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10-26-2017, 02:00 PM
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The GT3RS is a great car, I'm in a larger city as well, but only have a 5-8 minute drive on city roads to get to my place. Any of my GT cars are/have been a pain in the *** for those 5-8 minutes but it's not the worst thing. My R is about perfect as it's a bit less stiff than any of my GT3/Rs' were, but your RS won't be THAT bad. You'll just hear a harsher metal to metal sound when you really thunk into a road imperfection. FWIW, I went with a 991.2 GTS RWD for my version of your car, but I do have other sports cars so different context. You'll just need to make sure you get your alignment checked more often, and honestly I'd tell you to get a set of PS4 tires for it as they are way better with pot holes *the one's you miss* and not picking up as much city debris. Also, slap a bypass pipe on there, no reason to be subtle!
10-26-2017, 04:24 PM
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Thanks lol you have it all lined up for me 
I don't need a minivan/suv (no kids) I just had the macan for utility use. If anyone here is ever thinking of getting one, I had a full techart exhaust in mine along with some other mods and it was a blast. Now having all the parts taken off for sale
See pics, if interested
I don't need a minivan/suv (no kids) I just had the macan for utility use. If anyone here is ever thinking of getting one, I had a full techart exhaust in mine along with some other mods and it was a blast. Now having all the parts taken off for sale
See pics, if interestedIf so, sell Macan and maybe try GT4 for weekend toy?
10-27-2017, 12:32 AM
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One other thought - we have Xpel ultimate over every square inch of the car, and Opticoat ceramic over the Xpel and on the wheels. The car is a breeze to wash.
We learned quickly that one layer of xpel isn’t enough in front of the rear tires. Those wide hips catch everything the front tires throw and in a short span of time the xpel in front of the rears looked quite pitted.
The solution was to place a second layer of xpel in that area (and then Opticoat over it). The double layer is enough paint protection in that area, and if the top layer gets too chipped looking we can have it removed and replaced without disturbing the base layer.
If your car isn’t protected it’s worth considering, and certainly putting some paint protection in front of the rear tires.
We have MPSC2’s on it (OEM delivery tires). Not sure what we’ll use when those burn up. Something less sticky would be good since it will see little if any track time.
We learned quickly that one layer of xpel isn’t enough in front of the rear tires. Those wide hips catch everything the front tires throw and in a short span of time the xpel in front of the rears looked quite pitted.
The solution was to place a second layer of xpel in that area (and then Opticoat over it). The double layer is enough paint protection in that area, and if the top layer gets too chipped looking we can have it removed and replaced without disturbing the base layer.
If your car isn’t protected it’s worth considering, and certainly putting some paint protection in front of the rear tires.
We have MPSC2’s on it (OEM delivery tires). Not sure what we’ll use when those burn up. Something less sticky would be good since it will see little if any track time.
10-27-2017, 01:27 AM
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I think you have a great garage already.
I had a 996 turbo then 997 turbo and now my daily drive is a 991 GT3 as well as track days.
You will love the more visceral nature of the GT cars apart from speed bumps etc.
Good luck with your upcoming purchase I am waiting for the 991.2 GT3RS
I had a 996 turbo then 997 turbo and now my daily drive is a 991 GT3 as well as track days.
You will love the more visceral nature of the GT cars apart from speed bumps etc.
Good luck with your upcoming purchase I am waiting for the 991.2 GT3RS
10-27-2017, 11:11 AM
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Congratulations on your UV RS! Honestly, I can't see you being disappointed at all. The torque may not be the same, but it's no slouch in that department either! The sounds and ride will make it much more visceral. Also, if you for some reason don't care for it after some time behind the wheel, you could probably sell it for nearly the same as your purchase price, if not for more. Once you get it, let us know how you like it!
10-27-2017, 11:13 AM
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I think you have a great garage already.
I had a 996 turbo then 997 turbo and now my daily drive is a 991 GT3 as well as track days.
