How would you spec your 992 GTS?
Discussion
I have pretty much settled on the spec for my GTS but have yet to decide on the Front Axle Lift and PDDC. The current spec is Porsche Code PPKDVQH1.
I’ve seen that the approach angle is reduced to around 8.0 degrees on the GTS compared to 10.2 degrees for the regular Carrera S, and the ride height is around 4.5 inches compared to 4.9 inches. There seem to be mixed views on here about whether FAL is required on the GTS and I’d obviously prefer to save £1,700 and 7 kg of weight if it isn’t required. I would be interested in the views from anyone who chose not to have FAL and whether you’ve had many issues on car park ramps, speed bumps, etc.
I’m also debating whether it’s worth adding PDDC. I will probably use the car on track occasionally and appreciate that PDDC might help eliminate roll, but I’m more interested in the impact this option has on ride quality. I’ve read on this thread that someone at PEC Silverstone commented that it can make a small improvement to the ride, but I wondered if anyone has driven cars with and without this option back to back and whether there was any noticeable improvement to the ride.
Many thanks
Jamie
I’ve seen that the approach angle is reduced to around 8.0 degrees on the GTS compared to 10.2 degrees for the regular Carrera S, and the ride height is around 4.5 inches compared to 4.9 inches. There seem to be mixed views on here about whether FAL is required on the GTS and I’d obviously prefer to save £1,700 and 7 kg of weight if it isn’t required. I would be interested in the views from anyone who chose not to have FAL and whether you’ve had many issues on car park ramps, speed bumps, etc.
I’m also debating whether it’s worth adding PDDC. I will probably use the car on track occasionally and appreciate that PDDC might help eliminate roll, but I’m more interested in the impact this option has on ride quality. I’ve read on this thread that someone at PEC Silverstone commented that it can make a small improvement to the ride, but I wondered if anyone has driven cars with and without this option back to back and whether there was any noticeable improvement to the ride.
Many thanks
Jamie
Jamie-0nptw said:
I have pretty much settled on the spec for my GTS but have yet to decide on the Front Axle Lift and PDDC. The current spec is Porsche Code PPKDVQH1.
I’ve seen that the approach angle is reduced to around 8.0 degrees on the GTS compared to 10.2 degrees for the regular Carrera S, and the ride height is around 4.5 inches compared to 4.9 inches. There seem to be mixed views on here about whether FAL is required on the GTS and I’d obviously prefer to save £1,700 and 7 kg of weight if it isn’t required. I would be interested in the views from anyone who chose not to have FAL and whether you’ve had many issues on car park ramps, speed bumps, etc.
I’m also debating whether it’s worth adding PDDC. I will probably use the car on track occasionally and appreciate that PDDC might help eliminate roll, but I’m more interested in the impact this option has on ride quality. I’ve read on this thread that someone at PEC Silverstone commented that it can make a small improvement to the ride, but I wondered if anyone has driven cars with and without this option back to back and whether there was any noticeable improvement to the ride.
Many thanks
Jamie
I wish I had spec’d front axle lift. It will catch the front lip without it if you’re not incredibly careful. It’s not speed bumps, it’s usually access to car parks and driveways where there is a dip and then a mild slope. Do yourself a massive favour and get it.I’ve seen that the approach angle is reduced to around 8.0 degrees on the GTS compared to 10.2 degrees for the regular Carrera S, and the ride height is around 4.5 inches compared to 4.9 inches. There seem to be mixed views on here about whether FAL is required on the GTS and I’d obviously prefer to save £1,700 and 7 kg of weight if it isn’t required. I would be interested in the views from anyone who chose not to have FAL and whether you’ve had many issues on car park ramps, speed bumps, etc.
I’m also debating whether it’s worth adding PDDC. I will probably use the car on track occasionally and appreciate that PDDC might help eliminate roll, but I’m more interested in the impact this option has on ride quality. I’ve read on this thread that someone at PEC Silverstone commented that it can make a small improvement to the ride, but I wondered if anyone has driven cars with and without this option back to back and whether there was any noticeable improvement to the ride.
