991 GT2RS
08-03-2017, 02:44 PM
#3122
BTW, does anyone know anything about the rumor of the Perf being 4.5secs faster around imola than the 918?
08-03-2017, 02:49 PM
#3123
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08-03-2017, 03:19 PM
#3124
08-03-2017, 03:28 PM
#3125
I think a lot of folks are going to be disappointed on GT2 RS allocation, as am I having being confirmed by my UK Porsche Centre that not looking good despite my 20yr relationship with them and many 911's (all GT, RS and Turbo's) either serviced/bought there.
Little interest in Lambo or Ferrari (although have owned 355 and 430 Scuderia in past) but definitely now considering switching over wholesale to McLaren as too much hard work to buy the cars I want from Porsche these days.
Little interest in Lambo or Ferrari (although have owned 355 and 430 Scuderia in past) but definitely now considering switching over wholesale to McLaren as too much hard work to buy the cars I want from Porsche these days.
These days, if you don't own a 918, you don't exist in the world of Porsche. I'm done with the games. Get treated with a lot more respect by Ferrari.
PS - The Speciale sounds a lot better than a GT2RS sounds anyway, so pluses all around!
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08-03-2017, 03:46 PM
#3126
While trying to order a GT3RS a couple years ago, I got fed up with all of Porsche's gamey BS and went and bought a 458 Speciale instead. It was an easy purchase and the ownership experience has been outstanding in every way. Buy a Speciale instead, you'll be glad you did.
These days, if you don't own a 918, you don't exist in the world of Porsche. I'm done with the games. Get treated with a lot more respect by Ferrari.
These days, if you don't own a 918, you don't exist in the world of Porsche. I'm done with the games. Get treated with a lot more respect by Ferrari.
Guess going to go looking for a 997 GT2 later on down the line but the LT probably is a must now before they're gone. But from the looks of it more people are only interested in the spider. What's the point in paying a premium for a car that is slower in a straight and slighter better on track?
08-03-2017, 07:17 PM
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While trying to order a GT3RS a couple years ago, I got fed up with all of Porsche's gamey BS and went and bought a 458 Speciale instead. It was an easy purchase and the ownership experience has been outstanding in every way. Buy a Speciale instead, you'll be glad you did.
These days, if you don't own a 918, you don't exist in the world of Porsche. I'm done with the games. Get treated with a lot more respect by Ferrari.
PS - The Speciale sounds a lot better than a GT2RS sounds anyway, so pluses all around!
even without the game, porsche pricing structure is not making sense.
08-03-2017, 07:36 PM
#3128
Half a tank is 33kg.
Weissach saves 30, aircon 15 and PCM 10. Then add back 20 for the cage and belts and there you are. If the Weissach saves 30kg including the cage and belts, then my mistake.
08-03-2017, 08:46 PM
#3129
If it's 25kg for aircon and PCM, did I also read there is 5-7kg saving with bi-xenon?
That's c60kg total, or a tank of fuel. I'd say that's probably noticeable (you can feel a full v empty tank) but not sure if it's worthwhile in a Road car, to go without the creature comforts. (Even if only going on track jaunts, I have to drive a long way to get there).
Was going to go full lightweight, but now not sure which boxes I'll tick.
08-03-2017, 08:59 PM
#3130
30kg WP saving is against a club sport with steel cage, so it's just a net 30
If it's 25kg for aircon and PCM, did I also read there is 5-7kg saving with bi-xenon?
That's c60kg total, or a tank of fuel. I'd say that's probably noticeable (you can feel a full v empty tank) but not sure if it's worthwhile in a Road car, to go without the creature comforts. (Even if only going on track jaunts, I have to drive a long way to get there).
Was going to go full lightweight, but now not sure which boxes I'll tick.
If it's 25kg for aircon and PCM, did I also read there is 5-7kg saving with bi-xenon?
That's c60kg total, or a tank of fuel. I'd say that's probably noticeable (you can feel a full v empty tank) but not sure if it's worthwhile in a Road car, to go without the creature comforts. (Even if only going on track jaunts, I have to drive a long way to get there).
Was going to go full lightweight, but now not sure which boxes I'll tick.
08-03-2017, 11:09 PM
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but honestly I think I'd just grab a 350R and spend the leftover on tracking and tires. you can do a lot of hooning with $300k....
08-03-2017, 11:38 PM
#3132
this is pretty tasty: https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...5871/overview/
but honestly I think I'd just grab a 350R and spend the leftover on tracking and tires. you can do a lot of hooning with $300k....
but honestly I think I'd just grab a 350R and spend the leftover on tracking and tires. you can do a lot of hooning with $300k....
08-04-2017, 01:01 AM
#3133
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While trying to order a GT3RS a couple years ago, I got fed up with all of Porsche's gamey BS and went and bought a 458 Speciale instead. It was an easy purchase and the ownership experience has been outstanding in every way. Buy a Speciale instead, you'll be glad you did.
These days, if you don't own a 918, you don't exist in the world of Porsche. I'm done with the games. Get treated with a lot more respect by Ferrari.
PS - The Speciale sounds a lot better than a GT2RS sounds anyway, so pluses all around!
08-04-2017, 01:57 AM
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