991 GTS Must haves

991 GTS Must haves

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SL550M

595 posts

111 months

Monday 13th March 2017
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Cheib said:
Gorsh said:
Cheib said:
They're expensive and not "essential"....the Porsche Configurator is a very dangerous place! Hard to spec a GTS without putting £15k (and some much more) of options so adding another £3k can just tip people over the edge.
Yes, the configurator is very dangerous - I'm at £20k of options and struggling to decide what I would be happy without! No buckets either, but the 18 way seats instead.
18 way seats are fantastic!

This nigh on 2 year GTS has sold quickly. Nice spec. PCCB's, Manual, Aerokit etc

http://www.jzmporsche.com/used-vehicle-details/Por...

Cheap motoring for the previous owner (not that he did much of it).
Probably cheap motoring for the next owner, too! smile
Cracking car for 100 grand.

Cipo

320 posts

183 months

Wednesday 15th March 2017
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So, with the configurator now up and running, they have now added PTS Crayon, which imo looks great on the GTS, any other takers......

Cheib

23,328 posts

176 months

Wednesday 15th March 2017
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Cipo said:
So, with the configurator now up and running, they have now added PTS Crayon, which imo looks great on the GTS, any other takers......
Lots of people thinking of Crayon for the GT3 as well. I can't make my mind up about it. Here's a pick of a Crayon 911 I found https://www.instagram.com/p/BOmqxUvhxSv/

It's not PTS on the GTS though they have added PTS back to the configurator I see!

rbh

284 posts

133 months

Friday 17th March 2017
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Just found out my car has arrived in the UK and I've beaten the 1st April tax deadline. Happy days!!

nick28

239 posts

168 months

Friday 17th March 2017
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rbh said:
Just found out my car has arrived in the UK and I've beaten the 1st April tax deadline. Happy days!!
When did yours leave the Factory? Mine was on Monday - but haven't heard whether its landed

fseyyad

33 posts

111 months

Friday 17th March 2017
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do you know any of the other dates that it passed through like V250 etc. mine i think is supposed to be at this stage today "Vehicle entry to bodyshop / vehicle completion"

rbh

284 posts

133 months

Friday 17th March 2017
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I understand mine came off the line for dispatch on or around the 14th. I was told getting it over etc was usually 14 days so expect it on 28th. That date may still be true for me to pick it up, but as its physically in the UK before 1st April it can be registered etc.

Rob

fseyyad

33 posts

111 months

Friday 17th March 2017
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so it came out of the factory 3 days ago and is now already in the UK?

rbh

284 posts

133 months

Friday 17th March 2017
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So I'm told by Porsche yes

Chriscms

5 posts

87 months

Sunday 19th March 2017
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Anyone else noticed the price increase?, my original specification:

http://www.porsche-code.com/PHZPHSE4

Won't let me change this build and now a new build to the same spec is about £2k more!

IREvans

1,126 posts

123 months

Sunday 19th March 2017
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Chriscms said:
Anyone else noticed the price increase?, my original specification:

http://www.porsche-code.com/PHZPHSE4

Won't let me change this build and now a new build to the same spec is about £2k more!
Price increase relates to MY 2018 cars, so June 2017 build onwards. If your car is delivered before this date, then you shouldl pay the old price

Cheib

23,328 posts

176 months

Sunday 19th March 2017
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IREvans said:
Chriscms said:
Anyone else noticed the price increase?, my original specification:

http://www.porsche-code.com/PHZPHSE4

Won't let me change this build and now a new build to the same spec is about £2k more!
Price increase relates to MY 2018 cars, so June 2017 build onwards. If your car is delivered before this date, then you shouldl pay the old price
The exact cut off is Week 22 build

Chriscms

5 posts

87 months

Sunday 19th March 2017
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I didn't realize that a price increase was imminent, although I'm not totally shocked due to the weakness of sterling.

My car should be delivered to the OPC in about 3 weeks, so I will escape this price increase, which makes me feel a little bit better considering the disgraceful first year car tax I am obligated to pay.

Gorsh

329 posts

106 months

Sunday 19th March 2017
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I apologise in advance as this has almost certainly been covered somewhere, but this is a very long thread to trawl through!

I am undecided about the suspension on my GTS specification, the car I test drove was a C4S with Sport PASM and PDCC, it was comfortable enough on main roads but did feel every bump more than my Boxster GTS (on PASM) does. I'm pretty sure I won't bother with PDCC, but I will choose Rear Axle Steering. My dilemma is over which PASM to go for - Sport (-20) or Normal (-10)? There is unlikely to be much if any track use and given the state of many UK roads I wonder if the normal PASM would give me sufficient body control - or is the Sport PASM a much better option?
Thanks in advance.

Taffy66

5,964 posts

103 months

Monday 20th March 2017
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Gorsh said:
I apologise in advance as this has almost certainly been covered somewhere, but this is a very long thread to trawl through!

