How would you spec your 992 GTS?
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Schuey_911 said:
It's more than that, because the GTS comes with the Turbo spec suspension with the helper springs. By removing Sports PASM it will essentially give you the same suspension setup as a standard Carrera S, therefore removing the helper springs.
My GTS also has the Aero kit and I've had it just over 4 months and love the suspension (Sports PASM -10mm). It's firm but much more compliant than my previous M4 Competition. And obviously much more liveable than a 992 GT3 would be on the road.
PS - Lovely car you have there and looks great in GT Silver, but that bike leaning against it is making me squirm a bit!
Yes, it’s possible to delete the GTS specific suspension setup when ordering the car. more details here. I like it as it is, but just thought if as Sid posted above, that he found the car too hard, there could be an option to soften it. My GTS also has the Aero kit and I've had it just over 4 months and love the suspension (Sports PASM -10mm). It's firm but much more compliant than my previous M4 Competition. And obviously much more liveable than a 992 GT3 would be on the road.
PS - Lovely car you have there and looks great in GT Silver, but that bike leaning against it is making me squirm a bit!
Edited by Schuey_911 on Thursday 12th January 23:12
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Anyway, don’t worry about the bike leaning against the car though, it’s very light…!
Schuey_911 said:
. And obviously much more liveable than a 992 GT3 would be on the road.
992GT3 is extremely compliant on the road, I've got PS4S and 2.1/2.4 pressures and is is positively cushy - obviously none of you lot were around in the aircooled era when Bilsteins and Boge were thudding us down the road, you should try a 964RS or 993 Turbo S to get recalibrated 
i didnt bother with ppf either,always reminds me off the old dears that wrap a sofa in a plastic kit from the sunday post adverts.
if it gets damaged bad enough paint it.
the suspension is about 40% stiffer than the std 911,both the dampers and spring rates.the rubbish roads do give a more jarring ride.
but ive found the tyre roar more annoying,the rear wheels archs have diaphrams in them to let more noise through to make it sound more race car like
sealing them off gets rid off over 2db of crap white noise,allows the sports exhaust and the flat six to be heard
if it gets damaged bad enough paint it.
the suspension is about 40% stiffer than the std 911,both the dampers and spring rates.the rubbish roads do give a more jarring ride.
but ive found the tyre roar more annoying,the rear wheels archs have diaphrams in them to let more noise through to make it sound more race car like
sealing them off gets rid off over 2db of crap white noise,allows the sports exhaust and the flat six to be heard
TB993tt said:
992GT3 is extremely compliant on the road, I've got PS4S and 2.1/2.4 pressures and is is positively cushy - obviously none of you lot were around in the aircooled era when Bilsteins and Boge were thudding us down the road, you should try a 964RS or 993 Turbo S to get recalibrated
I left mine on the Michelin cups, and the bump and rebound rates seemed pretty similar to the GTS giving a similar ride quality. The stiffer spring rates meant there was less body movement on the GT3. I agree with you though, GT3 does give an extremely compliant rideIREvans said:
I left mine on the Michelin cups, and the bump and rebound rates seemed pretty similar to the GTS giving a similar ride quality. The stiffer spring rates meant there was less body movement on the GT3. I agree with you though, GT3 does give an extremely compliant ride
Agrred, the 2GT3 ride is quite uncanny, the stiffer spring rate is very obvious when you go over small sharp speed bumps (have them on road where I live) but miraculously the damping feels very compliant when on the move, these latest tech dampers are truly magic I think, apart from the financial incentives of the last few years, it is this great ride combined with the PDK which has really opened up 911s to "normal" drivers compared with just hard core guys who would put up with/enjoy the older 911s relative rock hard nature. franki68 said:
The usability difference between a gts and gt3 is (subject to spec ) almost negligible I found ,the main diffference is the noise but anyone thinking a gts is much better riding is mistaken .
Correct. I like the ride, but as I’ve mentioned above, I understand it isn’t for everyone. Would like to try a GTS coupe with the standard PASM instead of the GTS specific -10mm PASM, but I suspect there’d be too much body movement for my liking.IREvans said:
franki68 said:
The usability difference between a gts and gt3 is (subject to spec ) almost negligible I found ,the main diffference is the noise but anyone thinking a gts is much better riding is mistaken .
Correct. I like the ride, but as I’ve mentioned above, I understand it isn’t for everyone. Would like to try a GTS coupe with the standard PASM instead of the GTS specific -10mm PASM, but I suspect there’d be too much body movement for my liking.IREvans said:
Correct. I like the ride, but as I’ve mentioned above, I understand it isn’t for everyone. Would like to try a GTS coupe with the standard PASM instead of the GTS specific -10mm PASM, but I suspect there’d be too much body movement for my liking.
So it looks like you have both a 992 GTS and 992 GT3 at the same time. Aside from the handling, which feels quicker from an acceleration perspective?
Schuey_911 said:
So it looks like you have both a 992 GTS and 992 GT3 at the same time.
