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982 GT4 Spyder?

Old 03-16-2018, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 63A 981510
I've been hesitant to bring up this can of worms, but there are many in the UK
that believe that there will be a Spyder, GT4, and then a GT4 RS. Maybe the
Spyder and GT4 get the GTS Bumper and the GT4RS gets the new bumper???
A possibility. But I would think it's a safe bet that the 718 gt4 will get a gt-style
front bumper from the go. The gt4 is a legitimate gt product of Motorsports &
deserves to have it!



If there is a gt4 RS, it might get an even more aggressive gt-style bumper!

My concern is that the 718 Spyder, as a non-Motorsport project, has been
prevented from borrowing this design element by the Motorsports crowd.
Frankly I was surprised they were able to get the front gt-style bumper on
the 981 Spyder. Regardless, the series production guys could have designed
something more aggressive & attractive for the 718 Spyder. I consider this a
design 'fail' on their part.

Saludos,
Eduardo
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Old 03-16-2018, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 63A 981510
Henry, I think you are referencing the photoshop I created a few months back:
Oh, Donavan! You tricked us!! Probably that was the picture I was referencing.

Originally Posted by Z356
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Why don't you back up what you are saying showing us actual photos. Don't be too sure 'we' have seen
them too. ...........
Ok, Eduardo, I am gonna blame Donavan on this one!! He should take the fall for the mix up!!

Originally Posted by 63A 981510
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Maybe the Spyder and GT4 get the GTS Bumper and the GT4RS gets the new bumper???
.......
I still maintain that GTS front bumper and Spyder proto's rear diffuser don't match aerodynamically. Obviously, I can't explain why are they running around with GTS bumper. Just to get us all twisted up in the air?? Dunno about GT4 RS deal. I'll bet anyone a buck (or a beer) that production version will match with GT4.
Old 03-16-2018, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by the_rider
Oh, Donavan! You tricked us!! Probably that was the picture I was referencing.


Ok, Eduardo, I am gonna blame Donavan on this one!! He should take the fall for the mix up!!


I still maintain that GTS front bumper and Spyder proto's rear diffuser don't match aerodynamically. Obviously, I can't explain why are they running around with GTS bumper. Just to get us all twisted up in the air?? Dunno about GT4 RS deal. I'll bet anyone a buck (or a beer) that production version will match with GT4.
What brand of beer is involved in your bet?



Saludos,
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Old 03-16-2018, 04:59 PM
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Oh, there is only one choice, to me: Guinness Extra Stout!!
Old 03-16-2018, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by the_rider
Oh, there is only one choice, to me: Guinness Extra Stout!!
Understood, fear óg!

Did you hear of the story of Shamus who fell into a vat of Guinness Stout?



I hope that is not the normal way the brewery gets to do 'Extra' Stout!

Saludos & Happy St. Patrick's,
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Old 03-16-2018, 06:15 PM
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^^

I’m with Henry, I’m confident the front bumper on the Spyder won’t be a duplicate of the GTS. It will surely have a different look but who knows what the final design will be.
Old 03-16-2018, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Z356
I hope that is not the normal way the brewery gets to do 'Extra' Stout!

Happy St. Patrick's,
You always have a good story, Eduardo! And, no, I don't believe that's how Extra Stout gets brewed, since that would impact employee retention, not to mention local laws!! Happy St. Patty's indeed!
Old 03-18-2018, 02:35 AM
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The fact that the steering wheel of the Spyder doesn't have the adjustable driving mode gauge with the red boost button like all the turbo cars.. is the sign I was looking for. It will be NA.

I may add it back to the garage next to the gt3 now.. just keeping fingers crossed that it has the gt4 front bumper again.
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The red boost button is PDK only, the manual doesn't get it
Old 03-18-2018, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Dude174
The red boost button is PDK only, the manual doesn't get it
If its anything like my Volvo Turbo it’s likely just setting the transmission into the right gear to achieve max boost. Can’t do that with a manual, at least not yet.
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Originally Posted by Dude174
The red boost button is PDK only, the manual doesn't get it
Originally Posted by Marine Blue
If its anything like my Volvo Turbo it’s likely just setting the transmission into the right gear to achieve max boost. Can’t do that with a manual, at least not yet.
Manual 991.2 & 781 porsche still have that little rotating wheel... it's The defining feature when a car is a turbo, naturally aspirated cars don't.
Old 03-18-2018, 08:26 PM
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What about this one?

Old 03-18-2018, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by CAlexio
Manual 991.2 & 781 porsche still have that little rotating wheel... it's The defining feature when a car is a turbo, naturally aspirated cars don't.
FWIW, the GT2RS doesn’t have the mode selector, and it’s turbo.
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Originally Posted by CAlexio
Manual 991.2 & 781 porsche still have that little rotating wheel... it's The defining feature when a car is a turbo, naturally aspirated cars don't.
I realize the manuals have the wheel, I have a 7MT .2 - but the poster was talking about the push to pass part of it which is pdk only. Since the wheel replaces the buttons for sports chrono, could the car pictured simply not have sports chrono? Hard to tell
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Originally Posted by Dude174
I realize the manuals have the wheel, I have a 7MT .2 - but the poster was talking about the push to pass part of it which is pdk only. Since the wheel replaces the buttons for sports chrono, could the car pictured simply not have sports chrono? Hard to tell
Correct.

Here is a 718 BGTS manual. Wheel, no button.


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