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Order GT3
Well, dealer is getting allocations tomorrow and I will be going in to place the final order. Specs so far are below
Description 911 GT3 Exterior Colour White Black leather interior, seats leather/Alcantara in conjunction w. option contrast seams in Red Full LED headlights incl. Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS +) 90l-Fuel tank Transmission / Chassis Lifting system front axle Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) Wheels 20-inch GT3 wheel Interior Seat belts in Guards Red Floor mats Smoking package 6-point belt passengers side Club sports package Sports Bucket Seats Interior Leather Decorative seams leather interior package in Red Audio / Comm. Chrono Package code number 640 Sound Package Plus Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module with universal audio interface The only two options i'm considering removing are the PCM. I selected it cause i'm not sure if launch control/engine mounts/sports+ button require it. it also forces you to take Sound package plus which I would not want as well. the US configurator says that the sports chrono code 640 give you all the above performance options and the chrono code 639 is just for the wart. still a bit confused on this as the UAE configurator doesn't mention any of that. The second is the lift upfront. we have great roads here in the UAE but there are the occasional speed bumps that pop up and are sometimes not very considerate of low cars. what I don't like is the extra weight it will be adding. any options you guys think i should add or remove? thanks for your help.:cheers: |
Keep the front lift if it will make the car more usable for you... Its only 6-7kg at the front of the car which is ideal... Never was a fan of PCM for the price but if you like it, take it...
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I think the US configurator is incorrect on the Sport Chrono functions. Launch control, dynamic engine mounts, and sport button are all standard, from what I've read and don't require PCM or Sport chrono. Sport chrono just provides timing functions, which is why it's only a USD$400 option. It is confusing when they post conflicting information.
I agree with Chris regarding front axle lift. It's a bit of extra weight, but it's at the front of the car which is good. I will probably need it to make sure I can clear my own driveway entrance. Nice build. Congrats! |
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clubsport pkg, sports buckets, are those actually available RoW???
SoB! ... there they are on the GB website! seats: http://www.porsche.com/uk/models/911...l/?gtabindex=5 clubsport: http://www.porsche.com/uk/models/911...l/?gtabindex=4 |
^^ Yup, so obviously Porsche intended the car to have them. I think PCNA is the sticking point for us.....
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Originally Posted by Mike in CA
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^^ Yup, so obviously Porsche intended the car to have them. I think PCNA is the sticking point for us.....
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Originally Posted by Larry Cable
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I am thinking of a word that begins with 'F' and rhymes with "suckers" ... they could at least give us the sports buckets for pete's sake!
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Originally Posted by Mike in CA
(Post 10298082)
I'll defer to that and coudn't agree more that they should be offered. I'd consider swapping the buckets from my Carrera but Cocoa in the GT 3 and black in my Carrera probably wouldn't work!
I acquired mooty's RS buckets and installed them in my car ... very nice ... so I am all set ... do you think PCNA does this sort of thing specifically to piss RLer's off? |
Originally Posted by Larry Cable
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do you think PCNA does this sort of thing specifically to piss RLer's off?
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Arth. Nice spec.
IMHO Dump the PCM+Navi and instead order the P23/26 radio option (some standard with sound upgrade package 235w) or just opt for the standard radio package (25wx4). You do not need PCM nor option 640 (sport chrono wart) to get the benefit of launch control or dynamic engine mounts. The Mounts are stock on all 991 GT3 and the launch control is no longer controlled via PCM/chrono. There you go. You just saved yourself 2k! PS. By way of making our USA brothers feel better - i cant understand all the hurrah about the sports seats offered in the GT3! These are heavy folding non adjustable seats that like the 993 hardback sport seats I have look lovely but offer no real benefits for 4000+ USD (they are not standard on ROW GT3s you have to tick a 3000 Euro options box!). I have rode in a 991 with these seats and apart form looking lovely they only offer marginally more lateral support and are compromised by their folding design. Quite frankly I dont think they were every designed for something like the GT3 as why would you bother with folding seats in a clubsport or standard spec car - no one can sit back there (no restraints etc). I believe its a bit of storm in a tea cup about these seats. The real dissapointment is you cannot at this time order a proper pucker nomext one piece lightweight recaro bucket seat from factory and we already know why that is (legislation). I believe taking the no cost sport plus factory seats makes the most sense and then junk them on track days for a pair of purchased separately 5 hole Recaros with side brackets and sliders for a saving of 2000 USD over these half assed sports seats that ook lovely but are noyt light at all (Id guess the sports seats offered ROW are weighing only 10-15kg each lighter than the factory standard seat as tehy still have full sliders, folding mechanism and airbag). A good racing shell will save you 25-30kg a shell and offer fat better lateral support for track work... again all IMHO! |
Originally Posted by Macca
(Post 10298534)
Arth. Nice spec.
