Yeah, I really hate this car!
By the way, Congrats on the Beauty !!! 
01-03-2015, 02:49 AM
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01-03-2015, 06:53 AM
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Picked her up today, and after about 100 miles here's my quick take.
1. I think I checked the "sound insulation plus" option instead of the "sound plus package" Interior cabin noise is no worse than my 991 C4S. Did I buy an EV? Maybe Tesla's twin coupe brother or something?
2. At idle or at a stop, the clicking is like a time bomb waiting to go off. And the rattling? Like my mountain bike chain when it needs to be lubed.
3. Ride quality feels almost like a GT car. Reminds me a bit of my BMW 650i. Heck, even the Bimmer wasn't as composed as this car is most of the time. Too damn soft.
4. PDK-S just sucks at low speeds. Esp. in 1st and 2nd gear. Reminds me of me when I was first learning how to drive a stick.
5. No creep. What is this?? Isn't this supposed to be an All-Toe-Mah-Tick?
6. Rear visibility. Yeah, that rear wing is sort of annoying.
7. Front Axle Lift. It's a must for me. I'm not saying that to convince people to get it or not, but for me, well worth the money and "extra" weight.
8. Lastly, my biggest regret? I should've bought two.
So, yeah, I really hate this car. It just sucks.
In all honestly, I can't believe how quiet this car is at speed, and how compliant the ride is (even over bumpy roads). And low-end torque? It's a non-issue, given how quickly this engine revs. Especially from a complete stand-still, if I'm not careful I'm going to give myself and my passenger whiplash or a hernia, or both, accelerating from a red light. Did I mention how awesome the Front Axle Lift is? If I didn't it's awesome.
It's going to be hard to sleep tonight ... Cheers everyone.
1. I think I checked the "sound insulation plus" option instead of the "sound plus package" Interior cabin noise is no worse than my 991 C4S. Did I buy an EV? Maybe Tesla's twin coupe brother or something?
2. At idle or at a stop, the clicking is like a time bomb waiting to go off. And the rattling? Like my mountain bike chain when it needs to be lubed.
3. Ride quality feels almost like a GT car. Reminds me a bit of my BMW 650i. Heck, even the Bimmer wasn't as composed as this car is most of the time. Too damn soft.
4. PDK-S just sucks at low speeds. Esp. in 1st and 2nd gear. Reminds me of me when I was first learning how to drive a stick.
5. No creep. What is this?? Isn't this supposed to be an All-Toe-Mah-Tick?
6. Rear visibility. Yeah, that rear wing is sort of annoying.
7. Front Axle Lift. It's a must for me. I'm not saying that to convince people to get it or not, but for me, well worth the money and "extra" weight.
8. Lastly, my biggest regret? I should've bought two.
So, yeah, I really hate this car. It just sucks.
In all honestly, I can't believe how quiet this car is at speed, and how compliant the ride is (even over bumpy roads). And low-end torque? It's a non-issue, given how quickly this engine revs. Especially from a complete stand-still, if I'm not careful I'm going to give myself and my passenger whiplash or a hernia, or both, accelerating from a red light. Did I mention how awesome the Front Axle Lift is? If I didn't it's awesome.
It's going to be hard to sleep tonight ... Cheers everyone.
so you returning it?
01-03-2015, 10:16 PM
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Ipse Dixit, glad you're "hating" this car. Congrats! Oh and to fix that little quiet exhaust problem and make you hate your car a little more 
Porsche 991 911 GT3 Sharkwerks Bypass Exhaust - YouTube
Porsche 991 911 GT3 Sharkwerks Bypass Exhaust - YouTube
Debating on whether I want to do anything at all. Still waiting from the Akra Evo system.
01-03-2015, 10:20 PM
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Race Director
^You are correct. It takes it from a 7 to a 9.5 from a loudness standpoint and also sheds some weight. But for ~$1500 it is worth every penny. Even if I decided to put on an aftermarket full exhaust I would probably still keep the bypass on
01-03-2015, 10:27 PM
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I just want a bit more drama.
01-03-2015, 10:38 PM
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More drama would be nice, but I agree with Jimmy, worth every penny. The car stock sounds awesome at 7-8000 rpm +. But having that little increase in sound at other lower rpms is pretty good for the money. Really the only option for the money I think.
I'll be curious to see what exhaust modifications they put on the RS.
I'll be curious to see what exhaust modifications they put on the RS.
01-03-2015, 11:07 PM
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I've always wondered, with as high tech as the modern porsches are, software, sensors measuring gasses, etc... does this in some way interfere with what has been designed so carefully by the factory? there have been several posts indicating a loss in torque at lower RPMs. Some sluffed that off by saying that the GT3 should be driven in high RPM anyway... while I agree, I am not sure I like the idea of anything that will cause me to lose torque in an already low (relatively) torque engine...
I have pretty much decided SW is the only way to go, and ready to pull the trigger on one... but these questions loom for me.
I have pretty much decided SW is the only way to go, and ready to pull the trigger on one... but these questions loom for me.
