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Old 06-01-2006, 08:50 AM
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could fit those rear side windows on the 996 then I guess?
Old 06-01-2006, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by MJSpeed
Hey Finn we'll call spring cleaning next year!! Maybe you could help me out!
Without a doubt!

And if you're bold enough to look away for few hours, I'll pull extra 30-50 lbs you might not dare!
Old 06-01-2006, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by jon b
...This is pretty impressive imo, considering the heavier, wider body
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Not to mention the addition of the rollbar and fire extinguisher.
Old 06-01-2006, 10:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Flying Finn
Without a doubt!

And if you're bold enough to look away for few hours, I'll pull extra 30-50 lbs you might not dare!
I won't have to...I know what your badass 993 looks like and having a 997 GT3RS in the same way would just be awesome!
Old 06-01-2006, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by JFT
BTW, a 20kg weight saving is what you'd get on a standard GT3 by simply speccing the Carbon buckets.


True but this car has a role cage which makes it even heavier than a regular GT3.

Correct me if I am wrong.
Old 06-01-2006, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Az3ar
True but this car has a role cage which makes it even heavier than a regular GT3.

Correct me if I am wrong.
Yep as I mentioned two posts before yours...the rollbar and fire extinguisher add weight to the car...of course if you really wanted to compare apples to apples they should really compare the RS to the GT3 Clubsport. Can anyone give us those figures side by side?
Old 06-01-2006, 06:43 PM
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Is the GT3 RS a limited production car for only 2007 or will it be on the order books in 2008 and later?
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limited to demand...you know Porsche
Old 06-01-2006, 11:42 PM
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I don't see how DOT will allow CF seats, roll cage and plastic windows, we can only hope, but I'm glad to see that PAG did away with the "wart" on the dash that serves as a clock/chrono on the 997 GT3...that alone would have made my decision a lot easier, and saved me many K$$$$$
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Hey Bob.........so what colour?
Old 06-01-2006, 11:44 PM
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I'm going for the orange....much to Laura's chagrin...she had a hard time with the yellow, but ORANGE!....you got a spare room?
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Bob,

I'm off to Mosport this week-end and see you Wednesday....what Time for the drivers meeting 08:00
Old 06-01-2006, 11:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Racerron
I don't see how DOT will allow CF seats, roll cage and plastic windows, we can only hope, but I'm glad to see that PAG did away with the "wart" on the dash that serves as a clock/chrono on the 997 GT3...that alone would have made my decision a lot easier, and saved me many K$$$$$
i sure hope the wart is not STANDARD. i am willing to give up some hp just to avoid the wart.
Old 06-01-2006, 11:54 PM
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I want the GT3 warts and all!

The wart will be there with the sport chrono plus package I hope, and a good thing too, with that extra torque and hp to get the back end out easier on those slow speed corners.
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Ron - don't worry, neither of them will be Orange. I really hope they give us some additional colors. I figured you'd buy a Green one.

From the articles I've seen, there is no wart, pushing the sport button delivers the extra oomph.

Yeah arrive 8 ish. Drivers meeting 8:20, Open track all day.
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Colm! Nice post. You're starting to sound like me!


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