991 GT2RS
08-28-2017, 07:11 PM
#3346
Former Vendor
IMHO, the 991 body style doesn't pull off satin colors too well as it is more of a rounded shape, however, I think given the volume of carbon accents and body lines with the GT2 RS, a satin finish may look amazing.
08-28-2017, 09:47 PM
#3347
Rennlist Member
Oh yeah, back then, nobody wants a 918, PCNA was trying EVERYTHING to move them.
Anyone could have walked into any dealership and buy 2, 5 or even 10 of them.
But the game changed when Porsche released the Ring time. Everyone realized they were flat wrong in assuming the 918 will be a pig simply because of the spec on paper. It isn't and is the fastest car on the planet.
08-28-2017, 10:06 PM
#3348
Rennlist Member
@tims16m
Tim, save your energy on typing. There is someone here who didn't get a 918 and is bitter with the VIP program and thus despises the 918 whenever he feels like.
There was some misguided idea about the 918 VIP program, it isn't the problem, the selling dealerships however are. IF someone bought as many Porsches from the same dealer, he/she/it would be one of the best customers of the dealership, a true VIP, with or without buying a 918. Thus, getting limited cars wouldn't be a problem. Hell even the 911R have original buyers that haven't bought a 918, perhaps it was just the fact that that person thinks he is the biggest whale when in fact there are a lot more bigger whales than he think in the same water.
Tim, save your energy on typing. There is someone here who didn't get a 918 and is bitter with the VIP program and thus despises the 918 whenever he feels like.
There was some misguided idea about the 918 VIP program, it isn't the problem, the selling dealerships however are. IF someone bought as many Porsches from the same dealer, he/she/it would be one of the best customers of the dealership, a true VIP, with or without buying a 918. Thus, getting limited cars wouldn't be a problem. Hell even the 911R have original buyers that haven't bought a 918, perhaps it was just the fact that that person thinks he is the biggest whale when in fact there are a lot more bigger whales than he think in the same water.
08-28-2017, 11:12 PM
#3349
Addict
Rennlist Member
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Oh yeah, back then, nobody wants a 918, PCNA was trying EVERYTHING to move them.
Anyone could have walked into any dealership and buy 2, 5 or even 10 of them.
But the game changed when Porsche released the Ring time. Everyone realized they were flat wrong in assuming the 918 will be a pig simply because of the spec on paper. It isn't and is the fastest car on the planet.
Anyone could have walked into any dealership and buy 2, 5 or even 10 of them.
But the game changed when Porsche released the Ring time. Everyone realized they were flat wrong in assuming the 918 will be a pig simply because of the spec on paper. It isn't and is the fastest car on the planet.
EXACTLY!
08-29-2017, 12:34 AM
#3350
Drifting
@tims16m
Tim, save your energy on typing. There is someone here who didn't get a 918 and is bitter with the VIP program and thus despises the 918 whenever he feels like.
There was some misguided idea about the 918 VIP program, it isn't the problem, the selling dealerships however are. IF someone bought as many Porsches from the same dealer, he/she/it would be one of the best customers of the dealership, a true VIP, with or without buying a 918. Thus, getting limited cars wouldn't be a problem. Hell even the 911R have original buyers that haven't bought a 918, perhaps it was just the fact that that person thinks he is the biggest whale when in fact there are a lot more bigger whales than he think in the same water.
Tim, save your energy on typing. There is someone here who didn't get a 918 and is bitter with the VIP program and thus despises the 918 whenever he feels like.
There was some misguided idea about the 918 VIP program, it isn't the problem, the selling dealerships however are. IF someone bought as many Porsches from the same dealer, he/she/it would be one of the best customers of the dealership, a true VIP, with or without buying a 918. Thus, getting limited cars wouldn't be a problem. Hell even the 911R have original buyers that haven't bought a 918, perhaps it was just the fact that that person thinks he is the biggest whale when in fact there are a lot more bigger whales than he think in the same water.
Seen your posts for years regarding the 918 that got it's rear whipped all over the US on 13 tracks - be more than happy to race against you mono e mono my Viper against your 918. Here is a fact the Viper has been running many days now and can not get under 7 min but beat the 918 again on 13 tracks across the US - tell me how the 918 somehow prior to the updates got below 7 minutes.
You are great at answering questions that benefit you and or the 918 - when the answer supports the 918 but if or when it does not you attack with childish comments.
Just curious did you order a GT2RS - you should because then your false statement of owning the fastest car might come true.
Whales - really on a Porsche forum ... you are so distorted over a car it makes me wonder why I am even responding but maybe just maybe you can answer a few questions which I doubt even makes it worth it. Feel free to count how many people you insult as you praise the 918 - no offense but it's what you do.
Last edited by nuvolari612; 08-29-2017 at 12:53 AM.
08-29-2017, 12:58 AM
#3352
Drifting
Trust me - they go run to their fb private 918 club and will all show up one by one - avoiding the reality and or question at hand.
