GTS configuration input needed
11-19-2014, 07:08 PM
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Below is my build. The only other item I gave some thought to is the center-lock wheels; they should be lighter and are slightly wider (at least in front). But, given all the negatives, I'm staying away from them. I'm still interested in any feedback on things a newbie may have overlooked, or should consider. Thanks.
P3E Premium package plus
P3H Bose audio package
U2 GT silver metallic
DK Agate grey leather interior
425 Rear wiper
602 LED headlights
638 Park assist with reversing camera
653 Glass sunroof
712 Delete GTS on side doors
748 Power folding side mirrors
CNG Painted read fascia
XAJ Painted side skirts
352 Dynamic chassis control
487 Manual transmission
423 20" Carrera S wheels
346 Wheels painted in silver
345 Heated steering wheel
581 Luggage net in passenger footwell
583 Smoking package
714 Delete alcantara
844 Multifunction steering wheel
P06 Power sport seats (14 way)
XHB Center concole trim in leather
EGA Carbon interior package
671 Voice control
P3E Premium package plus
P3H Bose audio package
U2 GT silver metallic
DK Agate grey leather interior
425 Rear wiper
602 LED headlights
638 Park assist with reversing camera
653 Glass sunroof
712 Delete GTS on side doors
748 Power folding side mirrors
CNG Painted read fascia
XAJ Painted side skirts
352 Dynamic chassis control
487 Manual transmission
423 20" Carrera S wheels
346 Wheels painted in silver
345 Heated steering wheel
581 Luggage net in passenger footwell
583 Smoking package
714 Delete alcantara
844 Multifunction steering wheel
P06 Power sport seats (14 way)
XHB Center concole trim in leather
EGA Carbon interior package
671 Voice control
11-19-2014, 07:14 PM
#32
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11-19-2014, 07:38 PM
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11-19-2014, 08:00 PM
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A bunch of personal preferences here.
In general, I like the monotone look and would paint everything. However, the GTS style is all the black trim, so on that model, I would - and did - leave the trim in black with one exception, and that's the side skirts. Although the black side skirts may look good in Porsche's pics, I think that they get lost in real life. By painting the skirts, the car is visually lowered and looks much better imo. My $0.02.
In general, I like the monotone look and would paint everything. However, the GTS style is all the black trim, so on that model, I would - and did - leave the trim in black with one exception, and that's the side skirts. Although the black side skirts may look good in Porsche's pics, I think that they get lost in real life. By painting the skirts, the car is visually lowered and looks much better imo. My $0.02.
Some things I noticed:
1) Did you want the center console in leather and not carbon?
2) Do you not like the Sport Design Mirrors? I have read that some people with the standard mirrors experienced some buffeting problems. I have no clue if there is any truth to this claim, but it was enough for me to stay away from the folding mirrors. Besides the SD mirrors look cool.
3) If you stick with the standard mirrors, you may want to consider painting the lower portion of them.
4) Some people like the clean look or no rear wiper. Just something to consider.
Just some ideas.
1) Did you want the center console in leather and not carbon?
2) Do you not like the Sport Design Mirrors? I have read that some people with the standard mirrors experienced some buffeting problems. I have no clue if there is any truth to this claim, but it was enough for me to stay away from the folding mirrors. Besides the SD mirrors look cool.
3) If you stick with the standard mirrors, you may want to consider painting the lower portion of them.
4) Some people like the clean look or no rear wiper. Just something to consider.
Just some ideas.
11-19-2014, 08:05 PM
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The SD mirrors are the default on the GTS, as is the SD front fascia (for which, on the GTS, there is no alternative unlike the S), however the SD 'ducktail' is an option and not std. The 'std' power mirrors are an option (as you found) on the GTS, as is painting their lower (std black/unpainted) parts.
not sure what 'package' you are referring to above...
not sure what 'package' you are referring to above...
11-19-2014, 11:28 PM
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11-19-2014, 11:33 PM
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The SD mirrors are the default on the GTS, as is the SD front fascia (for which, on the GTS, there is no alternative unlike the S), however the SD 'ducktail' is an option and not std. The 'std' power mirrors are an option (as you found) on the GTS, as is painting their lower (std black/unpainted) parts.
not sure what 'package' you are referring to above...
not sure what 'package' you are referring to above...
11-19-2014, 11:35 PM
#38
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There is a SportDesign package that mentions front fascia (so am not sure this is standard) and front and read spoilers. I didn't realize by not getting the power folding mirrors the SD mirror would be what comes on the car. I'll give this another look. Thanks for pointing this out.
11-19-2014, 11:41 PM
#39
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Best advice is fire up the 3D configurator on full screen mode and see how every change/addition looks on the car. Extremely helpful IMO, one area where Porsche is head and shoulders above the rest.
11-20-2014, 12:22 AM
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11-20-2014, 12:34 AM
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There is a SportDesign package that mentions front fascia (so am not sure this is standard) and front and read spoilers. I didn't realize by not getting the power folding mirrors the SD mirror would be what comes on the car. I'll give this another look. Thanks for pointing this out.
On the GTS the SD pkg is ONLY the ducktail (which is why its only $2200) the
GTS comes as std with the SD mirrors and SD front fascia ... you can select the regular mirrors as an option but there is NO way to delete the SD front fascia from the GTS
11-20-2014, 12:38 AM
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11-20-2014, 12:39 AM
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The configurator shows the SD detail page for the SD pkg available on the S which includes the front and rear components. On the GTS the SD pkg is ONLY the ducktail (which is why its only $2200) the GTS comes as std with the SD mirrors and SD front fascia ... you can select the regular mirrors as an option but there is NO way to delete the SD front fascia from the GTS
Absolutely correct.
Good thing they don't have removing the bumper as an option!!! Restless-- If you want the standard bumper, I have one in GT silver. I'll trade you for the Sport Design one!
11-20-2014, 12:40 AM
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