Porsche Cayman GT4 RS vs 718 GT4 | How Much Better?

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  • @showxpony
    @showxpony 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is one of the best breakdowns I've seen on this car (and I've watched almost every review on TH-cam). Everyone else parrots the same comments, but you went into real detail. Keep it up!

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for taking the time to comment. This channel is focused on the Cayman, every Cayman… so the review was from the standpoint of a Cayman enthusiast and owner. Glad you liked it… I don’t get the huge view counts the other channels get, but I’m not doing this for the views… it’s a passion and a hobby and even if a few people like the content I’m happy 😁

  • @steveallen3335
    @steveallen3335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Great to see Porsche GB recognising the channel and your hard work and dedication to the Cayman line-up. Awesome car and will never be beaten.

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for giving me the push to do this👍🏼

  • @primepremium5504
    @primepremium5504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    First review I have watched where you actually capture the intake sound and noise. Everyone else talks about it, but they all just have 7-9k rpm sound bites in their videos. Well done

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for taking the time to comment. The GT4 RS is a mobile orchestra… so many sounds on offer and so much more I would have liked to cover if I had the time to place microphones in other locations. It’s way more than the 9,000 rpm red line.

  • @kevinmcg6747
    @kevinmcg6747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Porsche GB clearly recognise your passion for the model Max, a passion that I’ve no doubt is both motivating and genuine. Long may it continue. Cheers, Kevin.

  • @richardsayer1533
    @richardsayer1533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Your channel is small but mighty (just like the GT4 RS) 👊🏻

  • @uweheinrich6784
    @uweheinrich6784 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well done Max....I agree the GT4 RS is probably the best sports car ever for any type of practical car ownership. Yes, we have the extreme hyper cars in existence, but for most people, this car is everything one could ever want on 4 wheels. Even in direct comparison to some of the hyper cars, I cannot imagine that any performance gain of the pure exotics would practically matter to anyone.

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You have summed it up well👍🏼

  • @glucia2223
    @glucia2223 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is such an awesome video. I received an allocation for a GT4 RS with no markup, which is amazing here in the USA. I am trading in my GTS 4.0, which I love dearly. I have a Macan for a daily, and this will be my fun weekend car and track car. But I do live in an urban area and like running around town in my GTS occasionally. Your review of the compliance of the ride is reassuring. Great video!

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      WOW!! You got a GT4RS without a dealer markup in the USA? JUMP ON IT if you can afford it without too many consequences financially. I know I would. Depends on your exact use case, and I’m pleased you haven’t mentioned so far you will be taking the car on track. It is an awesome car, though some hard core track people say the front-end steering and suspension cannot handle the power as well as a GT3. This doesn’t bother me in the slightest. I can proudly say I never come near to using 80% of the handling potential of the car. When I made this video the GT4RS impressed me on a more emotional level and I love the engineering that’s gone into that car, and the engine. The only downside you should be aware of depending on how good your hearing is, if you’re going on a 1,000 mile motorway trip the noise inside the cabin from the engine can get a bit much. This is not from personal experience but from multiple actual owners. That is the only downside to openly be aware of. Other than that, make sure you specify the front axle lift, and damn good times are in store for you ahead.

    • @glucia2223
      @glucia2223 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MAXREVS Thanks for the reply! I will be taking this to the track, for sure. I like track driving, but it is for my enjoyment, and I do not compete with anyone other than myself. I will probably get in around 6-8 track days per year, do some autoX, and then use this car to tear up the backroads. My one small concern is that I optioned PCCBm, which is supposed to be awesome. Some say the rotors wear quickly on the track, but others say they are pretty durable and a lot of people are basing their views off of old PCCB data. And I found that if/when they need to be swapped out, I can go to the Surface Transform option, which is about half the cost and should last forever. I plan on keeping this car until I can't get in and out of it anymore. Appreciate your awesome review!

  • @miamigt4922
    @miamigt4922 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great comparison. FYI, noticed your suction cup camera mount. If you want to capture the best footage angle I use the RoadSpy RS1 on my Cayman. Way way better than those suction cups.

  • @morriselphick2365
    @morriselphick2365 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review Max, glad you got to experience the ultimate cayman

  • @craigc8682
    @craigc8682 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great vid Max. Focusing on sound the way you have is a novel approach. Well done! Greetings from. A fellow 981 GT4 owner in Cape Town!

