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dom9 said:
But what are the must have options in terms of covering any ugly dash plastic? Is anything else needed?
You need the 'Black (stitching in Platinum Grey) Leather interior £1,344.00' (other stitching colours available) to cover the dash and all the main plastic bits. I reckon this is a must, along with the LWB's. I'm debating the need for climate control and PCM.Leather option to dash and door tops is £1344 well spent. Sapphire could really have any stitching colour but red or yellow is £801. Imo platinum looks fine and is free anyway.
The Spyder lwbs backs are slightly more vertical, cannot be adjusted relative to the base and I find them slightly narrower on the shoulders but wider on the hips than the old style folding buckets which only have the option of heating. Both buckets are very comfortable clearly dependent on your build. Imo the Spyder buckets are cheap at only c £400 more than the old ones.....a no brainer other things being equal.
The Spyder lwbs backs are slightly more vertical, cannot be adjusted relative to the base and I find them slightly narrower on the shoulders but wider on the hips than the old style folding buckets which only have the option of heating. Both buckets are very comfortable clearly dependent on your build. Imo the Spyder buckets are cheap at only c £400 more than the old ones.....a no brainer other things being equal.
dom9 said:
So, let's say I do get allocation this morning and do decide to spec a car...
I'm thinking of keeping it 'lean' and maybe having (as the major options):
- Sapphire blue
- 918 seats
- and that's pretty much it. Maybe some alcantara and stitching, here and there...
But what are the must have options in terms of covering any ugly dash plastic? Is anything else needed?
Are the 918 seats tighter than the other (P03 are they?) buckets? I found the 918 seats a little tight when I got in my buddy's Spyder the other day.
I stopped paying attention to a lot of the guys spec-ing their cars when I thought I had no allocation!
Fingers crossed for you - mine came through today - may build June delivery I'm thinking of keeping it 'lean' and maybe having (as the major options):
- Sapphire blue
- 918 seats
- and that's pretty much it. Maybe some alcantara and stitching, here and there...
But what are the must have options in terms of covering any ugly dash plastic? Is anything else needed?
Are the 918 seats tighter than the other (P03 are they?) buckets? I found the 918 seats a little tight when I got in my buddy's Spyder the other day.
I stopped paying attention to a lot of the guys spec-ing their cars when I thought I had no allocation!
dom9 said:
So, let's say I do get allocation this morning and do decide to spec a car...
I'm thinking of keeping it 'lean' and maybe having (as the major options):
- Sapphire blue
- 918 seats
- and that's pretty much it. Maybe some alcantara and stitching, here and there...
But what are the must have options in terms of covering any ugly dash plastic? Is anything else needed?
Are the 918 seats tighter than the other (P03 are they?) buckets? I found the 918 seats a little tight when I got in my buddy's Spyder the other day.
I stopped paying attention to a lot of the guys spec-ing their cars when I thought I had no allocation!
It depends what you mean by must have options… for resale or for a great car?I'm thinking of keeping it 'lean' and maybe having (as the major options):
- Sapphire blue
- 918 seats
- and that's pretty much it. Maybe some alcantara and stitching, here and there...
But what are the must have options in terms of covering any ugly dash plastic? Is anything else needed?
Are the 918 seats tighter than the other (P03 are they?) buckets? I found the 918 seats a little tight when I got in my buddy's Spyder the other day.
I stopped paying attention to a lot of the guys spec-ing their cars when I thought I had no allocation!
Resale isn't spoken about with much passion on here for obvious reasons but for what its worth looking at Cayman R's that sit for sale unsold with poor options, i would spec PCM personally. The seats you have chosen will also be desirable plus if you want to cover the dash plastic then you'll need to option leather interior. Go through the configurator and you'll see but that will add about £1344 to your costs which ads leather to the dash and also to the top of the doors. It does make the interior a much more special place to be though, I think most will agree with me on that one. Coloured stitching you don't need at 800 quid if you want to be careful.
64 litre fuel tank - free, online services - free as works with aps for real time traffic control which is handy if you're having PCM and its a no cost option.
Also spec Mobile phone preparation and smoker pack if you want the cover over the coin tray, I think its free.
The LWBS are a slightly wider fit than the folding buckets for sure, not much but they are wider.
Dave
Steve Rance said:
Bump.. The GT4 does have a dry sump engine doesn't it???
Oil supplyThe oil supply has the following objectives:
• Supply of all lubrication points with sufficient engine oil
• Ensuring the supply of oil even during very high lateral and longitudinal acceleration
• Reducing friction and drive losses
it features:
• Two oil extraction points per cylinder head
• One electrically activated demand-controlled oil pump
• One baffle plate between crankcase and oil pan
Oil circuit 1_16_15
The 3.8 l engine installed in the Cayman GT4 has two oil extraction points per cylinder
head. The Cayman GT4 engine therefore has a total of five oil pumps. These are located
horizontally in the oil pan and are driven by a joint shaft. They are divided into 4 extraction
pumps for the cylinder heads (2 per cylinder head) and a demand-controlled pressure
oil pump.