Aside from the handling, which feels quicker from an acceleration perspective?
Purely subjectively, the GTS feels more accelerative, and at this time of year, you’d need to really be on your toes in a GT3 to keep up with a C4 GTS..!Aside from the handling, which feels quicker from an acceleration perspective?
Edited by IREvans on Friday 13th January 17:16
IREvans said:
Schuey_911 said:
So it looks like you have both a 992 GTS and 992 GT3 at the same time.
Aside from the handling, which feels quicker from an acceleration perspective?
Purely subjectively, the GTS feels more accelerative, and at this time of year, you’d need to really be on your toes to keep up with a C4 GTS..!Aside from the handling, which feels quicker from an acceleration perspective?
I do love high revs too though being a biker, but that's a different feeling
But on my GTS, I just love the fact that whatever gear I'm in it just pulls hard if you're in the mood, means you don't have to revs the nuts off it to get that satisfaction if you know what I mean. Schuey_911 said:
Thanks for the reply, I thought that would be the case and confirms what I felt too when driving my friend's 992 GT3, and then he had a go in mine. He said mine felt quicker which is what I felt too. It's all relative though and different engines and power delivery. I'm a boost kind of guy so love the kick in the back a turbo engine gives you from low down revs. I never really got on with my E92 M3 which was high revving and all the power was above 5k rpm, wrong gear and a Mk 2 Focus RS could embarrass you (talking from experience lol) !
I do love high revs too though being a biker, but that's a different feeling But on my GTS, I just love the fact that whatever gear I'm in it just pulls hard if you're in the mood, means you don't have to revs the nuts off it to get that satisfaction if you know what I mean.
I do love turbocharged power delivery, and especially on modern engines with barely any lag. You mention a Focus RS, I always liked the Mk1; loads of lag, and a really aggressive LSD which made for exciting progress, so you had to really be on top of your game..!I do love high revs too though being a biker, but that's a different feeling
But on my GTS, I just love the fact that whatever gear I'm in it just pulls hard if you're in the mood, means you don't have to revs the nuts off it to get that satisfaction if you know what I mean. IREvans said:
Schuey_911 said:
Thanks for the reply, I thought that would be the case and confirms what I felt too when driving my friend's 992 GT3, and then he had a go in mine. He said mine felt quicker which is what I felt too. It's all relative though and different engines and power delivery. I'm a boost kind of guy so love the kick in the back a turbo engine gives you from low down revs. I never really got on with my E92 M3 which was high revving and all the power was above 5k rpm, wrong gear and a Mk 2 Focus RS could embarrass you (talking from experience lol) !
I do love high revs too though being a biker, but that's a different feeling But on my GTS, I just love the fact that whatever gear I'm in it just pulls hard if you're in the mood, means you don't have to revs the nuts off it to get that satisfaction if you know what I mean.
I do love turbocharged power delivery, and especially on modern engines with barely any lag. You mention a Focus RS, I always liked the Mk1; loads of lag, and a really aggressive LSD which made for exciting progress, so you had to really be on top of your game..!I do love high revs too though being a biker, but that's a different feeling
But on my GTS, I just love the fact that whatever gear I'm in it just pulls hard if you're in the mood, means you don't have to revs the nuts off it to get that satisfaction if you know what I mean. turbospud said:
i didnt bother with ppf either,always reminds me off the old dears that wrap a sofa in a plastic kit from the sunday post adverts.
if it gets damaged bad enough paint it.
the suspension is about 40% stiffer than the std 911,both the dampers and spring rates.the rubbish roads do give a more jarring ride.
but ive found the tyre roar more annoying,the rear wheels archs have diaphrams in them to let more noise through to make it sound more race car like
sealing them off gets rid off over 2db of crap white noise,allows the sports exhaust and the flat six to be heard
How did you get rid of the diaphragms in the rear arches as I too find the background noise rubbish but exhaust noise is great if it gets damaged bad enough paint it.
the suspension is about 40% stiffer than the std 911,both the dampers and spring rates.the rubbish roads do give a more jarring ride.
but ive found the tyre roar more annoying,the rear wheels archs have diaphrams in them to let more noise through to make it sound more race car like
sealing them off gets rid off over 2db of crap white noise,allows the sports exhaust and the flat six to be heard
EvoSid said:
How did you get rid of the diaphragms in the rear arches as I too find the background noise rubbish but exhaust noise is great
It seems the brand of tyre has a significant influence over the level of road noise. Mine’s on Goodyears, and it seemed a little quieter than another GTS which I drove which had Pirellis.IREvans said:
It seems the brand of tyre has a significant influence over the level of road noise. Mine’s on Goodyears, and it seemed a little quieter than another GTS which I drove which had Pirellis.
Mine is on Good Year Eagle F1 too, glad because from experience I'm not keen on Pirelli tyres on cars. With Motorcycles though they're very good.Gassing Station | 911/Carrera GT | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff