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07-03-2014, 08:12 PM

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I would be interested to see the clip if you have a link peter?

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07-03-2014, 08:13 PM

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It is like trying to guess what is in the box under the christmas tree at this point.

If only someone told us when Christmas is

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07-03-2014, 09:43 PM

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Oct. 2nd Paris.

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07-03-2014, 09:51 PM

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Peter. That's on the money. 100%!

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07-04-2014, 01:18 AM

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Regarding the no slicks topic, I was at a Porsche event & spoke to several Porsche Mechanics regarding this issue & asked if it was due to the RWS on the 991GT3. The answer was no, but it had more to do with the stresses on the single center wheel bolt & other suspension components. Also, due to the warranty issues Porsche had with the 997.2 GT cars & the single wheels bolts, it probably makes sense financially to ban slicks on the new models.

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07-04-2014, 01:55 AM

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it probably makes sense to ban centerlocks on the new models.

Fixed it for you

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07-04-2014, 04:22 AM

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With additional options, likely a $190-210k car. Basically turbo S prices. Makes sense.

this car should be ordered with zero options.
the continued ordering ordering of useless options and PTS is what makes porsche dilute the essence of the car.

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240k USD base price? The car better be a lot more than some carbon fiber, magnesium roof, and 500HP. I highly doubt the car will be 100k more than a GT3. Doesn't line up at all with the previous gen price differential.

euro car is more $ than USA. you can't just convert euro pricing to USD.

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I'll take the bet on the price, Zulu.....it will be more....but the HP, etc I agree with. Probably a 4.0L though.

yes a 4.0

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the 991RS is shaping up to be a nice 911.

My only question is after spending all this money on a new 991RS, in time will it be coveted like the 997RS series before it?

if the next RS is hybrid or turbo, the this one would be keeper.

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07-04-2014, 07:58 AM

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the continued ordering ordering of useless options and PTS is what makes porsche dilute the essence of the car.

PTS is the one option I would order - would delete the stickers :-)

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07-04-2014, 11:20 AM

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Depends on what colors are offered.
All we know is burnt orange...

Even *** white was a 5K option on RS in '07.

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07-04-2014, 01:02 PM

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my is deviating. Benetton stitching. each panel differnt color

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07-16-2014, 12:01 PM

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I heard the colors in the initial rollout would be:

-blood orange
-white
-metallic black
-silver

No decals..

Anyone heard anything different? Quite a conservative lineup.

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07-16-2014, 12:21 PM

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No Racing Yellow? It's a track car!!

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07-17-2014, 12:20 AM

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No slicks rule is everything to do with excess wear and tear and potential warranty issues. The 991 motor can easily take the loads as witnessed by Porsche's video demonstrating the 997.2 engine on a rotating rack simulating high g'loads. Slicks put heavy wear on wheel bearings, hubs, brake components (it's astonishing how hard you can brake on slicks), suspension arms, etc.

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07-17-2014, 03:51 AM

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I heard the colors in the initial rollout would be:

-blood orange
-white
-metallic black
-silver

No decals..

Anyone heard anything different? Quite a conservative lineup.

blood orange it shall be.

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07-17-2014, 09:11 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ronan

I heard the colors in the initial rollout would be:

-blood orange
-white
-metallic black
-silver

No decals..

Anyone heard anything different? Quite a conservative lineup.

Disappointed no Signal Green or Maritime/Mexico/Riviera Blue.

Expect to see a lot of Blood Orange RS's running around.

It's either BO or PTS Martime for me.....

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