How would you spec your 992 GTS?
Discussion
SamL said:
Got a wonderful call from the OPC today to say that someone dropped out and I now have an allocation / build slot and delivery in may on a coupe. Pressure is now fully on to decide on spec….. I originally wanted an S but went down the GTS route as delivery times were quicker. I feel that the GTS spec is less flexible because you are driven towards centre locks and GTS interior packs. I do prefer leather seats and RS Spyder wheels! Would those items truly make it a less desirable car if I decided to move it on? Has anyone seen gentian blue with the centre lock wheels? Thanks!!
I’d say in all honesty that spyder wheels and the non GTS pack will definately make the car less desirable, but it’s your car so get what you want.Having seen a few cars in the flesh now I think centre locks are a must, but appreciate others disagree. They just complete the GTS look from the outside so think this would effect resale more than interior changes.
As for the GTS pack, it does look great, but I’ve spec’d full leather as just personal preference. I saw the photos and just wasn’t keen but then saw a physical car and nearly changed back. My concern with the targa was it getting wet if left roof down, whereas leather just wiped dry.
SamL said:
Got a wonderful call from the OPC today to say that someone dropped out and I now have an allocation / build slot and delivery in may on a coupe. Pressure is now fully on to decide on spec….. I originally wanted an S but went down the GTS route as delivery times were quicker. I feel that the GTS spec is less flexible because you are driven towards centre locks and GTS interior packs. I do prefer leather seats and RS Spyder wheels! Would those items truly make it a less desirable car if I decided to move it on? Has anyone seen gentian blue with the centre lock wheels? Thanks!!
Like the people above had said, it is your car buy what you like. But saying that why don’t you like the centre locks? They are not going to be a pain to own a car with, when was the last time you changed a wheel, you haven’t even got a spare. And if you do, as someone mentioned earlier buy a torque multiplier and use it with a normal sized ratchet. If you don't like black wheels get them powder coated the colour you like.
As long as you are happy with it who cares what others think.
Thanks to all for the reply’s. I don’t dislike the centre lock wheels I just prefer the design of the Spyder. It sounds like a balance between full GTS & S spec would be a good compromise. As suggested above keep the centre locks so externally it fully represents a GTS and change the interior to my preference. Can also add a nod to the GTS on the interior with some Racetex I.e. centre arm rest, steering wheel and possibly the roof. This is what I’m considering:
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNTINAD5
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNTINAD5
SamL said:
Thanks to all for the reply’s. I don’t dislike the centre lock wheels I just prefer the design of the Spyder. It sounds like a balance between full GTS & S spec would be a good compromise. As suggested above keep the centre locks so externally it fully represents a GTS and change the interior to my preference. Can also add a nod to the GTS on the interior with some Racetex I.e. centre arm rest, steering wheel and possibly the roof. This is what I’m considering:
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNTINAD5
I did just that. Wanted full leather seats but felt the GTS needed racetex so did the centre unit, sun visors and steering wheel just to add it back in to the cabin.http://www.porsche-code.com/PNTINAD5
SamL said:
Got a wonderful call from the OPC today to say that someone dropped out and I now have an allocation / build slot and delivery in may on a coupe. Pressure is now fully on to decide on spec….. I originally wanted an S but went down the GTS route as delivery times were quicker. I feel that the GTS spec is less flexible because you are driven towards centre locks and GTS interior packs. I do prefer leather seats and RS Spyder wheels! Would those items truly make it a less desirable car if I decided to move it on? Has anyone seen gentian blue with the centre lock wheels? Thanks!!
What's the famous joke? "What happens when you put 10 economists in a room? You'll get 11 opinions." It could even be re-written "What happens when you put 10 economists in a room? You'll get 20 opinions."Like you I prefer the RS Spyder wheels looks compared to the Turbo S center locks. I don't buy the "must have center lock wheels to be a GTS" line of thinking. Others do. Fine. Not me.
And let's be honest about what Race-Tex is: it is covering your car interior with a cheap polyester / polyurethane material. Having owed a couple of cars with it on the steering wheel and gearstick I consider it a deal breaker on used cars that have it there. It collects grease from hands and feels nasty. Sure you can refresh it, but you have to refresh it often and it gradually wears down after multiple refresh / degrease treatments. It's fashion for road cars. It does clearly have a place in race cars because of its fire retardance. So yeah, if you are planning to set fire to your 911 interior specify Race Tex by all means. I don't mind it on the roof and under-dash as it adds an interesting contrasting texture and as you don't touch it regularly it does not build up grease quickly.
But just in terms of preference I prefer the leather interior on cars. And it makes no difference to me in terms of the car being a GTS.
