The Porsche 718 S - Faster than my old GT4?
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#32
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I consider Sport Chrono conclusive enough. They were triggered in the same spots each lap. I realize some will cry foul-play as its not recorded using an AiM, hence the "whatever makes you sleep better at night" buffer of 1-2 seconds. Can't please everyone and not looking for a flame war, more interested in staying on a technical topic
#33
Oh, my bad, I thought this was the 981 forum. Maybe while you're here you can help some fellow rennlisters with a GT3, GT4, or GT4RS allocation? At MSRP? Cuz that would be some useful beta
#34
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Man, y'all are harsh. I appreciated the content, personally.
#35
Three Wheelin'
It sounds like the first special ops as dir of special ops is "how to move these 718s off the lot" . Just kidding, gl with the new job.
But IMO, faster/slower than the old GT4, with pending 6 cyl NA 718 GT4, Porsche themselves cut any credibility the 718 4 cyl strategy had.
But IMO, faster/slower than the old GT4, with pending 6 cyl NA 718 GT4, Porsche themselves cut any credibility the 718 4 cyl strategy had.
#37
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Thanks! Will update the thread as things progress with the car. Not much activity on the 718 forum, and as a previous GT4 owner I find this group a fairly technically oriented group of enthusiasts to share info with.
Last edited by RENN GTS; 05-24-2018 at 05:02 PM.
#39
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I recently leased myself a 991.2 Carrera as opposed to a Cayman/Boxster to see what the hoopla is all about and I'm digging it! Drive is very different to that of a mid-engine car. Same story with that car, the new 3.0L twin turbo offers a decent bit of torque down low compared to the outgoing car. Wouldn't be disappointed if the turbo engine out of Carrera S found its way into the GT4 or Spyder.
#40
This is the 981 forum. How would he be able to help w/ what you want? GT3, GT4, and GT4RS can be allocated at your local dealer at MSRP.
#41
I am aware this is the 981 forum. You must have missed the sarcasm. I don't want anything, but was suggesting he could help fellow rennlisters get an allocation as opposed to trying to upsell a 718 on the 981 forum. Sure, cars can be allocated at a local dealer; that shouldn't be news to anyone on this forum. Op was originally encouraging folks to come see him for a 718 so why wouldn't it be fitting that he also help with some real bonafide GT cars?
#42
987 faster than GT4 too.
I often bang on about my 987.2S. He's a shocker, its faster than my GT4 at the track.
But why?
Simple, its setup better (mods), and most importantly has a set of trick tyres (A050 soft), liken that to F1's new Hypersoft.
So just recently I upgraded the GT4 tyres to Trofeo R, now the GT4 is faster, but only just.
Never under estimate the rubber, it makes the biggest difference, to a limit.
But why?
Simple, its setup better (mods), and most importantly has a set of trick tyres (A050 soft), liken that to F1's new Hypersoft.
So just recently I upgraded the GT4 tyres to Trofeo R, now the GT4 is faster, but only just.
Never under estimate the rubber, it makes the biggest difference, to a limit.
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#44
Drifting
#45
I am aware this is the 981 forum. You must have missed the sarcasm. I don't want anything, but was suggesting he could help fellow rennlisters get an allocation as opposed to trying to upsell a 718 on the 981 forum. Sure, cars can be allocated at a local dealer; that shouldn't be news to anyone on this forum. Op was originally encouraging folks to come see him for a 718 so why wouldn't it be fitting that he also help with some real bonafide GT cars?