GT350
04-21-2017, 01:59 PM
#2476
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Yup... that's exactly a good alternative to get close to the R. Reso delete, upgrade to Cup 2's, and even R coil springs may help... also lighter wheels than the stock non-R ones... R's CF weight wheels are ~18 lbs. Remove rear seats on yours... increase downforce via aftermarket F & R spoilers. And voila! 
But still not an R per se.
But still not an R per se.
You bring it to TNIA in May at PBIR??
Peter
04-21-2017, 02:03 PM
#2477
Anyway, nope likely not at PBIR... I'm eyeing the annual Track Guys again at Sebring on Memorial weekend but I depends on family/travel scheds. No rush.
An R is an R
04-21-2017, 05:17 PM
#2479
This is the only reason I'd want an R, cuz it's an R. If it weren't for the rarity and hence ADMs, the vast majority of us GT350 owners would be in the R. But given the difficulty getting an R at a reasonable price, the normal GT350 is a no brainer.
My Track Pack offers more than enough capability for my level of track skills. Cup2's & lightweight Forgelines, plus rear seat delete, will get my car close enough to an R if I ever feel the need. I know that will never make it an R, but that's perfectly fine with me. Just as I'd love to be in a 991.2 GT3, I'd love to have a GT350R, but my GT350 Track Pack keeps me more than satisfied.
Bossing - Congrats again on your RR R! That, plus a 991.2 GT3 allocation, is the stuff of dreams for some of us mere mortals. (Not to mention all your other cars. LOL.)
My Track Pack offers more than enough capability for my level of track skills. Cup2's & lightweight Forgelines, plus rear seat delete, will get my car close enough to an R if I ever feel the need. I know that will never make it an R, but that's perfectly fine with me. Just as I'd love to be in a 991.2 GT3, I'd love to have a GT350R, but my GT350 Track Pack keeps me more than satisfied.
Bossing - Congrats again on your RR R! That, plus a 991.2 GT3 allocation, is the stuff of dreams for some of us mere mortals. (Not to mention all your other cars. LOL.)
04-22-2017, 08:42 AM
#2480
Thanks! But I'm just a normal fellow... lol. Oh yes believe me I am humbled and grateful for landing this R and the .2 at msrp. I'm not a VIP but I am a repeat customer... got that GT4 last year at msrp and the .2 Carrera with a nice discount so loyalty has its perks. The funny thing is the Mgr even told me they were reserved an allocation for me 2 weeks before I even asked but couldn't be revealed to me right away! Now my build freezes in June with a build target in July and estimated early Sept delivery.. yikes that's around the corner! 
And yes there is nothing wrong with a Track Pack GT350 spec.... still a fun highly capable car!
And yes there is nothing wrong with a Track Pack GT350 spec.... still a fun highly capable car!
04-22-2017, 03:21 PM
#2481
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Yes.... 3x IMO. Remember I had a 2015 non-R Track pack car....
vis--vis:
1) Sound.... due to the R lacking resonators, the exhaust sounds more raw and better (more aggressive, louder, cold start is like the apocalypse)
2) Grip/balance (Cup2 tires obviously, lighter feel due to less unpsrung weight, R's MRide tuning feels sportier even in normal mode)
3) Rarity/limited/desirability plus the R has more aggressive style & looks the part and hey it's an R after all... so oh yeah those CF wheels. Nuff said.
Capiche?
vis--vis:
1) Sound.... due to the R lacking resonators, the exhaust sounds more raw and better (more aggressive, louder, cold start is like the apocalypse)
2) Grip/balance (Cup2 tires obviously, lighter feel due to less unpsrung weight, R's MRide tuning feels sportier even in normal mode)
3) Rarity/limited/desirability plus the R has more aggressive style & looks the part and hey it's an R after all... so oh yeah those CF wheels. Nuff said.
Capiche?
At MSRP you cannot put enough upgrades on a TP and beat the value of the R - especially resale.
04-22-2017, 03:31 PM
#2482
Thanks! But I'm just a normal fellow... lol. Oh yes believe me I am humbled and grateful for landing this R and the .2 at msrp. I'm not a VIP but I am a repeat customer... got that GT4 last year at msrp and the .2 Carrera with a nice discount so loyalty has its perks. The funny thing is the Mgr even told me they were reserved an allocation for me 2 weeks before I even asked but couldn't be revealed to me right away! Now my build freezes in June with a build target in July and estimated early Sept delivery.. yikes that's around the corner!
And yes there is nothing wrong with a Track Pack GT350 spec.... still a fun highly capable car!
And yes there is nothing wrong with a Track Pack GT350 spec.... still a fun highly capable car!
Just a normal fellow with 5 cars and two more on order! LOL 
04-22-2017, 04:22 PM
#2483
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Peter
04-22-2017, 05:02 PM
#2484
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All in good fun though I'm not going to convince anybody the regular GT350 is a better car for the $$$ over a $10k+ ADM R. A set of 19 x 11" rims square and 305/30 19 SC2 tires and an equal driver will be within 1 sec at Sebring. So for less than $2k in Rims I will be within sneezing distance of an R for $20k less.
Peter
Peter
04-22-2017, 11:33 PM
#2485
Race Car
At MSRP the GT350R is a much better deal than a MSRP Track Pack and much more rare so it will at the very least hold value or likely appreciate - fantastic machine.
04-23-2017, 04:10 PM
#2488
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This is one of my favorite threads on the board.
Last edited by 911-AL; 04-26-2017 at 05:31 PM.
04-23-2017, 05:24 PM
#2489
How about some rated R music.... 
04-23-2017, 06:18 PM
#2490
Hi everyone,
I'm new here and I want to post our Porsche project that we start on youtube... what do you think, will be interesting this? Should we upload more something like this?
I'm new here and I want to post our Porsche project that we start on youtube... what do you think, will be interesting this? Should we upload more something like this?