GT4 RS/ Spyder RS Experiences, Driving and Technical
Discussion
As we now have a good number of buyers and drivers on PH now - with these cars getting into good hands,
Lets have a thread which discusses Experiences, Driving and Technical Topics.
The topic of availability is essentially dead, due to overs disappearing, speculators leaving the market and good levels of lightly used cars on the market, but If you want to talk values...
Please go to the GT4 RS Availability Thread -> Here which remains open for now, exclusively for you.
On this thread the hope is that we will have discussions and insights from buyers, drivers and enthusiasts, and it is open to both 718 RS models.
As of thread start - October 2024, the 1st 2022 cars are now 2years old and due 1st service or recently had.
There will probably be issues with the cars - not many of them discussed publicly, out of fear of eroding values... but no need to worry about that anymore!
Hope we can also correctly bifurcate myth from reality with respect to ride, intake noise, 'fiddly' roofs, or any other characteristics of the cars that might be overblown or under-reported.
Please share experiences, setup details, meets, modifications, upgrades and tweaks. Hopefully I'm not a lone voice of enthusiasm for 718 RS.
Lets have a thread which discusses Experiences, Driving and Technical Topics.
The topic of availability is essentially dead, due to overs disappearing, speculators leaving the market and good levels of lightly used cars on the market, but If you want to talk values...
Please go to the GT4 RS Availability Thread -> Here which remains open for now, exclusively for you.
On this thread the hope is that we will have discussions and insights from buyers, drivers and enthusiasts, and it is open to both 718 RS models.
As of thread start - October 2024, the 1st 2022 cars are now 2years old and due 1st service or recently had.
There will probably be issues with the cars - not many of them discussed publicly, out of fear of eroding values... but no need to worry about that anymore!
Hope we can also correctly bifurcate myth from reality with respect to ride, intake noise, 'fiddly' roofs, or any other characteristics of the cars that might be overblown or under-reported.
Please share experiences, setup details, meets, modifications, upgrades and tweaks. Hopefully I'm not a lone voice of enthusiasm for 718 RS.
Edited by TDT on Sunday 6th October 22:21
The new menace…
If there was ever a car designed for me… I think this is it.
The specification includes everything you need, and nothing you don’t, for the intended purpose.
A1 Black over Silver wheels with Black Callipers.
IMO a case study for ‘less is definitely more’.
Non-WP - because I have always preferred the cleaner look, and then this budget is reserved for actual performance related mods and consumables as/when required.
Steel brakes, for me no point speccing PCCB only to take them off and put them in a box.
Other options:
Front axle lift, Extended Leather with arctic-grey, Clubsport - of course, Bose, Light design, Smokers package. PDLS +, Race-tex sunvisors, Illuminated door sills, seat mounted extinguisher (as it’s a bit smaller/neater) might change for firestick anyway. Door pulls and seatbelts in black.
Car has already been away for a few visual tweaks (that i have been hinting at) as well as full PPF and coating etc, and track day preparation in progress.
No update on driving impressions until i have validated the setup as they come all wrong from the factory anyway. Only thing to say is that even during early running in…. The car is rapid, and i cannot even open the taps yet.
I had my PEC day a few weeks back in a centre car, and forfeited handling circuit exercises in favour of essentially a 90min extended test drive on local A + B routes and a cruise for a few junctions on the M1.
Back to my car and I was very fortunate to be able to see the car as it landed at dealership and I was able to do the unwrapping myself ahead of PDI.
I also purchased 1L of the new C40-GT oil. £28.30inc
Allocation story is an interesting one. I actually had 2 cars a one point for short while, pre- price rise.
No strings, no games, no overs
The next iteration of the Track Day Toy is here, the new adventure has already begun…
If there was ever a car designed for me… I think this is it.
The specification includes everything you need, and nothing you don’t, for the intended purpose.
A1 Black over Silver wheels with Black Callipers.
IMO a case study for ‘less is definitely more’.
Non-WP - because I have always preferred the cleaner look, and then this budget is reserved for actual performance related mods and consumables as/when required.
