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Old 11-21-2021, 01:58 PM
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Thanks for the pics halfmonkey. Enjoy all those close up details on the RS, they are pretty cool.
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Old 11-21-2021, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Ksdaoski
@halfmonkey what did you think of the color in person? Think the current offering of harness bars will work with the new engine cover, without limiting exposure to airbox?
Personally, I love the color and I love the car. The color has a little bit of a bluish tone to it. Without seeing it in natural light, it’s hard to know if the artificial interior light is making it look bluish or if it truly has a bluish hint.

Sorry but I don’t know enough about the bars and how they’ll mount to answer your question.

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Old 11-21-2021, 02:14 PM
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Maybe it's already been covered, but it looks like the only thing between the engine and one's ears is the engine cover. Is that right? This thing is going to be deafening. There has to be some sound attenuation tricks they are using.
Correct. I read a quote from AP that said when they took the first test mule out, it was TOO loud so they had to tone it down. AP said there are no sound trick or fake noises coming from the speakers. It’s all 100% real intake sound.
Old 11-21-2021, 02:26 PM
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Can someone look under the car and tell us if it comes with adjustable rear toe arms as standard please?
Old 11-21-2021, 02:29 PM
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The color and the wheels are growing on me. At first I was like, meh, not so great. But the more I look the more I like. Question is (from another thread poll on color) is this the color that will be most popular? I guess, who cares, get what you like. For me living in a small market chances of seeing another are rare. But PTS is still on my mind. Most disappointed in suspension and tire size. I realize new suspension wasn't in the cars, but Porsche should have put a bit more effort into adding more width for a bit more grip. I suspect that can still be accomplished by what other have done with their GT4.
Old 11-21-2021, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by halfmonkey
Correct. I read a quote from AP that said when they took the first test mule out, it was TOO loud so they had to tone it down. AP said there are no sound trick or fake noises coming from the speakers. It’s all 100% real intake sound.
I just completed the break in phase on my 992 GT3. Can only imagine how loud the 4RS will be at 9k!!

Will be like a Ninja Bike at full throttle!

I see why AP compared it to riding a motorcycle.
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Old 11-21-2021, 02:55 PM
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Old 11-21-2021, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by horns
Maybe it's already been covered, but it looks like the only thing between the engine and one's ears is the engine cover. Is that right? This thing is going to be deafening. There has to be some sound attenuation tricks they are using.
Glad I lost enough hearing in my misspent youth to be prepared to drive this thing!
Old 11-21-2021, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by raymort
I just completed the break in phase on my 992 GT3. Can only imagine how loud the 4RS will be at 9k!!

Will be like a Ninja Bike at full throttle!

I see why AP compared it to riding a motorcycle.
It definitely takes this car out of street driving, daily driver category, which I guess is the point of this car.

I have to say, this car almost doesn't make much sense at all. For more street driving, the GT4 will be the better option, while for track work, the GT4 RS Clubsport makes more sense.

The only use case this car really makes any sense to me is as a weekend toy that you plan to only drive for an hour or so. Much longer than that, and the volume levels would get on your nerves.
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Originally Posted by horns
Maybe it's already been covered, but it looks like the only thing between the engine and one's ears is the engine cover. Is that right? This thing is going to be deafening. There has to be some sound attenuation tricks they are using.
Unless I misunderstood; there is no “engine cover” — regular GT4 has one of those.

What you see is the actual airbox top.

This car not for the folks complaining about the Sound Symposer in the regular GT cars.
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Old 11-21-2021, 03:12 PM
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Who is doing PTS? Any ideas on when the first US builds with PTS will arrive?

My dealer submitted a PTS build request for April.
Old 11-21-2021, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by TRZ06
It definitely takes this car out of street driving, daily driver category, which I guess is the point of this car.

I have to say, this car almost doesn't make much sense at all. For more street driving, the GT4 will be the better option, while for track work, the GT4 RS Clubsport makes more sense.

The only use case this car really makes any sense to me is as a weekend toy that you plan to only drive for an hour or so. Much longer than that, and the volume levels would get on your nerves.
With PDK in normal exhaust mode, I think the car tries to keep the rpms down pretty low. So, maybe under 45 mph it will be survivable for normal driving.

But, this is definitely not a daily driver.
Old 11-21-2021, 03:39 PM
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Sorry if this was covered above in this rather long thread, but why does the 4RS need 4 air intakes when the gt3 just has the two? Is the air pressure under the wing greater than on the sides? Does it pull some from underneath? Am I missing something obvious?

Can cars pull intake air from underneath, and if so, could that be the answer to the spyder rs air intake question?

Musings.

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Old 11-21-2021, 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Adrift
Sorry if this was covered above in this rather long thread, but why does the 4RS need 4 air intakes when the gt3 just has the two? Is the air pressure under the wing greater than on the sides? Does it pull some from underneath? Am I missing something obvious?

Can cars pull intake air from underneath, and if so, could that be the answer to the spyder rs air intake question?

Musings.
It only has two-the side window inlets.

The prior inlets are now only for engine cooling…aka, it was part of the body design that was no longer needed but they couldn’t just remove it, so now they call it “engine cooling.”

So, maybe the 4RS is air cooled and water cooled.
Old 11-21-2021, 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by TDT
Can someone look under the car and tell us if it comes with adjustable rear toe arms as standard please?
The underbody appears to be completely covered; a comment about 2 additional NACA ducts for exhaust cooling and the L&R outside wings behind the rear wheels.


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