How would you spec your 992 GTS?

[Hobo]

turbospud said:

ticking the leather seat centers on a gts also forces you into seat ventilation

No it doesn’t. When you select leather it adds seat ventilation, but it can be deselected manually to save the money.

[turbospud]

Hobo said:

No it doesn’t. When you select leather it adds seat ventilation, but it can be deselected manually to save the money.

your right,there must have been changes to the configurator as i didnt think that was possible previously.
there is also options recommended by porsche now too

[Schuey_911]

Corkys said:

Thanks for the feedback. It is making my wait even more painful

I have provisionally ordered Shark Blue with the aero pack, to me it is a stunning colour, I am glad you had positive remarks about it.

What interior did it have?

Hi,

It has 14-way seats with Black leather and Crayon deviated stitching. Pretty nice place to be in and comfortable seats, not once had any back pain or struggles getting in and out. Here are some interior pics below as previously asked by another member.

In response to Sappy 911, I didn't even attempt to sit in the back, I'm 6ft so I know it would have been pointless. My 10 year old daughter on the other hand, who's tall for her age managed a good 45 mins in the back seat whilst on a drive out and she said she was fine. Think she was more excited about being in the Porsche than thinking about comfort to be honest. I do understand that the Targa backrests are more upright, almost forward leaning, whereas in the Coupe and Cab they are more comfortable.

Edited by Schuey_911 on Sunday 23 January 21:32

[Sappy911]

Schuey_911 said:

I have absolutely loved it, covered another circa 185 miles in it today. Car has been turning heads everywhere and random people coming up and talking to me, crazy!

I think the colour has something to do with it! It really stands out in a positive way. I showed the Mrs the pics and tried to convince her shark is the way to go. She wasn’t having it sadly. Guards Red it is for now!

Did it have RWS? How were the lights?

[Schuey_911]

Sappy911 said:

I think the colour has something to do with it! It really stands out in a positive way. I showed the Mrs the pics and tried to convince her shark is the way to go. She wasn’t having it sadly. Guards Red it is for now!

Did it have RWS? How were the lights?

It doesn't have Rear Axle Steering, but honestly the way it handles you'd think you don't need it. I have specced it on my car and the GTS I drove on the PEC day had it too. Then again, I wasn't pushing the Targa 4S on the road anywhere near the way I did the GTS at the Porsche handling circuit, so at a track is where you'll notice the real difference I suppose.

Lights are great, this one has the Matrix LED's which I haven't specced, but I understand the LED PDLS Plus ones that come on the GTS are good enough so that's what I'm going with.

[Sappy911]

Schuey_911 said:

Sappy911 said:

I think the colour has something to do with it! It really stands out in a positive way. I showed the Mrs the pics and tried to convince her shark is the way to go. She wasn’t having it sadly. Guards Red it is for now!

Did it have RWS? How were the lights?

It doesn't have Rear Axle Steering, but honestly the way it handles you'd think you don't need it. I have specced it on my car and the GTS I drove on the PEC day had it too. Then again, I wasn't pushing the Targa 4S on the road anywhere near the way I did the GTS at the Porsche handling circuit, so at a track is where you'll notice the real difference I suppose.

Lights are great, this one has the Matrix LED's which I haven't specced, but I understand the LED PDLS Plus ones that come on the GTS are good enough so that's what I'm going with.

I know it’s not as low as the GTS coup but did you find yourself needing the lift?

I’m sure the lights are the same in terms of brightness. It’s the intelligent localised dimming on places like country roads that I’m hoping the matrix earn their premium. The Mercedes Multibeam tech on the CLS I had was epic!

[Schuey_911]

Sappy911 said:

I know it’s not as low as the GTS coup but did you find yourself needing the lift?

I’m sure the lights are the same in terms of brightness. It’s the intelligent localised dimming on places like country roads that I’m hoping the matrix earn their premium. The Mercedes Multibeam tech on the CLS I had was epic!

I didn't need the FAL during this weekend even though the car has it. However, I have specced it on mine for a few reasons:

1) Work office underground car park has a ramp on which entry and exit can be an issue, my M4 Comp splitter touched a couple of times and I don't want to risk it with this car.

2) When visiting my parents, they have a funny drive entrance where there is a risk it could touch, so again FAL will help with that and I can visit worry free.