Many thanks
Jamie
SamL said:
I wish I had spec’d front axle lift. It will catch the front lip without it if you’re not incredibly careful. It’s not speed bumps, it’s usually access to car parks and driveways where there is a dip and then a mild slope. Do yourself a massive favour and get it.
Just when you thought the above would make it an easy decision, I’ve had my GTS since March and 3,500m without FAL and I’m not sure so would add FAL if I was to order again. Speed bumps are no issue. I have caught in my parents drive and once on similar pulling up outside a shop but it’s not the front lip. There’s a sacrificial trim that protrudes underneath that catches, I’ve a painted front lip in high gloss and not a mark on it at all. If I had included FAL I know I’d have been using it all of the time and so I’ve proved to myself it’s not necessary. Would like it for the folks drive but taken at the right angle, it’s fine.All that said, my car only comes out on sunny days and if I was going somewhere that I felt was a bit dodgy, I’d take another car. For example, where I park at football I have to bump up a kerb and wouldn’t try that in my 992.
As for PDCC, I don’t have it, a mate does. I’ve spent a couple of hours in his car and driven about 20 mins. I can’t comment on roll but I def felt the suspension was less harsh. I find mine a fairly harsh ride, even with 29/30 psi tyre pressures. It has been a few years since I last owned a sports car so maybe I’m just a bit soft!
The option I don’t have that I would really like is PCCB as the brake dust annoys me but it’s an expensive option to reduce brake dust. I do appreciate that’s not the primary purpose of ceramic brakes though!
Stanley Rous said:
Just when you thought the above would make it an easy decision, I’ve had my GTS since March and 3,500m without FAL and I’m not sure so would add FAL if I was to order again. Speed bumps are no issue. I have caught in my parents drive and once on similar pulling up outside a shop but it’s not the front lip. There’s a sacrificial trim that protrudes underneath that catches, I’ve a painted front lip in high gloss and not a mark on it at all. If I had included FAL I know I’d have been using it all of the time and so I’ve proved to myself it’s not necessary. Would like it for the folks drive but taken at the right angle, it’s fine.
All that said, my car only comes out on sunny days and if I was going somewhere that I felt was a bit dodgy, I’d take another car. For example, where I park at football I have to bump up a kerb and wouldn’t try that in my 992.
As for PDCC, I don’t have it, a mate does. I’ve spent a couple of hours in his car and driven about 20 mins. I can’t comment on roll but I def felt the suspension was less harsh. I find mine a fairly harsh ride, even with 29/30 psi tyre pressures. It has been a few years since I last owned a sports car so maybe I’m just a bit soft!
The option I don’t have that I would really like is PCCB as the brake dust annoys me but it’s an expensive option to reduce brake dust. I do appreciate that’s not the primary purpose of ceramic brakes though!
I wasn't going to spec it, however I managed to get the demo to my house and I needed it to get in/out of my drive. its the dips on an incline or decline that it is very useful for, however I think I will be using it everywhere as I have it.All that said, my car only comes out on sunny days and if I was going somewhere that I felt was a bit dodgy, I’d take another car. For example, where I park at football I have to bump up a kerb and wouldn’t try that in my 992.
As for PDCC, I don’t have it, a mate does. I’ve spent a couple of hours in his car and driven about 20 mins. I can’t comment on roll but I def felt the suspension was less harsh. I find mine a fairly harsh ride, even with 29/30 psi tyre pressures. It has been a few years since I last owned a sports car so maybe I’m just a bit soft!
The option I don’t have that I would really like is PCCB as the brake dust annoys me but it’s an expensive option to reduce brake dust. I do appreciate that’s not the primary purpose of ceramic brakes though!
SamL said:
I wish I had spec’d front axle lift. It will catch the front lip without it if you’re not incredibly careful. It’s not speed bumps, it’s usually access to car parks and driveways where there is a dip and then a mild slope. Do yourself a massive favour and get it.
Exactly this for me. I have a 991.2 GTS without front lift and i scrape every time on my drive. I have a slightly sloping drive and level garage and I can't drive into my garage forwards. it's not even that steep either. It's always a slope rather than a speed bump that gets me (unless i don't slow down enough).Depends on your own situation and budget but I have specced it for my 992. When i did the test drive i liked how you could push a button and the map remembers where you need lift if you go past the same speed bump or steep area. I would choose lift over PDCC as not sure i would get the benefit of it.