Here is a fact - Whoopsy posted everyone who wants a GT2RS will have one plenty to go around. Silly of me to take those words and share them with a few dealers who Whoopsy then states all US dealers are thieves.
We are all alike - we come here to share experiences and ownership. Some believe anyone outside of this forum gives a crap ... just a bunch of car guys at the end of the day.
Here is a fact - Whoopsy posted everyone who wants a GT2RS will have one plenty to go around. Silly of me to take those words and share them with a few dealers who Whoopsy then states all US dealers are thieves.
We are all alike - we come here to share experiences and ownership. Some believe anyone outside of this forum gives a crap ... just a bunch of car guys at the end of the day.
08-29-2017, 03:14 AM
#3353
Whether Whale or sardine, all of us on here are car guys....some are bigger nutters than others. haha Me, I like what I like....if I like it and the garage space and $$$ are there then I buy. I still get a laugh at the clowns who called me a poor whiner who can't afford to buy a 991RS because I lead the charge on here against flippers and stealers (which I will continue to do). 
Btw, any non-918 owners who have gotten a GT2RS allocation yet? I'm glad that I have no interest in the car (along with the 991R) because I'd be pretty annoyed (I'm sure some of you guys that want one are). I hope all you guys that want one get one. This whole limited/number production car thing can be pretty annoying.
Btw, any non-918 owners who have gotten a GT2RS allocation yet? I'm glad that I have no interest in the car (along with the 991R) because I'd be pretty annoyed (I'm sure some of you guys that want one are). I hope all you guys that want one get one. This whole limited/number production car thing can be pretty annoying.
08-29-2017, 07:23 AM
#3354
Rennlist Member
There are less than 250 people left on the 918 VIP program in the US and slightly more than 10 in Canada.
There will be more than 260 GT2RS coming for North America as it is not a limited car. Simply math will tell you each dealer will get more allocations than their 918 customers.
How each dealer allocate their 'extra' GT2RS allocations will be up to them. What do you know, the answer and problem ran a full circle and is back resting on the dealers again.
My guess is, the dealers will cherry pick their best customers or even keep the allocations to themselves, config them and tack on major market adjustments.
PCNA will either turn a blind eye towards this practice or won't even know, as the dealers will provide a 'bogus' customer name to the config, someone from their customer database. Just like the practice of most Ferrari dealers. Ferraris are never suppose to be ordered as a 'stock' car, they are all suppose to be a 'sold' order. If the 'customer' doesn't object their name being used, it could be very lucrative for both parties, the dealer can gain major profit while the customer would have gained status with Ferrari as the factory record will show this customer has bought many many cars. The dealer just have to delay updating the computerized record to reflect the current buyer for a few months that's all.
Mr. Whale, sorry to step on your tail I guess. You are such a big whale that whenever you walk into a room, you occupied the whole space and it's hard to move around without stepping on part of you!
There will be more than 260 GT2RS coming for North America as it is not a limited car. Simply math will tell you each dealer will get more allocations than their 918 customers.
How each dealer allocate their 'extra' GT2RS allocations will be up to them. What do you know, the answer and problem ran a full circle and is back resting on the dealers again.
My guess is, the dealers will cherry pick their best customers or even keep the allocations to themselves, config them and tack on major market adjustments.
PCNA will either turn a blind eye towards this practice or won't even know, as the dealers will provide a 'bogus' customer name to the config, someone from their customer database. Just like the practice of most Ferrari dealers. Ferraris are never suppose to be ordered as a 'stock' car, they are all suppose to be a 'sold' order. If the 'customer' doesn't object their name being used, it could be very lucrative for both parties, the dealer can gain major profit while the customer would have gained status with Ferrari as the factory record will show this customer has bought many many cars. The dealer just have to delay updating the computerized record to reflect the current buyer for a few months that's all.
Mr. Whale, sorry to step on your tail I guess. You are such a big whale that whenever you walk into a room, you occupied the whole space and it's hard to move around without stepping on part of you!
08-29-2017, 09:19 AM
#3355
Drifting
There are less than 250 people left on the 918 VIP program in the US and slightly more than 10 in Canada.
There will be more than 260 GT2RS coming for North America as it is not a limited car. Simply math will tell you each dealer will get more allocations than their 918 customers.
How each dealer allocate their 'extra' GT2RS allocations will be up to them. What do you know, the answer and problem ran a full circle and is back resting on the dealers again.
My guess is, the dealers will cherry pick their best customers or even keep the allocations to themselves, config them and tack on major market adjustments.
PCNA will either turn a blind eye towards this practice or won't even know, as the dealers will provide a 'bogus' customer name to the config, someone from their customer database. Just like the practice of most Ferrari dealers. Ferraris are never suppose to be ordered as a 'stock' car, they are all suppose to be a 'sold' order. If the 'customer' doesn't object their name being used, it could be very lucrative for both parties, the dealer can gain major profit while the customer would have gained status with Ferrari as the factory record will show this customer has bought many many cars. The dealer just have to delay updating the computerized record to reflect the current buyer for a few months that's all.
