991RS Review thread
06-09-2015, 04:50 PM
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The odd thing is that every time there is a now RS it never seems to be worth the premium, but later on, the depreciation alone compensates for the incremental cost.
06-09-2015, 04:58 PM
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We were asking him something about that in the GT3 and he has been setting up cars for what like 30 years and his feel for a car is way beyond anything I could approach. The Rear Wheel Steering was mentioned and I think that is a bit of a wild card when it comes to setup especially for guys so used to "normal" race cars. If you are like me and have no real experience it isn't a factor but I think if you really know your stuff it may have to be taken into account for the setup.
06-09-2015, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Manifold
On paper, the RS doesn't sound worth the extra cost to me either, but if they've taken the subjective driving experience up by a meaningful increment, maybe it's worth it?
under 124 mph the RS is not more than a GT3
ground clearence GT3 is better
aesthetically (to me) GT3 is better
still don t find any good reason to go for it
indeed over 124 mph downforce come into play seriously
but as of today my goal is not to beat Marco Mapelli Lambo SV750 at Nurb...
06-09-2015, 05:34 PM
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We were asking him something about that in the GT3 and he has been setting up cars for what like 30 years and his feel for a car is way beyond anything I could approach. The Rear Wheel Steering was mentioned and I think that is a bit of a wild card when it comes to setup especially for guys so used to "normal" race cars. If you are like me and have no real experience it isn't a factor but I think if you really know your stuff it may have to be taken into account for the setup.
06-09-2015, 05:39 PM
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Apparently from what i ve read so far
under 124 mph the RS is not more than a GT3
ground clearence GT3 is better
aesthetically (to me) GT3 is better
still don t find any good reason to go for it
indeed over 124 mph downforce come into play seriously
but as of today my goal is not to beat Marco Mapelli Lambo SV750 at Nurb...
under 124 mph the RS is not more than a GT3
ground clearence GT3 is better
aesthetically (to me) GT3 is better
still don t find any good reason to go for it
indeed over 124 mph downforce come into play seriously
but as of today my goal is not to beat Marco Mapelli Lambo SV750 at Nurb...
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06-09-2015, 05:42 PM
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06-09-2015, 05:46 PM
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FWIW, when I was recently at Watkins Glen in the GT3, I was surprised at much speed I could carry up the esses (about 115-120 mph through the bridge for T4), and I'm guessing that's partly due to the aero. So maybe the added aero of the RS makes a significant difference in typical turns with speeds less than 124 mph?
On paper until i get a GT3 0-62 3.0sec
0 124 under 10 sec
and 500nm tq no way
On video still to see a compare valid 45k
06-09-2015, 05:54 PM
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06-09-2015, 06:33 PM
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06-15-2015, 08:22 AM
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MOTOR TREND 991 RS review by Randy.. Was expecting more from him on handling, transmission, chassis and grip.. He didn't seem to comment much on these.
http://youtu.be/PSX7EGZ5reY
The noise is intoxicating.. More growl than the gt3 i noticed..
http://youtu.be/PSX7EGZ5reY
The noise is intoxicating.. More growl than the gt3 i noticed..
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06-15-2015, 09:37 AM
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Faster on track, better on the street, bling, bling CF and Mg bits, hand of god downforce, better resale value. No brainer. If you can, you must.
06-15-2015, 10:27 AM
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MOTOR TREND 991 RS review by Randy.. Was expecting more from him on handling, transmission, chassis and grip.. He didn't seem to comment much on these.
http://youtu.be/PSX7EGZ5reY
The noise is intoxicating.. More growl than the gt3 i noticed..
http://youtu.be/PSX7EGZ5reY
The noise is intoxicating.. More growl than the gt3 i noticed..
06-15-2015, 11:46 AM
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It will be interesting to see if I think I still need my TT when I get this car.
My TT is my DD about 25 percent of the time.
My TT is my DD about 25 percent of the time.