How would you spec your 992 GTS?
Discussion
Hobo said:
I'm now locked in, and the formal order done. Being quoted end of April from delivery.
Tweeked a few things;
1. Centre storage unit now in racetex with Porsche crest
2. Sun visors in racetex
3. Added folding wing mirrors
4. Porsche crests on the seats (full leather with crayon stitching)
5. Change the steering wheel to the heated racetex with carbon one (to match the carbon pack)
Just have to sit and await delivery now ......
Sounds good, did you go for 18 ways? they are so comfortable i had a 5 hr round trip yesterday the extending seat base makes a big difference. Tweeked a few things;
1. Centre storage unit now in racetex with Porsche crest
2. Sun visors in racetex
3. Added folding wing mirrors
4. Porsche crests on the seats (full leather with crayon stitching)
5. Change the steering wheel to the heated racetex with carbon one (to match the carbon pack)
Just have to sit and await delivery now ......
APOLO1 said:
Sounds good, did you go for 18 ways? they are so comfortable i had a 5 hr round trip yesterday the extending seat base makes a big difference.
Don't tell me that an hour after I've locked in my spec 
No, purely on the basis that I've never had them before and always thought the seats were comfy (so I can't regret something if I've never known any different), and was consious they add more weight to the car, and the targa is already a heavy beast.
I'd pretty much had the spec sorted prior to going to the dealership, I was more just wanting to sort odds & sods with the interior, as have gone with the full leather seats, but still wanted to introduce an amount of race-tex into the cockpit as think the GTS needs it (and centre lock wheels).
There are so many options that can be added, but I wanted to keep it relatively simple as things like lane assist, and active cruise control annoy me. The test car I borrowed had carbon brakes which I thought were ace, but the cost put me off (and the potential issues that come with them) and also the fact the car is more a grand tourer than a racer, so didn't think they were warranted.
My only slight wish was that PTS had been available, but even then after seeing an aventurine green Turbo S in the dealership I'm confident it will look awesome.
Hobo said:
Don't tell me that an hour after I've locked in my spec
No, purely on the basis that I've never had them before and always thought the seats were comfy (so I can't regret something if I've never known any different), and was consious they add more weight to the car, and the targa is already a heavy beast.
I'd pretty much had the spec sorted prior to going to the dealership, I was more just wanting to sort odds & sods with the interior, as have gone with the full leather seats, but still wanted to introduce an amount of race-tex into the cockpit as think the GTS needs it (and centre lock wheels).
There are so many options that can be added, but I wanted to keep it relatively simple as things like lane assist, and active cruise control annoy me. The test car I borrowed had carbon brakes which I thought were ace, but the cost put me off (and the potential issues that come with them) and also the fact the car is more a grand tourer than a racer, so didn't think they were warranted.
My only slight wish was that PTS had been available, but even then after seeing an aventurine green Turbo S in the dealership I'm confident it will look awesome.
The 992 GTS Coupe will do 0-60 in 2.8 and the 1/4 Mile in 10.7 ( Road and Track) I dont think the weight of the 18 ways will change much. To be fair the stock seats are fine but the 18 ways are much better if you are going to do long distance due to the extra support. I would have gone for some race text items like yours if they were available. I could have gone PTS Oct build but had set my heart on Metallic Black, CCBDs are great but TBH if you are not going to track it the steels are fine . You will be very impressed with the car, not to take anything away from the 991.2 Tara 4GTS I had great fun in mine but whist they felt a quick car they never came across as a really very fast car like 992GTS does, its much closer to the Turbo S this time round, the new sports Ex is great also much improved over the C2S and Turbo S.No, purely on the basis that I've never had them before and always thought the seats were comfy (so I can't regret something if I've never known any different), and was consious they add more weight to the car, and the targa is already a heavy beast.
I'd pretty much had the spec sorted prior to going to the dealership, I was more just wanting to sort odds & sods with the interior, as have gone with the full leather seats, but still wanted to introduce an amount of race-tex into the cockpit as think the GTS needs it (and centre lock wheels).
There are so many options that can be added, but I wanted to keep it relatively simple as things like lane assist, and active cruise control annoy me. The test car I borrowed had carbon brakes which I thought were ace, but the cost put me off (and the potential issues that come with them) and also the fact the car is more a grand tourer than a racer, so didn't think they were warranted.
My only slight wish was that PTS had been available, but even then after seeing an aventurine green Turbo S in the dealership I'm confident it will look awesome.
XMA Simon said:
1. 4 ways sports seats for someone not sharing their car. I actually prefer the quick manual forwards / backward adjustment. Weight as you mention. And £2k saving.
