Fishah

Additional comments on RAS from Andreas (4:54 mins)

Cartod

Windshield insurance is only $1500.

cyclingismylife

Isn't there a TSB about the LWG breaking? If so wouldn't the dealer replace the glass under that at no cost? I understand the insurance would cover breaks from an impact but this should not be needed for the cracking issues reported from general use.

RatherJaded

Yes, there is. The TSB was recently posted. I saved the pdf.

AdamIsAdam

He states that they decided to remove RAS because this is not a track focused car, but rather a street car and they wanted to save 22lbs instead (including related electrical and smaller battery). I take that to mean that on the track, they are gaining more with RAS despite adding 22lbs. And for this car, it's not about shaving tenths of a second, it's about being lightweight.

Personal preference.

I went with RAS mostly because it's an option available only on certain cars, the T being one of them. So I thought it would help make it more unique, maybe even help resale some day. And would I feel the difference? Maybe, but not likely. I'm not that good. lol

Barkat03

Just a thought…..

You splash out $300k on a ST and some little punk in a Carrera S beats you away from the lights and has a faster top speed.
I know I know I’m an illiterate wazzock that doesn’t understand the ethos etc etc

…. just saying

Fishah

Yea that's exactly how I interpret his comments.


A Model 3 Performance will beat both to the next stoplight, but are you cross-shopping with one of those?

ECNJ

Can’t believe remote work will be over soon. Maybe a good thing since my Manhattan condo’s been empty too long since I got my T. Man, I’m gonna miss driving these roads every lunch break!

AdamIsAdam

I used to park cars at Montammy. Ah yes, memories. Ya know, Mr. Jacuzzi was a member there. Yes, that Jacuzzi. My brother tended bar and I parked cars. Drove a LOT of nice cars in the 80's there.

Barkat03

Why have they dialled the ST down so much?
A car with 518 BHP weighing 1380kg but slower than an S with 440 BHP weighing 1610kg ??

Fishah

It's down to the transmission and launch control.

Wilder

That guy is putting us all to shame! That and creating some inspiration.

Good move.... just go for a drive.

ndmiller

718 Boxster (GT Silver with Blue Interior and Top) will get traded back to the dealer for another schlub to enjoy.

Still a bit worried about the manual aspect as haven't driven one in years, but everyone say's it's much easier than the Pontiac Fiero (picture for the uninitiated) I learned on, so Ce La Via.



More collectable than a Carrera T I think not, although in 1988 they put in vastly improved underpinnings, so that's good.

FROM GOOGLE
Is the Pontiac Fiero a collectible car?
While all Fiero models are considered to be collectible, the 1988 model year is particularly sought after by collectors due to its limited production numbers and vastly improved underpinnings.

AdamIsAdam

I too couldn't stand not driving my Porsche on such a beautiful day. This morning, I went for a drive early, before the idiots took to the roads. Oh wait, what forum am I on? Ooops! I took my 718 this morning! LOL. I love that car! (shh, don't tell the T)

ECNJ

I haven’t driven a MT in over 20 years. The T stick is incredibly easy to drive. Not just easy….so satisfying! Ahhh…back in the day my neck of the woods, they’d convert the fiero into a Ferrari Testarossa.