Consolidated 991RS thread
08-01-2014, 10:24 AM
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For the high mileage story cars yes, but I wouldn't expect a ton of weakness in the low-mile, no story cars especially if this RS does base out at 180-185.
08-01-2014, 12:59 PM
#1247
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Rooster's reply, "Fill your hands, you son-of-a bitch" I love that movie.
08-01-2014, 01:39 PM
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That's exactly the way they marketed the 997 GT3RS. Porsche 911 GT3 RS Commercial - YouTube
Excellent, and the last 911 drivers car that Porsche made. It's all downhill from here on out.
Maybe they'll have auto pilot in the future for the track challenged types.
08-01-2014, 04:47 PM
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08-01-2014, 04:59 PM
#1256
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It is going to be one bad-*** car for certain. Not for me but I still can not wait to see it. I hope they have it at the Chicago Auto show next Feb. Rest assure; it will out perform the Speciale.
Now, some one explain the advantages and disadvantages of the Lithium battery. Is it jut weight savings only?? Is it bad in cold weather climates??
Now, some one explain the advantages and disadvantages of the Lithium battery. Is it jut weight savings only?? Is it bad in cold weather climates??
08-01-2014, 05:10 PM
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and now the 997 RS prices come back to earth....
have to say, this new RS does look awesome, and the performance is going to be insane, but will never get over the fact it uses DUB 20" wheels, and PDKrap.
I'm completely happy with my old school, slow, 6spd 997 RS and E92 M3.
have to say, this new RS does look awesome, and the performance is going to be insane, but will never get over the fact it uses DUB 20" wheels, and PDKrap.
I'm completely happy with my old school, slow, 6spd 997 RS and E92 M3.
Stay happy, ask me how I know
I think prices will come down, even at $180K its still new with warranty VS used no warranty. They are still mostly wanted for track cars and when you track them they go down. Bubble wrap cars I cant care about it will never be a part of my life.
It is going to be one bad-*** car for certain. Not for me but I still can not wait to see it. I hope they have it at the Chicago Auto show next Feb. Rest assure; it will out perform the Speciale.
Now, some one explain the advantages and disadvantages of the Lithium battery. Is it jut weight savings only?? Is it bad in cold weather climates??
Now, some one explain the advantages and disadvantages of the Lithium battery. Is it jut weight savings only?? Is it bad in cold weather climates??
Lithium is just for weight, but some of the smarts ones turn themselves off and make sure the car always starts so no need for trickle charging, etc. is a nice added convenience and security as you can turn the battery off with a key fob.
08-01-2014, 05:37 PM
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BTW, I bought my car for my own reasons, not to satisfy your curiosity about wear rates. When you buy yours you'll get no judgmental comments from me as to how you use it.
Last edited by Mike in CA; 08-01-2014 at 06:21 PM.
08-01-2014, 06:12 PM
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That's fine, Peter, the point being however that the RS will have essentially the same "new motor", "25" rotors" and other oft maligned bits from the 991 GT3 like PDK, RWS, and electric steering yet apparently you're still in the market for one in Orange anyway. Ironic, don't you think?
