GT4 RS/ Spyder RS Experiences, Driving and Technical

[JayK12]

ChrisW. said:

No I changed to a 2018 991.2 GT3RS which cost me the same ... but chose a non WP non-particulate filter car, one owner, 7000 miles ish from an OPC.

It's now fitted with ST's and Mags (to make the best of it) but ridiculously over a series of modifications I also have the original steel discs and pads, and a set of PCCB's with Manthey pads !!

Oh Nice Chris! Hopefully I have a chat to come see it in action next year and grab a passenger lap, its been a while, need to see T's 4RS too!

[ChrisW.]

I tend to do the northern based PCGB days unless something special is arranged .... you would be most welcome!!

[JayK12]

Sounds like a plan as im Shropshire based but im in a Mclaren now, but do still own a Porsche so maybe they'd let me on track too 😂

[Paul_N]

Got the all clear on centre lock issue on our 4RS

[Paul_N]

Anyone bought bolster protectors for their GT4 RS & if so any tips please?

[donutskidmark]

arun1uk said:

Slightly different topic, I've been considering body coloured (GT Silver) decals on the GT4RS insert on the rear spoiler end plates. I think it'll lift the look of the black.

Has anyone done similar? I've seen a few kits online, but I'm likely to go to a wrap shop instead.

Thoughts? Will it look rubbish?

It’s only an extremely minor modification however it’s enough to look a bit naff imho…..
The car looks the business as it is…..

[FredBasset]

Paul_N said:

Anyone bought bolster protectors for their GT4 RS & if so any tips please?

I got the Edguard ones from the US and very pleased with them.

[Spyder75]

Paul_N said:

Anyone bought bolster protectors for their GT4 RS & if so any tips please?

If you are careful getting in and out, use the hard part on the side of the seat as a handle (put all the weight on this) you won’t need them.

[MrChips]

My Spyder RS came with Cup2's which overall i've been happy with during the summer months. Now thinking to swap tyres to something more suitable to all round road use. It's very unlikely i'll do a trackway anytime soon.

The established answer of course is Michelin PS4S however has anyone tried a Continental Sport Contact 7? They're coming in £200 cheaper and are outperforming the PS4S in almost every test.

I've booked a tour in the Alps for late July next year and thinking that something that can handle both dry and wet conditions might be a better choice for my road use.

[av185]

Yep the bucket seat 'yump' is a good technique. Saves on gym fees too.

[Paul_N]

Spyder75 said:

If you are careful getting in and out, use the hard part on the side of the seat as a handle (put all the weight on this) you won’t need them.

That’s the plan but suspect over time they may wear, will see, thanks

[fridaypassion]

MrChips said:

My Spyder RS came with Cup2's which overall i've been happy with during the summer months. Now thinking to swap tyres to something more suitable to all round road use. It's very unlikely i'll do a trackway anytime soon.

The established answer of course is Michelin PS4S however has anyone tried a Continental Sport Contact 7? They're coming in £200 cheaper and are outperforming the PS4S in almost every test.

I've booked a tour in the Alps for late July next year and thinking that something that can handle both dry and wet conditions might be a better choice for my road use.

I have just bought a set of these for my Alpine will report back. They are supposed to be a wonder tyre.

[Andy OH]

MrChips said:

My Spyder RS came with Cup2's which overall i've been happy with during the summer months. Now thinking to swap tyres to something more suitable to all round road use. It's very unlikely i'll do a trackway anytime soon.

The established answer of course is Michelin PS4S however has anyone tried a Continental Sport Contact 7? They're coming in £200 cheaper and are outperforming the PS4S in almost every test.

I've booked a tour in the Alps for late July next year and thinking that something that can handle both dry and wet conditions might be a better choice for my road use.

The Conti Sport Contact 7's are an excellent tyre but do not last anywhere near as long as a PS4S. I have PS4S's on my GT4 and our G87 M2 and I have had no issues with them at all on both cars.

[chris-gtrs]

I have recently taken delivery of my new 718 GT4RS. No centre lock wheel socket has been supplied with it. Is this normal because I seem to remember that the socket was supplied with previous porsches that had centre lock wheels? Or am I just looking in the wrong place?

[TDT]

Where are you looking?

It is located here —>

[jonny finance]

Please, can somebody confirm the battery type fitted to the 4/S RS?
Looks like fat boy full lead and not skinny Lithium??
This I find strange. Why would all 992 models get a lighter lithium, even a base Carrera, when the RS GT4/Spyder (featherweight as possible) gets a heavy standard battery??

[LiamH66]

jonny finance said:

Please, can somebody confirm the battery type fitted to the 4/S RS?
Looks like fat boy full lead and not skinny Lithium??
This I find strange. Why would all 992 models get a lighter lithium, even a base Carrera, when the RS GT4/Spyder (featherweight as possible) gets a heavy standard battery??

Yes, full weight of lead acid battery came with my GT4 RS - might be an AGM, I'll have a look next time I put it on charge.

Why? Really not sure, but I'm guessing they need to slow them down rather than speed them up compared to the 992, and of course preserve a cost difference for the new cars.

Liam

[Paul_N]

FredBasset said:

I got the Edguard ones from the US and very pleased with them.

Excellent, thank you & apologies for late reply

[Paul_N]

jonny finance said:

Please, can somebody confirm the battery type fitted to the 4/S RS?
Looks like fat boy full lead and not skinny Lithium??
This I find strange. Why would all 992 models get a lighter lithium, even a base Carrera, when the RS GT4/Spyder (featherweight as possible) gets a heavy standard battery??

Yes standard lead acid battery on ours as well

[chris-gtrs]

TDT said:

Where are you looking?

It is located here —>

Many thanks for that. I hadn't looked there as I couldn't separate the brake cooling duct seals from the plastic cover but I think I know how to do it now. I don't have a manual for the car yet and searching for things in the on-line version is a bit of a pain.