Steel brakes, for me no point speccing PCCB only to take them off and put them in a box.
Other options:
Front axle lift, Extended Leather with arctic-grey, Clubsport - of course, Bose, Light design, Smokers package. PDLS +, Race-tex sunvisors, Illuminated door sills, seat mounted extinguisher (as it’s a bit smaller/neater) might change for firestick anyway. Door pulls and seatbelts in black.
Car has already been away for a few visual tweaks (that i have been hinting at) as well as full PPF and coating etc, and track day preparation in progress.
No update on driving impressions until i have validated the setup as they come all wrong from the factory anyway. Only thing to say is that even during early running in…. The car is rapid, and i cannot even open the taps yet.
I had my PEC day a few weeks back in a centre car, and forfeited handling circuit exercises in favour of essentially a 90min extended test drive on local A + B routes and a cruise for a few junctions on the M1.
Back to my car and I was very fortunate to be able to see the car as it landed at dealership and I was able to do the unwrapping myself ahead of PDI.
I also purchased 1L of the new C40-GT oil. £28.30inc
Allocation story is an interesting one. I actually had 2 cars a one point for short while, pre- price rise.
No strings, no games, no overs
The next iteration of the Track Day Toy is here, the new adventure has already begun…
Edited by TDT on Sunday 6th October 19:17
New car preparation from couple weeks back…
De-conned, De-badged, PPF’d and coated.
Start of service duty preparations…
Running-In Update
Busy accumulating the miles during dry-ish breaks in the weather and the 4RS is quite simply a joy at the moment.
Huge sense of occasion… the drivetrain in the small chassis is so immediate, you can sense the energy just beneath the surface. You can feel it in the fibre of the car. RennSpaß indeed.
So far, Zero issue with noise on a longer distance cruise. Can easily ‘make progress’ and listen to my favourite automotive podcasts or listen back to David Rodigan Show.
PASM Sport Chassis provides the best overall ride and control experience based upon the factory setup the car is currently wearing. I then back it off to ‘normal’ if the surface gets a more broken, as it lets the wheels be a bit more free.
My perspective is, of course, relative… coming from 981 GT4 -> 981 GT4 MR -> 718 GT4 MR and now into 4RS
Will soon be able to open the taps more and see whether any of the reported other characteristics show themselves, with more pace and load.
De-conned, De-badged, PPF’d and coated.
Start of service duty preparations…
Running-In Update
Busy accumulating the miles during dry-ish breaks in the weather and the 4RS is quite simply a joy at the moment.
Huge sense of occasion… the drivetrain in the small chassis is so immediate, you can sense the energy just beneath the surface. You can feel it in the fibre of the car. RennSpaß indeed.
So far, Zero issue with noise on a longer distance cruise. Can easily ‘make progress’ and listen to my favourite automotive podcasts or listen back to David Rodigan Show.
PASM Sport Chassis provides the best overall ride and control experience based upon the factory setup the car is currently wearing. I then back it off to ‘normal’ if the surface gets a more broken, as it lets the wheels be a bit more free.
My perspective is, of course, relative… coming from 981 GT4 -> 981 GT4 MR -> 718 GT4 MR and now into 4RS
Will soon be able to open the taps more and see whether any of the reported other characteristics show themselves, with more pace and load.
Running-In Update ...
Still getting used to engine response within the allowable running in rpm range. By the book it’s up to 7k for 1st 932mls/1500km…however I’m really trying to keep to 5.5-6k for the 1st 600mls, then then will start to extend over 7k -8k for the next 600mls.
Probably means I won’t get to use the full range until after RS day in March ‘25… but I’m in no rush… the car isn’t going anywhere, and I’m actually enjoying the process of learning the new engine and gearbox pairing. The acceleration is rabid, response feel like it’s wired to my synapses… It’s alive.
Still getting used to engine response within the allowable running in rpm range. By the book it’s up to 7k for 1st 932mls/1500km…however I’m really trying to keep to 5.5-6k for the 1st 600mls, then then will start to extend over 7k -8k for the next 600mls.
