My RS Arrived
03-29-2010, 08:55 PM
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03-30-2010, 09:28 AM
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First impressions - based on only about 25 miles
Doors close with more solidity! No rattle from the window. Something changed for sure. While not quite the bank vault clunk of the 993, the doors close with a sound more akin to a framed window design.
Brake pedal is high and feels more assisted than the 07 or even my 09 4S. Clutch effort is pretty much the same as the 07 RS.
Tapping on the roof (knuckles) indicates sound deadening, unlike the 996 GT3 which "rings" like a gong. On the other hand, nooise levels in the car are high, much more than the 07 RS. My investment in Bluetooth is likely wasted! At cruise, the noise level is high! Someone suggested ear plugs for long drives, and I'm thinking about it!
The GT2 seats are comfortable and fit pretty much like the 996 GT3 single piece buckets. Nice! Perfect for track.
Gearbox is notchy as others have observed. Effort is fairly high but the throws are very precise.
The shorter ratios are very obvious, 6th gear is usable cruising at 60 MPH whereas in the 07 6th was only for cruise at illegal speeds.
The ride is more compliant, tolerable even on our bombed out roads. The revised spring rates are noticeable. Haven't tried the "sport" shock setting yet.
The front spoiler is low and I scraped in places where the 07 had no issues. I'm thinking that I should have gone for the lift kit!
Even in non spirited driving, the car turns in better than the stock 07. I suspect that the lawyer mandated understeer has been dialed out. The 07 needed alignment plus a GT2 rear sway bar to cure the vicious understeer. Nice! I can't wait to see what it does on a track, but that's a month or so away.
The exhaust makes wonderful sounds with the "sport" button pushed. It sounds louder than the 07, and I hope I don't have issues with noise limits at the track. The 07 passed but by a slim margin - 92 dB at 50 feet. I hope this one passes!
The wide tires are subject to serious tram lining. To be expected since the grooves in our highways were not made by 325's!
Shades of the 996 GT3, you can hear the springs moving in their perches on tight turns.
The LWFW is noisy as expected. Noise levels in the car seem a bit higher than the 07 so some sound deadening material must have been removed.
I ordered the Alcantara sun visors in the hope that those hideous air bag warning stickers would be easy to remove. I was right and mine are gone after five minutes of finger-nailing
Bluetooth sync'd with my Blackberry, no problem. I could not download my contacts (worked fine in the 09 C4S). Apparently PAG is aware of the problem and working on a fix. Not a big deal.
The big wing set in its default position reduces visibility to the rear. It is angled more than the 07 RS and takes some getting used to. On the previous car if you left the wing at the neutral (flattest) setting it hardly affected the view to the rear. As delivered the new RS wing is angled enough to impede rearward vision. Be careful backing out of the driveway!
More as I get through break-in.
Best,
Doors close with more solidity! No rattle from the window. Something changed for sure. While not quite the bank vault clunk of the 993, the doors close with a sound more akin to a framed window design.
Brake pedal is high and feels more assisted than the 07 or even my 09 4S. Clutch effort is pretty much the same as the 07 RS.
Tapping on the roof (knuckles) indicates sound deadening, unlike the 996 GT3 which "rings" like a gong. On the other hand, nooise levels in the car are high, much more than the 07 RS. My investment in Bluetooth is likely wasted! At cruise, the noise level is high! Someone suggested ear plugs for long drives, and I'm thinking about it!
The GT2 seats are comfortable and fit pretty much like the 996 GT3 single piece buckets. Nice! Perfect for track.
Gearbox is notchy as others have observed. Effort is fairly high but the throws are very precise.
The shorter ratios are very obvious, 6th gear is usable cruising at 60 MPH whereas in the 07 6th was only for cruise at illegal speeds.
The ride is more compliant, tolerable even on our bombed out roads. The revised spring rates are noticeable. Haven't tried the "sport" shock setting yet.