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for taking the time to comment. The 981 GT4 is a cracking car and we're both lucky to have one.

  • @s10lucky
    @s10lucky 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic vid Max. That sound is just incredible at the top. Well done on bagging one for the channel. 👍👍

  • @skydance2012
    @skydance2012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great to watch a second time!

  • @jeanng2951
    @jeanng2951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome spontaneous review, almost as big a GT4 RS as us here down in Mauritius! :)

  • @Timboo1971
    @Timboo1971 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing Max... It's a truely special car and one that true petrol heads will celebrate long into the future.

  • @plife911
    @plife911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was fantastic! Glad you got your hands on it. I enjoyed this very much 🙏🏻 looking forward to 4rs in the garage hopefully in a few months if production doesnt go more sideways (famous last words).

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, you have an order?! 🤯 Good times ahead, no matter how long you have to wait. Shortages are affecting everyone… I’ve been waiting on parts for my GT4. This is affecting the whole industry.

  • @981_pdk3
    @981_pdk3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing review Max! You have captured the sound so clearly and what a drive! Porsche keep surprising with such great cars. It looks like you could have done with a colour cordinated sports drink. Antony

  • @tomingrassiaimages8776
    @tomingrassiaimages8776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Audio is crystal clear Max.

  • @delhowe4543
    @delhowe4543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well done Max. Great video and car!

  • @IsraelSocial
    @IsraelSocial 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I was blowed away when i heard in real life the sound of this car! Is just insane

  • @alenaalena13
    @alenaalena13 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Max I enjoy your channel and your enthusiasm for the brand. I had a Cayman S which was fun and then a GT3RS (997) which made the Cayman feel like driving a marshmallow. I then bought a 981 GT4 which I have had for 7 years and it has been utterly brilliant, but it lacks real punch. Thus I am looking forward to an Arctic Grey GT4RS which is on a ship coming to my country. Interested to hear your comments about the exhaust and I agree. Interested what you say about the PDK, because even as a manual fan I think I will agree that the shifts will be so good (the PDK comes from the GT3RS 991). You have done a great job capturing the interior sound accurately. Great review.

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have one on the way 🤯. You are a lucky fella👍🏼

  • @kevind1447
    @kevind1447 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic review max, bravo although wearing the wrong T-Shirt should have said SuperWet 😂

  • @RogerBaileyOnCars
    @RogerBaileyOnCars 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Excellent stuff Max ! and you got a loaner from Porsche GB 👍🏼👍🏼 congrats 👏 loved the vid and you hit 109db ! - Roger

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Roger. The loaner is from my local Porsche dealer as I’m having work done on my GT4.

  • @skydance2012
    @skydance2012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video! Like the decibel meter

  • @MrRoyck10
    @MrRoyck10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The GT4 RS is best among the Caymans and better than most 911s out there, this is right at the door steps of the GT3 with a 10 bhp deficit but compensates with the midship engine and perhaps a slight lighter weight. What a cracking engine…..a sports car most provoke emotions and the GT4 sums it up with precision. Thanks Max

  • @ky7037
    @ky7037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You know you’ve made it when you can get a loaner GT4RS to make a TH-cam video!

  • @qdosgolf
    @qdosgolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Immensely jealous of you getting to drive one, I haven't even seen one in the flesh yet. Good watch too but I think you could have rewarded yourself with just a little A/C, the fans would have been drowned out by the induction noise 😅

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      LOL!! From past experiences my mics always have picked up the AC fans even on low speed. This was a once in a lifetime opportunity. I took no chances. Although the result was great audio the visuals of me in a closed cabin when it was 30 degrees C outside could have been better😅

  • @honestonesnft8355
    @honestonesnft8355 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats Max!!!! Epic!!!!

  • @julian987r4
    @julian987r4 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Are those seats those new fancy-pants 3D printed seat inserts? If so, what were your impressions of them? Great video Max, brilliant that Porsche themselves have recognised your channel and the passionate content that you create on all things exclusively Cayman.

