Prospective 991 GT3 RS Owners discussion forum.

[GT3SG]

Sandy59 said:

Essentials so far then :

Leather - yes
Lift - yes

What about Sport Chrono - surely another yes on this particular car regardless of it's practical use or value ??

Essentials - just as it comes straight out of the box, no fancy crap needed at all

[sidicks]

Sandy59 said:

Essentials so far then :

Leather - yes
Lift - yes

What about Sport Chrono - surely another yes on this particular car regardless of it's practical use or value ??

For serious track use aren't there better (and cheaper) devices available?

[GR GT2RS]

Sandy59 said:

Essentials so far then :

Leather - yes
Lift - yes

What about Sport Chrono - surely another yes on this particular car regardless of it's practical use or value ??

For most people Sports Chrono hardly ever gets used. Even on a track day its actually a lot of flaf. The latest version has updated software that sends your lap times to a phone although I assume someone has to tell the Chrono that you have just completed the lap. Thing is it makes the otherwise fairly bare central part of the dash look a lot more interesting.
I guess there are two ways to go on a GT3RS have no extras at all and try and make the car a sort of clubsport so its as light as possible or accept the car is primarily a road car but can go on the track on occasions and be really enjoyed. As its not a racing car the road car tag is really where I would be focused. So

Leather - yes
Lift - yes
Sport Chrono - yes

How about LED front lights ? Might as well while we are spending? With the smoked look or clear?

[TrackTwit]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

Nürburgring TF cancelled at last minute for tomorrow. This turned up half an hour ago this evening for a "sighting" lap.

Damn it, Silver is really starting to grow on me now!! It was Orange all the way, then White, now Silver is starting to eat away at me!! F@ck.

[sidicks]

LaurasOtherHalf said:

Nürburgring TF cancelled at last minute for tomorrow. This turned up half an hour ago this evening for a "sighting" lap.

Looks like someone stole my car and drove it through the middle of Halfords....

[DMC2]

sidicks said:

Looks like someone stole my car and drove it through the middle of Halfords....

I thought the car was impressive in the flesh, but it does look pig ugly in pictures.

[sidicks]

DMC2 said:

I thought the car was impressive in the flesh, but it does look pig ugly in pictures.

I guess how it drives is the important thing and I'm sure Porsche won't have let us down!

[Sandy59]

GR GT2RS said:

For most people Sports Chrono hardly ever gets used. Even on a track day its actually a lot of flaf. The latest version has updated software that sends your lap times to a phone although I assume someone has to tell the Chrono that you have just completed the lap. Thing is it makes the otherwise fairly bare central part of the dash look a lot more interesting.
I guess there are two ways to go on a GT3RS have no extras at all and try and make the car a sort of clubsport so its as light as possible or accept the car is primarily a road car but can go on the track on occasions and be really enjoyed. As its not a racing car the road car tag is really where I would be focused. So

Leather - yes
Lift - yes
Sport Chrono - yes

How about LED front lights ? Might as well while we are spending? With the smoked look or clear?

With the Violet I think the clear looks better, together with clear tail lights, probably black with all the other, ie 3 colours ??

[GR GT2RS]

Sandy59 said:

With the Violet I think the clear looks better, together with clear tail lights, probably black with all the other, ie 3 colours ??

Extras so far with weight implications
Leather with extended Leather to Dash and door panels - yes Estimated +4kg
Lift - yes +6.5kg
Sport Chrono - yes Estimated +1kg
LED front lights - yes (clear with Ultra violet black with others)
Ceramic Brakes - yes Apparently - 4.5kg
Lithium Battery- yes -13.5kg

Edited by GR GT2RS on Wednesday 22 April 13:23

[majordad]

Has anyone with a previous RS or GT 3 actual info on living with the Lithium Battery, how long do they last etc ? And why not fit an aftermarket lightweight battery for less than quarter the price ? Retain the Porsche standard battery for those times it's needed.

[Sandy59]

majordad said:

Has anyone with a previous RS or GT 3 actual info on living with the Lithium Battery, how long do they last etc ? And why not fit an aftermarket lightweight battery for less than quarter the price ? Retain the Porsche standard battery for those times it's needed.

I know an RS owner who's used one from 2010 I think. No real issues apparently and he's just used a standard CTEK conditioner on it.

He's never mentioned noticing the weight difference either though, and he's a decent driver on the track, although has probably never compared against the standard battery to be honest.

[RDMcG]

Here is the spec on mine..pretty middle of the road…

[majordad]

How much do they charge you for the European Navigation, surely it will not be cost effective and you know your way blindfold to the Ring !


I'm wondering re the full sports buckets ( the 918 ones ) and cannot work out why not to get the adjustable buckets. They look very alike and there is not a huge weight premium with the bonus that the backrest adjusts for those long journeys' to ..........the Ring .

[PorscheGT4]

majordad said:

How much do they charge you for the European Navigation, surely it will not be cost effective and you know your way blindfold to the Ring !


I'm wondering re the full sports buckets ( the 918 ones ) and cannot work out why not to get the adjustable buckets. They look very alike and there is not a huge weight premium with the bonus that the backrest adjusts for those long journeys' to ..........the Ring .

no bucket has backrest adjust !

[RDMcG]

majordad said:

How much do they charge you for the European Navigation, surely it will not be cost effective and you know your way blindfold to the Ring !


I'm wondering re the full sports buckets ( the 918 ones ) and cannot work out why not to get the adjustable buckets. They look very alike and there is not a huge weight premium with the bonus that the backrest adjusts for those long journeys' to ..........the Ring .

The Euro nav is about $290 but will do about 4000km I expect. Thanks for the help on the Austrian part, after that will be going back to Stuttgart to get some wrap on the front,then to Hamburg, Berlin and finally Ring,with a few people to meet here and there.

for sure the 918 bucket are non adjustable for rake.

[Sandy59]

RDMcG said:

Here is the spec on mine..pretty middle of the road…

I wondered about the painted car key but was advised it's very easily scratched - wonder if you could put a protective film on it ??

[sidicks]

Sandy59 said:

I wondered about the painted car key but was advised it's very easily scratched - wonder if you could put a protective film on it ??

Here is my key after 5,000 miles and 9 months of use:





Entirely frivolous and pointless, but a nice touch as far as I'm concerned! Obviously just need to be a bit careful carrying the key around with other keys / coins etc.

[av185]

Sandy59 said:

I wondered about the painted car key but was advised it's very easily scratched - wonder if you could put a protective film on it ??

Wow!......shrink wrapped key.....the ultimate extra!

[pete a]

sidicks said:

Here is my key after 5,000 miles and 9 months of use:





Entirely frivolous and pointless, but a nice touch as far as I'm concerned! Obviously just need to be a bit careful carrying the key around with other keys / coins etc.

Where did you get the key ring , that's great.

[sidicks]

pete a said:

Where did you get the key ring , that's great.

Standard Porsche key ring - they do one with a red calliper and one with a yellow calliper. The dealer gave me a keyring when I collected the car and I bought a second one for the other key.