I am undecided about the suspension on my GTS specification, the car I test drove was a C4S with Sport PASM and PDCC, it was comfortable enough on main roads but did feel every bump more than my Boxster GTS (on PASM) does. I'm pretty sure I won't bother with PDCC, but I will choose Rear Axle Steering. My dilemma is over which PASM to go for - Sport (-20) or Normal (-10)? There is unlikely to be much if any track use and given the state of many UK roads I wonder if the normal PASM would give me sufficient body control - or is the Sport PASM a much better option?
Thanks in advance.
Hi Gorsh..In my opinion you are right to choose RAS over PDCC based on my recent PEC day however the choice over 10mm vs Standard -20mm suspension is down to personal preference..
If you go to the CAR magazine review of the 991.2S review they find the -20mm suspension overly firm and imo if you find the ride too jiggly you should spec the 0 cost option of the -10mm option..

IREvans

1,126 posts

123 months

Monday 20th March 2017
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Gorsh said:
I apologise in advance as this has almost certainly been covered somewhere, but this is a very long thread to trawl through!

I am undecided about the suspension on my GTS specification, the car I test drove was a C4S with Sport PASM and PDCC, it was comfortable enough on main roads but did feel every bump more than my Boxster GTS (on PASM) does. I'm pretty sure I won't bother with PDCC, but I will choose Rear Axle Steering. My dilemma is over which PASM to go for - Sport (-20) or Normal (-10)? There is unlikely to be much if any track use and given the state of many UK roads I wonder if the normal PASM would give me sufficient body control - or is the Sport PASM a much better option?
Thanks in advance.
I didn't order PDCC either. I have driven a car with it fitted, and didn't like it, it felt a little artificial.

RWS I have ordered like you, I have driven many cars with it fitted, and like it a lot, so good choice.

-20 or -10 PASM is a more difficult choice. I owned a 991.1 C2 GTS, which had the -20 PASM, and I liked it. I've also had a 991.2 C2S with -20 PASM (with RWS), and I liked that too, so I chose the -20.

I would like to drive a -10 PASM car just to see what its like, I'm guessing the difference will be a fraction more body roll due to the extra ride height, but the damping and spring rate remains the same.



Gorsh

329 posts

106 months

Monday 20th March 2017
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Thanks for your replies.

I am edging towards the -20 as that is what the C4S I drove had fitted and although it was firm and just a little harsh at town speed it wasn't too uncomfortable overall. However, my BGTS on -10 PASM on 20" wheels is to me the perfect blend of comfort and handling, only when cornering hard at high speed (60+) do I feel it's a bit sloppy and select the sport setting. Porsche describe the -20 as having shorter harder springs and stiffer anti-roll bars. I know I do tend to get used to what I have, so a harder suspension becomes the 'norm' and don't notice the firmness much.

Thinking about it the -10 PASM combined with the anti-roll control of PDCC may suit each other well with increased suppleness yet good body control? I'm not convinced the extra cost is justified though.

Has anyone got a 991.2 S with the standard PASM - how do you find it?

Taffy66

5,964 posts

103 months

Monday 20th March 2017
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Gorsh said:
Thanks for your replies.

I am edging towards the -20 as that is what the C4S I drove had fitted and although it was firm and just a little harsh at town speed it wasn't too uncomfortable overall. However, my BGTS on -10 PASM on 20" wheels is to me the perfect blend of comfort and handling, only when cornering hard at high speed (60+) do I feel it's a bit sloppy and select the sport setting. Porsche describe the -20 as having shorter harder springs and stiffer anti-roll bars. I know I do tend to get used to what I have, so a harder suspension becomes the 'norm' and don't notice the firmness much.

Thinking about it the -10 PASM combined with the anti-roll control of PDCC may suit each other well with increased suppleness yet good body control? I'm not convinced the extra cost is justified though.

Has anyone got a 991.2 S with the standard PASM - how do you find it?
I agree with you that with -10mm PASM you could make a stronger case for PDCC to help counteract the higher CoG. Another sure albeit expensive way of improving ride quality is to spec PCCBs which i love on my GT4 however the improvement in unsprung mass would be less noticeable due to the lighter aluminium brake hub and smaller 350mm/330mm steel discs on the 991.2GTS.
I'm speccing the standard -20mm on mine because i prefer the look and a big fan of have the lowest possible CoG on a sportscar...

IREvans

1,126 posts

123 months

Monday 20th March 2017
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Taffy66 said:
I agree with you that with -10mm PASM you could make a stronger case for PDCC to help counteract the higher CoG. Another sure albeit expensive way of improving ride quality is to spec PCCBs which i love on my GT4 however the improvement in unsprung mass would be less noticeable due to the lighter aluminium brake hub and smaller 350mm/330mm steel discs on the 991.2GTS.
I'm speccing the standard -20mm on mine because i prefer the look and a big fan of have the lowest possible CoG on a sportscar...
Taffy, my thinking was just like yours - lets hope we've got it right..!

I think that the PDCC is a gimmick too far, and on the car I drove, I just didn't like it.

Taffy66

5,964 posts

103 months

Monday 20th March 2017
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IREvans said:
Taffy, my thinking was just like yours - lets hope we've got it right..!

I think that the PDCC is a gimmick too far, and on the car I drove, I just didn't like it.
Mae'n amlwg bod dynion cymraeg gyda'r un blas mewn ceir ag efallai pethau arall hefyd....!