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12-19-2022, 02:07 PM

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Scott P

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^^^ you forgot a Lithium battery with suspect reliability issues

12-19-2022, 02:11 PM

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Didn’t mention the lithium battery since it is standard on the T a maintainer seems to be your friend

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12-19-2022, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott P

^^^ you forgot a Lithium battery with suspect reliability issues

This is a point I have not been clear on. If you get RAS, do you then get the lithium battery? If so, where is this listed because I do not see it mentioned under rear axle steering in the configurator.

12-19-2022, 02:13 PM

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Didn’t mention the lithium battery since it is standard on the T a maintainer seems to be your friend

Ahhh, never mind my previous post, this is my answer.

12-19-2022, 02:50 PM

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Didn’t mention the lithium battery since it is standard on the T a maintainer seems to be your friend

I will definitely be getting CTEK's LiFePO4 maintainer to go with my T. They've proven themselves to me with my lead acid and AGM batteries in the past. Heck, when I got my 996, I didn't change the battery for over 5 years and the build code showed it was over 10 years old!! And my battery tester said it was still in excellent condition.

12-19-2022, 04:34 PM

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Didn’t mention the lithium battery since it is standard on the T a maintainer seems to be your friend

I haven't seen that point clarified anywhere as to whether the T battery is indeed a lithium cell have you definitively?

12-19-2022, 04:36 PM

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I haven't seen that point clarified anywhere as to whether the T battery is indeed a lithium cell have you definitively?

It was in all the early marketing releases.

12-19-2022, 04:46 PM

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I haven't seen that point clarified anywhere as to whether the T battery is indeed a lithium cell have you definitively?

It's in the tech specs online.

12-19-2022, 05:12 PM

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It was in all the early marketing releases.

Not to argue the point but the only adjective I ever saw describing the battery was "lightweight" and nothing about lithium. The technical specs don't even mention the battery on the configurator.

EDIT: nvm-just found it. Lightweight starter battery LiFePO4 60Ah which is indeed lithium. Thanks for that guys

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12-19-2022, 05:39 PM

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Got a call 1 hour ago, allocation in, I asked for details on the freeze date and production timeline, all mi SA knows so far is spring delivery but he asked me for a code to enter the order and get me the full deetz...
I was #1 spot at my dealership, changed a c2list spot for T the day after the announcement and it has come true.

will post code later.

Location :Montreal metro area (Canada)

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12-19-2022, 05:39 PM

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I haven't seen that point clarified anywhere as to whether the T battery is indeed a lithium cell have you definitively?

If you choose to print your build from the configurator with standard equipment, it shows up under drivetrain features (with or without RAS).

• Lightweight starter battery LiFePO4 60Ah

12-19-2022, 05:41 PM

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Spoke to my SA, they don't have swatches in for Ruby Star Neo yet. Last thing I need is a Mary Kay car showing up when I take delivery so I will probably stick with GB.

12-19-2022, 05:57 PM

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Congrats on another Canadian T. Looking forward to seeing the build. Sounds like they will pretty rare, since my dealer is the largest in Canada and indicated they are getting a tiny number of allocations.

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12-19-2022, 06:53 PM

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Sadly, despite being in a pretty populous area of the USA, dealers around here don't have any 992's on hand to try out. In Germany there are Porsche dealerships owned and run by Porsche directly and I wonder if they would be willing to let me try both when I pass through in February (assuming I don't have an allocation and build locked by then!). I was thinking absolutely no sunroof and absolutely RAS, but now I'm thinking glass sunroof might be nice for more cabin light and RAS might feel too unnatural for me. My last 911 was a 996 and that was perfection--the more analog the better. I am a bit hesitant on the sunroof

Well I did not know about dealers not having 992 cars to drive. Here in the Netherlands there are around 180 992’s for sale non stop. And there is never a problem in driving them. I guess I can only help when people have certain questions and requests. Of course everybody is more than welcome to come here in the Netherlands and meet me and my car and my friends car. For some of you who come to Germany the Netherlands is pretty close. I am near the city of Arnhem. But it’s a 6 hours drive from Stuttgart. But for some USA people a 6 hour drive to the grocery shop could be normal…

I added the glass sunroof for the black look outside and for the sunlight inside, with closed roof. The interior is pretty dark so any sunlight is more than welcome. Those 30lbs will not do much but kill the T ethos.

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I'm on the fence about RAS, but the one point you made is probably the one that most accurately describes me: I want my 911 to drive more like my 718. So I think RAS is the right box for me. As I said previously, I did not like my 996 because of the steering and the very light front end. I know a 992 is 100 years of development away from a 996, but if the RAS helps that spread in a good way, it's probably the right choice for me. If you think my assumptions are correct, or not, I'm certainly open to comments.

If you like the 718 mid-engined driving style being planted and ultra-direct than RAS is definitely your thing. Don’t worry at all. Just remember that the 992 is not light at all at the front. This was already taken out in the 991 mainly and the 992 takes it to the next level. And every 911 has a great chassis. But for the most 718 feel clearly you should go for RAS.

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2. Forget about track benefits, the RAS also provides increased stability/maneuverability at highway speeds by effectively lengthening wheelbase during sudden avoidance maneuvers. If you do track the car, well, it’s standard on the GT3 so it must add value there too.

Yes this is all correct and exactly as I stated myself. It’s just plain logic. The GT3 is not made for drifting (although you can, but it’s not made for that purpose) but for moving around the track in the fastest way possible. Most planted and stable and direct chassis, like driving on rails. Sharper. That is exactly what RAS is adding to the 911. So if you like how planted the GT3 is you should go for RAS. You need to accept the somewhat artificial feel though. But nothing you cannot get used to.

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High speed stability sure but we are still talking about a 911 here. I want to believe Porsche made it optional to preserve as much of the old school feel as possible with all the additional handling upgrades, lightweighting and manual not available on the base. In my opinion, make it even more desirable in the future where they may make it standard on all variants. This is my current “T” ethos. Thoughts? Currently have a 1987 911 Carrera and enjoy the analog feel.

Agree. Every 911 is a sportscar no matter how you have specced it. It’s about finesse. That makes the T so desirable amongst a few enthusiasts. But good that you can have it as analog as you want or as planted and stable as possible.