How would you spec your 992 GTS?

[Schuey_911]

MeisterH said:

Yes its only on OPC's Internal configurator

Go check Australian Configurator its on their so you can see what the kit looks like

Good tip, thank you

[APOLO1]

Schuey_911 said:

Yes, what I meant was when they're clean then Gloss Black wheels will show up fine marks/scratches (contamination) more in the clear coat, whereas satin wheels not so much if any.

Agree on the Silver bar for the Targa, yours looks a bit like the 50th Anniversary Edition

I take your point on the wheels, Imo if they are in Gloss Black they will look cleaner for longer, I hope. My Oct build slot for last year was for PTS, but i had set my mind on the spec above. I should have another Targa 4GTS for later in the year that I ordered the same time as the one above, that will be in Jet Green Metallic, Gloss wheels with the Tan Heritage trim trim from the 992 Sport Classic.

Edited by APOLO1 on Monday 16th May 18:28

[cowboyengineer]

The looks nice. I’ve gone for jet green metallic on my boxster gts with gold wheels

[Schuey_911]

APOLO1 said:

I take your point on the wheels, Imo if they are in Gloss Black they will look cleaner for longer, I hope. My Oct build slot for last year was for PTS, but i had set my mind on the spec above. I should have another Targa 4GTS for later in the year that I ordered the same time as the one above, that will be in Jet Green Metallic, Gloss wheels with the Tan Heritage trim trim from the 992 Sport Classic.

Edited by APOLO1 on Monday 16th May 18:28

Very nice, that's going to be a pretty unique car.

[Schuey_911]

Hobo said:

Don't think your right there, unfortunately.

I locked my spec in mid January, and the car arrived at the dealers the week before last, so 3 1/2 months between these. I assume others will have differing periods, but that was mine. Obviously the current porsche 'stop' pushed it back another 1 1/2 weeks, so nearer 4 overall for me.

Also, my car was in the UK (and at the dealers) around a week after completing production. I was lucky in that it left Emden near immediately. I hear others have been much longer.

Perhaps I'm getting my terms incorrect here: Final Spec Lockdown v Spec Change Freeze Date.

I spoke with my dealer this afternoon, he tells me my 'Spec Change Freeze Date' is 31st May, Vehicle Completion is 30th June and car is expected to be with them 29th July, with the caveat these dates could change but is what his computer shows him today. Keeping everything crossed these dates can be met or bettered even.

[SamL]

Hobo said:

Don't think your right there, unfortunately.

I locked my spec in mid January, and the car arrived at the dealers the week before last, so 3 1/2 months between these. I assume others will have differing periods, but that was mine. Obviously the current porsche 'stop' pushed it back another 1 1/2 weeks, so nearer 4 overall for me.

Also, my car was in the UK (and at the dealers) around a week after completing production. I was lucky in that it left Emden near immediately. I hear others have been much longer.

Mine was about 6 weeks from lock to it arriving in the UK.

[B1ggest]

Mine was 12 weeks from lock to build?

[Hobo]

I suspect people definition of 'lock' are likely varying. I had to 'lock' down my spec in January (ie give the dealer my final intended specification), although was allowed to make changes to it after that (albeit only a couple of weeks after - to add leather to the column casing).

At the time of being told I needed to 'lock' in my car, which was mid January, I was being advised the system showed the car would leave the factory the end of April, so roughly 3 1/2 months as I mentioned. It slipped a week or so after that, but I also was lucky with the shipping times. My car was also sent away for detailings and PPF application by a 3rd party, which pushed it back a few days or a week.

[Schuey_911]

Hobo said:

I suspect people definition of 'lock' are likely varying. I had to 'lock' down my spec in January (ie give the dealer my final intended specification), although was allowed to make changes to it after that (albeit only a couple of weeks after - to add leather to the column casing).

At the time of being told I needed to 'lock' in my car, which was mid January, I was being advised the system showed the car would leave the factory the end of April, so roughly 3 1/2 months as I mentioned. It slipped a week or so after that, but I also was lucky with the shipping times. My car was also sent away for detailings and PPF application by a 3rd party, which pushed it back a few days or a week.

I suspect what's also happening here is, is that each and every OPC are working to their own style of how they like to manage things in terms of contingency planning etc. Just like every Project Manager I come across in my line of work, like to risk manage and contingency plan slightly differently.

I had actually finalised my spec back in March, as I knew exactly what I wanted to go for and told my OPC exactly that. However, at the time he did tell me that I had until first week of June to modify it if I wanted to in anyway, as that was the 'Spec Change Freeze' date and after that it could not be changed. So yesterday, after the question was raised by another poster, it prompted me to check with my OPC. He sent me a screen shot of his computer system of the dates what I have quoted above, incidentally things have been brought forward by a week so now 31st May is the Spec Change Freeze date. So I'm just going by that and hoping and praying it's a fairly true reflection of the timelines.

[a3simon]

So roughly 2 month from the final lock in date to arrival at dealer. That seems to line up with what my dealer has said. Lock in/freeze date 5th July and arrival start of September.

[Schuey_911]

a3simon said:

So roughly 2 month from the final lock in date to arrival at dealer. That seems to line up with what my dealer has said. Lock in/freeze date 5th July and arrival start of September.