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Julian. About those seat inserts. They were in the front trunk. I had to remove them so I could fit my crate of video and audio equipment. It never occurred to me to use them to be honest. If I ever get a next time😜

  • @matssundlin9877
    @matssundlin9877 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't wait until I get my fully spec GT4 RS in gorgeous Gentian Blue in January/February next year! It will be a good year at all the racetracks in Sweden next year ;)

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good year, good decade😁. Great times ahead and congratulations on your order👍🏼

  • @pedrowhite911
    @pedrowhite911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Max! Great video! It’s good to know that you could daily it on UK roads. I was worried the suspension was going to be too harsh, especially after trying out the new front suspension on the 992 GT3. Love that GT3 engine-even more so in the Cayman platform!😍. How were your ears after the drive?!

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😁 My ears are just fine👍🏼 I’ve heard some people say you would not want to drive long distances in the GT4 RS. The noise would kill you. I couldn’t disagree more. It’s all about how you use your right foot. With moderate throttle inputs there are no intense decibel levels which could fatigue you, however the moment you stab the throttle the Jekyll and Hyde characteristics of this car show. One moment a daily cruiser the next moment a beast.

  • @bobbyuykim
    @bobbyuykim ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi max great content on the car. I would like to ask on suspension most reviews are saying the car is too stiff for road riding then watching your review says no problem as daily or its very much livable i wonder what is the problem? 2nd is the car smooth on slow speeds like regular pace? I mean the gearing on throttle not jerky or some sort that will not be ok with normal pace? 1 more thing if placed in regular automatic mode do we need to rev high in order to change gear or it can work like normal auto car?

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  ปีที่แล้ว

      This is a very subjective answer, based on the specific roads the test drive is done on. Then there is also the country of the review, e.g. France / Germany / Europe tends to have far better maintained road surfaces than the UK. UK road surfaces at the moment are shocking without the funding to fix them. So depending on where the review was done, this could explain mixed reviews. Thankfully for my review it was summer and the roads were adequate during my test drive. Not perfect, not shocking, just average UK road surfaces. Since the review after the winter of 2022 the roads in the UK now are generally shocking, and not being maintained / fixed. You don’t want to buy any performance car, throw it into corners and expect to find body roll. There is a reason the suspension is stiff and firm. If someone wants a more comfortable ride buy a GTS. My best advice for a 718 GT4 RS owner?! Replace the Cup2s with PS4S for UK roads and that would be excellent. I recently switched from Cup2s to PS4S on my 981 GT4 and it has really taken off the harshness which I could get on some uneven road surfaces in the UK. Gearbox is fine, I wouldn’t worry about it, it’s not new for the GT4RS. I guess there are always some people who find something to criticise. Nothing in life is perfect, and if you think the 718 GT4 RS (the best Cayman on this planet) is letting the side down in some areas… well, I just don’t know what to say. I know you are not the one finding fault in the car… it’s other professional TH-camrs who have to find some angle on their reviews to make them stand-out. Anyhow we are all entitled to our opinions… so if someone says the suspension is too hard, so be it. It’s a performance sports after all, if they made it super compliant it would bounce in the corners. Porsche cannot build their cars to take into account every road surface in every country.

    • @bobbyuykim
      @bobbyuykim ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MAXREVS wow thank you for the prompt reply. I live in the philippines a lot of the roads here has no maintenance as well. Was asking the questions since i placed a dep on the 4rs getting it in a month time i just wanted to make sure i wont regret it. We use it for weekends canyon riding. Im currently in an m2c but some of my friends got 991.2 gt3 rs. I kinda prefer the cayman size on our roads and according to them gt3rs is ok for the roads we do so there it is… thank you very much for the informations

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey if you get the GT4RS congrats. It’s super difficult. I hope your dreams come true🙏🏼

    • @bobbyuykim
      @bobbyuykim ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MAXREVS got lucky someone canceled their reservation

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  ปีที่แล้ว

      You got very lucky👍🏼Very happy for you

  • @rayliu7762
    @rayliu7762 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow that does sound amazing!

  • @AndyEder
    @AndyEder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one, Max! 😁

  • @phillipmcmahon5949
    @phillipmcmahon5949 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video. Although not sure I can ever get comfortable watching you dripping with sweat. I'm hoping for your wife's sake you have air con at home 🤣

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Just remember the lengths I go to for the best audio capture😅

  • @simonbussey7530
    @simonbussey7530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I hope some of them get driven and they don’t become investment pieces afraid of putting miles on.

