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Old 01-03-2017, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by GrantG
I thought we were expecting a press release way before March (some previous rumors indicated this next Monday)????
my apology, that may be so.. i have no idea. was just thinking March bc of Geneva, i have no other info so this whole monday thing may be totally accurate.

the collective level of "meh" if it's a 3.8 is going to be simply "UUUUUGE".. i don't think the manual is enough.. what makes someone want to go from 991.1 GT3 3.8L PDK to 991.2 GT3 3.8L PDK?
Old 01-03-2017, 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by CAlexio
what makes someone want to go from 991.1 GT3 3.8L PDK to 991.2 GT3 3.8L PDK?
A lot of kool-aid
Old 01-03-2017, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by CAlexio
my apology, that may be so.. i have no idea. was just thinking March bc of Geneva, i have no other info so this whole monday thing may be totally accurate.

the collective level of "meh" if it's a 3.8 is going to be simply "UUUUUGE".. i don't think the manual is enough.. what makes someone want to go from 991.1 GT3 3.8L PDK to 991.2 GT3 3.8L PDK?
Not for me then.
Old 01-03-2017, 08:41 PM
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4.0 pisses off RS and R owners. My money is a 3.8 and I agree with Kool Aid driving sales
Old 01-03-2017, 09:23 PM
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4.0 is the natural progression. They get more hp/tq with lower revs. Less wear on valve train.

While I believe the new .2 GT3 and .1 GT3RS will share a 4.0 the .2 GT3 will not have the other RS distinctive features including wider track, side scoops for "ram air", huge RS wing and aero, carbon panels, magnesium roof etc.. and of course "RS" badging.

I think the GT3 .2 will more upset the R owners since you can now get the same basic car as the R with the MT. The novelty of the R was really the mt not the badging.

Plus, I think CJ said he saw the mule and it's a 4.0.
Old 01-03-2017, 09:32 PM
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4.0 makes more sense if there is no 991.2 gt3rs.
Old 01-03-2017, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by TomTomTom
To be frankly honest, I don't know too much about new cars coming.
But let's see if I can help out with some side infos here and there
Were you at PMNA or Weissach? I only ask because I used to be at PMNA myself and highly advise against leaking any internal info. Just my .02
Old 01-03-2017, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Waxer

Plus, I think CJ said he saw the mule and it's a beauty with various updates as all porsches evolve forward, and he hopes to be able to allocate some...
fixed it
Old 01-03-2017, 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by RENN GTS
Were you at PMNA or Weissach? I only ask because I used to be at PMNA myself and highly advise against leaking any internal info. Just my .02
Yes, wise wise advice you have provided. Motorsports interns are required to sign confidentiality agreements also as part of program so nothing leaks to other manufacturers or race teams. Which makes this situation very strange, very odd that if you did know info you would also admit you were in internship program when you received it. Someone from Bundesnachrichtendienst will be calling tomtomtom soon!!
Old 01-03-2017, 11:10 PM
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There is a reason we don't let interns work on certain projects ....
Old 01-03-2017, 11:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Spyerx
There is a reason we don't let interns work on certain projects ....
All those proto-newbs are good for is pulling files, filing files, copying, and getting their bosses coffee/iced tea.
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Originally Posted by C.J. Ichiban
I would like to have 650HP + but to me this car's reputation will be directly related to the ability to create downforce for lapping

Does it matter, only car magazines will lap it. Only a handful tracks a TT, R, or GT2's. A gt2 will be for the flippers and collectors.....
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Originally Posted by sccchiii
Yes, wise wise advice you have provided. Motorsports interns are required to sign confidentiality agreements also as part of program so nothing leaks to other manufacturers or race teams. Which makes this situation very strange, very odd that if you did know info you would also admit you were in internship program when you received it. Someone from Bundesnachrichtendienst will be calling tomtomtom soon!!
I can sympathize with the excitement of having access to classified intel which most enthusiasts/speculators would stab their own mothers to get their hands on, but openly offering it up on the forums is a big no no

Frank or Jens would have his *** if either of them ever caught wind of this.

EDIT: Seems like he was based out of Weissach. Im keeping my nose out of this one ...

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Old 01-04-2017, 12:54 AM
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So tomtomtom was the cleaning lady after all huh?..
Old 01-04-2017, 01:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Spyerx
There is a reason we don't let interns work on certain projects ....
as long as my intern is pretty, she can work on whatever project she wants.....

and i dont ask any question wheni inerview. i look and decicded.
talking is waste of my time.


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