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Jim1556 said:
Curve ball:
After spending thousands on a premium watch, would you be happy with a plastic strap?
After all, it does nothing for the rest of the watch...
What about the Royal Oak Offshore? Best with rubber strap. What about the Nautilus range with rubber strap? What about the latest white gold Submariners with rubber strap? What about the entire Richard Mille range that comes with rubber/plastic strap?After spending thousands on a premium watch, would you be happy with a plastic strap?
After all, it does nothing for the rest of the watch...
All watches that cost tens to hundreds of thousands and come with rubber/plastic straps.
I'd never change my Offshore for one with full metal bracelet
OPOGTS said:
More importantly (!!) - what are current owners views on the 20mm Vs 10mm ride height options?
Mine will be used for every journey possible, long and short, so am provisionally going for 10mm - but how are people finding the 20mm drop?
Just picked up my 718 T at the weekend and was nervous at the -20mm PASM . Had only driven a 718 GTS with -10mm PASM. I am very pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the -20mm suspension is. I was also concerned about getting up my driveway with a steeply angled approach - need not have worried as it gets up without grounding. The suspension is a revelation- its way better than the 981 that I had on standard suspension with no pasm so far as comfort concerned but equally it provides an extremely sporty ride with stunning handling. Mine will be used for every journey possible, long and short, so am provisionally going for 10mm - but how are people finding the 20mm drop?
Nuttcase said:
What a load of condescending drivel. It is the 4.0L NA engine that differentiates this GTS so if you think the feel good factor about the engine will subside then you would be better to consider a cheaper 4 cylinder variant and you will have plenty budget left for extended leather and other cosmetic enhancements.
I've had numerous cars with and without extended leather and the only time I think about it is when selecting a cleaning product. It adds nothing to the driving experience and very little to the ownership experience.
knock yourself out with cheap looking plastic dashes. Go for it. I'm not stopping you am I. Hats off tat you don't let it be a concern. Best regardsI've had numerous cars with and without extended leather and the only time I think about it is when selecting a cleaning product. It adds nothing to the driving experience and very little to the ownership experience.
Mark-ri571 said:
Just picked up my 718 T at the weekend and was nervous at the -20mm PASM . Had only driven a 718 GTS with -10mm PASM. I am very pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the -20mm suspension is. I was also concerned about getting up my driveway with a steeply angled approach - need not have worried as it gets up without grounding. The suspension is a revelation- its way better than the 981 that I had on standard suspension with no pasm so far as comfort concerned but equally it provides an extremely sporty ride with stunning handling.
Thanks, just worried it's a little firm for every day mundane use as opposed to just a weekend toy? Will ask the OPC to see if I can arrange a back 2 back test.Cheers
OPOGTS said:
More importantly (!!) - what are current owners views on the 20mm Vs 10mm ride height options?
Mine will be used for every journey possible, long and short, so am provisionally going for 10mm - but how are people finding the 20mm drop?
I have ordered 10mm, as will use most daysMine will be used for every journey possible, long and short, so am provisionally going for 10mm - but how are people finding the 20mm drop?
Nuttcase said:
julian987R said:
It is not about the stitching, it is the premium feel one gets in the cabin with the leather (the stitching is a by-product).
Hey if you like spending that amount of money on a new car only to have plastic everywhere in the cabin, and to not see the value for approx £2% more of the total car price that the extended leather option brings to the party, fair enough.
the focus on 'its all about the engine' will subside, 6 months, 6 days, whenever, and you'll be wanting where you sit to look like it justifies the price paid.
But hey, knock yourself out with cheap looking plastic dashes. Go for it.
What a load of condescending drivel. It is the 4.0L NA engine that differentiates this GTS so if you think the feel good factor about the engine will subside then you would be better to consider a cheaper 4 cylinder variant and you will have plenty budget left for extended leather and other cosmetic enhancements.Hey if you like spending that amount of money on a new car only to have plastic everywhere in the cabin, and to not see the value for approx £2% more of the total car price that the extended leather option brings to the party, fair enough.
the focus on 'its all about the engine' will subside, 6 months, 6 days, whenever, and you'll be wanting where you sit to look like it justifies the price paid.
But hey, knock yourself out with cheap looking plastic dashes. Go for it.
