy. But - the .2 GT3 will also have a "manual" option and it has a better engine that revs to 9000. It will be interesting to see if "R"s appreciate down the road because other than a plaque the car never moved me because just looks like another 911 w/stripes.
03-24-2017, 01:48 PM
#1778
Race Director
The 911R is worth where Porsche priced it at MSRP. Those that paid that price should be very happy. But - the .2 GT3 will also have a "manual" option and it has a better engine that revs to 9000. It will be interesting to see if "R"s appreciate down the road because other than a plaque the car never moved me because just looks like another 911 w/stripes.
03-24-2017, 01:56 PM
#1779
Race Director
Also - the .2 GT3 will not be the last GT3 that is NA with a Manual. Any one thinking these cars will appreciate I think is smoking. Yes - because of its price point and desirability it will hold value nicely and probably depreciate a lot less that other "Porsche" models- as do most "GT" models except the the 2014/15 991.1 GT3s may start seeing some hits now
BTW, I was hoping that the 997 GT3 RS 4.0 would drop in price due to the .2 GT3 but just saw where one sold for...$750k!
03-24-2017, 02:28 PM
#1780
Rennlist Member
It also depends on the price differential. If the new GT3 stays up high, that will probably help maintain the entire range. If the new GT3 is $200k and the previous gen is $150k, and there's CPO involved, I don't see much changing. I also think there will eventually be a price difference within the .1s based on what top end remedies have been done. Should be interesting to watch!
BTW, I was hoping that the 997 GT3 RS 4.0 would drop in price due to the .2 GT3 but just saw where one sold for...$750k!
BTW, I was hoping that the 997 GT3 RS 4.0 would drop in price due to the .2 GT3 but just saw where one sold for...$750k!
The .1 GT3 is a fantastic car, and while the .2 GT3 is 8% better than the .1 GT3, that doesn't diminish how amazing the .1 GT3 is to drive!
03-24-2017, 03:00 PM
#1781
Value on the .1 GT3 will be fine as long as the engine/top end replacements prove reliable (so far so good). I know the .2 engine is "race proven" but it still needs to be reliable on the street. No fires!
03-24-2017, 03:10 PM
#1782
Three Wheelin'
It also depends on the price differential. If the new GT3 stays up high, that will probably help maintain the entire range. If the new GT3 is $200k and the previous gen is $150k, and there's CPO involved, I don't see much changing. I also think there will eventually be a price difference within the .1s based on what top end remedies have been done. Should be interesting to watch!
BTW, I was hoping that the 997 GT3 RS 4.0 would drop in price due to the .2 GT3 but just saw where one sold for...$750k!
BTW, I was hoping that the 997 GT3 RS 4.0 would drop in price due to the .2 GT3 but just saw where one sold for...$750k!
03-24-2017, 04:50 PM
#1783
Race Director
03-24-2017, 05:31 PM
#1784
Rennlist Member
Unfortunately, haven't had a chance to read this entire thread so this may have already been covered, but I am wondering has Porsche announced or does anybody know if the 991.2 in the manual will have the auto-blip feature that the GT4 has?
03-24-2017, 05:34 PM
#1785
Race Director
Originally Posted by Wooly1
Unfortunately, haven't had a chance to read this entire thread so this may have already been covered, but I am wondering has Porsche announced or does anybody know if the 991.2 in the manual will have the auto-blip feature that the GT4 has?