Final jitters on my GT4 spec
Discussion
I'm going over my spec again and have made some changes, included the leather interior with alcantara, ditched the alcantara sun visors and light design package, the only thing I'm umming and arring over is the DAB radio; to make way for the ore expensive interior I could do with ditching this, what are your views on this as an option is it a must have or can I ditch it?
Revised spec is:
Sapphire Blue Metallic
Interior Colour
Black (stitching in Platinum Grey) Leather interior
Exterior Rear wing supports in black
Transmission / Chassis 6-speed manual gearbox
Sport Chrono Package incl. Porsche Track Precision App and preparation for laptrigger
Fuel tank 64-litre
Wheels
20-inch GT4 wheels
Interior Automatically dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor
Full bucket seats
Two-zone automatic climate control
Smoking package
Audio / Comm.
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module with universal audio interface
Sound Package Plus
Mobile phone preparation
Digital radio?
Revised spec is:
Sapphire Blue Metallic
Interior Colour
Black (stitching in Platinum Grey) Leather interior
Exterior Rear wing supports in black
Transmission / Chassis 6-speed manual gearbox
Sport Chrono Package incl. Porsche Track Precision App and preparation for laptrigger
Fuel tank 64-litre
Wheels
20-inch GT4 wheels
Interior Automatically dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor
Full bucket seats
Two-zone automatic climate control
Smoking package
Audio / Comm.
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module with universal audio interface
Sound Package Plus
Mobile phone preparation
Digital radio?
apachesmith said:
I'm going over my spec again and have made some changes, included the leather interior with alcantara, ditched the alcantara sun visors and light design package, the only thing I'm umming and arring over is the DAB radio; to make way for the ore expensive interior I could do with ditching this, what are your views on this as an option is it a must have or can I ditch it?
Revised spec is:
Sapphire Blue Metallic
Interior Colour
Black (stitching in Platinum Grey) Leather interior
Exterior Rear wing supports in black
Transmission / Chassis 6-speed manual gearbox
Sport Chrono Package incl. Porsche Track Precision App and preparation for laptrigger
Fuel tank 64-litre
Wheels
20-inch GT4 wheels
Interior Automatically dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor
Full bucket seats
Two-zone automatic climate control
Smoking package
Audio / Comm.
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module with universal audio interface
Sound Package Plus
Mobile phone preparation
Digital radio?
Spec is a very personal thing, so what anybody else thinks isn't really going to help you and you will no doubt get 101 different answers.Revised spec is:
Sapphire Blue Metallic
Interior Colour
Black (stitching in Platinum Grey) Leather interior
Exterior Rear wing supports in black
Transmission / Chassis 6-speed manual gearbox
Sport Chrono Package incl. Porsche Track Precision App and preparation for laptrigger
Fuel tank 64-litre
Wheels
20-inch GT4 wheels
Interior Automatically dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor
Full bucket seats
Two-zone automatic climate control
Smoking package
Audio / Comm.
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module with universal audio interface
Sound Package Plus
Mobile phone preparation
Digital radio?
My personal thoughts on your spec are that its very nice but I would ditch sport-chrono as it adds nothing - its just a very expensive clock. I also havn't spec'd the Dual Air Con as I just don't see the point in the UK and even the argument for climate over std a/c adds no weight with me as Ive never had a problem without it in the past. DAB again offers nothing to me, but I never listen to the radio - always choose my own music from a mem stick.
Then again I've gone for a quite few more nice to carbon/leather trim bits that most people will feel are a complete waste of money too - so there you have it, I've proven my own point.
Oh here's one that's a bit of a no-brainer though - add in the "online services" as its now a no cost option!
For a start, I didn't even realise that DAB wasn't included with the PCM pack; quite crazy just how much it costs to have sat nav and DAB in a Porsche when it is generally included in any other car. Add both and you are talking the best part of £3k. Question whether this is good value for money?
Interior leather with silver is a good choice imo for the blue car, but I'd ditch Chrono, it hasn't the same appeal as it once did and is an expensive option just for a nice looking clock!
Personally would go back wheels with the blue paint, but personal preference.
Everything else is similar to mine, also opted for two-zone climate just for the sake of not having to adjust it all the time.
My build is presently £73.5k but I'm still considering removing a few options because they just aren't worth it, even if they are more desirable for the next fella!
Interior leather with silver is a good choice imo for the blue car, but I'd ditch Chrono, it hasn't the same appeal as it once did and is an expensive option just for a nice looking clock!
Personally would go back wheels with the blue paint, but personal preference.
Everything else is similar to mine, also opted for two-zone climate just for the sake of not having to adjust it all the time.
My build is presently £73.5k but I'm still considering removing a few options because they just aren't worth it, even if they are more desirable for the next fella!