Yes (Everything crossed lol)

[Docmem]

a3simon said:

So roughly 2 month from the final lock in date to arrival at dealer. That seems to line up with what my dealer has said. Lock in/freeze date 5th July and arrival start of September.

My car lock down date is 6th of June so car will arrive mid August, In that case I think best to wait till 1st September to pick up!

[Dan 911]

I am trying to find pictures of my car on My Porsche but unlike all the pictures I’ve seen on this group, what is available is very limited indeed. There is literally one picture of the front of the car with the bonnet open and no wheels. Does anyone have any tips where the ‘fuller’ pictures can be found.

Incidentally, the car has arrived in the U.K. and I am told should be available for delivery at my OPC in 2 weeks.

[Schuey_911]

Not sure if this has been covered in this thread, but those of you who have taken delivery of your 992 GTS, what is the running in procedure that Porsche recommend?

[Goater2]

Schuey_911 said:

Not sure if this has been covered in this thread, but those of you who have taken delivery of your 992 GTS, what is the running in procedure that Porsche recommend?

Here’s what the manual says. When I picked it up from the dealer he didn’t seem convinced!

In a new vehicle, the moving parts first have to be run in with each other. The first 3,000 km (1,865 miles) are required for this. The oil and fuel consumption may be somewhat higher than normal during this time.

Drive as follows during the running-in period:

Preferably take longer trips. If possible, avoid frequent cold starts with short distances.

Do not participate in motor sports events, sports driving schools, or similar.

Avoid high engine speeds above 4,000 rpm. Drive at low engine speeds when the engine is cold.

[Schuey_911]

Goater2 said:

Here’s what the manual says. When I picked it up from the dealer he didn’t seem convinced!

In a new vehicle, the moving parts first have to be run in with each other. The first 3,000 km (1,865 miles) are required for this. The oil and fuel consumption may be somewhat higher than normal during this time.

Drive as follows during the running-in period:

Preferably take longer trips. If possible, avoid frequent cold starts with short distances.

Do not participate in motor sports events, sports driving schools, or similar.

Avoid high engine speeds above 4,000 rpm. Drive at low engine speeds when the engine is cold.

Thank you, good information.

[a_dreamer]

Schuey_911 said:

Goater2 said:

Here’s what the manual says. When I picked it up from the dealer he didn’t seem convinced!

In a new vehicle, the moving parts first have to be run in with each other. The first 3,000 km (1,865 miles) are required for this. The oil and fuel consumption may be somewhat higher than normal during this time.

Drive as follows during the running-in period:

Preferably take longer trips. If possible, avoid frequent cold starts with short distances.

Do not participate in motor sports events, sports driving schools, or similar.

Avoid high engine speeds above 4,000 rpm. Drive at low engine speeds when the engine is cold.

Thank you, good information.

I'm sure I read something about trying not to have it at the same rev for a long time. Suggested motorway driving therefore not ideal (unless varying speed etc)

[TobyTR]

Minnsy14 said:

I have been considering a 992 GTS and like the look of the Aerokit (not seen in the flesh though). Then i got to thinking after watching alot of Youtube that perhaps a base 992 Carrera would be just as good and potentially 20k+ cheaper.. on the configurator there is no option for Aerokit on the base 992, only the sport design package. My dealer told me I cant have Aerokit on the base model, yet I have seen base 992 Carrera for sale with Aerokit? Can anyone confirm if the Aerokit really isn't an available factory option?

All opinions welcome in the for and against each model, I haven't been able to drive either yet.

Thanks

I've also seen a few highly reputable reviewers like Harry Metcalfe etc say they'd consider a base Carrera or a Boxster/Cayman GTS 4.0 over a 992 GTS when taking the significant extra cost into account.

Baffles me why Porsche charge extra for the GTS interior pack on a 911 GTS(!) - it should be standard!

[russ63]

Schuey_911 said:

Not sure if this has been covered in this thread, but those of you who have taken delivery of your 992 GTS, what is the running in procedure that Porsche recommend?

When you turn on the ignition a message comes up on the screen telling you to mind the run in procedure to 934 miles or thereabouts. So you then drive about everywhere to get 934 miles on it, Well i did then you can hit 9000 rpm. It will burn some oil so needed a top up at 1500 miles.

[Goater2]

a_dreamer said:

Schuey_911 said:

Goater2 said:

Here’s what the manual says. When I picked it up from the dealer he didn’t seem convinced!

In a new vehicle, the moving parts first have to be run in with each other. The first 3,000 km (1,865 miles) are required for this. The oil and fuel consumption may be somewhat higher than normal during this time.

Drive as follows during the running-in period:

Preferably take longer trips. If possible, avoid frequent cold starts with short distances.

Do not participate in motor sports events, sports driving schools, or similar.

Avoid high engine speeds above 4,000 rpm. Drive at low engine speeds when the engine is cold.

Thank you, good information.

I'm sure I read something about trying not to have it at the same rev for a long time. Suggested motorway driving therefore not ideal (unless varying speed etc)

Yes I think this is standard running in guidance. Search the web and you will find a thousand different opinions on the subject. The official guidance of staying under 4k revs for 1865 miles that feels a long time- would take a year for some owners!