i'd like to start a conversation about various 911R options for those of us who will be getting an allocation.

it would be nice to not have another "918 owners suck" thread, so if you plan on bringing out pitchforks, please take it somewhere else.

so, for those who are getting 911R, i have some questions:

(1) does it make sense to get Lightweight Lithium-Ion Battery? part of me wants to get it in order to stay true to the "lightweight" spirit of the car, but I also don't want to get stranded somewhere with a dead battery. so: just how weak is the Lithium Ion battery?

(2) looks like we have three options for headlights:which ones weight less? is (a) and (b) basically the same except for the Black trim?

(3) is anybody not getting Extended Range Fuel Tank? if not - why not?

(4) is Exterior Mirror Trim in Carbon Fiber all looks or does it actually technically save a little weight? (even if just a few grams - it is the spirit of building something as lightweight as possible)

(5) if I don't get Auto-Dimming Mirrors, I can always dim the rear view mirror manually, but it won't have an affect on the side view mirrors, right?


I am curious to hear how others are thinking of spec'ing out their R as well as getting some guidance on questions above.

thanks...

 

I'm doing carbon mirrors, lightweight battery and NOT getting the PDLS because like you said it is the spirit of the feather.

I am getting extended tank because I plan on taking it on road trips.

 

Shouldn't there be another forum for the 911-R ? Is the 991 Gt3 & RS forum where the R must fit?

 

Are you both deleting the aircon/satnav etc?

 

Not a perspective 911R owner and certainly not a hater!! This is my thought or question to yourself and CJ if you're going for the "light is best concept" - why would you consider the extended range tank? Yes, you can do more miles on a single tank. However, the difference in tank size is 7 gals which equates to 42.5lbs when full. Just wondering if you wouldn't consider more gas stops to keep the car 42lbs lighter? And of course you don't have to fill it up but then why go for that option, unless of course it gives you the option!!

 

i am getting my car without lift. i tend to avoid gas station visits, especially if this is gas station i haven't been to before and has steep driveway.

 

Always get extended tank. Even (and especially) a dedicated track car needs the extended tank.

Of course, I know this isn't a track car

 

If this is a collector car then li battery will have expired, no?

 

I believe the lithium battery is 30lbs lighter than a standard battery. That's a significant amount and more than many of the other light weight features on the car but I still doubt you'd feel it.

I think the basic headlights swivel up and down but not sideways so this is likely lighter. 0.5lb or less? I don't drive at night on dark curvy roads but I thought the base light looks cheap so I got PDLS on my GT3 and on my RS order.

I had the base mirror on my GT3 and it's a simple old-school flip leaver. Side mirrors don't dim. Worked fine for me and I'd skip it again unless you drive at night a lot.

I'd also skip the smoking package on the R which I had on my 3 and RS order.

One thing I noticed was the matching green on the sport chrono. I'd normally skip this by I'm a bit of a sucker for this special/different stuff. I'd likely still skip it.

 

Here's my prospective configuration:

http://www.porsche-code.com/PG5AUVI6

 

See above

 

Here would be mine:
http://www.porsche-code.com/PGSJCXD5

Inspired by the 1967 prototype, R4.

Also, I would ask to have no 911 R badge on the back, and to replace the Porsche script by a sticker.

 

Mirror delete:



Dan (has auto-dimming mirrors)

 

It would be nice if factory could comment on what options would constitute lightest weight configuration. However foregoing some practical and nice options may not be in everyone's interest. How about saving grams with no stickers, for instance? Earlier on (gt3 threads) someone had surmised led lights could be lightest--but haven't seen official weight comparison. Cf mirrors almost certainly applied on top of usual housing like the cf interior trim--may be possibly extra weight?!!

 

I hope the configuration allows more colors. GT sliver is lame. I want fashion grey, no stripes black wheels. Reinforced clutch... That's all. Now I need an allocation