Probably means I won’t get to use the full range until after RS day in March ‘25… but I’m in no rush… the car isn’t going anywhere, and I’m actually enjoying the process of learning the new engine and gearbox pairing. The acceleration is rabid, response feel like it’s wired to my synapses… It’s alive.
fridaypassion said:
Does the RS come with the Cup 2 or Sport Maxx Tyres? the Cup 2s are horrific in the cold but the Sport Maxx I had on my normal GT4 were actually ok in the cold as long as it was dry.
Yep, either Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 or Dunlop Sport Maxx 2. Most seem to be coming with Dunlops at the moment. I have them on mine… will run them until there are done.. will be good to have a baseline, as I’ve decided to relearn everything from scratch again.
PRO5T said:
TDT said:
The specification includes everything you need, and nothing you don’t...
Race-tex sunvisors, Illuminated door sills
Race-tex sunvisors, Illuminated door sills
PRO5T said:
In all seriousness, I think yours is the best looking one I've seen yet, silver wheels are making a come back and the fully painted bonnet of the none-WP gives the car a much cleaner visual appearance.
Look forward to seeing it out on track in the future
Thank you very much. I really love the combo. I’ve been trying to figure out why it resonates so deeply and I finally figured it out. Look forward to seeing it out on track in the future
I have probably close to 100 pictures or shots of the 4RS over its development cycle, and all of these are black cars without too much addenda… and I just loved the ‘understated, q-car, skunkworks prototype, what is that - hard as nails’ look of them.
I think mine fits the mould well …
Edited by TDT on Monday 7th October 11:45
APOLO1 said:
Bit of a set up done, feels like it’s improved it in particular front end. This is such a fun car to drive, every trip is like a fair ground ride, the sounds, damping, steering feel, throttle response all just about perfect. The only thing I am not to keen on is forgot to spec white dials and should have gone guards red, aside to that it’s perfect. Whilst the ST agree with Top Gear is the best road driving 911 I have driven, this is very very close 2nd. Actually on a summer day with the roof down I think it might be the flip of a coin which is more fun.
Excellent - high praise indeed.Between 4RS, SRS and S/T - Porsche have really done something special wrt fun, feelings and vibes.
Where did you go for setup.. can you share any details? I guess this won't be much different than GT4 or Spyder as SRS is essentially the same Spring/Damper rates as those cars - with its road focus.
If you run with PSE off and are not laying heavily into the throttle, the drivetrain noise and intake is quiet and you can be making ‘very brisk’ progress. Quicker than general traffic.
The car is happier at 80mph than it is at 60mph.
There will be tyre/road noise, due to large tyres, next to no rubber bushings in the suspension (solid joints), lightweight glass in the rear and less sound deadening.
As I said I can still easily listen to podcasts or music… and don’t feel beaten up.
The car is happier at 80mph than it is at 60mph.
There will be tyre/road noise, due to large tyres, next to no rubber bushings in the suspension (solid joints), lightweight glass in the rear and less sound deadening.
As I said I can still easily listen to podcasts or music… and don’t feel beaten up.
Edited by TDT on Tuesday 8th October 00:27
Paul_N said:
Noise cruising on motorway is fine with exhaust turned off not too dissimilar to GT4, don’t get me wrong provoke the throttle & it’s a different matter 
Drove 250 miles each way to collect our 4RS, wife & I both commented RS seemed quieter cruising at 70 on motorway with exhaust switched off than GT4, that may change as miles increase, wife even managed a sleep on way home.
Hire car had covered 51,000 KM’s fine on motorways & autobahn.
Ha!… i actually thought this also… but was waiting to post after my confirmation long drive in the next few days. Drove 250 miles each way to collect our 4RS, wife & I both commented RS seemed quieter cruising at 70 on motorway with exhaust switched off than GT4, that may change as miles increase, wife even managed a sleep on way home.
Hire car had covered 51,000 KM’s fine on motorways & autobahn.
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