  • @carlfrederick8433
    @carlfrederick8433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Greatly appreciate this video. Great to get your take that the ride is not too rough as Doug Demuro reported. I trusat you as a Caynan owner and expert.
    So the GT4RS you drove had the aluminum wheels with PCCB. Do you think the steering feel or turn in feel or acceleration will feel any better by also having the magnesium wheels (10 kg savings overall)?

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there. I will obviously have to give you my best efforts guess on the answer… not having driven the car with magnesium wheels. Honestly, for road usage, and the time I had with the car, I don’t think I would be capable of noticing any difference between the standard and magnesium wheels. Maybe if I was on track, with sharp bends, constantly turning one way and the other, you could detect a difference. I suspect it would have to be with very large steering inputs (i.e. sharp corners) to pick up on the difference. As the steering is now electrically assisted and no longer hydraulic like in the 987s, I am guessing the magnesium wheels would probably have a more noticeable impact on a car with hydraulic steering? Furthermore I didn’t really get to use the car to pick up on the GT4 RS front suspension setup versus a regular GT4. One line summary of the GT4 RS… like going to a live concert in your favourite stadium, your favourite artist, the best live audio sound system… versus listening to compressed MP3 audio on $10 in ear headphones! In my case, Kraftwerk performing Live in the Royal Albert Hall in London!!

    • @carlfrederick8433
      @carlfrederick8433 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MAXREVS Thank you very much for your detailed reply. I had not thought of the electric steering vs hydraulic steering feeling as it pertains to aluminum vs magnesium wheels. Right now I have my GT4RS ordered with PCCB with base aluminum wheels and will probably stick with that spec.

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Congrats on the GT4 RS order. There must be at least 3-4 people in the comments threads with a GT4 RS on order. It would be great to gather everyone’s initial feedback and bounce it off each other when the cars arrive!

    • @carlfrederick8433
      @carlfrederick8433 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MAXREVS Sure sounds good. Do we give feedback in the comments of this video or what method do you recommend?

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get your cars, do the run in mileage, hit red line and then send me a video on wetransfer dot com and I will share with everyone here

  • @pochoulin1059
    @pochoulin1059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it more fun and engagement when you in pdk Gt4rs than manual gt4?

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I ❤️ the PDK GT4 RS. Even if it was available in manual I would opt for PDK. My explanation… the GT4 RS is so eventful I want to experience the whole rev range with my right foot. I want to be able to hit the red line with a subsequent gear change in a seamless manner. With a manual gearbox I challenge anyone to hit the red line and then change up a gear as quickly and smoothly as a PDK. I want to play the engine and exhaust like a violin. The paddles are my tools for interacting with the instrument. Either of the standard GT4s are so quiet in comparison to the RS, you could argue the manual is the better choice to connect with the car. With the RS my connection is to the audio track of the car and not the transmission of the car. Given the beautiful audio PDK allows me to exploit it best. Hope this answers your question!

    • @pochoulin1059
      @pochoulin1059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This is an elegant explanation, thank for sharing. I ordered gt4rs but was worried about not having a manual, now I will keep waiting

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, congratulations. You have nothing to worry about and everything to look forward to.

  • @garyf9897
    @garyf9897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another great video Max. I have my fingers crossed as on the list but feels like it could be a very long wait! One question, sound is epic, but do you think it is too much for longer journeys / road trips? Other reviews have commented such and was curious for your thoughts?

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Gary. I have answered this on another thread here. Will come back and put the author of that post here. In short no, it’s how you use your right foot.

    • @MAXREVS
      @MAXREVS  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      See reply to Pedro White

    • @garyf9897
      @garyf9897 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MAXREVS Ok. Thanks. Really keen to hear for myself too!

    • @garyf9897
      @garyf9897 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MAXREVS I'm sure I wouldn't be disappointed! 😂

  • @drbilly5133
    @drbilly5133 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh my.

  • @daysofgrace2934
    @daysofgrace2934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can never understand people who want ICE system in Boxster & Caymans…The driving is the entertainment

  • @tomingrassiaimages8776
    @tomingrassiaimages8776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The police won't catch you.....go for it!!...I will let your family know.

  • @martinboulden3540
    @martinboulden3540 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fabulous car and awesome video - but I hate the colour ! Sorry not sorry !

  • @tomingrassiaimages8776
    @tomingrassiaimages8776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    THAT CAR IS MEAN!!!...in a friendly kind of way.🤣