911 Carrera T
#196
Every test I've read that commented on RWS in the new standard Carrera's have raved about how much more nimble the car is. One of the GTS reviews I watched compared the cars with/without back to back and said it made a big difference in the ability to change directions and they would absolutely spec it.
#198
Originally Posted by StudGarden
Just curious but what’s the massive appeal of RWS in a supposedly back to basics purist(ish) car?
Maybe there was a time when front steering was seen as not appealing in a back to basics purist(ish) car.
Last edited by CAlexio; 10-26-2017 at 07:12 PM.
#199
#200
How back to basics? No power steering? No ABS? No synchro MT? Enjoy double-clutching much?
That's pretty basic.
But it's certainly nothing like how I'd like or want my modern Porsche to drive.
Make the drive more involving, yes. But back to basics? That's just hogwash.
#201
I think you'll find GT3/GT3 RS owners and anyone that has experienced the poise of RAS under hard driving would disagree with you particularly as you can still feel the rear weight bias, have to manage it carefully under high speed transitions and gain the benefit of the superb traction out of corners.
Also for many, torque with power (that delivers loads of power under the curve) and shorter gearing is far better than power without torque and long gearing (along with a glass 3rd gear).
#202
What language would you prefer? Improves transient response? Transitions faster? True and more, but traits traditionally associated with mid-engine rather than rear-engine cars. There is no question that a 991 GT3 feels far more “mid-engined” dynamically than a 997 GT3/ RS driven back to back. If that’s a good thing or not is a matter of opinion, but it’s a fact.
Not everyone, myself included, thinks it’s a good thing for all purposes. While I’d personally probably go with RWS on a GT3 (and I am, in fact) I wouldn’t want it on a Carrera T. I do debate if I’ll like it on the GT3 long term- it’s undeniably faster than a 997 GT3 RS, for example, but arguably rounds off a few too many sharp edges. For me, anyway...
On the Spyder/ GT4 topic it’s pretty easy to avoid the months with the 3rd gear issue at this point, btw.
#203
Its a pretty big difference in my view - dials it out means its not there, whereas, reins it in means its still there but better controlled.
I can feel the rear end with RAS, it communicates its weight well and you can learn to use very well. At pace its like driving a waltz .
If you want a top drawer corner carver, RAS is too good a gift to leave unopened.
I can feel the rear end with RAS, it communicates its weight well and you can learn to use very well. At pace its like driving a waltz .
If you want a top drawer corner carver, RAS is too good a gift to leave unopened.
#204
AP did say they tried the R without the RAS and it drove like a truck. I can see the back to basics/give you more rear engine feel argument but I think I would take it anyway. Would be great to try them back to back.
#205
While a lot of members on RL want the LWBs I don't think a lot of dealers will spec the car with them. Remember the launch 911 in 09 that came with a version of those back then. IIRC a lot of dealers had issues selling them and those cars sat for a while.
#206
That was a very different car (997.2 C4S) in a very different time (2009; pre-Porsche-as-investment-vehicles).
#207
One of the only reasons I’d even consider a T is the standard seats that come with it. They look by far the best as well as how it was meant to look. The space shuttle buckets look downright comical. And anyone who has the ability to thrash the car so hard and consistently that they physically exceed the capabilities of the standard seats and “need” the buckets (lol yeah right Mario) then they’re in the wrong car to begin with.
#208
He says a lot of things. IMO that was 100% marketing; as a minimalist street car the 911R should not have had RWS. In my experience the advantage of RWS is the near elimination of understeer and with it the need for a lot of skill to drive a 911 quickly on track.
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#210
Not everyone, myself included, thinks its a good thing for all purposes. While Id personally probably go with RWS on a GT3 (and I am, in fact) I wouldnt want it on a Carrera T. I do debate if Ill like it on the GT3 long term- its undeniably faster than a 997 GT3 RS, for example, but arguably rounds off a few too many sharp edges. For me, anyway...
I'm not sure where I fall on it. If I don't feel it working in an extremely artificial way (and I don't on the .2 Turbo or GT3s), I don't mind it. But I wouldn't have it on a T. In fact, I wish one could keep the LSD but delete the PTV...