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Old 06-02-2019, 11:34 AM
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Default 991.2 GT3 RS max downforce configuration

I'm trying to find the instructions to implement the higher downforce features included in the 3RS as mentioned here
EDIT: the video is timestamped but for some reason that is not working. Go to 2:04 to see what I am talking about.

all I can find is pictures of people who have done it on their GT4 but nothing on the 3RS. Apparently its supposed to be in the track supplement but I did not receive that with my manual. Can someone point me in the right direction?
The rear wing is easy what I am looking for is the information about the mentioned front inserts.

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Old 06-02-2019, 12:28 PM
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Remove this (and the fender vent mesh grille):


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Originally Posted by ayrnee
Apparently its supposed to be in the track supplement but I did not receive that with my manual.
What track supplement? I got one with the .1 RS but not the .2. Orthojoe outlines the process in his thread.
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Originally Posted by mlhj83
Remove this (and the fender vent mesh grille):

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Originally Posted by signes
What track supplement? I got one with the .1 RS but not the .2. Orthojoe outlines the process in his thread.
What track supplement is about where I'm at too. I can't seem to find evidence of it on the internet.
Can you link the thread you are talking about from Orthojoe?
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I have this on my 2018 GT3...non RS. Will this work also on the regular GT3?

Originally Posted by mlhj83
Remove this (and the fender vent mesh grille):

Old 06-03-2019, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by mdrums
I have this on my 2018 GT3...non RS. Will this work also on the regular GT3?
Really? Had these on my GT4, but haven’t noticed them on my ‘18 GT3 (not that I looked). They were mentioned in the GT4 track supplement, but not in the GT3’s, afaik...
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Originally Posted by mdrums
I have this on my 2018 GT3...non RS. Will this work also on the regular GT3?
Logically, I don’t see why not. Downforce balance vs drag will be for you to experiment and determine whether it is truly beneficial.
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Really? Had these on my GT4, but haven’t noticed them on my ‘18 GT3 (not that I looked). They were mentioned in the GT4 track supplement, but not in the GT3’s, afaik...
Yep behind the front wheels are these little spoiler fin things sticking down
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Originally Posted by mdrums
Yep behind the front wheels are these little spoiler fin things sticking down
Interesting - I imagine the same admonition given in GT4 Track Supplement should apply: Only remove these when also placing the rear wing in the high downforce setting (raised trailing edge). High speed oversteer is not always fun...
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are these in front of or behind the wheels?
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They are in front of the front wheels of the RS. The GT3 is different than the RS, it has a wedge shape piece that is part of the front wheel liner and cannot be removed.
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So why are these on the car from the factory?
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Originally Posted by lucxy
So why are these on the car from the factory?
To reduce drag.
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I wonder if the GT3 Touring has these (as removeable), since there is no way to increase rear downforce?


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