thigos

Let us know what you hear back!

Chris C.

"Thanks for your inquiry. The 992 DSC controller has been in development. This one is taking a lot longer time because Porsche switched from conventional CAN bus to FlexRay communication. We can tune the dampers themselves easily but full integration to the car is a huge undertaking. At this time we don’t have more info but we are actively working on the development. We aware of the potential market and we know where can make improvements on the damper commands. Please stay tuned to our social media. Tom"

I will be their first customer if I can!

returnedto911

Where did you have this done? Dealer? Were they supportive?

Diablo Dude

4 lbs. per wheel with the MR wheels.
16.1 lbs. total weight reduction.
$12,500

Manthey Racing Package - 992 GT3 Touring : Suncoast Porsche Parts & Accessories (suncoastparts.com)

Diablo Dude

Pirellis

TRZ06

I don't think it is odd at all really. Think about it, most do not track (this forum is an exception and not a real representation of the market), and just want the image or "the best new thing". This allows them to have it, without having basically a track car with track suspension on non-track public roads, which by and large are not maintained nearly as well as a dedicated track surface.

Modern "track specials" are designed as track car first and street cars second, while years ago, it was reversed. IMO this is a problem. If you want a true track car to track, you should just buy a dedicated track/race car.

Unless you have a really advanced suspension (like McLaren's hydraulic system or GM's Magnetic dampers) you can not have a true dual personality car, you have to pick one or the other. PASM isn't advanced enough or quick reacting enough to be a true dual nature.

PTS

It's quite obvious via many threads/posts that street feel with current GT3 suspension is subjective. I daily drive my Touring and track it multiple times per year and I think it's about as well balanced for both as a car can be from the factory. Last track day was a private rental, drove the Touring there (28 miles each way), put 107 hard laps on the car (9am - 5pm), then drove it home without a single hiccup.

Some people complain the GT3 is too harsh for the street, so if it's not a dedicated track car for them, they bought the wrong car. The fact of the matter is the GT3 is not for everyone, and some people find out the hard way, then complain about it's harshness.

dixonk

I think the harshness really only shows up at slower speeds. If you do a lot of slow speed crappy surface streets then yeah the car is going to be a pain to live with. Normal roads and normal to high speed and the suspension is just fine.

rk-d

I'm sorry, but I think it's a little ridiculous to complain about a GT3 being harsh. Sometime I wonder if people really know what a truly harsh suspension feels like.

BMW listened to the peanut gallery and one of their engineers has been on record saying that they overboosted the steering and reduced feedback because customers complained the steering was not isolated enough and hard to park. It's a wonder Porsche hasn't done the same.

The GT3 should be an event and specialized and not for everyone. If anything, route those folks to the Turbo S where they will be honestly happier.

Justaroofer

Funny when people claim they want a "connected" experience with a sloppy suspension.

Note for the masses.... connection starts at the wheel, not the gear box.

The Turbo S will be too much car for most GT guys.... just saying.

rk-d

Nah. TTS is easy. Almost too easy. That car is a pure cheat mode.

Justaroofer

I agree. Provides too much confidence. The thing on the TTS is its a significantly different powerband and thats one of the biggest things on the GT3 cars is the average GT3 guy shoots for the Revs and sounds and not the speed.

Justaroofer

Watching this review today pretty much confirms what I suspected. There's a bit of steering lag which aids in the lack of jarring, but also robs handling.

Watch around 19:00-19:10.

dave2020

^ Some other things he said in the video...

- The car handles sensationally and gives you nice feedback in the steering
- I can't get the grin out of my face.
- It's been a long time since a car has given me that much trust
- This car is so simple and so pure, no rear-axle steering saves weight, magnesium wheels, ceramic brake, roof carbon, the chassis parts also carbon
- This car is a damn poem that's the reason many may ask themselves, wait a minute GT3 Touring costs €100,000 less. Why? Because the whole car changed
- You wouldn't believe how cool this car drives and how easily it drives
- Precision to be honest, this is the best car I've ever driven

PTS

He bypasses 40 minutes of complimentary commentary for a single comment about the steering (amongst many) that feeds his hatred for the car. I say hatred because I've never in my life seen a person go through such exhaustive efforts to put a car down. Thread after thread, post after post, video after video. And it will never stop