997.1 RS or 997.2RS
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I am new to this site and have enjoyed everyones comments. I am a PCA national instructor and am a bit of a track rat. I am ready to step up to an RS from some of my other track cars, but is the 997.2 worth the extra money. Yes, I did see that beautiful green 997.1 and have been looking at a local 997.1 in orange. BUT I really like the look of the new blue with the silver.
I would love to hear your real thoughts!
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I was at Sebring this weekend in my 997.1 and TrakCar was there too
I was passed on a straight by him.....the gearing and power difference is pretty big. He woudl pull pretty hard on me .....and take teh corners at a much high rate, well this is somewhat due to him being a better driver
I was passed on a straight by him.....the gearing and power difference is pretty big. He woudl pull pretty hard on me .....and take teh corners at a much high rate, well this is somewhat due to him being a better driver
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Horsepower does help, but on my budget the 997.1 is just fine (and looks awesome in green)
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Being a track rat I would imagine that you would upgrade a lot of parts like suspension links even if you get the Mk 2. I guess it all depends on your cash flow and willingness to burn it.
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Had a 996 GT3 an 07 RS and now a 2010 RS. Performance wise there was no difference between the 996GT3 and the MK 1 RS. The RS was more versatile but not quicker around he track. The '10 is faster that the 07, about 2 seconds on my home track 1:48 versus 1:50.
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Had 6 or 7 996 gt3, couple .1RS and .2 RS. BOB
took all the words out my mouth
Let me add a bit more though
If u got .1 then may not worth upgrade due to price delta.
If u don't have .1 now, then .2 RS is worth every penny
More tq
Much better gearing
Equal driver on stock cars, .2 is no brainer. If anyone disagrees then they for sure havent driven enough mileage in these cars.
took all the words out my mouth
Let me add a bit more though
If u got .1 then may not worth upgrade due to price delta.
If u don't have .1 now, then .2 RS is worth every penny
More tq
Much better gearing
Equal driver on stock cars, .2 is no brainer. If anyone disagrees then they for sure havent driven enough mileage in these cars.
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Tom, since you currently do not have a 997 GT3, you should get a 997.2 GT3 RS. I think the engine is very under-rated at 450 HP, and the gearing is shorter (better). Porsche got the suspension tuning right on this one. It is a very special car.
See Izonne's cooments. It is not easy to catch another car from behind and pass him on a straight. That points to higher corner exit speeds, more HP, and better gearing.
See Izonne's cooments. It is not easy to catch another car from behind and pass him on a straight. That points to higher corner exit speeds, more HP, and better gearing.
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I am certainly surprised by the overwhelming difference and opinions concerning these two versions of these cars. I would suppose that I need to find the .2 in blue. I just prefer that color on the car.
Now, where is the best place to find one. I was at a tech session at my local Porsche dealer on Saturday and will not be receiving any new RSs as they got their allotment. Are there any forum dealers that people go to more than others?
Now, where is the best place to find one. I was at a tech session at my local Porsche dealer on Saturday and will not be receiving any new RSs as they got their allotment. Are there any forum dealers that people go to more than others?
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New ones on the lot in Aqua:
http://downtown-la.porschedealer.com...29662/info.php
http://beverly-hills.porschedealer.c...22856/info.php
http://newport-beach.porschedealer.c...22247/info.php
A blue paint to sample:
http://walters.porschedealer.com/new...98077/info.php
http://downtown-la.porschedealer.com...29662/info.php
http://beverly-hills.porschedealer.c...22856/info.php
http://newport-beach.porschedealer.c...22247/info.php
A blue paint to sample:
http://walters.porschedealer.com/new...98077/info.php
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Mooty - You still have your RS?
New ones on the lot in Aqua:
http://downtown-la.porschedealer.com...29662/info.php
http://beverly-hills.porschedealer.c...22856/info.php
http://newport-beach.porschedealer.c...22247/info.php
A blue paint to sample:
http://walters.porschedealer.com/new...98077/info.php
http://downtown-la.porschedealer.com...29662/info.php
http://beverly-hills.porschedealer.c...22856/info.php
http://newport-beach.porschedealer.c...22247/info.php
A blue paint to sample:
http://walters.porschedealer.com/new...98077/info.php