3) I go to the Nurburgring a couple of times a year and Ferry entry and exit can be butt clenching when navigating the ramps, so again FAL should help. Perhaps I should start using the Eurotunnel service.

This weekend though, I went over a few speed humps and no issues with any scrapes etc, but as you say, this is not as low as the GTS Coupe will be.

[bajaking]

anonymous said:

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Correct, but you can't spec Sport-Tex in a GTS

[Hobo]

bajaking said:

Correct, but you can't spec Sport-Tex in a GTS

If you pockets are deep enough you can have what you want.

[SamL]

Schuey_911 said:

It doesn't have Rear Axle Steering, but honestly the way it handles you'd think you don't need it. I have specced it on my car and the GTS I drove on the PEC day had it too. Then again, I wasn't pushing the Targa 4S on the road anywhere near the way I did the GTS at the Porsche handling circuit, so at a track is where you'll notice the real difference I suppose.

Lights are great, this one has the Matrix LED's which I haven't specced, but I understand the LED PDLS Plus ones that come on the GTS are good enough so that's what I'm going with.

I thought the only addition by checking the £1,355 (LED Main Headlights in black with Matrix Beam inc PDLS Plus) is that they are black on the inside. Are you sure the unchecked box is non Matrix?

[Sappy911]

SamL said:

I thought the only addition by checking the £1,355 (LED Main Headlights in black with Matrix Beam inc PDLS Plus) is that they are black on the inside. Are you sure the unchecked box is non Matrix?

Yes.

The way I understand it that you get the black inserts regardless as that’s part of the GTS spec. But if you want the matrix headlights you pay for it but it’s cheaper than speccing a Carrera S with black matrix as we (assuming this how Porsche logic works) as you have to pay for the matrix upgrade and black cosmetic. GTS owners get that black cosmetic included.

[XMA Simon]

bajaking said:

anonymous said:

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Correct, but you can't spec Sport-Tex in a GTS

As OP said you can do Sport Tex seat centers via CCX option which cost c.£6-7k as the factory builds the car with standard seats / seat fabric. After the production line, the car is sent to the Sonderwunsch department who carefully remove the factory seats and whatever else needs to be removed to do a clean install with new custom made seats, exactly as you want them, sir.

There is another route: there are a number of independent specialists that will replace seat centres on Porsches. Usually done with the bucket seats but I've seen it done on road cars too. Not sure if they can source the Sport Tex, maybe. But they definitely have access to some tasty fabrics from Porsche's 60s, 70s, and 80s back catalogue.

Sappy911 said:

SamL said:

I thought the only addition by checking the £1,355 (LED Main Headlights in black with Matrix Beam inc PDLS Plus) is that they are black on the inside. Are you sure the unchecked box is non Matrix?

Yes.

The way I understand it that you get the black inserts regardless as that’s part of the GTS spec. But if you want the matrix headlights you pay for it but it’s cheaper than speccing a Carrera S with black matrix as we (assuming this how Porsche logic works) as you have to pay for the matrix upgrade and black cosmetic. GTS owners get that black cosmetic included.

As well as the black trim to the lights the GTS is getting you the PDLS upgrade relative to the S specification. So Matrix you are only paying the difference between Black Matrix and Black standard LED with PDLS. (The Citroen lights feature. Porsche salesmen love it when you call 'em that).

Edited by XMA Simon on Monday 24th January 13:44

[Sappy911]

XMA Simon said:

As well as the black trim to the lights the GTS is getting you the PDLS upgrade relative to the S specification. So Matrix you are only paying the difference between Black Matrix and Black standard LED with PDLS. (The Citroen lights feature. Porsche salesmen love it when you call 'em that).

Edited by XMA Simon on Monday 24th January 13:44

Citroen lights feature. Love it.

Yes your spot on Citroen feature (bendy lights) was a miss in my comment. I’m yet to see a good video of the Porsche matrix headlights. Are they the same as the Audi version? Anyone seen any videos?

[OliOC]

Just wanted to ask whether anyone else has had their order delayed in recent weeks?

My car was built just before Christmas, but has had a block on it since. I've just found out the blocking code is in relation to tyre pressure monitoring, due to semiconductor shortages. I presume a standard part that will be shared on all Porsches, that they must have run out of for a short period of time.

