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Old 04-21-2020, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Pokerhobo
Porsche has a very specific price/perf target. You've probably seen the graphs posted before. The best GT4RS would have a GT3 engine which is simply not happening. It's not as though Porsche isn't able to produce a multi-link rear suspension since there are aftermarket options. I'm one who would eagerly pay GT3 money for a GT4RS that had the GT3 engine and was 6MT (I'd even pay the PDK charge to get 6MT as a "free" option!). Not going to happen.
I agree its not going to happen and therefore from my perspective its not of interest. I like you, would take a Cayman "GT3 RS" over a 911 GT3 RS other than if Porsche pulled the RSR trick e.g. mid-engined 991 RSR which is clearly very doable.

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Old 04-21-2020, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by GAZZ
Yes, easy. Unplug the vacc lines to the actuators and plug the ends. Definitely much better but still needs work, such as a GPF bypass. Well at least for me.



The cars are very similar but the GT4 is a bit quicker in a straight line. The massive advantage for the 987.2 is running the ultra soft rubber (A050) which is only available in Australia or Japan. A050 are the best bare none, even better than slicks but can overheat after one lap. Imagine if you did AutoX in the US and imported these tyres yourself, you would go from mid field to the top in one step.
Thanks, per your 981 GT4 comment above, it's probably fair to say that your 718 GT4 adds-on more of a speed difference / feeling, and something you def would notice vs. the modded 987.2 S.
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Black is the new black. Picked her up today and drove for 4 hours to bring her home... love it but she deserves an exhaust
Old 04-24-2020, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by DocMo
Black is the new black. Picked her up today and drove for 4 hours to bring her home... love it but she deserves an exhaust
Awesome, even without a loud exhaust that back end means business!

The satin black PORSCHE with the silver Spyder is perfect on the black car.

More pics?
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Originally Posted by Westcoast
Awesome, even without a loud exhaust that back end means business!

The satin black PORSCHE with the silver Spyder is perfect on the black car.

More pics?
thanks! I will make better pics this weekend!
At the dealer, my black Spyder was close to a GT silver Speedster...honestly, based on looks only the price difference makes no sense to me
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Beautiful! Are you posting any reviews soon? Videos? Would be great to hear your impressions.
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Anybody else hearing a strangle rattle or ting ting sound when gently pressing on the accel? Sort of a bit like a diesel sound but less and sort of goes away but not completely after 10 minutes.
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Originally Posted by 981.CS
Beautiful! Are you posting any reviews soon? Videos? Would be great to hear your impressions.
thanks! I will write a full review after the break in (400km in 5 days so I should be there by end of May).
So far I am loving it with the exception of exhaust sound. However, unplugging the valves and leaving them open all time helps a lot.
It’s a real sports car...firm suspension but not bouncy, I drove 3h non-stop in the LWB seats and my back was perfectly fine (I have a herniated disc and I am 200lbs). Steering is perfect (not too heavy), clutch is lovely (not too tight) and manual gearbox is heaven! Torque curve is better than previous model and power comes smoothly and naturally.
I am having fun under 4500 rpm...it feels more mature than previous GT4 and more serious than previous Spyder. It is also dead gorgeous!!
No regrets at all!
if you’re looking for a daily driver I would recommend normal seats in the Spyder or a 992 cab. If it’s a weekend and fun car, I would pick the GT4 of Spyder anytime.

I won’t do videos (I believe it’s not helpful unless done by a professional and I am not).
Old 04-29-2020, 03:46 AM
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Originally Posted by GAZZ
Anybody else hearing a strangle rattle or ting ting sound when gently pressing on the accel? Sort of a bit like a diesel sound but less and sort of goes away but not completely after 10 minutes.
I hear the « ting ting » the first 5 min. It’s way less than in the GT3 and GT3 RS
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What is it?
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Originally Posted by GAZZ
What is it?
a mix of less sound insulation in the cabin, transmission clunks, engine buzz, firm suspension... It’s all part of race car feel. Although it’s quiet soft in the Spyder and GT4 compared to an old 997 GT3.

Do you breaks squeal too? Mine do
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Originally Posted by DocMo
a mix of less sound insulation in the cabin, transmission clunks, engine buzz, firm suspension... It’s all part of race car feel. Although it’s quiet soft in the Spyder and GT4 compared to an old 997 GT3.

Do you breaks squeal too? Mine do
My brakes squeal and have the ting-ting-ting noise too. The ting-ting-ting is getting a bit better but the squeals are as loud as day one.
Old 04-29-2020, 08:20 AM
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My famillar with all the other noises so that is ok. This is purely the engine, even at idle in the driveway when cold. Proportional to RPM.
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Originally Posted by GAZZ
My famillar with all the other noises so that is ok. This is purely the engine, even at idle in the driveway when cold. Proportional to RPM.
most likely the fuel injectors, is what you are hearing.


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