Porsche (GT3) RS 4.0 - Fastest lap at Laguna Seca
11-11-2012, 12:37 PM
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11-11-2012, 03:46 PM
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Let me help you out. The Point is....some believe that the PDK (Automatic) is superior and manual shifts are obsolete. They believe the nano second shifting would somehow improve their track times. I can see this in an F1 Car when milliseconds count.
Personally, I think you drive an automatic to make it easier to talk and play with your iphone. Or....maybe it's your daily driver and you want a more pleasant driving experience during your commute. Perhaps, your wife cannot drive a manual. Blah Blah Blah Whatever the reason...it's bunk.
I'll give you a break if you're an amputee.
Note: Just my opinion. It means absolutely nothing'......so calm yourself down.
Personally, I think you drive an automatic to make it easier to talk and play with your iphone. Or....maybe it's your daily driver and you want a more pleasant driving experience during your commute. Perhaps, your wife cannot drive a manual. Blah Blah Blah Whatever the reason...it's bunk.
I'll give you a break if you're an amputee.
Note: Just my opinion. It means absolutely nothing'......so calm yourself down.
11-11-2012, 04:09 PM
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thanks!
11-11-2012, 06:31 PM
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Look, I'm a manual guy too, but you're really beating a dead horse here and bordering on getting offensive. For people who like pdk, its their business, so ease up. Not sure how long you've been on the forums but this has all been hashed over more than any of us care to remember.
On a serious note though, what happens when manual Porsches go away and we're all forced to drive new automatics... Then I'll probably wish I spoke out more too.
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11-11-2012, 07:36 PM
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11-11-2012, 07:55 PM
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Wow! Simmer down creepy.
If I didn't have an opinion then I guess I'd be a communist like you.
If I didn't have an opinion then I guess I'd be a communist like you.
Your opinion is just that. Yours. And making puerile inane judgements of me and 80% of new porsche buyers with PDK simply shows your views aren't shared by most. I'm sure you'll trash the 918 when it comes out cause it reminds you of a Prius, right? PS - as to your dumb *** reference to amputees, and as today is Veterans Day, I'd be quite honored to let any amputee who risked their lives so YOU can have freedom to voice your opinion, drive my 'inferior' car. Peace brother.
11-11-2012, 07:58 PM
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Oh boy...if that happens then I guess I'll be driving a Prius or maybe the Volt if GM is still in business.
I kind of enjoy Spokane's posts. I agree it's beating a dead horse, but it's entertainment and all in good fun.
On a serious note though, what happens when manual Porsches go away and we're all forced to drive new automatics... Then I'll probably wish I spoke out more too.
On a serious note though, what happens when manual Porsches go away and we're all forced to drive new automatics... Then I'll probably wish I spoke out more too.
06-11-2015, 03:35 PM
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I counted 6 upshifts. Typically I'd attribute about 0.1 seconds per upshift compared to a Cup car sequential that is nearly seamless. PDK is not quite as seamless. So there's probably a solid 0.5 seconds. With PDK you could left foot brake in T3, T5, T8, & T11 that might also buy some time, plus the flappy paddles are easier to optimize engine braking. Does the 991 PDK support downshift queuing? (the Cup car does). That's worth some extra tenths because it shifts precisely when the engine will be at max revs. Very nifty stuff. Feels like cheating to me, but it works!
06-11-2015, 07:27 PM
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06-11-2015, 07:55 PM
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Yup. That's why they're going for insane prices these days. Last GT3 car that had a ton shared with the Cup car. Not the case in 991 as the cup version is still using the old Mezger engine!
06-11-2015, 08:11 PM
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I think you'll see the engine from the 991 RS in a cup car within two years. So although there's a gap, it's not for long. I saw the new 4.0L motors being built in Zuffenhausen in March and they looked very robust, and every bit a legitimate replacement to the famed Metzger.
06-11-2015, 09:04 PM
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I think you'll see the engine from the 991 RS in a cup car within two years. So although there's a gap, it's not for long. I saw the new 4.0L motors being built in Zuffenhausen in March and they looked very robust, and every bit a legitimate replacement to the famed Metzger.
