?singlemass flywheel in GT3RS for American market
12-23-2006, 10:31 AM
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?singlemass flywheel in GT3RS for American market
Just got the Feb 2007 Excellence and it seems to suggest in an interview with Porsche's project manager for the GT3RS that the single mass flywheel would be an option only orderable as a spare part for installation after delivery(like the seats, roll cage and plastic rear window) in N.A. rather than standard equipment.
Everything that I had read previously made it seem like one of the most important points differentiating the GT3 from the RS . Seems a bit odd.
Any thoughts?
Everything that I had read previously made it seem like one of the most important points differentiating the GT3 from the RS . Seems a bit odd.
Any thoughts?
12-23-2006, 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by privates8
Just got the Feb 2007 Excellence and it seems to suggest in an interview with Porsche's project manager for the GT3RS that the single mass flywheel would be an option only orderable as a spare part for installation after delivery(like the seats, roll cage and plastic rear window) in N.A. rather than standard equipment.
Everything that I had read previously made it seem like one of the most important points differentiating the GT3 from the RS . Seems a bit odd.
Any thoughts?
Everything that I had read previously made it seem like one of the most important points differentiating the GT3 from the RS . Seems a bit odd.
Any thoughts?
12-23-2006, 11:43 AM
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Just got the Feb 2007 Excellence and it seems to suggest in an interview with Porsche's project manager for the GT3RS that the single mass flywheel would be an option only orderable as a spare part for installation after delivery(like the seats, roll cage and plastic rear window) in N.A. rather than standard equipment.
Everything that I had read previously made it seem like one of the most important points differentiating the GT3 from the RS . Seems a bit odd.
Any thoughts?
Everything that I had read previously made it seem like one of the most important points differentiating the GT3 from the RS . Seems a bit odd.
Any thoughts?
(project mgr) Preuninger was talking about the roll cage, plastic rear window, + lightweight seats as orderable after delivery for North American RS models through Porsche parts dept. His other comment that "you can even get the single-mass flywheel for the U.S.!" was separate topic.
I would bank on first item listed here>> https://rennlist.com/forums/showpost...0&postcount=32
12-23-2006, 02:12 PM
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My reading of the article gives me the impression that the LWFW discussion is connected to the seat/ roll cage discussion. It is part of the same paragragh discussing what the US cars won't have on delivery.His statement that you "can" get the LWFW seems to me to indicate that you don't necessarily get it and the next paragraph goes on to describe what you do get for the $17,200 difference from the GT3.
This immediately follows the discussion of the flywheel. "Many of the U.S. RS customers are wondering what they WILL get for another $17,200 over the price of a regular 997 GT3 when the cars show up in early 2007. In one way though, it's actually more about what the RS won't have: a sunroof. Says Preuninger: "(The RS) won't come with a sunroof. This was a rumor that is totally false. A sunroof isn't even an option for the GT3RS. After that , US RSs get wider rear flares, unique paint options, RS graphics, and an eye-catching rear wing along with the GT3 RS's subtler tweaks beneath the skin."
Believe me, I am not trying to incite a riot. I hope that you are right and that the RS has the LWFW here without having to pay extra or have it installed after delivery. I just can't say that for sure based on reading this article.
I was glad to read what looks like an official statement declaring that the LWFW will be standard in your link.
This immediately follows the discussion of the flywheel. "Many of the U.S. RS customers are wondering what they WILL get for another $17,200 over the price of a regular 997 GT3 when the cars show up in early 2007. In one way though, it's actually more about what the RS won't have: a sunroof. Says Preuninger: "(The RS) won't come with a sunroof. This was a rumor that is totally false. A sunroof isn't even an option for the GT3RS. After that , US RSs get wider rear flares, unique paint options, RS graphics, and an eye-catching rear wing along with the GT3 RS's subtler tweaks beneath the skin."
Believe me, I am not trying to incite a riot. I hope that you are right and that the RS has the LWFW here without having to pay extra or have it installed after delivery. I just can't say that for sure based on reading this article.
I was glad to read what looks like an official statement declaring that the LWFW will be standard in your link.
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12-23-2006, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by privates8
My reading of the article gives me the impression that the LWFW discussion is connected to the seat/ roll cage discussion. It is part of the same paragragh discussing what the US cars won't have on delivery.His statement that you "can" get the LWFW seems to me to indicate that you don't necessarily get it and the next paragraph goes on to describe what you do get for the $17,200 difference from the GT3.
This immediately follows the discussion of the flywheel. "Many of the U.S. RS customers are wondering what they WILL get for another $17,200 over the price of a regular 997 GT3 when the cars show up in early 2007. In one way though, it's actually more about what the RS won't have: a sunroof. Says Preuninger: "(The RS) won't come with a sunroof. This was a rumor that is totally false. A sunroof isn't even an option for the GT3RS. After that , US RSs get wider rear flares, unique paint options, RS graphics, and an eye-catching rear wing along with the GT3 RS's subtler tweaks beneath the skin."
Believe me, I am not trying to incite a riot. I hope that you are right and that the RS has the LWFW here without having to pay extra or have it installed after delivery. I just can't say that for sure based on reading this article.
I was glad to read what looks like an official statement declaring that the LWFW will be standard in your link.
This immediately follows the discussion of the flywheel. "Many of the U.S. RS customers are wondering what they WILL get for another $17,200 over the price of a regular 997 GT3 when the cars show up in early 2007. In one way though, it's actually more about what the RS won't have: a sunroof. Says Preuninger: "(The RS) won't come with a sunroof. This was a rumor that is totally false. A sunroof isn't even an option for the GT3RS. After that , US RSs get wider rear flares, unique paint options, RS graphics, and an eye-catching rear wing along with the GT3 RS's subtler tweaks beneath the skin."
Believe me, I am not trying to incite a riot. I hope that you are right and that the RS has the LWFW here without having to pay extra or have it installed after delivery. I just can't say that for sure based on reading this article.
I was glad to read what looks like an official statement declaring that the LWFW will be standard in your link.
The GT3 RS includes a single-mass flywheel compared to the dual-mass flywheel of the GT3.
SPORT button is standard.
Boot lid and doors are aluminum.
White is "Paint to sample" and does not include stripes.
Sunroof is not available.
The rear window is made of thin glass.
The door panels include storage bins.
Options are limited in availability.
The Club Sport package will not be available in the US or Canada for goverment compliance reasons.
That's the jist of it. If I had a scanner I would scan it for you.
Mine, Viper Green, will be here in February.
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12-23-2006, 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by JUSTIN.
Excellence is wrong.
Blasphemy!..Justin, are you asking us to believe that motorsports journalists don't do proper research and editing?...c'mon dude, what's in your pipe?
02-01-2007, 03:37 AM
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first batch of RS are on the ship now.
perhaps the first RS owners can post and fix all these rumors.
perhaps the first RS owners can post and fix all these rumors.
02-01-2007, 04:02 AM
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I find it hard to believe that a 20 Kg reduction in rotating mass won't do good things. It appears the torsional rattle issue will be the ONLY penalty.
RS folks, please post and tell us how much aggravtation you have with your LWFLW!
-Karl,
Just waiting for the RMS seal to occur, hence the single-mass flywheel
freebie labor, if it's deemed worth it ! P.S.: I love my '07 GT3 as-is.!
RS folks, please post and tell us how much aggravtation you have with your LWFLW!
-Karl,
Just waiting for the RMS seal to occur, hence the single-mass flywheel
freebie labor, if it's deemed worth it ! P.S.: I love my '07 GT3 as-is.!