The oil filter is accessible from below. The oil pressure sensor is fitted on the top
at the oil-filter console.
mdianuk said:
You need the 'Black (stitching in Platinum Grey) Leather interior £1,344.00' (other stitching colours available) to cover the dash and all the main plastic bits. I reckon this is a must, along with the LWB's. I'm debating the need for climate control and PCM.
I agree re the dash - it makes a huge difference.The dual-zone climate really should be standard. Not for the zones, but for the thermostatic control. It's an easy omission and a potential source of regret every time you drive the car...
Slavishly following internet wisdom I spec'd the smokers package on mine and now wish I hadn't. I've got an extra power socket I won't ever use as I don't do loose leads and devices in the cabin, and nowhere central to put my gate/garage transponder. Doh...!
Thanks guys. These would be 'must haves' for me, not resale.
I won't be spec-ing PCM or climate etc for resale as I want a 'lean' car for myself.
I just want the cabin to be 'nice' for me, which means the extended leather (by the sounds of it) with the 918 seats and red stitching (don't mention the stitching). I do prefer alcantara to leather though, where possible. Feels more 'sporty', maybe?
Else, I really just want the car to drive and won't be commuting in it so don't really need the phone prep etc. I also have to be 'careful' with money as other cars have come into the family since I thought I missed allocation and my job situation has changed (not financially but we're meant to be starting a new company next year).
Yeah, maybe it won't be super-desirable on the 2nd hand market but I'll be the first owner (if I go ahead) and will be buying the car for 'me' (especially since Mrs9 clearly thinks I've had better ideas).
I won't be spec-ing PCM or climate etc for resale as I want a 'lean' car for myself.
I just want the cabin to be 'nice' for me, which means the extended leather (by the sounds of it) with the 918 seats and red stitching (don't mention the stitching). I do prefer alcantara to leather though, where possible. Feels more 'sporty', maybe?
Else, I really just want the car to drive and won't be commuting in it so don't really need the phone prep etc. I also have to be 'careful' with money as other cars have come into the family since I thought I missed allocation and my job situation has changed (not financially but we're meant to be starting a new company next year).
Yeah, maybe it won't be super-desirable on the 2nd hand market but I'll be the first owner (if I go ahead) and will be buying the car for 'me' (especially since Mrs9 clearly thinks I've had better ideas).
iantr said:
I agree re the dash - it makes a huge difference.
The dual-zone climate really should be standard. Not for the zones, but for the thermostatic control. It's an easy omission and a potential source of regret every time you drive the car...
Slavishly following internet wisdom I spec'd the smokers package on mine and now wish I hadn't. I've got an extra power socket I won't ever use as I don't do loose leads and devices in the cabin, and nowhere central to put my gate/garage transponder. Doh...!
Where is the USB located out of interest? In the arm rest?The dual-zone climate really should be standard. Not for the zones, but for the thermostatic control. It's an easy omission and a potential source of regret every time you drive the car...
Slavishly following internet wisdom I spec'd the smokers package on mine and now wish I hadn't. I've got an extra power socket I won't ever use as I don't do loose leads and devices in the cabin, and nowhere central to put my gate/garage transponder. Doh...!
dom9 said:
Thanks guys. These would be 'must haves' for me, not resale.
I won't be spec-ing PCM or climate etc for resale as I want a 'lean' car for myself.
I just want the cabin to be 'nice' for me, which means the extended leather (by the sounds of it) with the 918 seats and red stitching (don't mention the stitching). I do prefer alcantara to leather though, where possible. Feels more 'sporty', maybe?
Else, I really just want the car to drive and won't be commuting in it so don't really need the phone prep etc. I also have to be 'careful' with money as other cars have come into the family since I thought I missed allocation and my job situation has changed (not financially but we're meant to be starting a new company next year).
Yeah, maybe it won't be super-desirable on the 2nd hand market but I'll be the first owner (if I go ahead) and will be buying the car for 'me' (especially since Mrs9 clearly thinks I've had better ideas).
My business head says spec it right, flip it and put the 30k towards the new business! I won't be spec-ing PCM or climate etc for resale as I want a 'lean' car for myself.
I just want the cabin to be 'nice' for me, which means the extended leather (by the sounds of it) with the 918 seats and red stitching (don't mention the stitching). I do prefer alcantara to leather though, where possible. Feels more 'sporty', maybe?
Else, I really just want the car to drive and won't be commuting in it so don't really need the phone prep etc. I also have to be 'careful' with money as other cars have come into the family since I thought I missed allocation and my job situation has changed (not financially but we're meant to be starting a new company next year).
Yeah, maybe it won't be super-desirable on the 2nd hand market but I'll be the first owner (if I go ahead) and will be buying the car for 'me' (especially since Mrs9 clearly thinks I've had better ideas).
Fokker said:
My business head says spec it right, flip it and put the 30k towards the new business!