2. The difference between guards red on the callipers and carmine red is immaterial as you will never be comparing them side by side. So don't worry about it. Gentian blue is a fantastic colour and red accents will work well with it.
3. I like the rarely seen VW4 option you picked. But one thing I would add seeing as you have selected the Race Tex roof, add the belt outlets in Race Tex. Fairly inexpensive and helps tie in the Race Tex theme rather than having a contrasting texture sticking out.
£13k in options = admirable restraint!
thank you for the feedback and the suggestion. The belt outlets makes sense. I will add it. and another person suggested as well to ignore the mismatch of carmine red vs guards red. so I may go for full GTS package with red stitching. as for other options I was at Porsche Tobridge today, the sales person used to race cars and told me that the GTS is an amazing car as it is, the less you add and the less weight you add the better will be . not that I am going racing with it but I am making a conscious effort to keep the weight down (apart from the sun roof) 2. The difference between guards red on the callipers and carmine red is immaterial as you will never be comparing them side by side. So don't worry about it. Gentian blue is a fantastic colour and red accents will work well with it.
3. I like the rarely seen VW4 option you picked. But one thing I would add seeing as you have selected the Race Tex roof, add the belt outlets in Race Tex. Fairly inexpensive and helps tie in the Race Tex theme rather than having a contrasting texture sticking out.
£13k in options = admirable restraint!
911_TGA said:
I dont think there is a bad Porsche colour. Colour only becomes an issue when you overthink it.
That's because there aren't many colours!!!! I looked at the Aston Martin configurator and they have about a trillion!It's my only issue with Porsche, I want PTS, I can't have PTS until September (have a late March delivery I am told) so no way am I waiting. Except it's not clear if its a definite no to PTS, or maybe some colours, or if its a Tuesday its a different set of colorus, depending on if the managers goldfish says yes, but only on a the Tuesday..... for f***s sake.
Spec is getting tied down next week, currently I'm thinking Gentian, brown truffle interior, but who knows.....
APOLO1 said:
Hobo said:
Don't tell me that an hour after I've locked in my spec
No, purely on the basis that I've never had them before and always thought the seats were comfy (so I can't regret something if I've never known any different), and was consious they add more weight to the car, and the targa is already a heavy beast.
I'd pretty much had the spec sorted prior to going to the dealership, I was more just wanting to sort odds & sods with the interior, as have gone with the full leather seats, but still wanted to introduce an amount of race-tex into the cockpit as think the GTS needs it (and centre lock wheels).
There are so many options that can be added, but I wanted to keep it relatively simple as things like lane assist, and active cruise control annoy me. The test car I borrowed had carbon brakes which I thought were ace, but the cost put me off (and the potential issues that come with them) and also the fact the car is more a grand tourer than a racer, so didn't think they were warranted.
My only slight wish was that PTS had been available, but even then after seeing an aventurine green Turbo S in the dealership I'm confident it will look awesome.
The 992 GTS Coupe will do 0-60 in 2.8 and the 1/4 Mile in 10.7 ( Road and Track) I dont think the weight of the 18 ways will change much. To be fair the stock seats are fine but the 18 ways are much better if you are going to do long distance due to the extra support. I would have gone for some race text items like yours if they were available. I could have gone PTS Oct build but had set my heart on Metallic Black, CCBDs are great but TBH if you are not going to track it the steels are fine . You will be very impressed with the car, not to take anything away from the 991.2 Tara 4GTS I had great fun in mine but whist they felt a quick car they never came across as a really very fast car like 992GTS does, its much closer to the Turbo S this time round, the new sports Ex is great also much improved over the C2S and Turbo S.No, purely on the basis that I've never had them before and always thought the seats were comfy (so I can't regret something if I've never known any different), and was consious they add more weight to the car, and the targa is already a heavy beast.
I'd pretty much had the spec sorted prior to going to the dealership, I was more just wanting to sort odds & sods with the interior, as have gone with the full leather seats, but still wanted to introduce an amount of race-tex into the cockpit as think the GTS needs it (and centre lock wheels).
There are so many options that can be added, but I wanted to keep it relatively simple as things like lane assist, and active cruise control annoy me. The test car I borrowed had carbon brakes which I thought were ace, but the cost put me off (and the potential issues that come with them) and also the fact the car is more a grand tourer than a racer, so didn't think they were warranted.
My only slight wish was that PTS had been available, but even then after seeing an aventurine green Turbo S in the dealership I'm confident it will look awesome.
