What do you guys think of this build?
#31
Instructor
I'll go against the grain on the extended range fuel tank. I got it on my GT4 but that was to go from (roughly) 14 to 17 gallons. On the .2 3 it takes you from 17 to what, 23?? I'm sorry but the idea of having a fuel tank larger than my Land Cruiser's on a sports car seem ridiculous.
If you are going for fast laps at the track, the last thing you want is the added weight of 6 extra gallons of fuel weighing about 36 lbs. I'm amused that people worried about shaving off a pound here or there would even consider this option.
On the highway, my need to stretch and/or pee comes up sooner than the standard tank's range, so having to refuel more often is no bother to me personally.
Finally, and this I've only heard but haven't confirmed, but the fuel gauge may not be properly recalibrated for the larger tank resulting in screwy readings, i.e. it shows full for like 100 miles then starts to register. Some folks might be bothered by that.
Just one man's contrary 2 cents worth of opinion.
If you are going for fast laps at the track, the last thing you want is the added weight of 6 extra gallons of fuel weighing about 36 lbs. I'm amused that people worried about shaving off a pound here or there would even consider this option.
On the highway, my need to stretch and/or pee comes up sooner than the standard tank's range, so having to refuel more often is no bother to me personally.
Finally, and this I've only heard but haven't confirmed, but the fuel gauge may not be properly recalibrated for the larger tank resulting in screwy readings, i.e. it shows full for like 100 miles then starts to register. Some folks might be bothered by that.
Just one man's contrary 2 cents worth of opinion.
#32
Standard sound is 155 watts if I'm not mistaken, ie, DDR Lada grade crap. Bose at least bumps it to 555 watt, which gives you some volume to project over the cabin noise if you don't want aftermarket. I'm a somewhat younger guy in 30's, and love blasting a good Tale of Us set on a long drive, or in the city while waiting to get out to driving roads. In my Akrapovic GT4 BMW M3 E92 V8...it's loud, yet still enjoy having the upgraded Bimmertech/BavSound audio. I have Bose spec'd for my 991.2 build. It's not Burmeister, but it's at least halfway decent.
Last edited by PwAg; 08-21-2017 at 12:43 PM.
#33
Had the extended tank on the GT3, not on the RS....no way I would order that car without the extended tank....getting about 11 mpg and it's frequent stops.....the extra 6 gallons is definitely helpful
#34
Here is my code confirmed for late January delivery. PJNVBA27
Did not opt for the auto dimming. I will be trading mine for 991.2 GT3RS as soon as its announed hopefully after my delivery.
Did not opt for the auto dimming. I will be trading mine for 991.2 GT3RS as soon as its announed hopefully after my delivery.