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It's better for lap times like RAS. Not better for consistency and driving engagement. The onboard computer is able to provide varying lockup in a given situation for maximum acceleration and minimal wheel-spin, minimal understeer, minimal oversteer, etc. If you ever watch a video of a PDK car doing donuts this is the reason it looks so unnatural/unintuitive
No comment on RAS. It's a "hot" subject here on RL and opinions differ wildly. I have it, I like it, I need it in some situations and will always option it as long as it is offered.
But I disagree with you on the "electronically controlled LSD". I will take it over the mechanical one (fixed %) any day of the week. You are right though, the traction it offers is so good that it feel unnatural. Got to experience it with a lot more torque than the T and a narrower rear tire.
And regarding "consistency and driving engagement"...you need to get to a certain driving skills level and have experienced "mechanical" cars before, to be able to fully get that engagement. Plus the right places where to experience it.
Otherwise, it's like when a beginner gets a Stradivarius, then a non name 20 bucks violin and in the end no one can't tell which was which after he played. Not even himself.
RAS is banned in competitive driving (GT, F1, etc) but it would have been used otherwise, like the electronically controlled LSD is. And in car racing you need "consistency and driving engagement", otherwise you are like Perez in that Red-bull, driving like it's on thin ice everywhere and braking a mile too early.
No comment on RAS. It's a "hot" subject here on RL and opinions differ wildly. I have it, I like it, I need it in some situations and will always option it as long as it is offered.
But I disagree with you on the "electronically controlled LSD". I will take it over the mechanical one (fixed %) any day of the week. You are right though, the traction it offers is so good that it feel unnatural. Got to experience it with a lot more torque than the T and a narrower rear tire.
And regarding "consistency and driving engagement"...you need to get to a certain driving skills level and have experienced "mechanical" cars before, to be able to fully get that engagement. Plus the right places where to experience it.
Otherwise, it's like when a beginner gets a Stradivarius, then a non name 20 bucks violin and in the end no one can't tell which was which after he played. Not even himself.
RAS is banned in competitive driving (GT, F1, etc) but it would have been used otherwise, like the electronically controlled LSD is. And in car racing you need "consistency and driving engagement", otherwise you are like Perez in that Red-bull, driving like it's on thin ice everywhere and braking a mile too early.
Nice explanation for RAS and electronic diff., I agree and have both coming too. As for “too hot subjects” here on RL, you ain’t kidding, as I believe someone gave me the newbie’s warning after my first post on day one, maybe even you? Could have been only one other as I recall 🤔, Boy was that right! But as we all know voices of the few should never drown out the rest. T minus 18 and counting, so here I will stay to learn and contribute.
Last edited by Shortseller; 12-11-2023 at 10:24 PM.
She's finally here! Signed all the paperwork tonight. I am so stoked! I didn't get to drive her at all unfortunately but I'll pick it up in the morning and take it straight to PPF.
Looks even more awesome in person than I was imagining, and the interior feels so cozy. Super happy with the spec. Cant wait to start putting on the miles!
She's finally here! Signed all the paperwork tonight. I am so stoked! I didn't get to drive her at all unfortunately but I'll pick it up in the morning and take it straight to PPF.
Looks even more awesome in person than I was imagining, and the interior feels so cozy. Super happy with the spec. Cant wait to start putting on the miles!
Beautiful! Is that guards or carmine? I’ve spec’d sport design on my carmine, but standard front and rear seem to always look really good on just about any red T I’ve seen on this thread. Maybe I can save the $5k and put it towards some other dumb option, like burmester instead. I’ve got another month to marinate on that thought
Beautiful! Is that guards or carmine? I’ve spec’d sport design on my carmine, but standard front and rear seem to always look really good on just about any red T I’ve seen on this thread. Maybe I can save the $5k and put it towards some other dumb option, like burmester instead. I’ve got another month to marinate on that thought
Thank you! It's Guard's Red. Good luck with your decision!
Driving Performance > Cleaning...but that's just me Ironically, Matt is roughly 45 minutes from us!
o I agree . I already did the soul exhaust & cats with the m-engineering tune . Actually was watching your videos last night because I think I need a little bit more louder
12-11-2023 | 08:48 PM
I’ve got another month to marinate on that thought
Ironically, Matt is roughly 45 minutes from us!