718 GT4?
12-13-2018, 12:39 AM
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Not a GT4, but this new 718 Boxster mule (Boxster T?) is sounding pretty good to my ears. Sounds like a 981-like NA 6 to me, unlike the muted tone of earlier GT4/Spyder mules. If Porsche really announces a non-GT 718 Cayman/Boxster with a NA 4.0 motor, I’d be super excited. The sound, performance, and excitement of a big NA motor, paired with the everyday bad road practicality of a regular model.
12-13-2018, 01:29 AM
#4397
That test mule also has center exhaust.
Is this the North American model?
Is this the North American model?
12-13-2018, 05:24 AM
#4398
With the exception of the people that built it, Mr. RDC has more first hand knowledge of the new car than anyone else I know. In late December we are allowed to touch the race car but can't share info or pics; in early January it will be released into the wild. If you're in Central Florida the first weekend in January during the Roar Before the Rolex 24 testing, TCS Racing will give you a personal tour of his new whip and you can get up close and personal with it! Til then, we can't say much other than Dear Santa, hurry the eff up!
Hey John...shall I skip your STAGE II and go right for the STAGE III on my new GT4 when I get it?
I will be at Barber in Alabama first week of February....maybe I should stop on the way back home at your shop.......
12-13-2018, 09:56 AM
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With the exception of the people that built it, Mr. RDC has more first hand knowledge of the new car than anyone else I know. In late December we are allowed to touch the race car but can't share info or pics; in early January it will be released into the wild. If you're in Central Florida the first weekend in January during the Roar Before the Rolex 24 testing, TCS Racing will give you a personal tour of his new whip and you can get up close and personal with it! Til then, we can't say much other than Dear Santa, hurry the eff up!
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12-13-2018, 12:20 PM
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=zoaPG454vkg
Not a GT4, but this new 718 Boxster mule (Boxster T?) is sounding pretty good to my ears. Sounds like a 981-like NA 6 to me, unlike the muted tone of earlier GT4/Spyder mules. If Porsche really announces a non-GT 718 Cayman/Boxster with a NA 4.0 motor, I’d be super excited. The sound, performance, and excitement of a big NA motor, paired with the everyday bad road practicality of a regular model.
Not a GT4, but this new 718 Boxster mule (Boxster T?) is sounding pretty good to my ears. Sounds like a 981-like NA 6 to me, unlike the muted tone of earlier GT4/Spyder mules. If Porsche really announces a non-GT 718 Cayman/Boxster with a NA 4.0 motor, I’d be super excited. The sound, performance, and excitement of a big NA motor, paired with the everyday bad road practicality of a regular model.
12-13-2018, 12:44 PM
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then yes, in theory, you could skip Stage II and go right to Stage III!That car looks so boring not having the aggressive GT4/Boxster front. Looks like a Panamera almost which is fine for a car like a Panamera not a 'sportscar'. That said that car sounds better than any of the GT4/Spyder mules we have seen running around. I don't think it will be a 4 liter anything. I am convinced. It will be a 3.8 liter just tweaked for more power. Closer we get to the Jan 3rd date the more convinced I am getting the next gen is not worth trading the current gen cars for.
12-13-2018, 01:16 PM
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Regarding the Roar - I went last year and it was FABULOUS! Well worth the trip.
If you buy tickets to the Rolex24 your admission to the Roar is included. If I recall correctly - it was $20/day admission without the Rolex24 pass. And since the Rolex24 pass hadn’t yet arrived I was advised to print the confirmation email for the Rolex24 as my “ticket” to the Roar.
Best to call the Daytona ticket office or go on their website for current info — but the Roar is a bargain either way!
I’ll be at Rolex24 this year. Not sure if I’ll make the trip down for the Roar but with the unveiling of the GT4 Club Sport I am very tempted!
If you buy tickets to the Rolex24 your admission to the Roar is included. If I recall correctly - it was $20/day admission without the Rolex24 pass. And since the Rolex24 pass hadn’t yet arrived I was advised to print the confirmation email for the Rolex24 as my “ticket” to the Roar.
Best to call the Daytona ticket office or go on their website for current info — but the Roar is a bargain either way!
I’ll be at Rolex24 this year. Not sure if I’ll make the trip down for the Roar but with the unveiling of the GT4 Club Sport I am very tempted!
12-13-2018, 02:25 PM
#4403
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Possible for them to be testing GT4 engine in a non-GT4 body, just to keep everyone confused? Possible for them to test non-GT4 engines in the GT4?
A 3.8L with an X51 and some cam work to move peak HP higher in the range, with a nicely bumped redline, could be a pretty fun car to scream around in.
A 3.8L with an X51 and some cam work to move peak HP higher in the range, with a nicely bumped redline, could be a pretty fun car to scream around in.
12-13-2018, 02:33 PM
#4404
Possible for them to be testing GT4 engine in a non-GT4 body, just to keep everyone confused? Possible for them to test non-GT4 engines in the GT4?
A 3.8L with an X51 and some cam work to move peak HP higher in the range, with a nicely bumped redline, could be a pretty fun car to scream around in.
A 3.8L with an X51 and some cam work to move peak HP higher in the range, with a nicely bumped redline, could be a pretty fun car to scream around in.
Doesn't make sense especially this late in the game.
And agree about the X51 comment. I would probably consider investing some money in my car and getting a tune, plenum, headers/exhaust work done and call it a day. I just need a bit more acceleration in my car!
12-13-2018, 03:09 PM
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Possible for them to be testing GT4 engine in a non-GT4 body, just to keep everyone confused? Possible for them to test non-GT4 engines in the GT4?
A 3.8L with an X51 and some cam work to move peak HP higher in the range, with a nicely bumped redline, could be a pretty fun car to scream around in.
A 3.8L with an X51 and some cam work to move peak HP higher in the range, with a nicely bumped redline, could be a pretty fun car to scream around in.
12-13-2018, 03:09 PM
#4406
Not just move it up the range, but also make sure there's no dropoff. Dyno's between non X51 and X51 show power to red line versus stock where wavers/is flat after 6500 and then it falls after 7500.
Per BGB dyno:
https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4/1049...l#post14803816
https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4/1049...l#post14825598
Per BGB dyno:
https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4/1049...l#post14803816
https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4/1049...l#post14825598
12-13-2018, 03:14 PM
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12-13-2018, 05:13 PM
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12-13-2018, 05:25 PM
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12-13-2018, 05:28 PM
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