I thought I'd ask whether anyone else on here has experienced or heard of this? I presume they now have to deal with the backlog and fit the component?

The wait is starting to drag on, although it's only been a few weeks. It's a pain knowing it's all built and sat in a factory.

First world problems hey...perhaps I just need to chill out knowing it will be here eventually!

[Hobo]

OliOC said:

Just wanted to ask whether anyone else has had their order delayed in recent weeks?

My car was built just before Christmas, but has had a block on it since. I've just found out the blocking code is in relation to tyre pressure monitoring, due to semiconductor shortages. I presume a standard part that will be shared on all Porsches, that they must have run out of for a short period of time.

I thought I'd ask whether anyone else on here has experienced or heard of this? I presume they now have to deal with the backlog and fit the component?

The wait is starting to drag on, although it's only been a few weeks. It's a pain knowing it's all built and sat in a factory.

First world problems hey...perhaps I just need to chill out knowing it will be here eventually!

I think most people have experienced delays to be honest. It seems well documented the part supply issues Porsche (and others) are having.

[turbospud]

Schuey_911 said:

It doesn't have Rear Axle Steering, but honestly the way it handles you'd think you don't need it. I have specced it on my car and the GTS I drove on the PEC day had it too. Then again, I wasn't pushing the Targa 4S on the road anywhere near the way I did the GTS at the Porsche handling circuit, so at a track is where you'll notice the real difference I suppose.

Lights are great, this one has the Matrix LED's which I haven't specced, but I understand the LED PDLS Plus ones that come on the GTS are good enough so that's what I'm going with.

the rear axle steering operates fully up to 30mph and and after 50mph is completely off,parking aid really or low speed manovering like a forklift

[Bolognese2]

turbospud said:

Schuey_911 said:

It doesn't have Rear Axle Steering, but honestly the way it handles you'd think you don't need it. I have specced it on my car and the GTS I drove on the PEC day had it too. Then again, I wasn't pushing the Targa 4S on the road anywhere near the way I did the GTS at the Porsche handling circuit, so at a track is where you'll notice the real difference I suppose.

Lights are great, this one has the Matrix LED's which I haven't specced, but I understand the LED PDLS Plus ones that come on the GTS are good enough so that's what I'm going with.

the rear axle steering operates fully up to 30mph and and after 50mph is completely off,parking aid really or low speed manovering like a forklift

dont think that is accurate. below a certain speed the rear axle steering helps you reducing the turning circle, above a certain speed is aligned with the steering to help the car stability in high speed corners

[pete]

Sappy911 said:

I’m yet to see a good video of the Porsche matrix headlights. Are they the same as the Audi version? Anyone seen any videos?

No video, but I have matrix LEDs on my Cayenne. They are good enough that you can simply drive around everywhere at night with full beam on; I've never been flashed by a driver due to the system failing to block out the beam around them. Admittedly they revert to dipped at low speed or when there are streetlamps, but they are like witchcraft compared to regular PDLS.

The only snag is that someone cracked one of mine in a hit and run parking ding, so it'll be an epic insurance claim rather than a simple bumper respray, and goodness knows how long I'm going to wait for a replacement matrix light unit

[Taffy66]

turbospud said:

the rear axle steering operates fully up to 30mph and and after 50mph is completely off,parking aid really or low speed manovering like a forklift

This is completely wrong info. Up to 30mph RAS turns the rear wheels in the opposite direction to the front to aid low speed agility and shorten the turning circle. Over 50mph it turns the rear wheels in the same direction as the front to aid high speed stability.
Between 30 and 50mph it shuffles between the modes which is governed by the ECU. RAS never switches off and is always active which is why it needs a separate battery to feed it a constant charge.

[turbospud]

Taffy66 said:

This is completely wrong info. Up to 30mph RAS turns the rear wheels in the opposite direction to the front to aid low speed agility and shorten the turning circle. Over 50mph it turns the rear wheels in the same direction as the front to aid high speed stability.
Between 30 and 50mph it shuffles between the modes which is governed by the ECU. RAS never switches off and is always active which is why it needs a separate battery to feed it a constant charge.

the tech blurb i read said it was completely off after 50mph,will have a skim of the net to see if i can find some info.