While most potential customers for a used GTS would be driven by the current auto fashion, most GTS cars would have these fashion options also. So a less fashion driven spec would have both slightly less demand but also lower supply. Would I buy a used GTS without centre locks and without Race-Tex interior. Absolutely. In fact I'd likely prefer it.
Bottom line is I would not worry about what others think and get what works for you.
XMA Simon said:
SamL said:
Got a wonderful call from the OPC today to say that someone dropped out and I now have an allocation / build slot and delivery in may on a coupe. Pressure is now fully on to decide on spec….. I originally wanted an S but went down the GTS route as delivery times were quicker. I feel that the GTS spec is less flexible because you are driven towards centre locks and GTS interior packs. I do prefer leather seats and RS Spyder wheels! Would those items truly make it a less desirable car if I decided to move it on? Has anyone seen gentian blue with the centre lock wheels? Thanks!!
What's the famous joke? "What happens when you put 10 economists in a room? You'll get 11 opinions." It could even be re-written "What happens when you put 10 economists in a room? You'll get 20 opinions."Like you I prefer the RS Spyder wheels looks compared to the Turbo S center locks. I don't buy the "must have center lock wheels to be a GTS" line of thinking. Others do. Fine. Not me.
And let's be honest about what Race-Tex is: it is covering your car interior with a cheap polyester / polyurethane material. Having owed a couple of cars with it on the steering wheel and gearstick I consider it a deal breaker on used cars that have it there. It collects grease from hands and feels nasty. Sure you can refresh it, but you have to refresh it often and it gradually wears down after multiple refresh / degrease treatments. It's fashion for road cars. It does clearly have a place in race cars because of its fire retardance. So yeah, if you are planning to set fire to your 911 interior specify Race Tex by all means. I don't mind it on the roof and under-dash as it adds an interesting contrasting texture and as you don't touch it regularly it does not build up grease quickly.
But just in terms of preference I prefer the leather interior on cars. And it makes no difference to me in terms of the car being a GTS.
While most potential customers for a used GTS would be driven by the current auto fashion, most GTS cars would have these fashion options also. So a less fashion driven spec would have both slightly less demand but also lower supply. Would I buy a used GTS without centre locks and without Race-Tex interior. Absolutely. In fact I'd likely prefer it.
Bottom line is I would not worry about what others think and get what works for you.
I personally like alcantara. if the manual gear pommel and wheel needs to be replaced at some point so be it. But I also like leather so I would be happy with both. Certainly not a deal breaker. I also like a 2 tones interior especially dark dash board / lighter seats.
again, it is personal preference, not absolute truth. and yes spec the car for you. not the next buyer ...
diffstar said:
SamL said:
Got a wonderful call from the OPC today to say that someone dropped out and I now have an allocation / build slot and delivery in may on a coupe. Pressure is now fully on to decide on spec….. I originally wanted an S but went down the GTS route as delivery times were quicker. I feel that the GTS spec is less flexible because you are driven towards centre locks and GTS interior packs. I do prefer leather seats and RS Spyder wheels! Would those items truly make it a less desirable car if I decided to move it on? Has anyone seen gentian blue with the centre lock wheels? Thanks!!
No, buy the spec you want. I prefer GTS interior and centre lock wheels. But leather and RS wheels would not detract me if I was buying a used GTS.
I’d personally be more attracted to a leather interior too for a car bought second hand as I know it will last longer (e.g. steering wheel won’t have hand cheese or feel a little rough).
Question - how long do you have to settle your finances / deposit? I’ll need a few weeks to pull funds down so
wondering if I need to plan ahead.
Schuey_911 said:
Here you go mate, took them this evening:
Stunning. And an excellent gesture. I’ve only had 15 mins in a car (outside of PEC) and that has got to be the most negative part of my experience to date. Glad your OPC is rewarding your custom. How well are those steel brakes stopping?
Share some interior photos!
SamL said:
Thanks to all for the reply’s. I don’t dislike the centre lock wheels I just prefer the design of the Spyder. It sounds like a balance between full GTS & S spec would be a good compromise. As suggested above keep the centre locks so externally it fully represents a GTS and change the interior to my preference. Can also add a nod to the GTS on the interior with some Racetex I.e. centre arm rest, steering wheel and possibly the roof. This is what I’m considering:
http://www.porsche-code.com/PNTINAD5
jhttp://www.porsche-code.com/PNTINAD5
My 2 cents. As you have the crest on the seats, why not get the Porsche written on the arm rest as opposed to another crest?
Bolognese2 said:
I think this is a very balanced answer and I like it. I find it strange when some people make statements about their taste as it is some kind of divine truth.