I also note that the addition of aerokit seems to reduce approach angle further so that seals it for me if i go down the aerokit route.
Jamie-0nptw said:
I have pretty much settled on the spec for my GTS but have yet to decide on the Front Axle Lift and PDDC. The current spec is Porsche Code PPKDVQH1.
I’ve seen that the approach angle is reduced to around 8.0 degrees on the GTS compared to 10.2 degrees for the regular Carrera S, and the ride height is around 4.5 inches compared to 4.9 inches. There seem to be mixed views on here about whether FAL is required on the GTS and I’d obviously prefer to save £1,700 and 7 kg of weight if it isn’t required. I would be interested in the views from anyone who chose not to have FAL and whether you’ve had many issues on car park ramps, speed bumps, etc.
I’m also debating whether it’s worth adding PDDC. I will probably use the car on track occasionally and appreciate that PDDC might help eliminate roll, but I’m more interested in the impact this option has on ride quality. I’ve read on this thread that someone at PEC Silverstone commented that it can make a small improvement to the ride, but I wondered if anyone has driven cars with and without this option back to back and whether there was any noticeable improvement to the ride.
Many thanks
Jamie
I have never specced lift on recent GT4 and a couple of GT3's and dont regret it, as accept there will be the scrapes to the plastic lip under the spoiler. Lift wont stop the scrapes when going fast on an undulating road, so need to accept they will happen, and will need a replacement plastic lip at some stage. However, if you have a particularly steep drive or harsh speed bumps in your area, then that's a different scenario. Only problem without speccing lift, is you will have comments when selling the car that it is worthless without it!I’ve seen that the approach angle is reduced to around 8.0 degrees on the GTS compared to 10.2 degrees for the regular Carrera S, and the ride height is around 4.5 inches compared to 4.9 inches. There seem to be mixed views on here about whether FAL is required on the GTS and I’d obviously prefer to save £1,700 and 7 kg of weight if it isn’t required. I would be interested in the views from anyone who chose not to have FAL and whether you’ve had many issues on car park ramps, speed bumps, etc.
I’m also debating whether it’s worth adding PDDC. I will probably use the car on track occasionally and appreciate that PDDC might help eliminate roll, but I’m more interested in the impact this option has on ride quality. I’ve read on this thread that someone at PEC Silverstone commented that it can make a small improvement to the ride, but I wondered if anyone has driven cars with and without this option back to back and whether there was any noticeable improvement to the ride.
Many thanks
Jamie
Polyp said:
SamL said:
I wish I had spec’d front axle lift. It will catch the front lip without it if you’re not incredibly careful. It’s not speed bumps, it’s usually access to car parks and driveways where there is a dip and then a mild slope. Do yourself a massive favour and get it.
Exactly this for me. I have a 991.2 GTS without front lift and i scrape every time on my drive. I have a slightly sloping drive and level garage and I can't drive into my garage forwards. it's not even that steep either. It's always a slope rather than a speed bump that gets me (unless i don't slow down enough).Depends on your own situation and budget but I have specced it for my 992. When i did the test drive i liked how you could push a button and the map remembers where you need lift if you go past the same speed bump or steep area. I would choose lift over PDCC as not sure i would get the benefit of it.
I also note that the addition of aerokit seems to reduce approach angle further so that seals it for me if i go down the aerokit route.
Jamie-0nptw said:
I have pretty much settled on the spec for my GTS but have yet to decide on the Front Axle Lift and PDDC. The current spec is Porsche Code PPKDVQH1.
I’ve seen that the approach angle is reduced to around 8.0 degrees on the GTS compared to 10.2 degrees for the regular Carrera S, and the ride height is around 4.5 inches compared to 4.9 inches. There seem to be mixed views on here about whether FAL is required on the GTS and I’d obviously prefer to save £1,700 and 7 kg of weight if it isn’t required. I would be interested in the views from anyone who chose not to have FAL and whether you’ve had many issues on car park ramps, speed bumps, etc.