Mr. Whale, sorry to step on your tail I guess. You are such a big whale that whenever you walk into a room, you occupied the whole space and it's hard to move around without stepping on part of you!
There will be more than 260 GT2RS coming for North America as it is not a limited car. Simply math will tell you each dealer will get more allocations than their 918 customers.
How each dealer allocate their 'extra' GT2RS allocations will be up to them. What do you know, the answer and problem ran a full circle and is back resting on the dealers again.
My guess is, the dealers will cherry pick their best customers or even keep the allocations to themselves, config them and tack on major market adjustments.
PCNA will either turn a blind eye towards this practice or won't even know, as the dealers will provide a 'bogus' customer name to the config, someone from their customer database. Just like the practice of most Ferrari dealers. Ferraris are never suppose to be ordered as a 'stock' car, they are all suppose to be a 'sold' order. If the 'customer' doesn't object their name being used, it could be very lucrative for both parties, the dealer can gain major profit while the customer would have gained status with Ferrari as the factory record will show this customer has bought many many cars. The dealer just have to delay updating the computerized record to reflect the current buyer for a few months that's all.
Mr. Whale, sorry to step on your tail I guess. You are such a big whale that whenever you walk into a room, you occupied the whole space and it's hard to move around without stepping on part of you!
Simply asked as you brought up the 918 - was why there was a stack of computers on the passenger seat when it as you state "sold out" due to it's time. Being a car guy which you and I are - why do the 918 owners feel the need to have a special private fb page denying the enthusiasts insight to the 918 no offense you are one of few that do share but that speaks volumes.
Porsche feels the 2RS is a special car - they want to bring attention to the brand and by not flooding the market with the 2RS it's perceived as exclusive.
I would guess there will be 6:40 times at the Ring by Aston Mercedes and others perhaps there will be lighter stronger batteries to install in your 918 - for your sake I hope they do and find better tires otherwise it's not if but when it becomes old tech.
08-29-2017, 10:39 AM
#3357
Drifting
Viper holds more track records than any production car in the world.
http://fastestlaps.com/articles/dodg...ks-porsche-918
08-29-2017, 11:21 AM
#3358
Three Wheelin'
I agree it's been settled. We are all Gear Heads here and because of our "Passion" for cars primarily PORSCHE, things can get heated. Without a doubt the Viper ACR holds thirteen track records. The 918 Spyder is still the King of Nurburgring as a stock car just as it came out of the factory. They are both an icon in their own respective rights. No big deal. Time to move on. Let bygones be bygones. 
Now back to the original program, GT2RS which was the primary cause of heated debate.
Drive safe,
GT3RS-Fan1
Now back to the original program, GT2RS which was the primary cause of heated debate.
Drive safe,
GT3RS-Fan1
It's been settled - but the Viper has struggled to get below 7 minutes at the ring ... things that make you go hmm ...
Viper holds more track records than any production car in the world.
http://fastestlaps.com/articles/dodg...ks-porsche-918
Viper holds more track records than any production car in the world.
http://fastestlaps.com/articles/dodg...ks-porsche-918
08-29-2017, 11:53 AM
#3359
Viper never backed up its track times, outside of this "marketing tour around 13 US tracks". They are struggling to set a sub 7 min time for almost a month now. Go figure...
918 on the other side smashed almost every track record, where appeared. A true consistent icon, when talking about track times. Even Woking and Maranello learned it in the hard way...
918 on the other side smashed almost every track record, where appeared. A true consistent icon, when talking about track times. Even Woking and Maranello learned it in the hard way...
08-29-2017, 12:09 PM
#3360
Drifting
Viper never backed up its track times, outside of this "marketing tour around 13 US tracks". They are struggling to set a sub 7 min time for almost a month now. Go figure...
918 on the other side smashed almost every track record, where appeared. A true consistent icon, when talking about track times. Even Woking and Maranello learned it in the hard way...
918 on the other side smashed almost every track record, where appeared. A true consistent icon, when talking about track times. Even Woking and Maranello learned it in the hard way...
So tell us vs avoid the question what was the stack of computers during the 918 time doing on the passenger seat which was supported by an entire racing team yet not open like all the Viper record runs again open to Road and Track at the ring.
Let's get this straight - your now saying that 13 or 14 track setting records by guys we all know are not legit ... yet there are 918 test factory cars running not owned titled etc suggest letting it go.
The 918 cheated at the Ring which is why The Viper can't get under 7 minutes who knows this mornign they are trying again funded by guys just like me.
918 got beat at tracks all across the US spending very little money vs factory owned 918's regardless the Performante Hulk smashed them all on an old platform with a V10 or let me guess they cheated too.
I just don't understand why the 918 guys can't explain the stack of computers at a closed Ring run - it's been 3 years but that's ok but to now not accept the Viper not once twice but 13 times.
Lucky for 918 owners batteries are becoming cheaper more powerful and less porky - maybe you can convince Tesla to share.
Randy Prost Winkler Kendall and the SCCA - you want to call that group untrustworthy go ahead and it may fly on RL but in the real world it's game over.