You will love the more visceral nature of the GT cars apart from speed bumps etc.
Good luck with your upcoming purchase I am waiting for the 991.2 GT3RS
I had a 996 turbo then 997 turbo and now my daily drive is a 991 GT3 as well as track days.
You will love the more visceral nature of the GT cars apart from speed bumps etc.
Good luck with your upcoming purchase I am waiting for the 991.2 GT3RS
10-27-2017, 11:16 AM
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One other thought - we have Xpel ultimate over every square inch of the car, and Opticoat ceramic over the Xpel and on the wheels. The car is a breeze to wash.
We learned quickly that one layer of xpel isn’t enough in front of the rear tires. Those wide hips catch everything the front tires throw and in a short span of time the xpel in front of the rears looked quite pitted.
The solution was to place a second layer of xpel in that area (and then Opticoat over it). The double layer is enough paint protection in that area, and if the top layer gets too chipped looking we can have it removed and replaced without disturbing the base layer.
If your car isn’t protected it’s worth considering, and certainly putting some paint protection in front of the rear tires.
We have MPSC2’s on it (OEM delivery tires). Not sure what we’ll use when those burn up. Something less sticky would be good since it will see little if any track time.
We learned quickly that one layer of xpel isn’t enough in front of the rear tires. Those wide hips catch everything the front tires throw and in a short span of time the xpel in front of the rears looked quite pitted.
The solution was to place a second layer of xpel in that area (and then Opticoat over it). The double layer is enough paint protection in that area, and if the top layer gets too chipped looking we can have it removed and replaced without disturbing the base layer.
If your car isn’t protected it’s worth considering, and certainly putting some paint protection in front of the rear tires.
We have MPSC2’s on it (OEM delivery tires). Not sure what we’ll use when those burn up. Something less sticky would be good since it will see little if any track time.
Currently, I have the 3M self-healing PPF on all the cars. I didn't know you can have more than one layer on. Will consider Xpel for the GT3 RS bc I hear it's thicker?
10-27-2017, 11:25 AM
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In agate grey with the carbon accents or black, honestly that would have been my choice even though the ticket is stratospheric.
The GT3RS is a great car, I'm in a larger city as well, but only have a 5-8 minute drive on city roads to get to my place. Any of my GT cars are/have been a pain in the *** for those 5-8 minutes but it's not the worst thing. My R is about perfect as it's a bit less stiff than any of my GT3/Rs' were, but your RS won't be THAT bad. You'll just hear a harsher metal to metal sound when you really thunk into a road imperfection. FWIW, I went with a 991.2 GTS RWD for my version of your car, but I do have other sports cars so different context. You'll just need to make sure you get your alignment checked more often, and honestly I'd tell you to get a set of PS4 tires for it as they are way better with pot holes *the one's you miss* and not picking up as much city debris. Also, slap a bypass pipe on there, no reason to be subtle!
The GT3RS is a great car, I'm in a larger city as well, but only have a 5-8 minute drive on city roads to get to my place. Any of my GT cars are/have been a pain in the *** for those 5-8 minutes but it's not the worst thing. My R is about perfect as it's a bit less stiff than any of my GT3/Rs' were, but your RS won't be THAT bad. You'll just hear a harsher metal to metal sound when you really thunk into a road imperfection. FWIW, I went with a 991.2 GTS RWD for my version of your car, but I do have other sports cars so different context. You'll just need to make sure you get your alignment checked more often, and honestly I'd tell you to get a set of PS4 tires for it as they are way better with pot holes *the one's you miss* and not picking up as much city debris. Also, slap a bypass pipe on there, no reason to be subtle!
I'm excited about a lot of things with the GT3 RS but I think the one thing I'm mpst excited for (if I had to choose one) is the SOUND
Someone suggested cup 2 tires, any thoughts?
I'll also be getting rims, thinking of going either HRE or BBS FI-R
Anyone on here have rims on their car?