I just hope it doesn't lose too much money as it may have to be sold at 'some point' as Mrs9 pointed out that she'd rather have a house (we sold a couple of years ago - silly) than a car...dom9 said:
I just hope it doesn't lose too much money as it may have to be sold at 'some point' as Mrs9 pointed out that she'd rather have a house (we sold a couple of years ago - silly) than a car...
If its anything like the GT3 then its not going to lose any money at all Dom… I think its a safe bet. If you were buying an M5 then I would advise you against it!dom9 said:
I just want the cabin to be 'nice' for me, which means the extended leather (by the sounds of it) with the 918 seats and red stitching (don't mention the stitching). I do prefer alcantara to leather though, where possible. Feels more 'sporty', maybe?
There is an abundance of Alcantara in the cabin anyway, even with the leather pack specified. If you look at this picture, albeit of a Spyder cabin, you'll see what I mean. None of this is replaced by selecting the £1300 leather option.
As for the other spec, fair play picking entirely for yourself, but then again, it doesn't hurt to be mindful of what the end-user market wants. Unfortunately that means pointless options like PCM (which is naff already).
dom9 said:
I just hope it doesn't lose too much money as it may have to be sold at 'some point' as Mrs9 pointed out that she'd rather have a house (we sold a couple of years ago - silly) than a car...
Know that feeling, though I sold my Cayman R to sort the house, baby etc, now returning to the fold. Unfortunately though I have no where to put the GT4; probably just have to squeeze it on the end of the drive in full view eek!!!Edited by mdianuk on Tuesday 24th November 11:51
Its worth pointing out in that pic above Ian that you do lose the leather and stitching on the top of the doors if you don't spec full leather…
Not a major issue granted but I do find that a lot of little additions to this cabin make a big difference.
I'm in two minds about alcantara sun visors for gods sake… I also have to option the light package with it for some stupid Porsche reason so its costing 500 quid for alcantara sun visors basically…
I think Ive lost it !
Not a major issue granted but I do find that a lot of little additions to this cabin make a big difference.
I'm in two minds about alcantara sun visors for gods sake… I also have to option the light package with it for some stupid Porsche reason so its costing 500 quid for alcantara sun visors basically…
I think Ive lost it !
Its worth pointing out in that pic above Ian that you do lose the leather and stitching on the top of the doors if you don't spec full leather…
Not a major issue granted but I do find that a lot of little additions to this cabin make a big difference.
I'm in two minds about alcantara sun visors for gods sake… I also have to option the light package with it for some stupid Porsche reason so its costing 500 quid for alcantara sun visors basically…
I think Ive lost it !
Not a major issue granted but I do find that a lot of little additions to this cabin make a big difference.
I'm in two minds about alcantara sun visors for gods sake… I also have to option the light package with it for some stupid Porsche reason so its costing 500 quid for alcantara sun visors basically…
I think Ive lost it !
Fokker said:
Its worth pointing out in that pic above Ian that you do lose the leather and stitching on the top of the doors if you don't spec full leather…
Unless mistaken though, the 'Black (stitching in Platinum Grey) Leather interior £1,344.00' includes the tops of the doors. You don't have to spec it separately? The point I was making was that providing you spec this option, you still get plenty of Alcantara. If you don't spec the option, you miss out on a lot.PorscheGT4 said:
Oil supply
The oil supply has the following objectives:
• Supply of all lubrication points with sufficient engine oil
• Ensuring the supply of oil even during very high lateral and longitudinal acceleration
• Reducing friction and drive losses
it features:
• Two oil extraction points per cylinder head
• One electrically activated demand-controlled oil pump
• One baffle plate between crankcase and oil pan
Oil circuit 1_16_15
The 3.8 l engine installed in the Cayman GT4 has two oil extraction points per cylinder
head. The Cayman GT4 engine therefore has a total of five oil pumps. These are located
horizontally in the oil pan and are driven by a joint shaft. They are divided into 4 extraction
pumps for the cylinder heads (2 per cylinder head) and a demand-controlled pressure
oil pump.
The oil filter is accessible from below. The oil pressure sensor is fitted on the top
at the oil-filter console.
Looks like that may be a lot of words that say it doesnt have a dry sumpThe oil supply has the following objectives:
• Supply of all lubrication points with sufficient engine oil
• Ensuring the supply of oil even during very high lateral and longitudinal acceleration
• Reducing friction and drive losses
it features:
• Two oil extraction points per cylinder head
• One electrically activated demand-controlled oil pump
• One baffle plate between crankcase and oil pan
Oil circuit 1_16_15
The 3.8 l engine installed in the Cayman GT4 has two oil extraction points per cylinder
head. The Cayman GT4 engine therefore has a total of five oil pumps. These are located
horizontally in the oil pan and are driven by a joint shaft. They are divided into 4 extraction
pumps for the cylinder heads (2 per cylinder head) and a demand-controlled pressure
oil pump.
The oil filter is accessible from below. The oil pressure sensor is fitted on the top
at the oil-filter console.
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