I personally like alcantara. if the manual gear pommel and wheel needs to be replaced at some point so be it. But I also like leather so I would be happy with both. Certainly not a deal breaker. I also like a 2 tones interior especially dark dash board / lighter seats.
again, it is personal preference, not absolute truth. and yes spec the car for you. not the next buyer ...
Also agree this is a great response. The other reply’s and this message in particular has helped a great deal. Leather interior GTS inbound.I personally like alcantara. if the manual gear pommel and wheel needs to be replaced at some point so be it. But I also like leather so I would be happy with both. Certainly not a deal breaker. I also like a 2 tones interior especially dark dash board / lighter seats.
again, it is personal preference, not absolute truth. and yes spec the car for you. not the next buyer ...
Sappy911 said:
Stunning. And an excellent gesture. I’ve only had 15 mins in a car (outside of PEC) and that has got to be the most negative part of my experience to date. Glad your OPC is rewarding your custom.
How well are those steel brakes stopping?
Share some interior photos!
Have you asked your OPC it you could borrow a targa for a day ? That’s all I did and they gladly lent me a 992 4S targa also.How well are those steel brakes stopping?
Share some interior photos!
I think under the current market situation, with GTS cars being available sooner than S models, quite a few cars will get specified with leather interiors. I prefer leather, just frustrating that its standard on the S and we have to pay £2,811 for the privilege when we're already paying a £11k premium. I think the only people who would stick with the no leather standard interior are those who are flipping the car for the most profit, like those on Autotrader. Everyone else will go GTS interior or leather.
Btw, the RS Spyder wheels seem to be difficult to keep clean with the standard brakes, according to other forums.
Btw, the RS Spyder wheels seem to be difficult to keep clean with the standard brakes, according to other forums.
Edited by bajaking on Sunday 23 January 17:24
Sappy911 said:
Stunning. And an excellent gesture. I’ve only had 15 mins in a car (outside of PEC) and that has got to be the most negative part of my experience to date. Glad your OPC is rewarding your custom.
How well are those steel brakes stopping?
Share some interior photos!
Brakes are much better than anything I've experienced before (AMG, ///M), pedal feel is great and just the perfect amount of sensitivity. Very confidence inspiring. How well are those steel brakes stopping?
Share some interior photos!
I haven't taken any interior shots, will try and get some tomorrow and post some up.
911_TGA said:
How did you find it Shuey? Shark Blue was my second choice. Looks stunning in your pics. What did you make of the Targa?
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!The car is brilliant, when you watch reviews from respected journalists, they say that the Targa is a bit heavy and probably not the one they would have etc etc.... But I'm honestly telling you, the car is a weapon. Have not once felt the weight of the car in any handling situation, it just grips and goes. I was driving around the Peak District today, roads I know very well as they are my motorcycle routes, and I was amazed by the car with a MASSIVE grin on my face throughout.
My previous 2 cars were a tuned F82 M4 Comp and an E92 M3 before that, and the 992 Targa 4S would have destroyed them both in any situation. I have fallen in love with the car and going to be a bit sad handing it back tomorrow
I can't wait to get mine even more now, roll on the months please!!! Shark Blue seems to give off different shades in different lighting, stunning colour and is actually what I have ordered. 
Oh and you often hear people complain about tyre noise in the cabin, Harry Metcalf seems to mention that a lot on the 992s, for me it is perfectly liveable with and nothing that would annoy me in anyway. It's a sports car at the end of the day. Very solid build quality, no rattles or funny sounds when driving, everything works and I've got used to PCM 6.0 too in this short time, coming from a BMW iDrive system, which is much easier to use. Overall, it's a fantastic car and I have loved every minute of it. This might sound a bit sad, but I feel like giving it a good clean, interior and exterior. I do a little bit of detailing as a personal hobby, but unfortunately won't have time to do that before I hand back the car tomorrow. Think I've fallen in love after a weekend fling lol.
bajaking said:
I think under the current market situation, with GTS cars being available sooner than S models, quite a few cars will get specified with leather interiors. I prefer leather, just frustrating that its standard on the S and we have to pay £2,811 for the privilege when we're already paying a £11k premium. I think the only people who would stick with the no leather standard interior are those who are flipping the car for the most profit, like those on Autotrader. Everyone else will go GTS interior or leather.
Btw, the RS Spyder wheels seem to be difficult to keep clean with the standard brakes, according to other forums.
ticking the leather seat centers on a gts also forces you into seat ventilationBtw, the RS Spyder wheels seem to be difficult to keep clean with the standard brakes, according to other forums.
Edited by bajaking on Sunday 23 January 17:24
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