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Old 10-24-2021, 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Adrift
@CAlexio Kelly’s Heroes is reasonably good as a movie, and jam packed with a star studded cast. It’s kind of ridiculous how many names are in that movie.
I must be the most boring human alive, because I don't watch any tv. I struggle to get through any movie... all I see are bad actors acting on a set, I can't suspend my annoyingly critical thinking to believe the story. Also I can predict most endings, most movies feel like deja-vu or lame or gratuitous.

I won't go on.. I'm the grouch of movies... always thinking about what activity I can participate in, or work I can do, or what to post on Rennlist

I will put Kelly's Heroes on my watch list for when I'm physically unable to move on my deathbed.. but it will have to go after all the audiobooks I've been meaning to listen to and all my redtube favorites folder.
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Old 10-24-2021, 01:40 AM
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"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"

Lots of pessimists here apparently...
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Old 10-24-2021, 03:37 AM
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I took 4 shots. From half court. Backwards. Eyes closed. lol
Old 10-24-2021, 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Adrift
I took 4 shots. From half court. Backwards. Eyes closed. lol

I did the same for a GT4RS and said I would plaster their dealership name across my windshield Ricky Bobby style.



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Old 10-24-2021, 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by electron mike

I did the same for a GT4RS and said I would plaster their dealership name across my windshield Ricky Bobby style.

lol Love it!

The sad / funny thing is that joking about not getting the car is the closest I will get to the feeling of owning one. C’est la vie.

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Old 11-06-2021, 11:08 AM
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Well, I guess I am doubling down on Spyders. Per my post on another thread, I secured an allocation this week for a 2022 Spyder and got that on order, with a dealer on the East Coast.

That left me with a couple deposits in with my local dealer to apply to something other than my next 718 4.0. So I had them start a list for a forthcoming Spyder RS, and I am at the top it!
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Old 11-06-2021, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by IL_Pete
Well, I guess I am doubling down on Spyders. Per my post on another thread, I secured an allocation this week for a 2022 Spyder and got that on order, with a dealer on the East Coast.

That left me with a couple deposits in with my local dealer to apply to something other than my next 718 4.0. So I had them start a list for a forthcoming Spyder RS, and I am at the top it!
I am first on the list as well. Super excited
Old 11-06-2021, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by IL_Pete
Well, I guess I am doubling down on Spyders. Per my post on another thread, I secured an allocation this week for a 2022 Spyder and got that on order, with a dealer on the East Coast.

That left me with a couple deposits in with my local dealer to apply to something other than my next 718 4.0. So I had them start a list for a forthcoming Spyder RS, and I am at the top it!
Originally Posted by BrntRubber
I am first on the list as well. Super excited
So, how many Porsche dealers in the world?

Only one Spyder RS for each?
Old 11-16-2021, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Adrift
This got posted in the GT4RS thread, but if you look lower, far right, there is reference to a Spyder RS in 2023. Source was not cited. Any idea what the SoS might mean?
This was correct as far as GT4RS launch - this week is the 46th week of 2021...
Old 11-16-2021, 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 1q2w3e4r
This was correct as far as GT4RS launch - this week is the 46th week of 2021...
start of sale
Old 11-17-2021, 01:38 AM
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So looks like allocations will drop in Feb/March in the US for July/Aug deliveries.
Old 11-17-2021, 01:42 AM
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I assume the 4rs announcement means the same gt3 motor is a shoe-in for the spyder RS. "Baby" speedster indeed...which isn't hideous, like mom. lol

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Old 11-17-2021, 06:28 AM
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Originally Posted by CAlexio
I must be the most boring human alive, because I don't watch any tv. I struggle to get through any movie... all I see are bad actors acting on a set, I can't suspend my annoyingly critical thinking to believe the story. Also I can predict most endings, most movies feel like deja-vu or lame or gratuitous.

I won't go on.. I'm the grouch of movies... always thinking about what activity I can participate in, or work I can do, or what to post on Rennlist

I will put Kelly's Heroes on my watch list for when I'm physically unable to move on my deathbed.. but it will have to go after all the audiobooks I've been meaning to listen to and all my redtube favorites folder.
LOL....And here I am in the midst of building a dedicated home theater in our house !!!
Old 11-17-2021, 09:57 AM
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In the German interview, AP said that part of the reason why the GT4RS doesn't have a manual option is that they don't have a transmission that would work. The one from GT4 is too weak and the gearing is too long for a 9k engine and the one from GT3 doesn't fit (although we've heard that argument before ...).

That would mean no manual Spyder RS as they aren't going to develop a new one.

37:44 (German only)
Old 11-17-2021, 10:00 AM
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Told you so.


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