Question for those who have actually driven a Porsche GT3 RS...

[golfer07840]

Let me first say, this question is just that, a question, not a means in which to start a fight regarding the physics of the game, or which Sim is better, etc.

So my question is: For those who have actually had the privilege to drive the Porsche GT3 RS (I saw one at my golf course the other day, so yes, real people do drive them), does the back end really swerve as much as it does in the game? Or is it a bit overdone in the game? I can't imagine driving at 65 MPH or so on my local back roads and having the rear fishtailing as much as it seems to do in the game.

My brother says it's overdone, but then again, he's never actually driven one, so he's just being his usual know it all, without actually knowing.

And I do have a second question, regardless if it's overdone or not, is there a way to limit how much the back end slides? I ask because, in custom races, it's the kind of street car that's fun to race against the AI in a Group 4 race. However, it's tough to do when you're constantly fighting the back end against cars more designed for circuit racing.

 

[GT_Alex74]

I know someone who owns one. But before anything else, what tyres are you driving it on, and where are you compared to the top 10 times on the leaderboards in general ?

Also, something everyone should bear in mind, driving on your local backroads even at spirited pace, and going full on on a race track are two very different things. Many people who think they drive fast on their local roads would turn their car into a beyblade if they hit the track and kept the same driving style. Braking zones especially are generally much shorter on road, and people tend to just instinctively keep a big margin and brake smoothly.

Personnally, I find the 991 GT3 RS in the game to be an absolute beast, extremely stable and easy to drive, especially when you take its performance level into account. Now it's still a 500+ hp car built to turn in quickly, so yeah, suddenly stomping the gas pedal at 60mph with the steering wheel not being pointed straight might shake the booty.

The real thing ? Yeah, the speeds you can reach on twisty narrow mountain roads in that thing are stupid. It's as OP as it is in game. But you want to go for sport hard tyres, or even comfort softs, to really get a feel for the balance of the car. If you put racing tyres on it, like with all road cars in the game, the amount of grip will overload the suspension, and you'll end up riding the bumpstops mid-corner. You need a hard suspension to cope with slicks even in real life, and GT Sport doesn't have enough adjustment range to do that even with setups. Having done an endurance race on RH tyres with this car, the car was really weird, super sensitive and prone to snap. Drive it on sports hards and it's another world, incredibly well balanced and just super fun to drive.

 

[golfer07840]

I know someone who owns one. But before anything else, what tyres are you driving it on, and where are you compared to the top 10 times on the leaderboards in general ?

Also, something everyone should bear in mind, driving on your local backroads even at spirited pace, and going full on on a race track are two very different things. Many people who think they drive fast on their local roads would turn their car into a beyblade if they hit the track and kept the same driving style. Braking zones especially are generally much shorter on road, and people tend to just instinctively keep a big margin and brake smoothly.

Personnally, I find the 991 GT3 RS in the game to be an absolute beast, extremely stable and easy to drive, especially when you take its performance level into account. Now it's still a 500+ hp car built to turn in quickly, so yeah, suddenly stomping the gas pedal at 60mph with the steering wheel not being pointed straight might shake the booty.

The real thing ? Yeah, the speeds you can reach on twisty narrow mountain roads in that thing are stupid. It's as OP as it is in game. But you want to go for sport hard tyres, or even comfort softs, to really get a feel for the balance of the car. If you put racing tyres on it, like with all road cars in the game, the amount of grip will overload the suspension, and you'll end up riding the bumpstops mid-corner. You need a hard suspension to cope with slicks even in real life, and GT Sport doesn't have enough adjustment range to do that even with setups. Having done an endurance race on RH tyres with this car, the car was really weird, super sensitive and prone to snap. Drive it on sports hards and it's another world, incredibly well balanced and just super fun to drive.

Yes, I was doing the very naive thing and driving the car on racing soft slicks. I'll try to drive it as you suggest with the tire setup you gave me.

And yes, I'm sure doing 60 on my backroads here at home is absolutely nothing compared to 125 on a race track. Sadly, I'll never get to know (which at my age, I'm OK with).

 

[DC2_Evan]

I've driven alot of normal 911's and 911 Turbo's at my work. The real car wouldn't really act like it does in game because the traction and stability systems won't let it. That being said, if you turned all those assists off (and they are assists in real life, don't let anyone else tell you different), yes it will slide around if you aren't on top of it. I feel oversteer is over done in most games tbh, but maybe that's just me.

 

[AlanH49]

Any roadcar on full race slicks can act very strangely. The suspension/chassis is just not set-up for that sort of grip level. Even road legal trackday tyres can be overkill.

If the 911 Cup car is ever released, with very similar power/weight. It’ll feel completely at home on slicks.

 

[CallawaySS]

With racing tyres, most road cars handle rather strange. The car will have higher grip and will be faster, but it will have less stability, mainly in the rear. Like other people suggested, try to use sport tyres, maybe they aren't as fast, but they are more enjoyable.

I haven't driven this car irl, but to me, it feels stable in GTS, even without TC.

 

[VXR]

I got it to be a little more stable by changing the rear toe back to 0.00 from something like 0.60.

 

[Hoopzah]

I've driven one, but not like I do in this game. Nor was it at speed, or anything near it.. because I'd lose my job instantly. Sorry, can't help here lol.
Edit:
Also I thought I'd throw in that this has an adaptive air suspension.. so there's no bump stops to ride on, instead they use "helper springs."