Internally, I would bin the sport chrono, as not much use
bin DAB as I've never needed before
def keep two zone a/c as can set temperature
would do something to avoid having aluminium trim, as the brushed trim on doors and dash does not match the polished trim on the vents. I went carbon to doors and dash and leather to centre console
Do the above, and will be identical to mine in the cabin, and think is a great place to sit and drive
bin DAB as I've never needed before
def keep two zone a/c as can set temperature
would do something to avoid having aluminium trim, as the brushed trim on doors and dash does not match the polished trim on the vents. I went carbon to doors and dash and leather to centre console
Do the above, and will be identical to mine in the cabin, and think is a great place to sit and drive
Thanks all,
Wow it does seem the the sports Chrono is an option not being ticked by many!
I initially left it out but the dealer made a big point of telling me not to as its desired on any GT car even though as you say it's an expensive clock! He said it would hurt the cars price if I chose to sell it in the future, I also do like the look of the clock!
Debated the carbon interior but it's a rather pricey and I've got to draw the line somewhere otherwise PCCB's and yellow stitching would be next and closely followed by a divorce.....
Wow it does seem the the sports Chrono is an option not being ticked by many!
I initially left it out but the dealer made a big point of telling me not to as its desired on any GT car even though as you say it's an expensive clock! He said it would hurt the cars price if I chose to sell it in the future, I also do like the look of the clock!
Debated the carbon interior but it's a rather pricey and I've got to draw the line somewhere otherwise PCCB's and yellow stitching would be next and closely followed by a divorce.....
Beedub said:
personally i think you've got it right on the nail.
Of all the new cars I've got one of the things i love most is the DAB radio , the reception and just being able to leave on one station as you travel far and wide. Personally id leave this alone!
That was my thought also, it's one one the best things in my daily driver! But that came free of charge.... It does feel a bit excessive to pay 3k for satnav and a radio when in most other cars it's free but hey hoy we are where we are and I'm just grateful to have a build slot!Of all the new cars I've got one of the things i love most is the DAB radio , the reception and just being able to leave on one station as you travel far and wide. Personally id leave this alone!
AdamV12V said:
Spec is a very personal thing, so what anybody else thinks isn't really going to help you and you will no doubt get 101 different answers.
My personal thoughts on your spec are that its very nice but I would ditch sport-chrono as it adds nothing - its just a very expensive clock. I also havn't spec'd the Dual Air Con as I just don't see the point in the UK and even the argument for climate over std a/c adds no weight with me as Ive never had a problem without it in the past. DAB again offers nothing to me, but I never listen to the radio - always choose my own music from a mem stick.
Then again I've gone for a quite few more nice to carbon/leather trim bits that most people will feel are a complete waste of money too - so there you have it, I've proven my own point.
Oh here's one that's a bit of a no-brainer though - add in the "online services" as its now a no cost option!
Good call, thanks, not sure what it gives me but if it's free......My personal thoughts on your spec are that its very nice but I would ditch sport-chrono as it adds nothing - its just a very expensive clock. I also havn't spec'd the Dual Air Con as I just don't see the point in the UK and even the argument for climate over std a/c adds no weight with me as Ive never had a problem without it in the past. DAB again offers nothing to me, but I never listen to the radio - always choose my own music from a mem stick.
Then again I've gone for a quite few more nice to carbon/leather trim bits that most people will feel are a complete waste of money too - so there you have it, I've proven my own point.
Oh here's one that's a bit of a no-brainer though - add in the "online services" as its now a no cost option!
mdianuk said:
For a start, I didn't even realise that DAB wasn't included with the PCM pack; quite crazy just how much it costs to have sat nav and DAB in a Porsche when it is generally included in any other car. Add both and you are talking the best part of £3k. Question whether this is good value for money?
Interior leather with silver is a good choice imo for the blue car, but I'd ditch Chrono, it hasn't the same appeal as it once did and is an expensive option just for a nice looking clock!
Personally would go back wheels with the blue paint, but personal preference.
Everything else is similar to mine, also opted for two-zone climate just for the sake of not having to adjust it all the time.
My build is presently £73.5k but I'm still considering removing a few options because they just aren't worth it, even if they are more desirable for the next fella!
I did in fact try to leave nav off but I was told in no uncertain terms that this would be a very silly idea and that although expensive it's not really an option to omit it as it will hurt residuals badly! I'm happy to leave it don't like phones stuck to windscreens anyway Interior leather with silver is a good choice imo for the blue car, but I'd ditch Chrono, it hasn't the same appeal as it once did and is an expensive option just for a nice looking clock!
Personally would go back wheels with the blue paint, but personal preference.
Everything else is similar to mine, also opted for two-zone climate just for the sake of not having to adjust it all the time.
My build is presently £73.5k but I'm still considering removing a few options because they just aren't worth it, even if they are more desirable for the next fella!
apachesmith said:
mdianuk said:
For a start, I didn't even realise that DAB wasn't included with the PCM pack; quite crazy just how much it costs to have sat nav and DAB in a Porsche when it is generally included in any other car. Add both and you are talking the best part of £3k. Question whether this is good value for money?
