991.2 GT3 RS
06-15-2018, 08:25 PM
#2296
I took a December build over a July build to get the WP and possibly PTS because I think it's one of those things Porsche does that makes a car extra special. Cost makes no sense with this or PTS or CXX options. It's worth it to you or it's not. But how many 918 buyers regretted the WP, or 997 2RS buyers regret the carbon fenders? I also struggle a bit with the appearance and have been racking my brain to come up with a PTS color that would suit an RS with WP. Irish green maybe but would be better on a Touring.
06-15-2018, 08:47 PM
#2297
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I took a December build over a July build to get the WP and possibly PTS because I think it's one of those things Porsche does that makes a car extra special. Cost makes no sense with this or PTS or CXX options. It's worth it to you or it's not. But how many 918 buyers regretted the WP, or 997 2RS buyers regret the carbon fenders? I also struggle a bit with the appearance and have been racking my brain to come up with a PTS color that would suit an RS with WP. Irish green maybe but would be better on a Touring.
06-15-2018, 09:33 PM
#2298
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I would be tempted to take the non-WP sooner. Are people favoring WP for its appearance with exposed carbon or for the performance/weight savings?
As far as I see, in the US the Weissach package gets 11.7 pounds of its total 13.4 pounds of weight savings from the swaybars. I would think those could be easily added later (as well as the Mag wheels from BBS), if desired. Don't think the other 1.7 pounds will be felt
As far as I see, in the US the Weissach package gets 11.7 pounds of its total 13.4 pounds of weight savings from the swaybars. I would think those could be easily added later (as well as the Mag wheels from BBS), if desired. Don't think the other 1.7 pounds will be felt
06-15-2018, 10:52 PM
#2299
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FYI, I remember when the e92 M3 came out. It had the option of either a carbon fiber roof (for the coupe) or a steel roof with sunroof. the CF roof saved 40+ lbs and supposedly lowered the center of gravity by a full inch. despite that, no performance tests were ever able to measure any difference in how the vehicles performed (acceleration, handling, etc.).
Odd, isn't it?
06-16-2018, 02:29 PM
#2300
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Given that I do not have 10% of Kevin Estre’s driving talent, coupled with the fact that I do not like the look of the WP package, I opted to configure my car without it. I am also deleting the side graphics. The car is already gaudy, and I have no desire to make it even more so. The best news is that I can get the car in September, vs. dealing with WP and PTS delays.
I tested them back to back, although I can barely feel it (But perhaps the difference is much more noticeable when going from CCB to back to steel) back to back I looked at data and came to my own conclusion that pure the performance increase in terms of feel, less heat transfer to the tires and better consistency, along with the un sprung weight savings, CCB's bought me 0.5seconds a lap at Sebring.
my 0.02C FWIW.
06-16-2018, 04:17 PM
#2302
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06-16-2018, 04:41 PM
#2303
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Originally Posted by TRAKCAR
Prefer the non WP look, I don't trust the CF sway bars and links personally but also its a lot of $$ per lb. You can do better with just 19" aftermarket wheels and muffler delete.Agreed!!
I tested them back to back, although I can barely feel it (But perhaps the difference is much more noticeable when going from CCB to back to steel) back to back I looked at data and came to my own conclusion that pure the performance increase in terms of feel, less heat transfer to the tires and better consistency, along with the un sprung weight savings, CCB's bought me 0.5seconds a lap at Sebring.
my 0.02C FWIW.
I tested them back to back, although I can barely feel it (But perhaps the difference is much more noticeable when going from CCB to back to steel) back to back I looked at data and came to my own conclusion that pure the performance increase in terms of feel, less heat transfer to the tires and better consistency, along with the un sprung weight savings, CCB's bought me 0.5seconds a lap at Sebring.
my 0.02C FWIW.
06-16-2018, 06:14 PM
#2304
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https://newsroom.porsche.com/en/comp...ope-15574.html
06-16-2018, 07:51 PM
#2305
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If I were u and planned to turn it into 99% track weapon, it would be a 0-option spec. My purpose is to track it a handful of times just to experience it (I'd honestly rather rent the stuff I track) and then trade it in for the next thing. And just to check the box, I wanna see it in WP. If i fall in love, I'll keep it as a street car. I think there's a low probability that happens. I haven't kept a car I've owned beyond 2011 (997-4.0). And I don't continue to track any of the stuff that's in the perma-collection; MAYBE once in blue moon but doubtful. Again, I'd rather rent someone else's stuff and if I wad it into a ball, so be it (as long I I walk away ok!).
if I can get an RS it will be just like mine is now, color and leather option, that’s it.
i drive them on the street about half the time as well.
the 997’s were DD. I’ve driven Purple around the last 3 weeks..
06-16-2018, 08:12 PM
#2306
I totally understand where you are coming from and I'll be a guinea pig for sure. But they are under warranty and mag wheels and muffler delete are easy additions on top of the WP! I'll have to come down to sebring in January so you can take the Pepsi challenge....
06-16-2018, 10:22 PM
#2307
Given that I do not have 10% of Kevin Estre’s driving talent, coupled with the fact that I do not like the look of the WP package, I opted to configure my car without it. I am also deleting the side graphics. The car is already gaudy, and I have no desire to make it even more so. The best news is that I can get the car in September, vs. dealing with WP and PTS delays.
06-17-2018, 12:00 AM
#2308
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Be glad to help you make that happen and assist locally, so let me know..
But first I fly to Denver Wednesday for Pikes Peak
i need to figure out how to revalve my shocks to match the .2RS. Then all that different is the RWS and Diff.
But my whole tub is probably a noodle by now..
06-17-2018, 01:03 PM
#2309
If I remember correctly, Preuninger said in one of the first GT3RS.1 videos, that Magnesium roof is even more lighter than carbon, hence they have done it.
