GT4 RS breaks cover then...

[Twinfan]

kmpowell said:

IMO Arctic Grey is very disappointing in the metal, quite underwhelming.

I'm with you. I refer to it as "primer"...

[TheDeadPrussian]

Off the boat on Saturday afternoon and now with detailer and PPF fitter for some all-over XPEL Ultimate.

[TDT]

GT Silver and Indigo Blue Mags… nice.

[ChrisW.]

You have obviously spent far too much time on the configurator

Yes it does look nice ... though on the subject of the magnesium wheels, I wonder what mass these save over equivalent strength forged alloys ?

Magnesium does carry a greater risk of breakage and it ages ....

[dashobbit]

ChrisW. said:

You have obviously spent far too much time on the configurator

Yes it does look nice ... though on the subject of the magnesium wheels, I wonder what mass these save over equivalent strength forged alloys ?

Magnesium does carry a greater risk of breakage and it ages ....

Just under 10kg. Not really worth it with the extra power it has, though unsprung mass is always worth reducing I guess. Depends how flush you're feeling

They make a bit of a difference in terms of 'lighter steering' on the GT3 RS, but they're nearly £20k from Manthey

[TheDeadPrussian]

ChrisW. said:

You have obviously spent far too much time on the configurator

Yes it does look nice ... though on the subject of the magnesium wheels, I wonder what mass these save over equivalent strength forged alloys ?

Magnesium does carry a greater risk of breakage and it ages ....

As stated previously - around a 10kg saving (2.5kg per wheel) and hopefully will be felt in the reduction in un-sprung mass (along with the spec'd PCCBs), but ultimately, with the the spec'ing of the WP, I wanted the Magnesium wheels to go with it. And I prefer the looks over the forged alloys.

I don't think I would see a commensurate return on re-sale, but re-sale isn't a concern.

[ChrisW.]

Well congratulations on your allocation and I hope it brings you great enjoyment for a very long time

It looks good even beneath the cover !!

[TheDeadPrussian]

Here’s a couple more following PPF.

[RacerMike]

TheDeadPrussian said:

Here’s a couple more following PPF.

Looks great Mark! Only just noticed it’s you….didn’t know you were active on here, but there aren’t likely to be many others around with that username

Another car that will undoubtedly be driven properly too!

[P. ONeill]

That looks absolutely fantastic, possibly the nicest I’ve seen yet. Enjoy, you lucky sod.

[Porsche guy]

TheDeadPrussian said:

Here’s a couple more following PPF.

Glad you posted the bonnet pic, looks great.

[TheDeadPrussian]

RacerMike said:

Looks great Mark! Only just noticed it’s you….didn’t know you were active on here, but there aren’t likely to be many others around with that username

Another car that will undoubtedly be driven properly too!

Thanks Mike - yep, it's me! Good to hear from you.

[RacerMike]

TheDeadPrussian said:

RacerMike said:

Looks great Mark! Only just noticed it’s you….didn’t know you were active on here, but there aren’t likely to be many others around with that username

Another car that will undoubtedly be driven properly too!

Thanks Mike - yep, it's me! Good to hear from you.

If you're on the mainland with it in the next few months give me a shout. Always happy for an excuse to get my GT4 out for a drive

[ChrisW.]

Slippydiff said:

ChrisW. said:

You have obviously spent far too much time on the configurator

Yes it does look nice ... though on the subject of the magnesium wheels, I wonder what mass these save over equivalent strength forged alloys ?

Magnesium does carry a greater risk of breakage and it ages ....

I think you’re comparing the magnesium wheels from yesteryear with today’s iterations Chris. The magnesium material used to produce the 964 RS wheels and BBS E82 centres and the techniques used to cast them are very different from the forging/forming techniques used today.

I am indeed ... but I am aware of at least one failure as a consequence of kerbing ... though the same incident with a forged alloy could have resulted in a similar outcome ??

[Taffy66]

ChrisW. said:

I am indeed ... but I am aware of at least one failure as a consequence of kerbing ... though the same incident with a forged alloy could have resulted in a similar outcome ??

An instructor at the PEC told me a few years ago that the Mags on their GT2 RS WP were subjected to so much kerb rash that they'd replaced them with the optional Aluminium forged alloys. The Mags on my RS are totally unmarked from new after doing 12 track days although I tend to avoid particularly aggressive kerbs.

[Melvynr]

TheDeadPrussian said:

Here’s a couple more following PPF.

Looks the dogs, hope you enjoy it as I am sure you will and hope to see it on the road. Who has done your detailing and PPF?

[TheDeadPrussian]

Melvynr said:

Looks the dogs, hope you enjoy it as I am sure you will and hope to see it on the road. Who has done your detailing and PPF?

Detailing and PPF were done by the excellent Darren of DC Valeting on the Isle of Man. He’s the best there is.

[TheDeadPrussian]

Here’s a few more including during PDI.





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[TDT]

Lovely details….

Interesting… standard GT top mounts on the front rather than offset as per 3RS or GT4 (RS) Clubsport.

[P. ONeill]

Silver would have been the last colour I would have picked. That’s the nicest one I’ve seen so far, including the launch spec. Only a wee bit jealous.