DucatiSPS

yeah. i rode in one yesterday and it would drive me nuts, so hopefully this is the solution.

irish guitar

[QUOTE=DucatiSPS;11941850]My new winglets just arrived. carbon weave looks good, it's done in a matte finish.

Clue me in: what are these?

Vivian

rockitman

They reduce wind buffeting when the windows are down.

Petevb

Sounds like Ford is releasing a "Neo Ford GT" at Detroit in a couple days. "Motorsports applications firmly in mind".

The original had an MSRP of $140k (excellent ones now trading for 300). I wouldn't be surprised if it goes for right around the GT3 RS msrp. Might keep Porsche honest and make for some interesting comparison/ track tests?

NateOZ

I think this year looks like a great year for launches for track toys. Ford Mustang GT350R (Track version of the new GT350) and also Mcclaren launching the P11R soon (650S Track Version).

irish guitar

Thanks. Link?

Vivian

rockitman

http://www.awe-tuning.com/awe-tuning...-wind-diffuser

irish guitar

Top man. Cheers!

Vivian

Zeus

First thing I thought too. Not sure it works on the 918, but you just can't find classier looking colors than some of those offered on cars from the '50's!

Yep! Hopefully we'll see something this week.

Reza

If memory serves me correct, the press embargo ends on the 12th of Jan? If so, I suspect we will have a soft release of all online marketing materials etc

SuperDarius

Can't wait tomorrow,hoping is true the end of the press embargo...

bronson7

How much will they really tell us? We've waited this long, so what's a few more days/weeks/months/years?

GoHardGT3RS

I don't believe so. I believe we will not see any information before 2nd March in the evening, the day before the press day in Geneva. This is how it was for the 991 GT3 :roll eyes:

But maybe further pics from Porsche Marketing department from a car in a parking or in the snow

djcxxx

These forums have been remarkably accurate in terms of press embargo release dates. The GTS did not debut until 11/14 at LA, but Rennlist posters stated the press embargo end date of 10/8/14 and the website special appeared on 10/8/14. I plan to check Porsche US website in the AM and expect to see a web special for the RS. Debut will likely be Geneva although Detroit may not be out of the question.

DucatiSPS

My GT3 finally arrived yesterday and while up there watching the unboxing and start of PDI, got to talk to the dealer some.

they are pretty set on thinking it's 500 units for the RS, and are very worried that the 918 owners will snap them all up, most to be flipped for a quick profit. According to them, this is the first time they have done a Ferrari like allocation program for VIP customers.

Now seeing how bad Ferrari messed things up with theirs (personal experience talking here), I sure hope Porsche is smarter about the whole thing.

I think there is room for a VIP program, but you should have it like the airlines, take American, you have Platinum Executive (918 owners), Platinum (GT3, GT3RS, and GT2 owners), Gold (multiple car owners), and everyone else.

this way they could allocate cars and still satisfy demand while maintaining an air of exclusivity. Say with the 918 owners, maybe they get a version of the RS that isn't available to the general public (Twin turbo 918 edition). They could do it on a pre-order only basis for them, then offer the 500 units of the RS beyond the scope of the 918 owners, starting with the GT3/RS/GT2 customers, etc...

unfortunately as it gets closer I get a very sneaky suspicion that my "lock" on a GT3RS at Plano Porsche will get allocated to a 918 owner, and my only chance at one will be to buy a flipped one at 50-80k above MSRP (which, for that, I'd go buy a Ford GT and keep the GT3)

random sunday thoughts...while waiting to pick up my new GT3