The 991.2 Manual is pretty damn good

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04-21-2018, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueGT3

I hit 2k on mine yesterday, it’s a gem

Your are now free, free at last, to take it up to 9000 RPM!!!! I am hoping to get there in a month or so, good weather permitting.

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04-22-2018, 12:39 AM

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Weird. Because to me, the .2 GT3 set to stiff suspension mode feels softer than the .1 RS in soft mode. But I only drove each one for a few hours and it wasn't back to back so who knows.

my 997 has ohlins ttx dampers on it. Massively higher spring rates than the stock 997 or 991 cars. But it does not feel stiff. It feels plush and compliant. The 991.2felt like that (well not quite as nice honestly) meaning it is controlled and compliant. Not just stiff. The dampers onnthe 997 cars in sport mode are just stiff. 991.1 it’s been a while since i drove. Point it’s. It may feel softer but i don’t think it is. The shocks just feel way nicer.

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04-22-2018, 12:56 AM

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I completely agree with you. I have had mine for three weeks now. I would add: Car feels much smaller than my .1 RS (body sense, height), engine actually sounds rougher than RS, decibel level of engine noise in cockpit is higher than RS (even at 5000 RPM), the combination of manual gearbox+powershift+stiffer suspension+more responsive steering (compared to .1 RS)+much more lower end grunt makes the .2 GT3 an absolute winner. Hands down THE BEST PORSCHE I HAVE EVER OWNED. The RS almost seems softer and more docile. Disclaimer: I have 5400 miles on .1 RS (it is properly broken in) and the Michelin Cup 2's on the RS are not the same as those on .2 GT3.

Enjoy in good health.

Raghu

Well, you know....a GT3 is a GT3.

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04-22-2018, 01:08 AM

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ROFL. Can vouch for having heard/seen the above! And agree and holding on the 997 advice from JT but hoping the 991.2 manual is a keeper so I can stop the car purchase addiction....can’t wait for 5/25!

it’s a good car but 991.2 is not a keepe I can tell u that for sure.

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04-22-2018, 07:40 PM

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ive seen it. It’s pretty extensive lol

He schooled me already.

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04-22-2018, 07:41 PM

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it’s a good car but 991.2 is not a keepe I can tell u that for sure.

What are your keepers, Mooty? I may have missed it. I think you said the 997 4.0 RS, what else?

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04-22-2018, 07:48 PM

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just came back from a three hour drive. Car is way louder than previous gen.
What a fantastic car. It is identical spec to my last one, except for manual trans. The car looks the same(ish), but I feel it is a completely different drive on the "fun factor scale"
Still breaking in, but extending the revs higher. At 7000RPM it starts to waken the angry beast.