We have seen what tuners like Litchfield can easily achieve with this engine, 570+ from a remap alone, so it has plenty of potential.
resigner said:
That's because there aren't many colours!!!! I looked at the Aston Martin configurator and they have about a trillion!
It's my only issue with Porsche, I want PTS, I can't have PTS until September (have a late March delivery I am told) so no way am I waiting. Except it's not clear if its a definite no to PTS, or maybe some colours, or if its a Tuesday its a different set of colorus, depending on if the managers goldfish says yes, but only on a the Tuesday..... for f***s sake.
Spec is getting tied down next week, currently I'm thinking Gentian, brown truffle interior, but who knows.....
You can always get this if you get bored...they can mix any of the Porsche colours plus plenty more It's my only issue with Porsche, I want PTS, I can't have PTS until September (have a late March delivery I am told) so no way am I waiting. Except it's not clear if its a definite no to PTS, or maybe some colours, or if its a Tuesday its a different set of colorus, depending on if the managers goldfish says yes, but only on a the Tuesday..... for f***s sake.
Spec is getting tied down next week, currently I'm thinking Gentian, brown truffle interior, but who knows.....
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Corkys said:
With performance stats like that and how you talk with your experience, do you think that the 992GTS has more than 473bhp, it shouldn’t be that much quicker than the Carrera S, it is only a 29bhp increase. Maybe Porsche state lower figures not to step on the GT3 and Turbo’s toes, because they are the halo models. Could 992GTS be putting out more like 500-520?
We have seen what tuners like Litchfield can easily achieve with this engine, 570+ from a remap alone, so it has plenty of potential.
Interesting point, Imo its not just about the bhp increases but all the improvements to the PDK as in revised clutches to improve drive line loss, the efficiency of the engines cooling etc I have driven back to back with a friend on roads i know well a 992 GTS Coupe PDK 2WD along side a Turbo S, we both felt that if the Turbo S is 640-50 then the GTS felt an easy 525. We have seen what tuners like Litchfield can easily achieve with this engine, 570+ from a remap alone, so it has plenty of potential.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a38665114/202...
Edited by APOLO1 on Friday 14th January 20:59
APOLO1 said:
Hobo said:
Don't tell me that an hour after I've locked in my spec
No, purely on the basis that I've never had them before and always thought the seats were comfy (so I can't regret something if I've never known any different), and was consious they add more weight to the car, and the targa is already a heavy beast.
I'd pretty much had the spec sorted prior to going to the dealership, I was more just wanting to sort odds & sods with the interior, as have gone with the full leather seats, but still wanted to introduce an amount of race-tex into the cockpit as think the GTS needs it (and centre lock wheels).
There are so many options that can be added, but I wanted to keep it relatively simple as things like lane assist, and active cruise control annoy me. The test car I borrowed had carbon brakes which I thought were ace, but the cost put me off (and the potential issues that come with them) and also the fact the car is more a grand tourer than a racer, so didn't think they were warranted.
My only slight wish was that PTS had been available, but even then after seeing an aventurine green Turbo S in the dealership I'm confident it will look awesome.
The 992 GTS Coupe will do 0-60 in 2.8 and the 1/4 Mile in 10.7 ( Road and Track) I dont think the weight of the 18 ways will change much. To be fair the stock seats are fine but the 18 ways are much better if you are going to do long distance due to the extra support. I would have gone for some race text items like yours if they were available. I could have gone PTS Oct build but had set my heart on Metallic Black, CCBDs are great but TBH if you are not going to track it the steels are fine . You will be very impressed with the car, not to take anything away from the 991.2 Tara 4GTS I had great fun in mine but whist they felt a quick car they never came across as a really very fast car like 992GTS does, its much closer to the Turbo S this time round, the new sports Ex is great also much improved over the C2S and Turbo S.No, purely on the basis that I've never had them before and always thought the seats were comfy (so I can't regret something if I've never known any different), and was consious they add more weight to the car, and the targa is already a heavy beast.
I'd pretty much had the spec sorted prior to going to the dealership, I was more just wanting to sort odds & sods with the interior, as have gone with the full leather seats, but still wanted to introduce an amount of race-tex into the cockpit as think the GTS needs it (and centre lock wheels).
There are so many options that can be added, but I wanted to keep it relatively simple as things like lane assist, and active cruise control annoy me. The test car I borrowed had carbon brakes which I thought were ace, but the cost put me off (and the potential issues that come with them) and also the fact the car is more a grand tourer than a racer, so didn't think they were warranted.
My only slight wish was that PTS had been available, but even then after seeing an aventurine green Turbo S in the dealership I'm confident it will look awesome.
