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Old 04-23-2018, 06:29 PM
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Tops out at 183k...

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If PTS was possible I would have added. Looked into houndstooth centers for 18 way seats..would have been another $8900. I'm thinking subtle GT Silver deviated stitch will be enough.
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I have a very similar build with LWB and non dev stitching as it wasn't available. You will be happy!
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Originally Posted by race7117
I have a very similar build with LWB and non dev stitching as it wasn't available. You will be happy!
Thanks! I am pumped to get the car. Feeling pretty dialed in on build decisions. My last part will be a fantasy (mental torture) build if by some miracle PTS was an option (which I know it won't)
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That build is super nice- I would totally do one that way.

I will say this- I took delivery about 2 weeks ago and wish I had saved the $500 on the light design package. It's not a lot of money, but I REALLY feel like it does NOTHING to enhance the cabin... It is a huge miss on their part, IMO. I'll never think someone silly for buying it, but it should be adjustable in intensity and color, and should have been more prevalent throughout the cabin. my 2¢
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Originally Posted by 8enny8lack
That build is super nice- I would totally do one that way.

I will say this- I took delivery about 2 weeks ago and wish I had saved the $500 on the light design package. It's not a lot of money, but I REALLY feel like it does NOTHING to enhance the cabin... It is a huge miss on their part, IMO. I'll never think someone silly for buying it, but it should be adjustable in intensity and color, and should have been more prevalent throughout the cabin. my 2¢

Thank you. My other cars are cabs so I've never thought about the package before. Was thinking this time it might serve a purpose. I've got some time to try and see one in a car.

I might skip the carbon side mirrors as I'm sure I can add the caps later. That way I'll still have GT Silver originals and maybe can order the sport design supports in GT Silver if I decide to go carbon.

Congrats on your recent bundle of joy!
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Never ordered light design or auto dim mirrors.
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Originally Posted by C.J. Ichiban
Never ordered light design or auto dim mirrors.
Yes but are you going to order the gorilla glass doors in your new Senna?
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Nicely optioned
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Originally Posted by C.J. Ichiban
Never ordered light design or auto dim mirrors.

Light design is definitely on waivers!

Here in Texas truck (Raptor!) country the auto dim helps when one of them big toys behind me at night. I can tint the rear window but what else can I do to mitigate the side mirror brightness?
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ooooo, I like the auto dim... I have it on several of my cars, and I roll w tint, too. It's nice, and cuts that extra bit of glare, esp since most lights are higher up than my mirror. I have been told by my eye dr that I am light sensitive tho, so what the hell do i know?
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My GT3 build came out to $183k as well. What can I say, I like my options.. And you only live once.
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Originally Posted by reacher
My GT3 build came out to $183k as well. What can I say, I like my options.. And you only live once.


Please share your build!
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That is a big build. Most of the options are about what you want it to look. To each his own, I guess. The only thing I would suggest you remove/uncheck is the Bose. At cruising speeds, there is no way you'll appreciate the sound. The road, the wind, the tires, the transmission, the engine.....all these will relegate the music to just something else in the background. It's a waste of money, IMO. If you're getting it for bragging rights though, then go for it. Great color, BTW.
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Originally Posted by Palting
That is a big build. Most of the options are about what you want it to look. To each his own, I guess. The only thing I would suggest you remove/uncheck is the Bose. At cruising speeds, there is no way you'll appreciate the sound. The road, the wind, the tires, the transmission, the engine.....all these will relegate the music to just something else in the background. It's a waste of money, IMO. If you're getting it for bragging rights though, then go for it. Great color, BTW.
I disagree, I had had the Bose in my 991.1 GT3 and used it for music all the time. I would never go with a base stereo.
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Originally Posted by reacher
I disagree, I had had the Bose in my 991.1 GT3 and used it for music all the time. I would never go with a base stereo.
Both of your perspectives are important to me. I have the Bose in my 16 GTS Cab (PDK) and 09 C2S Cab (Manual) and hardly use it. I'm thinking more of when I or someone else would want to listen to music how does the Bose sound compared to the standard? (have not searched the topic yet) I don't have firsthand perspective.

On another note eliminating the Carbon Mirrors, Bose, and Light Design totals $3500. Gas money...she will be driven! But in the end I do want the experience of a my first hard top GT car that has performance, three pedals, visuals and comfort. Enjoy now while I still can!


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