Torn Between 992 T vs GTS
09-16-2023, 08:28 PM
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Do not let those two worries be the reason you don’t go for the GTS. That would be a mistake.
09-16-2023, 08:31 PM
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I don’t get the “too stiff” comments regarding the GTS.
09-16-2023, 08:58 PM
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Can't go wrong with either choice. So many choices in the lineup it's hard to make a bad decision. Having said that, if you're going to load up a T I'd suggest going for the GTS. The extra HP is something only you can decide. There is no such thing as a modern 911 that lacks power for road use.
As to the stopping distance arguments that's funny. Tires and road surface can and will be the deciding factors when measuring stopping distances of a modern 911. Comparing one test measurement to another is apples and oranges.
As to the stopping distance arguments that's funny. Tires and road surface can and will be the deciding factors when measuring stopping distances of a modern 911. Comparing one test measurement to another is apples and oranges.
09-16-2023, 09:11 PM
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09-16-2023, 09:20 PM
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When you step on the gas for some acceleration which would give you a more exhilerating experience, 420 ft. lbs of torque or 331 ft lbs of torque.
I get a laugh out of the folks who say it is too fast to enjoy on public roads, bah humbug. I love going 30 or so and give it some gas to bring it up to 50-that is when the larger torque numbers shine. Or 40 to 60 or 50 to 70 or 20 to 50-- you get the picture.
I get a laugh out of the folks who say it is too fast to enjoy on public roads, bah humbug. I love going 30 or so and give it some gas to bring it up to 50-that is when the larger torque numbers shine. Or 40 to 60 or 50 to 70 or 20 to 50-- you get the picture.
What people like @Staffie Guy seem to not understand is that the GTS is closer in character to a Turbo than a Carrera and the T is as close as you can get to the NA Carreras before they went turbo. Two very different animals for two very different tastes. One being better than the other is just a function of personal taste.
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09-16-2023, 09:27 PM
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AutoExpress tested the brakes of the base against the GT3T and GT3RS both with PCCBs from 100km to 0. The difference between the GT3T and the GT3RS was about a car length. The difference between the GT3T and the base was less than half a car length. The small base brakes are quite impressive. A few of us have tested them hard both on and off track and they are outstanding. Brake feel is nearly as good as the PCCBs on my GT3.
09-16-2023, 09:30 PM
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What people like @Staffie Guy seem to not understand is that the GTS is closer in character to a Turbo than a Carrera and the T is as close as you can get to the NA Carreras before they went turbo.
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09-16-2023, 09:54 PM
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09-16-2023, 10:24 PM
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09-16-2023, 10:43 PM
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In the S and GTS -- cannot you can choose Sport or Sport Plus and thereafter choose the softer dampers setting? I can do that in my 2107 C2S with Sport Package, PDK and RWS, via the array of buttons on the center console or by making my choices and saving them in the Individual Mode on the little rotary **** on the steering wheel. That enables me to enjoy Sport and Sport Plus on public rural roads which aren't always perfectly smooth in Ohio, and to quiet the exhaust if I want to.
But yes you can set an individual mode that basically drives on sport plus mode but with normal/sport level suspension. But I believe the GTS springs still make it a stiffer ride than a T (again, not not doable if a bit stiffer like GTS and up, but to my personal preference I would likely want a carrera/T/S level of stiffness max for hilly city roads if I have the luxury of picking my allocation).
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09-16-2023, 10:49 PM
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09-16-2023, 10:51 PM
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OP while brakes are important I don't think that should be a factor at all when deciding between T vs. GTS. It really is splitting hairs once you get to this level of analysis.
Luxury/cost vs. raw ride. 99% of your drive both will feel great. You pick.
Luxury/cost vs. raw ride. 99% of your drive both will feel great. You pick.
09-16-2023, 11:03 PM
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Negative. Live in Long Island and drive into and through NYC. Car is not too stiff. Period. This is honestly a non-concern.
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09-16-2023, 11:44 PM
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That’s what she said.
I agree. For me, the GTS was not too stiff, was very compliant, very stable over bumps, and quite comfortable in general. My problem was it wasn’t quite stiff or sharp enough, so I traded for a 992 GT3 which will hopefully be firm enough.
But, different people have wildly different ideas of what they want from a suspension. So each to their own.
I agree. For me, the GTS was not too stiff, was very compliant, very stable over bumps, and quite comfortable in general. My problem was it wasn’t quite stiff or sharp enough, so I traded for a 992 GT3 which will hopefully be firm enough.
But, different people have wildly different ideas of what they want from a suspension. So each to their own.
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