Interior leather with silver is a good choice imo for the blue car, but I'd ditch Chrono, it hasn't the same appeal as it once did and is an expensive option just for a nice looking clock!
Personally would go back wheels with the blue paint, but personal preference.
Everything else is similar to mine, also opted for two-zone climate just for the sake of not having to adjust it all the time.
My build is presently £73.5k but I'm still considering removing a few options because they just aren't worth it, even if they are more desirable for the next fella!
I did in fact try to leave nav off but I was told in no uncertain terms that this would be a very silly idea and that although expensive it's not really an option to omit it as it will hurt residuals badly! I'm happy to leave it don't like phones stuck to windscreens anyway Interior leather with silver is a good choice imo for the blue car, but I'd ditch Chrono, it hasn't the same appeal as it once did and is an expensive option just for a nice looking clock!
Personally would go back wheels with the blue paint, but personal preference.
Everything else is similar to mine, also opted for two-zone climate just for the sake of not having to adjust it all the time.
My build is presently £73.5k but I'm still considering removing a few options because they just aren't worth it, even if they are more desirable for the next fella!
fridaypassion said:
Chrono - Exhaust - Nav - Seats
Those are the must haves. I know on a manual the Chrono doesnt do much but it is on everyones used checklist so miss it off at your peril!
I don't think Chrono on a GT4 is on many enthusiasts' checklists once they realise that it doesn't actually change the car's dynamic behaviour in any way. I agree, though, that the extra displays available in the right hand dial screen in Chrono-equipped GT4s would be nice to have. But I'm not paying £1000-ish for them, as I suspect they're mostly there for willy-waving purposes and you'd stop looking at them after a while.Those are the must haves. I know on a manual the Chrono doesnt do much but it is on everyones used checklist so miss it off at your peril!
If you're really keen on track telemetry analysis and can attend trackdays where it's possible to use the lap trigger beacon thingy without getting sent home, then fair enough. But that won't be high on many people's priorities I suspect.
fridaypassion said:
Chrono - Exhaust - Nav - Seats
Those are the must haves. I know on a manual the Chrono doesnt do much but it is on everyones used checklist so miss it off at your peril!
Chrono - doesn't do anything performance wise on the GT4 . It's not like the R where it at least sharpened the throttle response Those are the must haves. I know on a manual the Chrono doesnt do much but it is on everyones used checklist so miss it off at your peril!
Exhaust - isn't an option on the GT4 like it was on the R
Nav - Personnally don't think it's important on a GT / R cars . Sold all my clubsport non Nav GT3's for good money and both my manual / bucket R,s didn't have Nav and sold straight away . But I know people have strong opinions both ways on this , I'm just speaking from my experience on my 5 GT / R,s over the last 4 years
Seats - Agree
I'd say the basic leather / alcantara will be an essential option on GT4 going forward . Transforms the interior for comparatively little cash . Lack of Mobile phone prep although not a deal breaker would also put me off .
But as said earlier it's all just opinion......
apachesmith said:
Thanks all,
Wow it does seem the the sports Chrono is an option not being ticked by many!
I initially left it out but the dealer made a big point of telling me not to as its desired on any GT car even though as you say it's an expensive clock! He said it would hurt the cars price if I chose to sell it in the future, I also do like the look of the clock!
Debated the carbon interior but it's a rather pricey and I've got to draw the line somewhere otherwise PCCB's and yellow stitching would be next and closely followed by a divorce.....
PCCB's it is then. Wow it does seem the the sports Chrono is an option not being ticked by many!
I initially left it out but the dealer made a big point of telling me not to as its desired on any GT car even though as you say it's an expensive clock! He said it would hurt the cars price if I chose to sell it in the future, I also do like the look of the clock!
Debated the carbon interior but it's a rather pricey and I've got to draw the line somewhere otherwise PCCB's and yellow stitching would be next and closely followed by a divorce.....
Depends how long you are going to keep it? I think in 5 years + it may not be possible to receive analogue signals, so to compete with dab cars when you come to sell it you would have to retrofit a dab radio. But then again it's 3k and you have a gt4 - if it wasn't for needing 4 seats and the only way I could get into one was with no options, I would happily take no options. Sorry I have not helped your decision.
HokumPokum said:
and i was deliberating no AC and no CDR package..........
with my OPC encouraging me to do what i want
If mine was going to be a track weapon then I would have done the same and spec'd CS and PCCB's and lightweight battery!with my OPC encouraging me to do what i want
However mines going to be a jack of all trades for me as I don't have the luxury of keeping it for a track only toy and at least staying cool in the summer and listening to some music was a necessity for me. I hope you do go for that spec though as it will be the hardest of hardcore GT4's.
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