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rxpandy said:
This is my final spec: PFQN1QM3
One thing which I may add late is the carbon door stills but not sure at the moment.
Did you want the alcantara steering wheel, or black leather? I think your selection is for the black leather which will be more susceptible to getting hot or colder than comfortable. Not everyone likes the feel of alcantara thoughOne thing which I may add late is the carbon door stills but not sure at the moment.
The standard door sills are quite smart. Never seen the carbon option, should look special with the white
Electrical mirrors, dual zone clima (bigger compressor likely).
Porsche Vectoring? Do you really need it?
Additional ambient lighting? Why?
I am very focused on performances and lightweight, so everything not strictly required is out for me.
PDK, x73, buckets, GTS int pack and PCCB, parking sensors, Sat Nav, smoke pack are what you need.
Porsche Vectoring? Do you really need it?
Additional ambient lighting? Why?
I am very focused on performances and lightweight, so everything not strictly required is out for me.
PDK, x73, buckets, GTS int pack and PCCB, parking sensors, Sat Nav, smoke pack are what you need.
RBT0 said:
Electrical mirrors, dual zone clima (bigger compressor likely).
Porsche Vectoring? Do you really need it?
Additional ambient lighting? Why?
I am very focused on performances and lightweight, so everything not strictly required is out for me.
PDK, x73, buckets, GTS int pack and PCCB, parking sensors, Sat Nav, smoke pack are what you need.
contradicting yourself in one post well done!!Porsche Vectoring? Do you really need it?
Additional ambient lighting? Why?
I am very focused on performances and lightweight, so everything not strictly required is out for me.
PDK, x73, buckets, GTS int pack and PCCB, parking sensors, Sat Nav, smoke pack are what you need.
BGHughes said:
Did you want the alcantara steering wheel, or black leather? I think your selection is for the black leather which will be more susceptible to getting hot or colder than comfortable. Not everyone likes the feel of alcantara though
The standard door sills are quite smart. Never seen the carbon option, should look special with the white
I did give this a lot of thought, alcantara is nice but it when I've had it in the past it doesn't wear very well. I was also discussing it with the driving instructor on Monday and we where both of the same option that the leather would be the better option.The standard door sills are quite smart. Never seen the carbon option, should look special with the white
I'm still on the fence about the sills.
edo said:
RBT0 said:
Edo, sorry I'm troll-proof.
Eh? No trolling - you cant say you don't need climate or electric mirrors and then say you have to have nav, smokers pack gts pack and parking sensors!Options are a personal thing, one man or womans must have is another's unnecessary....
Best trade off for me. Not for everyone.
rxpandy said:
I did give this a lot of thought, alcantara is nice but it when I've had it in the past it doesn't wear very well. I was also discussing it with the driving instructor on Monday and we where both of the same option that the leather would be the better option.
I'm still on the fence about the sills.
Agree alcantra steering wheels do not wear well. I feel I get better grip on my heated carbon MF wheel, and it looks great too! Oh, and it keeps your hand warm too I'm still on the fence about the sills.
Photo of sill and wheels by lunchtime.
spec is all personal, some should know that more than others with "yellow air vents" lol
alcantra steering wheels I would take every day of the week, they are far nicer to use.
It's only the clammy hand gang who seem to kill them off.
the only issue with >£20k of spec is resale lose of value.
£10k of spec is a nice place to be, gives you most of the nice bits, helps resale with the nice bits, but does not loose you 30k come resale. it all depends how rich you are I guess and how much is acceptable too loose after 3 years ownership.
alcantra steering wheels I would take every day of the week, they are far nicer to use.
It's only the clammy hand gang who seem to kill them off.
the only issue with >£20k of spec is resale lose of value.
£10k of spec is a nice place to be, gives you most of the nice bits, helps resale with the nice bits, but does not loose you 30k come resale. it all depends how rich you are I guess and how much is acceptable too loose after 3 years ownership.
RBT0 said:
I am very focused on performances and lightweight, so everything not strictly required is out for me.
but parking sensors, Sat Nav, smoke pack are what you need.
er !!! lol I can see why that got comments off others ;-)but parking sensors, Sat Nav, smoke pack are what you need.
but as above no spec is right, you buy what you want even if does mean you tick the PDK option ;-)
Leather steering wheels are clearly the way to go! Wear far better, no sun fade and feel quality wise way way better. Drove the 991 GT3 PEC car with alcantara wheel on Tuesday.....cheapened the car bigtime imo compared to my leather wheel....each to their own as already said but come on chaps, things have progressed since the hush puppy days of the earlier cars..........
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PS I am also speccing leather if possible on the GT4 btw.......
:PS I am also speccing leather if possible on the GT4 btw.......
rxpandy said:
Yes please. Thank you.
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Hope that helps!
Good luck. Whereas I agree that £20k of extras may seem excessive, I got there without special paint, expensive wheels, memory seats or PCCB so can see how easy it is to do, but I thought what the heck, nothing I chose was excessive and I love the result. Yup, yellow vents might seems OTT but the reason Porsche offer them is that (I feel) they actually look pretty good in the flesh, as they kind of extend the bonnet into the cockpit. I DID sweat this one element but thought if it really was not good I would just fit standard black ones myself. Comments from others who have seen them in the flesh have been very favourable! I didn't also get yellow dials as I felt it would be excessive (yup, even me), and went for white because I like white dials (and as so many say on here, your car, your colours, though I have kept one eye on ensuring I don't undermine eventual resale value, albeit I accept I will take a hit anyway given the number of options I have paid for).
I almost went for the more expensive wheels but the standard ones painted black shine -and look to match- the GTS external black which provides a wonderful juxtaposition to the racing yellow (in my case).
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