IMHO Dump the PCM+Navi and instead order the P23/26 radio option (some standard with sound upgrade package 235w) or just opt for the standard radio package (25wx4). You do not need PCM nor option 640 (sport chrono wart) to get the benefit of launch control or dynamic engine mounts. The Mounts are stock on all 991 GT3 and the launch control is no longer controlled via PCM/chrono. There you go. You just saved yourself 2k! PS. By way of making our USA brothers feel better - i cant understand all the hurrah about the sports seats offered in the GT3! These are heavy folding non adjustable seats that like the 993 hardback sport seats I have look lovely but offer no real benefits for 4000+ USD (they are not standard on ROW GT3s you have to tick a 3000 Euro options box!). I have rode in a 991 with these seats and apart form looking lovely they only offer marginally more lateral support and are compromised by their folding design. Quite frankly I dont think they were every designed for something like the GT3 as why would you bother with folding seats in a clubsport or standard spec car - no one can sit back there (no restraints etc). I believe its a bit of storm in a tea cup about these seats. The real dissapointment is you cannot at this time order a proper pucker nomext one piece lightweight recaro bucket seat from factory and we already know why that is (legislation). I believe taking the no cost sport plus factory seats makes the most sense and then junk them on track days for a pair of purchased separately 5 hole Recaros with side brackets and sliders for a saving of 2000 USD over these half assed sports seats that ook lovely but are noyt light at all (Id guess the sports seats offered ROW are weighing only 10-15kg each lighter than the factory standard seat as tehy still have full sliders, folding mechanism and airbag). A good racing shell will save you 25-30kg a shell and offer fat better lateral support for track work... again all IMHO! So what you are saying is to change out the seats for and after every single track event ?, I guess not a big deal if you do less than 5 a year, but for those that do more than that a real pain in the b.tt And no the buckets are not free in ROW, but they give you a rollbar, harness and fire ext for free if you buy them and you want them Much better deal IMO than what we are given, we get a "free" (not really because if you choose to take it it wil cost you $ 700) NAVI, that I can really do without, my Garmin would work just fine and cost me $ 100 Just my 0.02 Mike |
Mike. Over to you really. I fitted CF buckets into my 993 almost 3 years ago for an event, loved them and never took them out. IMHO if I fit some alacantera and leather Recaro PPs into the 991 GT3 I doubt they will be removed until time to sell!
Yes you are correct about the clubsport spec. However in our market we don't get anything for free (including Navi) and pay almost twice as much as the USA for the car! Im pretty sure our national average income is less than your too LOL! I actually think those folding buckets are a red herring. Look nice but not enough actual benefit to get upset about. Just looking at it glass half full... |
Originally Posted by Macca
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Mike. Over to you really. I fitted CF buckets into my 993 almost 3 years ago for an event, loved them and never took them out. IMHO if I fit some alacantera and leather Recaro PPs into the 991 GT3 I doubt they will be removed until time to sell!
Yes you are correct about the clubsport spec. However in our market we don't get anything for free (including Navi) and pay almost twice as much as the USA for the car! Im pretty sure our national average income is less than your too LOL! I actually think those folding buckets are a red herring. Look nice but not enough actual benefit to get upset about. Just looking at it glass half full... I have nothing against the Recaro PP, I actually have them in my BMW but here in the States, you cannot mess with the airbags, so if I would do that and leave them in and get into an accident (with or without a passenger) I would be in deep trouble with the insurance As for the average income I cannot speak, being Dutch and living half my time in Aruba, but you are right that the prices for the car in the States are lower. I am on the list for the 991 GT3, but until I get the answers to my questions I will hold off with the order, I am sure the rest of the car will be great I have no doubts about that Just curious about "special" track maintenance schedules for PDK, CL, RWS etc, and the availability for some kind of OEM bucket seat that will be legal to use in the States Mike |
Hi Mike.
Im not aware of the US insurance position with a retrofitted bucket seat even if it is FIA compliant. If what your saying is indeed the case then I understand the frustration. Soon they will be telling us what material our underpants have to be made of before we can be insured in a motor vehicle accident. Things cant be more different from life in Aruba eh! Doubt they even police safety belts there! I don't really understand why the seat must be compliant for the safety systems to work effectively in the 991. Im guessing you can buy a module to fool the system. Anyway, good points about the maintenance schedule on CL, PDK etc. Ive asked my friend in Porsche Service to update me as soon as he recieved his dealer "tech pack" on the new engine and 991 GT3. They usually get training on the new engine (theory) a few months before they get delivered. Will post what I learn here of course... |
Originally Posted by Macca
(Post 10298754)
Hi Mike.
Im not aware of the US insurance position with a retrofitted bucket seat even if it is FIA compliant. If what your saying is indeed the case then I understand the frustration. Soon they will be telling us what material our underpants have to be made of before we can be insured in a motor vehicle accident. Things cant be more different from life in Aruba eh! Doubt they even police safety belts there! I don't really understand why the seat must be compliant for the safety systems to work effectively in the 991. Im guessing you can buy a module to fool the system. Anyway, good points about the maintenance schedule on CL, PDK etc. Ive asked my friend in Porsche Service to update me as soon as he recieved his dealer "tech pack" on the new engine and 991 GT3. They usually get training on the new engine (theory) a few months before they get delivered. Will post what I learn here of course... Yes as far as rules /regulations and the enforcement thereof is concerned Aruba is a great place to be, would not recommend driving anything nicer than a beater though around here LOL I am not that educated in the DOT rules and insurance issues either but I know some people in the know, and if you mess with the airbag/safety system you have an issue in case of an accident Would be great if we could get the technical scoop on maintenance etc, would appreciate if you could provide that when it becomes available Mike |
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