The front spoiler is low and I scraped in places where the 07 had no issues. I'm thinking that I should have gone for the lift kit!
Even in non spirited driving, the car turns in better than the stock 07. I suspect that the lawyer mandated understeer has been dialed out. The 07 needed alignment plus a GT2 rear sway bar to cure the vicious understeer. Nice! I can't wait to see what it does on a track, but that's a month or so away.
The exhaust makes wonderful sounds with the "sport" button pushed. It sounds louder than the 07, and I hope I don't have issues with noise limits at the track. The 07 passed but by a slim margin - 92 dB at 50 feet. I hope this one passes!
The wide tires are subject to serious tram lining. To be expected since the grooves in our highways were not made by 325's!
Shades of the 996 GT3, you can hear the springs moving in their perches on tight turns.
The LWFW is noisy as expected. Noise levels in the car seem a bit higher than the 07 so some sound deadening material must have been removed.
I ordered the Alcantara sun visors in the hope that those hideous air bag warning stickers would be easy to remove. I was right and mine are gone after five minutes of finger-nailing
Bluetooth sync'd with my Blackberry, no problem. I could not download my contacts (worked fine in the 09 C4S). Apparently PAG is aware of the problem and working on a fix. Not a big deal.
The big wing set in its default position reduces visibility to the rear. It is angled more than the 07 RS and takes some getting used to. On the previous car if you left the wing at the neutral (flattest) setting it hardly affected the view to the rear. As delivered the new RS wing is angled enough to impede rearward vision. Be careful backing out of the driveway!
More as I get through break-in.
Best,
03-30-2010, 01:29 PM
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03-30-2010, 02:19 PM
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I think Ryan's belt install is the way to go. I am now really unhappy with how my GMG experience has been. I am still stuck with passenger side harness belts and no answer on how to attach them to the roll bar. After all I went through and still need two $2 dual slotted fittings to finish it up and make the should harnesses fit the bar. $300 labor to pay for trying to fit a first bar that was not made correctly. And the suggested and supplied 3" lap belts are a bear of a fit in the seat holes.
I think Ryan's set-up is better than mine from a number of standpoints.
Is my install super safe and does it serve it's intended purpose? For sure. Is it the best solution? I can't say so
I think Ryan's set-up is better than mine from a number of standpoints.
Is my install super safe and does it serve it's intended purpose? For sure. Is it the best solution? I can't say so
03-30-2010, 04:37 PM
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Good write up Bob! Mine is on the boat! 
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03-31-2010, 12:44 AM
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Thanks for the write up! The loudness is good news to me, always ran my sharky unplugged, maybe this one will be loud enough as-is.
Going to see it first time Saturday to get the seat moved back.
Today they tinted the windows and clear wrap on spoiler and lights.
Next week roll bar, seat belts, fire extinguisher, V1 and Laser blacker and satin white wrap...and finally pick it up and brake the car in.
The week after Traqmate and Chasecam HD upgrade, torque wrench and wheels / tires and maybe take it on track if it all works out..
Going to see it first time Saturday to get the seat moved back.
Today they tinted the windows and clear wrap on spoiler and lights.
Next week roll bar, seat belts, fire extinguisher, V1 and Laser blacker and satin white wrap...and finally pick it up and brake the car in.
The week after Traqmate and Chasecam HD upgrade, torque wrench and wheels / tires and maybe take it on track if it all works out..
03-31-2010, 02:47 AM
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The front spoiler is low and I scraped in places where the 07 had no issues.
04-01-2010, 12:17 PM
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04-01-2010, 03:07 PM
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The RS is already good, but it seems like if you "box" it before it gets scratched, then run the Cup car part, it can be a "wear item."
04-01-2010, 09:21 PM
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Ken, I have it on the highest authority that the Alcantara sun visors are guaranteed! to reduce lap times by 1.6541 seconds! Ya gotta get some!