Slider (and to get my kids in the back!).
APOLO1 said:
Interesting point, Imo its not just about the bhp increases but all the improvements to the PDK as in revised clutches to improve drive line loss, the efficiency of the engines cooling etc I have driven back to back with a friend on roads i know well a 992 GTS Coupe PDK 2WD along side a Turbo S, we both felt that if the Turbo S is 640-50 then the GTS felt an easy 525.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a38665114/202...
Interesting Apolo. Based on this I assume this 992GTS Coupe PDK is actually quicker in the real world than a 992GT3 and also a much better rough B road blaster.https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a38665114/202...
Edited by APOLO1 on Friday 14th January 20:59
APOLO1 said:
Corkys said:
With performance stats like that and how you talk with your experience, do you think that the 992GTS has more than 473bhp, it shouldn’t be that much quicker than the Carrera S, it is only a 29bhp increase. Maybe Porsche state lower figures not to step on the GT3 and Turbo’s toes, because they are the halo models. Could 992GTS be putting out more like 500-520?
We have seen what tuners like Litchfield can easily achieve with this engine, 570+ from a remap alone, so it has plenty of potential.
Interesting point, Imo its not just about the bhp increases but all the improvements to the PDK as in revised clutches to improve drive line loss, the efficiency of the engines cooling etc I have driven back to back with a friend on roads i know well a 992 GTS Coupe PDK 2WD along side a Turbo S, we both felt that if the Turbo S is 640-50 then the GTS felt an easy 525. We have seen what tuners like Litchfield can easily achieve with this engine, 570+ from a remap alone, so it has plenty of potential.
https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/a38665114/202...
Edited by APOLO1 on Friday 14th January 20:59
Be interested to see some drag races for tested 0-60 and 1/4 mile
Times on a 4 GTS especially.
Taffy66 said:
Interesting Apolo. Based on this I assume this 992GTS Coupe PDK is actually quicker in the real world than a 992GT3 and also a much better rough B road blaster.
I’d assume looking at the torque figures and delivery points, it’s likely in many peoples hands a PDK GTS would be quicker than GT3 in generic road use.Put them on track in the hands of a decent driver though and clearly the GT3 comes into its own.
Hobo said:
Taffy66 said:
Interesting Apolo. Based on this I assume this 992GTS Coupe PDK is actually quicker in the real world than a 992GT3 and also a much better rough B road blaster.
I’d assume looking at the torque figures and delivery points, it’s likely in many peoples hands a PDK GTS would be quicker than GT3 in generic road use.Put them on track in the hands of a decent driver though and clearly the GT3 comes into its own.
BorkBorkBork said:
Hobo said:
Taffy66 said:
Interesting Apolo. Based on this I assume this 992GTS Coupe PDK is actually quicker in the real world than a 992GT3 and also a much better rough B road blaster.
I’d assume looking at the torque figures and delivery points, it’s likely in many peoples hands a PDK GTS would be quicker than GT3 in generic road use.Put them on track in the hands of a decent driver though and clearly the GT3 comes into its own.
30 year ago i had the privilege of owning a 610 bhp rs200 evolution road car fitted with tarmac rally double wish bone rose jointed suspension. I got the car in the Guinness book of records, fastest acceleration road car 0 to 60mph and we needed to change gear to get to 60 mph. Record stood for 12yrs im told. It was a monster to drive on B roads but on a circuit it was sublime, although the gearbox was rubbish. It was the car the Jeremy Clarkson crassed into a field on u tube if any one wants to see it.
My point is imo the Turbo's are the daddy's and GT cars are the track kings. The Gts is a very quick car that sits below those.
Dan 911 said:
Any thoughts on colour please out of these two choices:
Metallic black/black leather and crayon stitching with silver seat belts and white dials
Or
GT Silver/black leather with crayon stitching, silver belts with red dials
I am really torn and like both options
I like black but I think the gt Silver, black, red combination would look stunning. Metallic black/black leather and crayon stitching with silver seat belts and white dials
Or
GT Silver/black leather with crayon stitching, silver belts with red dials
I am really torn and like both options
Bolognese2 said:
Dan 911 said:
Any thoughts on colour please out of these two choices:
Metallic black/black leather and crayon stitching with silver seat belts and white dials
Or
GT Silver/black leather with crayon stitching, silver belts with red dials
I am really torn and like both options
I like black but I think the gt Silver, black, red combination would look stunning. Metallic black/black leather and crayon stitching with silver seat belts and white dials
Or
GT Silver/black leather with crayon stitching, silver belts with red dials
I am really torn and like both options
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