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11-06-2023, 11:03 AM

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For me, Front Lift doesn’t really matter. Every car I’ve driven for the past 15 years has been on Coilovers. I appreciate that Porsche Atleast makes the front lift in Black ABS instead of something painted. I rarely scrapes (live in Brooklyn) and when I do it’s part of driving a lowered car?

Not a challenge or an argument, but I don't 'accept' the idea that my car has to scrape, if I can do anything to help prevent damage to the front spoiler and side curtains I will. If they were anything but black ABS plastic they would look like crap in a few thousand miles (oh yes, I drive my cars). Brooklyn must be pretty flat!

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FAL adds weight and (non-performance related) complexity. Goes against the theme if trying to build the lightest RS. So many will likely exclude it if they don't expect to need it.

Meh, weight, complexity, the SRS is already heavier than my Spyder by 23KG and what's one more control module, skipping FAL for these savings makes no sense to me.

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11-06-2023, 11:12 AM

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FAL adds weight and (non-performance related) complexity. Goes against the theme if trying to build the lightest RS. So many will likely exclude it if they don't expect to need it.

It's a open top street car, doesn't need to shave every last pound. One good scrape and the owner will regret not having gotten FAL.

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11-06-2023, 11:23 AM

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Is the 'silver' color on this Mag wheel the same as the 'silver' on the standard wheel? Looks pretty dark, almost like 'platinum'.

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11-06-2023, 11:26 AM

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It's a open top street car, doesn't need to shave every last pound. One good scrape and the owner will regret not having gotten FAL.

All good points. What % of GT cars would you estimate have the FAL since it became available, IIRC first with the 997.2 GT3/RS? Do FAL cars command a premium on the used car mkt over those without it?

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11-06-2023, 11:27 AM

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Based on timeline I'm guessing ur based in CN. Getting my Jan allocation too this week

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11-06-2023, 11:30 AM

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Based on timeline I'm guessing ur based in CN. Getting my Jan allocation too this week

wechat？ drop it.

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11-06-2023, 11:44 AM

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It's not even about the parts. Who wants to endure the mental anguish of scraping the front of your shiny new $200k+ car? If you're going spend this much on an indulgence car, don't cheap out and not get the options you need and want.

This...

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It's a open top street car, doesn't need to shave every last pound. One good scrape and the owner will regret not having gotten FAL.

And most definitely this!

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11-06-2023, 11:58 AM

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All GT cars since the 991 generation?

At least 75, if 80, percent.

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11-06-2023, 01:59 PM

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With having an allocation, what if any are extra requirements put on to secure a build slot? I have been told I need to purchase a watch and a cost $$$$ on options

I also had to purchase the watch which costs more than a steel Rolex! But the watch does seem sort of cool with the option to put your PTS colour on the dial, engraved VIN, and matching wheel on the display back and stitch colour on the strap - it's like a little mini SRS on your wrist! ....Or I'm just excited to get the SRS allocation and this is a small price to pay. Not sure which...

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11-06-2023, 03:37 PM

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It's a open top street car, doesn't need to shave every last pound. One good scrape and the owner will regret not having gotten FAL.

With all due respect to folks on both sides, let's tame the histrionics and the self-projected "obvious" answers.

We've all been driving spyder and gt4s for a while (or other low cars), so we know where are comfort levels are, and what our experiences have been. Let's have a little respect for individual preference / experiences / insights. Each person's risk / reward threshold is different.

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11-06-2023, 04:54 PM

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My wish is for all SUVs to become EVs and that Porsche will leave the sports cars alone.

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11-06-2023, 05:16 PM

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My wish is for all SUVs to become EVs and that Porsche will leave the sports cars alone.

lmao but the industry is making all the sports cars EV and making all SUVs into sports cars 🥴

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11-06-2023, 05:55 PM

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Of course. I was just giving my opinion, and didn't think I needed to qualify it as such. I thought "IMO" is implied in the vast majority of what's posted in RL.

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11-06-2023, 05:58 PM

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Talked to dealer today. Cxx is locked until mid 2025 and I have June build. Only way to get pts is weissach but you are forced to do alcantara dash. Only way to get leather dash is non weissach but you are forced to forgo pts. Catch 22.

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11-06-2023, 06:10 PM

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2025 or 2024? I hope 2024. Second option would be to order a dash and center console panels using a 718 Spyder vin. As long as I can find a vin number that has black leather w/ red stitching. I am pretty sure they will fit as I am not aware of any changes in the interior. I haven't had a chance to check with my dealer. Thanks for the report!

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