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Old 03-30-2018, 06:13 PM
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Had a chance to sit in the GT3RS at the NY Auto Show. I was a bit worried about the bucket seats, being somewhat vertically challenged. I was afraid that I would be too short and would have to sit on a pillow in the bucket seats. Turns out, the bucket seats are from the 918. There is an electric seat height adjuster at the left side of the seat. Fore aft is controlled via a manual lever along the anterior right aspect of the seat. Very supportive and comfortable side bolsters, but the seat back is fixed. The bucket seats should be comfortable for road trips. The steering wheel tilt is adjustable. This display vehicle had the Euro spec titanium roll bar. Too bad we cannot get this with the expensive WP in the US.
Old 03-30-2018, 06:28 PM
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^^ same as current.
Old 03-31-2018, 05:16 AM
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Your US Weissach pack is about 4000 cheaper than our Euro one. We get the cage ,you keep your money !
Old 03-31-2018, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by C.J. Ichiban
I hate the fact that Web says it's refined. I don't want refined...I like that my R is NOT a daily driver.
I caught that and was worried about it as well
Old 03-31-2018, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by C.J. Ichiban
I hate the fact that Web says it's refined. I don't want refined...I like that my R is NOT a daily driver.
I feel and have said on numerous threads that in my opinion the 991.2 GT3 is much more refined then even 991.1 GT3. I have really struggled with that aspect of it since delivery. The mid-range improvements in the engine are fantastic and very noticeable on even daily drives, but doesn’t change my overall feeling that it’s too refined for my tastes. I’m really really hoping the RS doesn’t follow suit.
Old 03-31-2018, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by disden


I feel and have said on numerous threads that in my opinion the 991.2 GT3 is much more refined then even 991.1 GT3. I have really struggled with that aspect of it since delivery. The mid-range improvements in the engine are fantastic and very noticeable on even daily drives, but doesn’t change my overall feeling that it’s too refined for my tastes. I’m really really hoping the RS doesn’t follow suit.
That is the path Porsche chose. And one of the reason they sell so many GT/RS cars. More people like refined. The 991.2gt3 is an excellent dual purpose car. And so is the 991.2rs.
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Like the green; not the WP and Lizard together. Maybe with black?
Old 03-31-2018, 08:26 AM
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I know mag wheels aren't available yet. But when they are, do I understand correctly that you have to order WP plus the mags? Or will we be able to order mags separately w/out WP? Could be hypothetical question since they aren't available yet.
Old 03-31-2018, 08:32 AM
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Anyone notice the side script is gone from black option on US configurator? Used to show a silver script when black was selected. Now it shows decal delete.
Old 03-31-2018, 08:40 AM
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Mag wheels are SAME as BBS Mag wheels. I have a pair waiting.
Old 03-31-2018, 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by 997rs4.0
That is the path Porsche chose. And one of the reason they sell so many GT/RS cars. More people like refined. The 991.2gt3 is an excellent dual purpose car. And so is the 991.2rs.
True. Which is why the R is more fun than the touring and why the 997 4.0 is always going to be the best "driver's car" of the 500hp GT3 type grouping
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Originally Posted by 997rs4.0


That is the path Porsche chose. And one of the reason they sell so many GT/RS cars. More people like refined. The 991.2gt3 is an excellent dual purpose car. And so is the 991.2rs.
Black Series is the new AMG
AMG is completely watered down trim line.

CS is the new M
M is a trim line now.

WP is the new GT3
GT3 is being completely watered down, soon slower then a GTS and bought for image and residual value. at least the motor still hangs on and justifies it, when that ends and they put it in Cabrio’s, speedsters, R, etc only WP will be the true track car?
hard to justify an RS when the weight loss costs $40K on top of MSRP and motor is in everything else. Wing is nice, but not that nice.
Enough comfort and why would anyone buy a normal 911?
Porsche urned a solid reputation and created huge demand for GT cars and they will fill it.
Old 03-31-2018, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Jrtaylor9
Anyone notice the side script is gone from black option on US configurator? Used to show a silver script when black was selected. Now it shows decal delete.
They realized the only correct color is matching the gold wheels.
Old 03-31-2018, 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by C.J. Ichiban
Mag wheels are SAME as BBS Mag wheels. I have a pair waiting.
+1 bit pricey to risk for hard track use, I prefer 19” with Hoosiers. Wonder what the weight difference is between the 2 options.
Old 03-31-2018, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by TRAKCAR


They realized the only correct color is matching the gold wheels.
My build is all black. NO WP. Script in grey.


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