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04-30-2018, 01:38 PM
#286
Burning Brakes
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On a GT (sports front facia) car I would think FAL would be basically mandatory. For the lip on a T, you just need to be careful. But if I had to choose between RAS and FAL, I would go with the latter! (Full disclosure: I don't have either. And I don't mean to get in an argument about the virtues of RAS - I don't have it, and it seems to drive just fine. :-) )
Last edited by BlackOptic; 05-01-2018 at 09:44 AM.
04-30-2018, 01:50 PM
#287
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Originally Posted by BlackOptic
On a GT (sports front facia) car I would think FAL would be basically mandatory. For the lip on a T, you just need to be careful. But if I had to choose between RAS and FAL, I would go with the later! (Full disclosure: I don't have either. And I don't mean to get in an argument about the virtues of RAS - I don't have it, and it seems to drive just fine. :-) )
04-30-2018, 02:13 PM
#288
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On a GT (sports front facia) car I would think FAL would be basically mandatory. For the lip on a T, you just need to be careful. But if I had to choose between RAS and FAL, I would go with the later! (Full disclosure: I don't have either. And I don't mean to get in an argument about the virtues of RAS - I don't have it, and it seems to drive just fine. :-) )
I have until August to sell some body parts to pay for it
JK
04-30-2018, 04:11 PM
#289
Picking my baby up in 2 hours!!!! Can't wait....
04-30-2018, 04:27 PM
#290
Porsche do hold value better than a similar brand, Maserati. Your dealer could be preventing you from working with another dealership. Which city are you in? I live in Canada, I am not a Porsche dealer, I do not have a GT3.
04-30-2018, 04:28 PM
#291
On a GT (sports front facia) car I would think FAL would be basically mandatory. For the lip on a T, you just need to be careful. But if I had to choose between RAS and FAL, I would go with the later! (Full disclosure: I don't have either. And I don't mean to get in an argument about the virtues of RAS - I don't have it, and it seems to drive just fine. :-) )
04-30-2018, 04:51 PM
#292
Indeed weight and complexity makes situation not ideal for a pure Sports Car.
RAS is must especially for Porsche newbies as rear engine cars needs big ***** to press the pedal in the middle of the corner in order to turn fast...
No matter FAL or RAS a 911 will be always a legendary car.
04-30-2018, 05:00 PM
#293
Racer
What if you could not get up your own driveway?
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04-30-2018, 05:11 PM
#294
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
RAS = Racer T
FAL = Daily T
RAS+FAL = "Why Not" T
0 = pure Purist T
??
:-)
FAL = Daily T
RAS+FAL = "Why Not" T
0 = pure Purist T
??
:-)
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04-30-2018, 06:08 PM
#295
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Below is a link to a T in CA in the most “unpure” possible configuration.... and I like it!
https://www.waltersporsche.com/inven...aa2a99js105832
https://www.waltersporsche.com/inven...aa2a99js105832
04-30-2018, 09:12 PM
#296
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If I'm not wrong, I read somewhere that it adds around 20 lbs. I would say that is not that much for the usefulness it adds. It is actually way less than the additional weight of the 14 or 18 way seats, and I don't see anyone complaining about the weight penalty for that. 4-way are much lighter (60 lbs less?) and more comfortable. If anything, weight above the front wheels may actually be better on a 911.
04-30-2018, 11:24 PM
#297
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^^^ I think it's not the magnitude of the mass, but rather that the mass is technically unsprung, so it's a bigger issue w.r.t. handling. Honestly, I drove a lot of cars with FAL and I couldn't notice a difference in handling. RAS on the other hand was obvious.
I didn't opt for FAL because my 993 was at the same ride height, and I drove it for 17 years only scraping the front a handful of times (and I had a front protection bar). So far, same with the T.
I didn't opt for FAL because my 993 was at the same ride height, and I drove it for 17 years only scraping the front a handful of times (and I had a front protection bar). So far, same with the T.
05-01-2018, 02:33 AM
#298
Didn’t someone post a picture of a T with the lift down and it was about 6 inches? The gt3/rs is around 4.25 or 4.5 inches and less than 6 with the lift up. I can’t see why you’d really need lift on a T if it really is 6 inches. Many people get by without it on the gt cars.
05-01-2018, 09:33 AM
#299
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Adding a little weight ( ie 20lb) to the front axle is not a bad thing IMO. It shouldn't affect nimbleness of the car and might increase your chances of keeping the front wheels on the pavement when you're driving ballztothewall. Its about the same weight as the bose, which I didnt get because it doesn't make the car faster and doesn't improve driveability. Also the FAL option makes your wallet lighter so you should recoup some of the weight difference there,.... LOL
05-01-2018, 12:59 PM
#300
If you want to buy a T get is as simple as possible. This is the reason of T creation. To be a simple fun to drive car.
In case someone looks for leather interior, FAL, Bose, rear camera etc I believe is looking to the wrong version of 911.
The only options I would spec to a T it will be LWB and RAS as I am new in 911s.
In case someone looks for leather interior, FAL, Bose, rear camera etc I believe is looking to the wrong version of 911.
The only options I would spec to a T it will be LWB and RAS as I am new in 911s.