.2 GT3 VS .2 GT3RS
01-12-2019, 11:30 AM
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Massive difference in the suspension (what matters the most for handling, but few can explore).
Spring rates in 991.1 GT3, 991.1 GT3 RS and 991.2 GT3 are rhe same, spring rates for .2 RS went up by a lot, like never before, closer to race cars spring rates than any 996/997/991 GT car (where in all these generations spring rates were similar).
I counted at least 18 front and rear suspension bushings that went from rubber to monoballls or full metal, in my 996 GT3 this upgrade made the car drop lap times everywhere. The .1RS and .2 GT3 still use rubber bushings in these 18 points.
Downforce difference is big too, the new .2 RS is the Porsche street car with the most downforce, close to 1000 lbs at 186mph.
All these diferences can only be appreciated at high speed on a racetrack. If the car is intended for street use and occasional track days, a manual GT3 Touring or a 911 R are the ideal choice.
Brakes cooling was also updated for the new RS.
... and the RS can fit fat tires under the stock fenders.
Spring rates in 991.1 GT3, 991.1 GT3 RS and 991.2 GT3 are rhe same, spring rates for .2 RS went up by a lot, like never before, closer to race cars spring rates than any 996/997/991 GT car (where in all these generations spring rates were similar).
I counted at least 18 front and rear suspension bushings that went from rubber to monoballls or full metal, in my 996 GT3 this upgrade made the car drop lap times everywhere. The .1RS and .2 GT3 still use rubber bushings in these 18 points.
Downforce difference is big too, the new .2 RS is the Porsche street car with the most downforce, close to 1000 lbs at 186mph.
All these diferences can only be appreciated at high speed on a racetrack. If the car is intended for street use and occasional track days, a manual GT3 Touring or a 911 R are the ideal choice.
Brakes cooling was also updated for the new RS.
... and the RS can fit fat tires under the stock fenders.
01-12-2019, 11:34 AM
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other than transmission preference ,
RS feel more planted
RS looks more beefy and beastly
RS is more noisy
Stiffness is very close
RS has sharper steering
all these observation are from street driving
by the way I had a 2017 R8 v10 plus , and is an excellent car , more refined than GT cars , but less emotional
RS feel more planted
RS looks more beefy and beastly
RS is more noisy
Stiffness is very close
RS has sharper steering
all these observation are from street driving
by the way I had a 2017 R8 v10 plus , and is an excellent car , more refined than GT cars , but less emotional
01-12-2019, 12:29 PM
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I'd take a GT3 for the streets. GT3RS if you plan to track. Gt3 probably quicker and more practical for day to day use (less bling / wing etc.)
I'd take a GT3 for the streets. GT3RS if you plan to track. Gt3 probably quicker and more practical for day to day use (less bling / wing etc.)
01-12-2019, 01:30 PM
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other than transmission preference ,
RS feel more planted
RS looks more beefy and beastly
RS is more noisy
Stiffness is very close
RS has sharper steering
all these observation are from street driving
by the way I had a 2017 R8 v10 plus , and is an excellent car , more refined than GT cars , but less emotional
RS feel more planted
RS looks more beefy and beastly
RS is more noisy
Stiffness is very close
RS has sharper steering
all these observation are from street driving
by the way I had a 2017 R8 v10 plus , and is an excellent car , more refined than GT cars , but less emotional
01-12-2019, 01:37 PM
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The RS sounds also racier from the cockpit. Thinner rear carpeting, gorilla glass, cool noises/resonances from the side mounted intakes and titanium exhaust.
01-12-2019, 05:54 PM
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I have owned both (the 991.2 GT3 was a PDK in full disclosure) and my honest feedback is that the GT3 is a better car for the street. The RS is an amazing car and I plan to keep it for a long time but it comes with a lot of attention and is not as practical. If you can have both then that's the best solution and if you are a track rat then the RS is the better choice but for street use I miss the GT3. I would have got a manual but that was not an option due to timing/allocations etc.
01-13-2019, 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Drifting
I'm not saying a GT3 is a CnC car. I own and track a GT3!
However, I rarely see a 991 RS on the track, only GT3s and GT4s, as unfortunately the RS has now become a CnC queen.
However, I rarely see a 991 RS on the track, only GT3s and GT4s, as unfortunately the RS has now become a CnC queen.
01-13-2019, 01:30 AM
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gt3 great car
gt3RS, if you are insecure like me and need to over compensate. then the giant wing helps
gt3RS, if you are insecure like me and need to over compensate. then the giant wing helps
01-13-2019, 02:06 AM
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Originally Posted by fstgtbtl;15561258[b
]I have owned both (the 991.2 GT3 was a PDK in full disclosure) and my honest feedback is that the GT3 is a better car for the street. The RS is an amazing car and I plan to keep it for a long time but it comes with a lot of attention and is not as practical. If you can have both then that's the best solution and if you are a track rat then the RS is the better choice but for street use I miss the GT3. I would have got a manual but that was not an option due to timing/allocations etc.
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01-13-2019, 02:18 AM
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01-13-2019, 02:19 AM
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i see you saved 40k for lebanon Ring like tracks
but i am referring to the other >10k .1/.2 RSs around the world all of them on very hi speed tracks all pushed at their limits indeed
very few will know what that wing is needed for but nice to have it there you never know
but i am referring to the other >10k .1/.2 RSs around the world all of them on very hi speed tracks all pushed at their limits indeed
very few will know what that wing is needed for but nice to have it there you never know
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