I’m also debating whether it’s worth adding PDDC. I will probably use the car on track occasionally and appreciate that PDDC might help eliminate roll, but I’m more interested in the impact this option has on ride quality. I’ve read on this thread that someone at PEC Silverstone commented that it can make a small improvement to the ride, but I wondered if anyone has driven cars with and without this option back to back and whether there was any noticeable improvement to the ride.
Many thanks
Jamie
Had my 992 GTS for 2000 miles now and don't regret not spec'ing FAL. I think it can be really useful if you have a steep drive or always use an inclined carpark. So for me speed bumps and general driving around town, it's fine without.I’ve seen that the approach angle is reduced to around 8.0 degrees on the GTS compared to 10.2 degrees for the regular Carrera S, and the ride height is around 4.5 inches compared to 4.9 inches. There seem to be mixed views on here about whether FAL is required on the GTS and I’d obviously prefer to save £1,700 and 7 kg of weight if it isn’t required. I would be interested in the views from anyone who chose not to have FAL and whether you’ve had many issues on car park ramps, speed bumps, etc.
I’m also debating whether it’s worth adding PDDC. I will probably use the car on track occasionally and appreciate that PDDC might help eliminate roll, but I’m more interested in the impact this option has on ride quality. I’ve read on this thread that someone at PEC Silverstone commented that it can make a small improvement to the ride, but I wondered if anyone has driven cars with and without this option back to back and whether there was any noticeable improvement to the ride.
Many thanks
Jamie
In contrast on my previous 718 GT4, 718 Spyder and 991.2 T all I wish had the FAL, as I would often catch the front lip on speed bumps etc.
eugegall said:
Hi All,
I was due my 992 GTS in December but its has been pushed back to Feb 23.
Do you think I should wait until the 992.2 comes out? Are there any ideas when this might be?
I'm in no rush for the car.
Cheers
If you want a 992.2 GTS you will have a few years to wait. If you want a 992.2 S then have a word with your dealer. I don’t think you will see customer car until early 2024. You may get put to the back of there list as your deposit may not be transferable for another model, therefore you could in for a long wait. I hope that makes sense. I was due my 992 GTS in December but its has been pushed back to Feb 23.
Do you think I should wait until the 992.2 comes out? Are there any ideas when this might be?
I'm in no rush for the car.
Cheers
swanseaboydan said:
Planning to build and order a targa - can anyone recommend the most comfy seats that you can spec? I’m not a sporty driver and really want something that I can drive a few hours without my back falling to pieces . .
You want to spec the 18 ways which have infinite adjustment and superb comfort. The standard 4 ways don't allow you to raise the front of the seat base which can result in lack of under thigh support leading to stiff bum/lower back.Desert Dragon said:
Guys if you're being messed about on new orders bid list on a 2022 992 turbo s. I've never seen so many turbos in the classifieds 
It’s almost as though OPCs have been ordering and registering them themselves so they can a) sell them at overs; and b) maintain the illusion of lack of new supply when in fact they’re building them in record numbers…Of course that would never, ever happen. Would it?
Corkys said:
If you want a 992.2 GTS you will have a few years to wait. If you want a 992.2 S then have a word with your dealer. I don’t think you will see customer car until early 2024. You may get put to the back of there list as your deposit may not be transferable for another model, therefore you could in for a long wait. I hope that makes sense.
apologies for the naive question.I appreciate that ordering/speccing a Porsche is like a fingerprint: unique
I have noticed that there are a growing number of highly specced, delivery/low milage GTS available for sale at list cost....
so is waiting 2+ years part of the allure of purchase?
pancholi said:
Corkys said:
If you want a 992.2 GTS you will have a few years to wait. If you want a 992.2 S then have a word with your dealer. I don’t think you will see customer car until early 2024. You may get put to the back of there list as your deposit may not be transferable for another model, therefore you could in for a long wait. I hope that makes sense.
apologies for the naive question.I appreciate that ordering/speccing a Porsche is like a fingerprint: unique
I have noticed that there are a growing number of highly specced, delivery/low milage GTS available for sale at list cost....
so is waiting 2+ years part of the allure of purchase?
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