Stripper for the street, touring edition. Missing anything?
02-15-2018, 03:04 AM
#16
Yeah, that's the goal.
Autodim was key for me. Up there with extended tank for “why not.”
I went standard everything that was not functional: Stereo/brakes/interior/wheels/headlights. Classed it up a bit with the free leather console/dash trim. My only “bling” is the fire extinguisher (my grubby hands would ruin yellow belts in no time). Only big dollar options are LWB and FAL.
I went standard everything that was not functional: Stereo/brakes/interior/wheels/headlights. Classed it up a bit with the free leather console/dash trim. My only “bling” is the fire extinguisher (my grubby hands would ruin yellow belts in no time). Only big dollar options are LWB and FAL.
Hmm, leather trim. Haven't considered that. Is your car delivered?
I would maybe drop the LWB. They are great looking but a PITA to use in many ways. Grand Touring” should mean long distance comfort, and they are OK for comfort once you are in, but a PITA to get in and out of, especially if you don’t want to crease the bolsters. Also has far less adjustments and too upright for daily use. Also too upright for track use if you wear a helmet. Just my opinion.
Plus my wife thinks they're stupid so it's another reason for her to stay home with the kids when I go out for drives lol.
02-15-2018, 04:34 AM
#18
^Interesting. Never thought of it that way, but thinking about it now, I would have said the opposite since the best sounding system of today will probably sound pretty crappy in 10 years relative to what's available then.
02-15-2018, 09:32 AM
#19
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My car is not delivered, it has been at Davisville for 45 days. There are a bunch of pictures of the leather door/dash/console trim, but I don’t think I have seen a touring with it yet.
02-15-2018, 10:37 AM
#20
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$$ Options:
Leather/Cloth Interior Package in Black $3,480 - I haven’t seen and therefore felt the fabric. From the pictures, I personally don’t like the look of the weave and it’s sheen. I am biased towards alcantara.
Front Axle Lift System $2,590 - Yes
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) $9,210 - Fabulous, you’re won’t go back to steels as you’ll get spoilt!
Extended Range Fuel Tank, 23.7 gal $140 - Absolutely especially on a touring.
Full Bucket Seats $5,200 - If they fit you, it’s the way to go for sure. I love them.
Seat Belts in Racing Yellow Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur $360 - Unless your interior stitching is CXX yellow, I’d think again about the yellow belts. May want to consider black.
BOSE® Surround Sound System $1,600 - I’d definitely get Bose. It’s not great but is better than it was on previous generations. I have it and no regrets.
To go with the black theme, have you considered led lights in black?
Chrono is also a debatable option and one which I’d choose. I’ve had GT3’s without it and not missed it. On a keeper, I’d have it.
All in all I really like your build.
Congratulations!
02-15-2018, 01:51 PM
#22
$$ Options:
Leather/Cloth Interior Package in Black $3,480 - I haven’t seen and therefore felt the fabric. From the pictures, I personally don’t like the look of the weave and it’s sheen. I am biased towards alcantara. I like Alcantara better as well, but it's not available on the Touring. Was going to do houndstooth but the stop order happened so I'll likely do something aftermarket.
Front Axle Lift System $2,590 - Yes
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) $9,210 - Fabulous, you’re won’t go back to steels as you’ll get spoilt! That's what I'm hoping for.
Extended Range Fuel Tank, 23.7 gal $140 - Absolutely especially on a touring.
Full Bucket Seats $5,200 - If they fit you, it’s the way to go for sure. I love them.
Seat Belts in Racing Yellow Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur $360 - Unless your interior stitching is CXX yellow, I’d think again about the yellow belts. May want to consider black.
BOSE® Surround Sound System $1,600 - I’d definitely get Bose. It’s not great but is better than it was on previous generations. I have it and no regrets.
To go with the black theme, have you considered led lights in black? I started with PDLS (not all the way black but close). But after looking at pics of touring in black with silver wheels, I feel like the silver in the base lights balance out the car.
Chrono is also a debatable option and one which I’d choose. I’ve had GT3’s without it and not missed it. On a keeper, I’d have it. Still debating this one myself
All in all I really like your build. Thanks!
Congratulations!
02-16-2018, 06:15 PM
#27
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Nice build, I wouldn't call it a stripper at all, but just a car that has the 'essentials'.
I too would totally not spend the money on BOSE. I realize this is a weekender, but if you are an audiophile you will find it severely lacking. And if you are not, then the engine noise behind your ears is all you will need
I too would totally not spend the money on BOSE. I realize this is a weekender, but if you are an audiophile you will find it severely lacking. And if you are not, then the engine noise behind your ears is all you will need
