718 GTS 4.0…

[Mark-ri571]

Any reason why you have gone for -10mm instead of -20mm ?

[James McScotty]

That is almost certainly due to a lack of competence on my part. How do you get the -20mm, or is that standard?

[coffeekid]

-20mm is standard. -10mm is a no cost option

[James McScotty]

Thanks, both.

[v8ksn]

James McScotty said:

I'm considering this spec. https://www.porsche.com/microsite/porsche-code/def...

Have I selected the correct options, plastic dash aside?

Have you forgotten about the dual zone climate control ?

Also, no BOSE?

Edited by v8ksn on Wednesday 28th October 09:24

[James McScotty]

v8ksn said:

Have you forgotten about the dual zone climate control ?

Also, no BOSE?

Edited by v8ksn on Wednesday 28th October 09:24

My OCD means that I always set the two temperatures to the same value whenever I'm in a car w/ dual climate. Also £539 is taking the complete pi$$ for this, IMO.

I fear that a posh hi-fi is going to be largely wasted in a noisy sports car.

[shost]

James McScotty said:

Badging of choice for me would be GTS 4.0 on the bum only. I wonder whether they would do that?

That would be my preference too. Going to investigate what is possible after market.

[thecrow]

shost said:

That would be my preference too. Going to investigate what is possible after market.

I've gone de-badged on the back a) because I think it gets lost on night blue but also b) in the hope of being able to find something like you've both mentioned. Let us know if you find anything!

[Twinfan]

James McScotty said:

My OCD means that I always set the two temperatures to the same value whenever I'm in a car w/ dual climate. Also £539 is taking the complete pi$$ for this, IMO.

The standard system is not climate but basic aircon. You need to spec the dual option to get climate/temparature control. The important part of the option is 'climate' not 'dual'.

[James McScotty]

Twinfan said:

The standard system is not climate but basic aircon. You need to spec the dual option to get climate/temparature control. The important part of the option is 'climate' not 'dual'.

Yes, I have the basic aircon in my 981, no climate control. I can't really say I miss CC, having had it on previous cars. Most of the time, the aircon is switched off, and I only tend to use it if the windows steam up, or if it's too hot.

[CardiffTam]

You have done well to keep the total cost under £70K. How about the heated multi function steering wheel?

[James McScotty]

CardiffTam said:

You have done well to keep the total cost under £70K. How about the heated multi function steering wheel?

Is it the same diameter as the "plain" wheel? Also, is it available in leather?

I'm very keen to avoid doing it out like a limo, also trying to eliminate any alcantara from the interior.

[CardiffTam]

Yep it's the same diameter and they do it in leather. I have got it on my GTS 4.0 and I really find it useful as well as the bonus of the heated part of it.

[James McScotty]

I agree it's useful, and I have one on my 981 - albeit not heated.

Certainly something I might ask for. Good to know it's the same size, thanks.

[Mark-ri571]

James McScotty said:

My OCD means that I always set the two temperatures to the same value whenever I'm in a car w/ dual climate. Also £539 is taking the complete pi$$ for this, IMO.

I fear that a posh hi-fi is going to be largely wasted in a noisy sports car.

Although my T came with climate and Bose if I were speccing myself would not bother. Heated wheel is something I would spec though.

[Richard718]

James McScotty said:

I'm considering this spec. https://www.porsche.com/microsite/porsche-code/def...

Have I selected the correct options, plastic dash aside?

James, I think your spec is superb. I was very tempted by the Python Green but in the end I went for Carrara White. It will look sensational in the green.

Like you, I deleted the Alcantara interior, which I dislike intensely. Here is my spec.

http://www.porsche-code.com/PMQN7UK8

Seeing your "fabric roof' option has made me realise I made a mistake in not doing so. I thought removing items in Race Tex would get rid of it but I fear I will have some. Too late now.

I ordered at the end of August, and heard today the car has been made a month early and will arrive at the dealership tomorrow! So I will get next week. I gather they have wanted to push through UK destination cars to be sure they would arrive ahead of the 31 Dec uncertainty, but also surely a sign of capacity. Whatever the reason, I am just elated to be getting this incredible car so soon.

[AS62]

thecrow said:

shost said:

That would be my preference too. Going to investigate what is possible after market.

I've gone de-badged on the back a) because I think it gets lost on night blue but also b) in the hope of being able to find something like you've both mentioned. Let us know if you find anything!

I've gone with just "718" at the back - I wanted something but "718 Boxster GTS" feels too long.

[James McScotty]

Richard718 said:

James, I think your spec is superb. I was very tempted by the Python Green but in the end I went for Carrara White. It will look sensational in the green.

Like you, I deleted the Alcantara interior, which I dislike intensely. Here is my spec.

http://www.porsche-code.com/PMQN7UK8

Seeing your "fabric roof' option has made me realise I made a mistake in not doing so. I thought removing items in Race Tex would get rid of it but I fear I will have some. Too late now.

I ordered at the end of August, and heard today the car has been made a month early and will arrive at the dealership tomorrow! So I will get next week. I gather they have wanted to push through UK destination cars to be sure they would arrive ahead of the 31 Dec uncertainty, but also surely a sign of capacity. Whatever the reason, I am just elated to be getting this incredible car so soon.

Thanks Richard, your car not only looks great, but it also actually exists, which is a big plus. Alcantara is the work of the devil, it always looks like several moles have been wrestling across its surface, and on steering wheels it goes disgustingly manky, for want of a better description.

I've backslid a bit and added Lane Change Assist, never tried it, but it looks useful, and (completely frivolous) yellow seatbelts to go with my (totally poncy) aluminium pedals. Still a whisker under £69k. I can dream.

[James McScotty]

AS62 said:

I've gone with just "718" at the back - I wanted something but "718 Boxster GTS" feels too long.

I agree that 718 Boxster GTS is too long, but I didn't like the idea of 718 either, because the 4-cyl 718 heritage is not in my view applicable to a 6-cyl car.

Maybe just "GTS", and let the Porsche anoraks work out what it is from the pipes?

[andysavage]

James McScotty said:

AS62 said:

I've gone with just "718" at the back - I wanted something but "718 Boxster GTS" feels too long.

I agree that 718 Boxster GTS is too long, but I didn't like the idea of 718 either, because the 4-cyl 718 heritage is not in my view applicable to a 6-cyl car.

Maybe just "GTS", and let the Porsche anoraks work out what it is from the pipes?

Get 718 Cayster GTS on the back. If you don’t like it OPC will swap it for “GTS”. 718 would look like a boggo 4pot. OPC didn’t charge me to swap it but I requested before the order and they agreed to it. Takes 20mins apparently and is only cost of a new badge