The 718 Spyder RS Discussion Thread
08-13-2021, 05:47 PM
#61
.....if it is true and it comes in a manual, then I'm ***** deep in this one!
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08-13-2021, 07:12 PM
#63
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In theory it sounds wonderful but being a convertible it would be difficult to really apply traditional RS upgrades other than the engine. No widebody available, almost impossible to have more downforce, harsher suspension would make no sense on a convertible either…
Guess we’ll have to wait and see.
08-13-2021, 07:30 PM
#64
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What are the theories on the rs engine? Not detuned gt3, right? So what? I assume they won’t make a bespoke engine. (Question applies to gt4 variant, too, of course)
Other than engine, ideas include:
- air con delete
- stereo delete
- carbon fiber hood and trunk
- I doubt passenger seat delete
- top delete
- lightweight glass
- some ducting
- double wishbones up front
- better exhaust
- ???
Would any of those require a test mule? Doesn’t seem like it, since gt4 rs mule would provide same data, right?
Fun to blue sky.
Other than engine, ideas include:
- air con delete
- stereo delete
- carbon fiber hood and trunk
- I doubt passenger seat delete
- top delete
- lightweight glass
- some ducting
- double wishbones up front
- better exhaust
- ???
Would any of those require a test mule? Doesn’t seem like it, since gt4 rs mule would provide same data, right?
Fun to blue sky.
08-13-2021, 07:37 PM
#65
What are the theories on the rs engine? Not detuned gt3, right? So what? I assume they won’t make a bespoke engine. (Question applies to gt4 variant, too, of course)
Other than engine, ideas include:
- air con delete
- stereo delete
- carbon fiber hood and trunk
- I doubt passenger seat delete
- top delete
- lightweight glass
- some ducting
- double wishbones up front
- better exhaust
- ???
Would any of those require a test mule? Doesn’t seem like it, since gt4 rs mule would provide same data, right?
Fun to blue sky.
Other than engine, ideas include:
- air con delete
- stereo delete
- carbon fiber hood and trunk
- I doubt passenger seat delete
- top delete
- lightweight glass
- some ducting
- double wishbones up front
- better exhaust
- ???
Would any of those require a test mule? Doesn’t seem like it, since gt4 rs mule would provide same data, right?
Fun to blue sky.
There is a whole RS thread. Lots of your ideas have been asked in there.
Lets be nice to the rest and not clutter this thread.
08-13-2021, 07:45 PM
#67
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30 seconds of typing to summarize...or someone scrolling through endless posts looking for the relevant ones? Yeah...better save those precious bytes.
And my point about whether a spyder rs mule even being necessary based on the spyder-specific changes is still relevant, I think.
And my point about whether a spyder rs mule even being necessary based on the spyder-specific changes is still relevant, I think.
Last edited by Adrift; 08-13-2021 at 08:13 PM.
08-13-2021, 07:49 PM
#68
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TBH, even if it has a little more power, if it from the same engine then it isn't enough and my statement above stands, for me I am not sure what would make me loose sleep about the RS.
08-13-2021, 07:54 PM
#70
So the OP’s entire evidence is a single line on a printout? 
And here I though he was just a troll.
And here I though he was just a troll.
08-13-2021, 07:57 PM
#71
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What are the theories on the rs engine? Not detuned gt3, right? So what? I assume they won’t make a bespoke engine. (Question applies to gt4 variant, too, of course)
Other than engine, ideas include:
- air con delete Got to have AC
- stereo delete Got to have Stereo
- carbon fiber hood and trunk Perhaps
- I doubt passenger seat delete Got to have both seats
- top delete Got to have a real top
- lightweight glass Sure
- some ducting maybe
- double wishbones up front I have already installed a Stage 2 RSS suspension in my Spyder, hard to think I need any more than this
- better exhaust I have already installed a Akra OAP and JCR Silenced Race Pipe...
- ???
Would any of those require a test mule? Doesn’t seem like it, since gt4 rs mule would provide same data, right?
Fun to blue sky.
Other than engine, ideas include:
- air con delete Got to have AC
- stereo delete Got to have Stereo
- carbon fiber hood and trunk Perhaps
- I doubt passenger seat delete Got to have both seats
- top delete Got to have a real top
- lightweight glass Sure
- some ducting maybe
- double wishbones up front I have already installed a Stage 2 RSS suspension in my Spyder, hard to think I need any more than this
- better exhaust I have already installed a Akra OAP and JCR Silenced Race Pipe...
- ???
Would any of those require a test mule? Doesn’t seem like it, since gt4 rs mule would provide same data, right?
Fun to blue sky.
Blue sky is good, especially in a cabriolet, but really what else could they do, Oh and without a MT for me it is a non-starter...
Last edited by Westcoast; 08-13-2021 at 07:59 PM.
08-13-2021, 08:42 PM
#72
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I have reached out to my sales manager and he said he has seen the launch schedule and there is zero mention of a Spyder RS... Where as the GT4RS is... he said don't believe everything you read. He wouldn't add me to a list or even create a list. Although he would for the 992 Carrera T. So I wouldn't buy into the hype.
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08-13-2021, 09:19 PM
#73
I think the OP is Mike Lindell…
08-13-2021, 09:37 PM
#74
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I have reached out to my sales manager and he said he has seen the launch schedule and there is zero mention of a Spyder RS... Where as the GT4RS is... he said don't believe everything you read. He wouldn't add me to a list or even create a list. Although he would for the 992 Carrera T. So I wouldn't buy into the hype.
08-13-2021, 10:00 PM
#75
I have reached out to my sales manager and he said he has seen the launch schedule and there is zero mention of a Spyder RS... Where as the GT4RS is... he said don't believe everything you read. He wouldn't add me to a list or even create a list. Although he would for the 992 Carrera T. So I wouldn't buy into the hype.