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Old 07-27-2014, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by TrackFan
Good!

I hate turbo lag.
With the incorporation of electric motors to "torque fill" at low engine speeds...quite possible that even with a turbo....the next gen RS will not suffer lag....ala Mclaren P1.
Old 07-27-2014, 12:52 PM
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I've read a couple road tests on the new TTS, and they said it still had lag.

It seems if Porsche knew how to get it out they'd be doing it by now. I know it's come a long way since the 930, but it seems it not gone yet.

Plus, turbo's sound crappy to me. Too muffled on the exhaust sound. Listen to the latest F1 cars.
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Originally Posted by Bill_C4S
With the incorporation of electric motors to "torque fill" at low engine speeds...quite possible that even with a turbo....the next gen RS will not suffer lag....ala Mclaren P1.
This is certainly the future. Downsides: sound and complexity. The days of tuning cars are numbered.
Old 07-27-2014, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoopumpers
This is certainly the future. Downsides: sound and complexity. The days of tuning cars are numbered.
Tuning is just beginning... Depending on the definition of "tuning".... Most would agree forced induction engines have a lot more tunability than an NA. I am a big fan of NA cars, for the sound, responsiveness and overall enjoyment, but turbos and charged engines are the way of the future, along with electric motors or combination there of.
Old 07-27-2014, 06:22 PM
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That looks incredible. I can't wait to get my hands on one.

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Old 07-27-2014, 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TrackFan
I've read a couple road tests on the new TTS, and they said it still had lag.

It seems if Porsche knew how to get it out they'd be doing it by now. I know it's come a long way since the 930, but it seems it not gone yet.

Plus, turbo's sound crappy to me. Too muffled on the exhaust sound. Listen to the latest F1 cars.
It is minimal in the TTS and unless you mash the throttle at low speed in high gear, it is almost imperceptible. On track, non-existant.
Old 07-27-2014, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mikemiaos
My dealership told me they had 3 guaranteed allocations for the RS, customers that put deposit recently are not guaranteed for delivery.
That doesn't make sense to me. Car not announced yet with no production numbers. Porsche can't even get me a delivery date on my gt3 with all the issues. I think your dealer is being dishonest.
Old 07-27-2014, 11:09 PM
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Michelin has the tires listed for the new GT3RS https://www.michelinapex.com/message...il.thread#2350
Old 07-27-2014, 11:13 PM
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RS allocations have been provided to some top customers. Very top customers this is above the dealers head.
Old 07-27-2014, 11:32 PM
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Originally Posted by SmokinGTS
Michelin has the tires listed for the new GT3RS https://www.michelinapex.com/message...il.thread#2350
Not a member of that website, what sizes are they?
Old 07-28-2014, 08:42 PM
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Default tire size from michellin

991 gt3rs rear 325/21
front 265/20
Old 07-28-2014, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Maverick787
RS allocations have been provided to some top customers. Very top customers this is above the dealers head.
Yeah, I'm sure PCNA has made promises to some of their VIP clients, along with 918 Spyder owners (under 918 Spyder VIP program).

Folks here are generally asking about regular allocations, and it's far too premature for that.
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Originally Posted by plasticsdoc
991 gt3rs rear 325/21
front 265/20
Thank you.
Old 07-28-2014, 09:50 PM
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Any chance RS to be released in Monterey next month?
Old 07-28-2014, 10:07 PM
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Originally Posted by az audi
Any chance RS to be released in Monterey next month?
Just guessing......0%


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