GT2 vs GT3 RS
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Drive both before you decide. Many long-time owners prefer the GT3RS over the GT2. Mainly because of sound, 8500 rpm redline, gearing, and instant throttle response. Also, the GT3RS is very rare and generates much excitement when seen.
The RS is a great car, but the GT2 feels just like the RS inside, and in steering feel, shifter, balance and brakes. The difference is you rev the RS a little higher to achieve a certain speed, whereas you rev lower to do the same in the GT2. If you rev to the same rpm, you will be going WAY too fast on the same strip of road. That does not mean I don't do it, though. 
The RS wins in the looks dept in that it looks hot in the wild colors with the decals and wheels, but the GT2 can look just menacing and purposeful, so its a tossup and a personal preference.
In terms of driving, the GT2 gives up a slight throttle response at very low rpm (under 2000) but more than makes up for it with searing thrust that builds as the rpm rises and never quits up to redline, and a built-in Launch Control that is a fun asset to have. That speed in intoxicating. I doubt anyone that has both in their garage will have much reason to drive the RS once they get their GT2.
The RS wins in the looks dept in that it looks hot in the wild colors with the decals and wheels, but the GT2 can look just menacing and purposeful, so its a tossup and a personal preference.
In terms of driving, the GT2 gives up a slight throttle response at very low rpm (under 2000) but more than makes up for it with searing thrust that builds as the rpm rises and never quits up to redline, and a built-in Launch Control that is a fun asset to have. That speed in intoxicating. I doubt anyone that has both in their garage will have much reason to drive the RS once they get their GT2.
Both cars are sick, I often find myself missing NA, and especially the sound of the GT3, but a GT2 done right can keep you just as content!
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GT2, hands down. As much as I love the GT3, there is nothing like the breathtaking performance of the GT2.
I would expect the 997 version to be even better. Bill, perhaps YOU should try a GT2... my feeling is you would trade the RS in a heartbeat for one. It's like having the acceleration of your Ruf 993TT and the razor sharp handling of your GT3-RS. Can there be a better combo?
I would expect the 997 version to be even better. Bill, perhaps YOU should try a GT2... my feeling is you would trade the RS in a heartbeat for one. It's like having the acceleration of your Ruf 993TT and the razor sharp handling of your GT3-RS. Can there be a better combo?
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I have the RS and I love the car it is a collectors item,rare,very racy but when you are in the track and TT,s pass you like if you where sleeping is a little bit frustrating.
In the other hand a NA cars are pure breed JMHO
In the other hand a NA cars are pure breed JMHO
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i dont know that a tt would pass you in an RS unless they are modified.... or on long straights????
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In the curves RS,s can handle a TT better but it will not be enough in the first strait section he will pass.
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Matt,
Call Tym Switzer to discuss sound therapy....his exhaust is super (Woodster has it....see his thread with video from Tx2k8).
Jeff
