1st GT3 RS in Guildford
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Hi - yes I picked the car up on Friday. I am delighted with the colour choice - in the flesh and in the sun the colour has a good depth. I also like the bright wheels - they offer a good contrast to the black parts and work well with the alloy uprights.
I chose the folding buckets for two reasons. They allow access to the back of the car and that's really useful when going to the Ring with helmets and stuff. And second having now driven the 918 for 2.500 miles I have confirmed my view that for me at least the folding buckets are just a bit more comfortable. The 918 seats are good, but just not quite as supportive in the lumbar region.
Driving impressions will have to wait until I have run the car in (about 1,000 miles per AP). Am taking the car out to the Ring for the public weekend at the end of August (also to watch the WEC race). Really looking forward to that and trying the car in its natural habitat.
I chose the folding buckets for two reasons. They allow access to the back of the car and that's really useful when going to the Ring with helmets and stuff. And second having now driven the 918 for 2.500 miles I have confirmed my view that for me at least the folding buckets are just a bit more comfortable. The 918 seats are good, but just not quite as supportive in the lumbar region.
Driving impressions will have to wait until I have run the car in (about 1,000 miles per AP). Am taking the car out to the Ring for the public weekend at the end of August (also to watch the WEC race). Really looking forward to that and trying the car in its natural habitat.
stefan1 said:
Hi - yes I picked the car up on Friday. I am delighted with the colour choice - in the flesh and in the sun the colour has a good depth. I also like the bright wheels - they offer a good contrast to the black parts and work well with the alloy uprights.
I chose the folding buckets for two reasons. They allow access to the back of the car and that's really useful when going to the Ring with helmets and stuff. And second having now driven the 918 for 2.500 miles I have confirmed my view that for me at least the folding buckets are just a bit more comfortable. The 918 seats are good, but just not quite as supportive in the lumbar region.
Driving impressions will have to wait until I have run the car in (about 1,000 miles per AP). Am taking the car out to the Ring for the public weekend at the end of August (also to watch the WEC race). Really looking forward to that and trying the car in its natural habitat.
Congratulations - mines an Oct build - still deciding on colour - if you can be arsed to post some more piccies in various lights , it would be appreciated - not a problem if not though - enjoy I chose the folding buckets for two reasons. They allow access to the back of the car and that's really useful when going to the Ring with helmets and stuff. And second having now driven the 918 for 2.500 miles I have confirmed my view that for me at least the folding buckets are just a bit more comfortable. The 918 seats are good, but just not quite as supportive in the lumbar region.
Driving impressions will have to wait until I have run the car in (about 1,000 miles per AP). Am taking the car out to the Ring for the public weekend at the end of August (also to watch the WEC race). Really looking forward to that and trying the car in its natural habitat.
stefan1 said:
Hi - yes I picked the car up on Friday. I am delighted with the colour choice - in the flesh and in the sun the colour has a good depth. I also like the bright wheels - they offer a good contrast to the black parts and work well with the alloy uprights.
I chose the folding buckets for two reasons. They allow access to the back of the car and that's really useful when going to the Ring with helmets and stuff. And second having now driven the 918 for 2.500 miles I have confirmed my view that for me at least the folding buckets are just a bit more comfortable. The 918 seats are good, but just not quite as supportive in the lumbar region.
Driving impressions will have to wait until I have run the car in (about 1,000 miles per AP). Am taking the car out to the Ring for the public weekend at the end of August (also to watch the WEC race). Really looking forward to that and trying the car in its natural habitat.
I've got an Alpine road trip with several M3s, 911s and an Aston Martin ending with a weekend at the Ring, we'll be there from 28th til Monday. it'd be lovely to see it in the flesh... :-) I chose the folding buckets for two reasons. They allow access to the back of the car and that's really useful when going to the Ring with helmets and stuff. And second having now driven the 918 for 2.500 miles I have confirmed my view that for me at least the folding buckets are just a bit more comfortable. The 918 seats are good, but just not quite as supportive in the lumbar region.
Driving impressions will have to wait until I have run the car in (about 1,000 miles per AP). Am taking the car out to the Ring for the public weekend at the end of August (also to watch the WEC race). Really looking forward to that and trying the car in its natural habitat.
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So, some very early driving impressions after 100 miles. Not using more than 5k rpm, or frankly any of the performance.
First positive surprise is how good the steering is. I had a 991 C2S for a couple of years and really did not like the electric steering. The RS feels good. It's not like the old 997 GT3 helms; it does not chatter to you all the time, but as you soon as you put an input in, it starts to talk to you, and report back what's going on at the road surface. It's also super accurate.
The front end just feels wonderful. So lovely on a trailing throttle into a corner.
And perhaps the biggest step forward over the 997 4.0 that I used to own is the compliance. The old 4.0 litre was too stiff at the rear for road use. I used to drop the tyre pressures on the road to make it more driveable. But the 991 needs no such changes - it feels superbly damped but also exceptionally compliant. On anything bar a super smooth road, I bet this is where most of the 991's extra pace will come from over a 997. I don't mind a stiff car (my 996 RS with Manthey bits is very stiff indeed), but there is no doubt for road use the extra compliance is great.
Now looking forward to the 'Ring trip, where I will be able to use the engine to the full, and also experience the benefits of the aero. Having driven around the Ring in nearly every single GT3 road car (996, 996RS, 997 Gen 1 and 2, 4.0, plus 996 and 997 Cup cars) I have a good set of benchmarks to compare against...Should be fun!
First positive surprise is how good the steering is. I had a 991 C2S for a couple of years and really did not like the electric steering. The RS feels good. It's not like the old 997 GT3 helms; it does not chatter to you all the time, but as you soon as you put an input in, it starts to talk to you, and report back what's going on at the road surface. It's also super accurate.
The front end just feels wonderful. So lovely on a trailing throttle into a corner.
And perhaps the biggest step forward over the 997 4.0 that I used to own is the compliance. The old 4.0 litre was too stiff at the rear for road use. I used to drop the tyre pressures on the road to make it more driveable. But the 991 needs no such changes - it feels superbly damped but also exceptionally compliant. On anything bar a super smooth road, I bet this is where most of the 991's extra pace will come from over a 997. I don't mind a stiff car (my 996 RS with Manthey bits is very stiff indeed), but there is no doubt for road use the extra compliance is great.
Now looking forward to the 'Ring trip, where I will be able to use the engine to the full, and also experience the benefits of the aero. Having driven around the Ring in nearly every single GT3 road car (996, 996RS, 997 Gen 1 and 2, 4.0, plus 996 and 997 Cup cars) I have a good set of benchmarks to compare against...Should be fun!
terryb said:
Nice one Stefan
When are you planning a Ring trip? I'll be there for my 1st trackday in my 991 GT3 for DN13 at the end of Sept. I can't wait to get it out on track - as I'm so impressed with it on the road so far
Enjoy mate
Glad you're still enjoying it , great cars aren't they When are you planning a Ring trip? I'll be there for my 1st trackday in my 991 GT3 for DN13 at the end of Sept. I can't wait to get it out on track - as I'm so impressed with it on the road so far
Enjoy mate
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