I've had numerous cars with and without extended leather and the only time I think about it is when selecting a cleaning product. It adds nothing to the driving experience and very little to the ownership experience.
Wonder what Mr Julian drives or has ordered???
I am extremely happy with my Racing Yellow car(pictures posted a couple of pages ago), complete with easy clean and attractive plastic dash, rear wiper and storage net.....also thanks to the folks who provided encouraging and complimentary comments to the pics
The car thus far has provided 700 miles of smiles and where I'm sure the grin will be even bigger when I can start to up the revs a bit.
Fill your boots Mr Julian, With people like you driveling and nitpicking. I doubt I will be returning to this thread.
julian987R said:
knock yourself out with cheap looking plastic dashes. Go for it. I'm not stopping you am I. Hats off tat you don't let it be a concern. Best regards
I must say that in the right car the leather dash looks great and i personally wouldn't get a GTS without the GTS interior pack, however, you are making quite sweeping statements regards cheap looking plastic dashes. Many a GT3RS, GT3, Cayman R with a plastic dash that looks absolutely right in the drivers car that they are. You have to remember that your opinion on somebody else's specification is irrelevant and is just not cricket to disrespect peoples car choices, it's akin to calling somebodies wife ugly to their face, you just wouldn't do it.
You will make more friends in here if you have a more open mind.
For-we-are-many said:
I must say that in the right car the leather dash looks great and i personally wouldn't get a GTS without the GTS interior pack, however, you are making quite sweeping statements regards cheap looking plastic dashes.
Many a GT3RS, GT3, Cayman R with a plastic dash that looks absolutely right in the drivers car that they are. You have to remember that your opinion on somebody else's specification is irrelevant and is just not cricket to disrespect peoples car choices, it's akin to calling somebodies wife ugly to their face, you just wouldn't do it.
You will make more friends in here if you have a more open mind.
Indeed. I have plastic in the 7.2 RS and full leather in 7.2 GT3 and the Touring. I like it for the road focused cars and prefer plastic for the RS as it looks closer to the 7 Cup carMany a GT3RS, GT3, Cayman R with a plastic dash that looks absolutely right in the drivers car that they are. You have to remember that your opinion on somebody else's specification is irrelevant and is just not cricket to disrespect peoples car choices, it's akin to calling somebodies wife ugly to their face, you just wouldn't do it.
You will make more friends in here if you have a more open mind.
OPOGTS said:
Thanks, just worried it's a little firm for every day mundane use as opposed to just a weekend toy? Will ask the OPC to see if I can arrange a back 2 back test.
Cheers
I've ordered -20mm for mine (and it'll be a daily driver) basically because I don't want to miss out on the handling / looks, and I'll just deal with whatever challenges it poses. I can't see 10mm difference making enough practical difference to matter, so I've just gone with it....Cheers
OPOGTS said:
More importantly (!!) - what are current owners views on the 20mm Vs 10mm ride height options?
Mine will be used for every journey possible, long and short, so am provisionally going for 10mm - but how are people finding the 20mm drop?
Was flapping between the 2 myself and went for the -20mm, so glad I did. Looks great, rides great and no issues. Mine will be used for every journey possible, long and short, so am provisionally going for 10mm - but how are people finding the 20mm drop?
I drove a -10mm at the Porsche experience at Silverstone and couldn’t really tell the difference in handling, but it did look different, noticed the extra gap in wheel arches.
Unless you have a really steep drive or extremely vicious speed bumps (I’ve never been over one I couldn’t manage slowly), then I would go -20mm personally.
OPOGTS said:
Mark-ri571 said:
Just picked up my 718 T at the weekend and was nervous at the -20mm PASM . Had only driven a 718 GTS with -10mm PASM. I am very pleasantly surprised by how comfortable the -20mm suspension is. I was also concerned about getting up my driveway with a steeply angled approach - need not have worried as it gets up without grounding. The suspension is a revelation- its way better than the 981 that I had on standard suspension with no pasm so far as comfort concerned but equally it provides an extremely sporty ride with stunning handling.
Thanks, just worried it's a little firm for every day mundane use as opposed to just a weekend toy? Will ask the OPC to see if I can arrange a back 2 back test.Cheers
I'm considering this spec. https://www.porsche.com/microsite/porsche-code/def...
Have I selected the correct options, plastic dash aside?
Have I selected the correct options, plastic dash aside?
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