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Old 02-20-2007 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan Smithee
...a GT3 and GT3 RSA, if you will.
GT3 RSA is what we should be calling it.....
Old 02-21-2007 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by leif997
GT3 RSA is what we should be calling it.....
What is that make you think the US-version RS is lesser model to the ROW-version RS?
Old 02-21-2007 | 02:30 AM
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Originally Posted by ///Mous3
What is that make you think the US-version RS is lesser model to the ROW-version RS?
It isn't!

We pay less than anyone else, get extra air bags, but loose the plastic rear window (which I think is a positive long term), the seats (negative) and the roll bar (negative). But we will be able to add the all the lost items back and still pay less than pretty much any other country. So we win, but it will take a little extra effort!

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Old 02-21-2007 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by supercup
It isn't!

We pay less than anyone else, get extra air bags, but loose the plastic rear window (which I think is a positive long term), the seats (negative) and the roll bar (negative). But we will be able to add the all the lost items back and still pay less than pretty much any other country. So we win, but it will take a little extra effort!

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i agree with supercup there.
if you must have the plastic rear glazing, you can buy it easily.
the seats will be readily available in a year or two and most likely at very good prices.
the factory roll bar, have you SEEN it in person? it's rather ugly with zillions of bolts showing using tube over tube connections. i much rather have a custom one made and welded in there like cup car. yes, it will look 100% factory as i have done that 3x in my previous GT3. all the interior remain like a street car.
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Originally Posted by mooty
...the factory roll bar, have you SEEN it in person? it's rather ugly with zillions of bolts showing using tube over tube connections....
Jeremy Clarkson of the Top Gear said, "What's with that scaffolding?!?!?!"
Old 02-21-2007 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ///Mous3
What is that make you think the US-version RS is lesser model to the ROW-version RS?
ROW cars have:

-CF seats
-Roll bar
-Lightened interior door panels without airbags
-Plexi rear window
-Fire extinguisher
-Harnesses

Yes, these items or ones like them can be added to US cars via the aftermarket.
Old 02-21-2007 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan Smithee
ROW cars have:

-CF seats
-Roll bar
-Lightened interior door panels without airbags
-Plexi rear window
-Fire extinguisher
-Harnesses

Yes, these items or ones like them can be added to US cars via the aftermarket.
As supercup said, "...But we will be able to add the all the lost items back and still pay less than pretty much any other country. So we win, but it will take a little extra effort!"

And I agree!!
Old 02-21-2007 | 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Alan Smithee
ROW cars have:

-CF seats
-Roll bar
-Lightened interior door panels without airbags
-Plexi rear window
-Fire extinguisher
-Harnesses

Yes, these items or ones like them can be added to US cars via the aftermarket.
Don't forget the 90l tank and battery cut off switch
Old 02-22-2007 | 12:10 AM
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Originally Posted by JFT
Don't forget the 90l tank and battery cut off switch
90 liters is like almost 24 US gallons! Is that right? Why on earth you want that much fuel on a track car?
Old 02-22-2007 | 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ///Mous3
90 liters is like almost 24 US gallons! Is that right? Why on earth you want that much fuel on a track car?
Uhm...I think it has to do with decreasing the number of pit stops for gasoline in case you actually are racing.

100L is actually a very common size. When the car is running hard, the mileage gets a little thinner than the EPA estimates.
Old 02-22-2007 | 12:21 AM
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Originally Posted by allegretto
Uhm...I think it has to do with decreasing the number of pit stops for gasoline in case you actually are racing.

100L is actually a very common size. When the car is running hard, the mileage gets a little thinner than the EPA estimates.
Wouln't the tires be gone by about 50 liters?



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