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Old 05-11-2021 | 09:14 PM
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Very different from s2k I used to drive

when I downshift, rev goes down much more slowly in s2k

for RS, the rev goes down much faster... probably bc of smfw

Any tips for newbie?
Old 05-11-2021 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ngng
drive more
lol thanks 😂😂😂
Old 05-11-2021 | 09:31 PM
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lol thanks 😂😂😂
lol im serious. you can read and read, but at the end of the day you just have to drive. you already know what's happening, now you just need to get used to it
Old 05-11-2021 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by ngng
drive more
This
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Tough to describe things that you wouldn't normally think much of and do subconsciously, but it sounds to me like you just need to do the downshift and throttle blip/rev match a bit faster. That's all.
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Practice makes perfect. There's a learning curve on these cars for sure. But that's part of the reward because when you get it right, it's sublime.
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Originally Posted by Ascend
Very different from s2k I used to drive

when I downshift, rev goes down much more slowly in s2k

for RS, the rev goes down much faster... probably bc of smfw

Any tips for newbie?
Need to see pictures of RS first. That will help diagnose issue.
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Old 05-11-2021 | 11:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Waxer
Need to see pictures of RS first. That will help diagnose issue.
man u r annoying



wait arent u the guy who owned 991.1 salmon or whatever rs and mention every 5 minutes that it will be a future collectible? Now i see

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Old 05-12-2021 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ngng
drive more
That, took me about 2 years to get used to the car, now I think it's best car ever ...........
Old 05-12-2021 | 01:19 AM
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I find these cars to be some of the easiest to rev match. The fact the revs go up and down so fast helps me. If I tap the throttle I’ll bump the revs 1-2k. If I push the throttle all the way down and release I’ll get 3k+ higher. Usually enough for the lower gear. I cruise between 2-4th gears on the back roads. Personal opinion, but I believe driving between 60-100mph is the most fun while being somewhat safe. Go drive more and you’ll get the hang of it like everyone said
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Keep driving. Not “hard”. Lots of enjoyment to be had between second and fourth, occasional pop into 5th... but that’s high speed.


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Originally Posted by Ascend
man u r annoying



wait arent u the guy who owned 991.1 salmon or whatever rs and mention every 5 minutes that it will be a future collectible? Now i see


You mean this one?
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And to think I could have had one of those. Love the look of the 991 GT cars.
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rev also goes up much faster on throttle blip.


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