Trade gts for gtr
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Trade gts for gtr
Hey guys currently own a 16 gts but recently been offered a 18 gtr I own gts outright should I pull the trigger or not is it a big difference between the two I’ve never driven a gtr
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You can gain GTR engine horsepower by a simple ECU upgrade on your GTS. Other GTR track enhancements and cosmetics are inconsequential in day to day driving.
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Also, while you can get significantly more out of your GTS motor with a tune to match the factory GTR spec, it has been built differently so with a tune in a GTR you have more potential. The challenge becomes more around making use of the power. The 2 wheel drivetrain can't translate it to the pavement and you constantly have your traction light flash at you. Although, the lego dial in the GTR might make that kind of fun!
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Not to mention the wider track, rear wheel steering, and a few other changes.
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I know all that. I said horsepower didn't say you'll get everything else.
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Above comments correct. The rear wheel steering and additional horsepower with much wider rear tires are worth the price alone.
My last 911 gt3 had the rear wheel steering also and either tracking or fast mountain driving nothing can compare.unless you have driven a sports car with it you don't know what your missing.
My last 911 gt3 had the rear wheel steering also and either tracking or fast mountain driving nothing can compare.unless you have driven a sports car with it you don't know what your missing.
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to get GTR specs from your motor it is for sure a simple ECU tune. Getting the maximum out of each motor requires a different tune, but the GTR stock specs are easily in reach with a tune on a GTS.
