JNOSOL's 991.2 GT3 Build - Your Thoughts?
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JNOSOL's 991.2 GT3 Build - Your Thoughts?
Hello GT3(RS)'ers,
I currently have a 991.1 GTS (my first 911 - love it, came from 14 different BMWs), always dreamed of a GT3. Here's my build, deposit placed yesterday. The wait begins.
I also included my comments and thought process into the selections, hope it can help others.
*Updated based on your feedback
Exterior:
White *My current 991 GTS is white, I love it.
Interior:
Leather/Alcantara® Interior Package in Black with Red Stitching *I chose this due to the contrast, the car is white, black trims with red brakes. Interior should have a bit of red accent.
Exterior Option:
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) *LED option loses the bumper DRL, which I love. Xenon with black housing looks sexy enough.
Performance:
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) *I know how to drive a manual very well, my first car and many after that were MT. I absolutely love the PDK, it allows me to focus on the lines instead of heel/toe. Plus, it's faster.
Sport Chrono Package incl. Preparation for Lap Trigger *The dash looks weird without the center clock
Extended Range Fuel Tank, 23.7 gal *I rather not stop twice a week for fuel
Front Axle Lift System *Recommended by many
Wheels:
20" 911 GT3 Wheels *Satin colored wheels have no clear coat, it's a nightmare to clean so I chose base wheels. Plus, the wheels won't stay stock too long.
Interior:
Auto-Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor *I drive my cars at night
Light Design Package *Looks good, why not?
Steering Wheel with Top Center Marking in Red *Total RICE, but I love it.
Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) *Love the look of buckets, hate the practicality of getting in and out. Especially if another car parks too close to me.
Smoking Package *For looks, you get a cover to put loose change in
Floor Mats *Free, duh
Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell *Free, duh
Interior Leather:
Leather Interior Stitching in Red *Red contrast needed
Seat Belts in Guards Red *Looks great with Red Stitching
Interior Carbon Fiber:
Carbon Fiber Interior Package *My 991 GTS has it, I love the CF weave
Audio and Communication:
BOSE® Surround Sound System *I love music
What do you think?
I currently have a 991.1 GTS (my first 911 - love it, came from 14 different BMWs), always dreamed of a GT3. Here's my build, deposit placed yesterday. The wait begins.
I also included my comments and thought process into the selections, hope it can help others.
*Updated based on your feedback
Exterior:
White *My current 991 GTS is white, I love it.
Interior:
Leather/Alcantara® Interior Package in Black with Red Stitching *I chose this due to the contrast, the car is white, black trims with red brakes. Interior should have a bit of red accent.
Exterior Option:
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) *LED option loses the bumper DRL, which I love. Xenon with black housing looks sexy enough.
Performance:
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) *I know how to drive a manual very well, my first car and many after that were MT. I absolutely love the PDK, it allows me to focus on the lines instead of heel/toe. Plus, it's faster.
Sport Chrono Package incl. Preparation for Lap Trigger *The dash looks weird without the center clock
Extended Range Fuel Tank, 23.7 gal *I rather not stop twice a week for fuel
Front Axle Lift System *Recommended by many
Wheels:
20" 911 GT3 Wheels *Satin colored wheels have no clear coat, it's a nightmare to clean so I chose base wheels. Plus, the wheels won't stay stock too long.
Interior:
Auto-Dimming Mirrors with Integrated Rain Sensor *I drive my cars at night
Light Design Package *Looks good, why not?
Steering Wheel with Top Center Marking in Red *Total RICE, but I love it.
Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18-way) *Love the look of buckets, hate the practicality of getting in and out. Especially if another car parks too close to me.
Smoking Package *For looks, you get a cover to put loose change in
Floor Mats *Free, duh
Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell *Free, duh
Interior Leather:
Leather Interior Stitching in Red *Red contrast needed
Seat Belts in Guards Red *Looks great with Red Stitching
Interior Carbon Fiber:
Carbon Fiber Interior Package *My 991 GTS has it, I love the CF weave
Audio and Communication:
BOSE® Surround Sound System *I love music
What do you think?
Last edited by Jnosol; 06-14-2017 at 12:00 PM.
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Don't care for the wheels. I would get gloss black with a white car. I wouldn't get white as that is what everyone gets but color is 100% subjective. I would get axle lift. Lastly if you like music the Bose is AWFUL, get the Burmester. My $.02
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Based on the recent poll results posted, I don't think "everyone" is getting white. My second choice is Guard Red, we'll see. Thanks for the feedback.
https://rennlist.com/forums/991-gt3-...olor-poll.html
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It was only my $.02. White is nice but at least around here and many of the .1 FS threads are for white. The poll is just that a poll. Like I stated get what you want I was only commenting as you asked. No need to defend yourself, it's your car. Funny thing is on that poll I would only get Chalk or agate gray as I do not care for ANY of those other colors. :-)
Congrats BTW.
Congrats BTW.
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agree that white is fine, is a classic racing color and that more GT3s are colors than they are white. Plus you can always dress it up with racing logos, martini or others, which you can't really do with Guards red. And being the launch color, I think we're going to see a glut of .2 GT3s in Guards Red, so white may actually be more rare than Guards for a .2 GT3.
light design package is a waste of money. I've seen GT3s with and without it and there is not much it does for a GT3, but it actually does something for a big four door car like a Cayenne.
*LED option loses the bumper DRL, which I love*
Explain this to me please. I'm torn myself regarding PDLS vs LED in black for my .2 GT3. I have PDLS black bi xenon headlights on my .1 GT3.
light design package is a waste of money. I've seen GT3s with and without it and there is not much it does for a GT3, but it actually does something for a big four door car like a Cayenne.
*LED option loses the bumper DRL, which I love*
Explain this to me please. I'm torn myself regarding PDLS vs LED in black for my .2 GT3. I have PDLS black bi xenon headlights on my .1 GT3.
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It was only my $.02. White is nice but at least around here and many of the .1 FS threads are for white. The poll is just that a poll. Like I stated get what you want I was only commenting as you asked. No need to defend yourself, it's your car. Funny thing is on that poll I would only get Chalk or agate gray as I do not care for ANY of those other colors. :-)
Congrats BTW.
Congrats BTW.
I painted high end cars in high school, I like non-complicated colors that can easily be matched without blending multiple panels in case of a fender bender. Especially metallic paints, the air pressure / flake size / pearl type / etc has to be just right for it to blend correctly.
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agree that white is fine, is a classic racing color and that more GT3s are colors than they are white. Plus you can always dress it up with racing logos, martini or others, which you can't really do with Guards red. And being the launch color, I think we're going to see a glut of .2 GT3s in Guards Red, so white may actually be more rare than Guards for a .2 GT3.
light design package is a waste of money. I've seen GT3s with and without it and there is not much it does for a GT3, but it actually does something for a big four door car like a Cayenne.
*LED option loses the bumper DRL, which I love*
Explain this to me please. I'm torn myself regarding PDLS vs LED in black for my .2 GT3. I have PDLS black bi xenon headlights on my .1 GT3.
light design package is a waste of money. I've seen GT3s with and without it and there is not much it does for a GT3, but it actually does something for a big four door car like a Cayenne.
*LED option loses the bumper DRL, which I love*
Explain this to me please. I'm torn myself regarding PDLS vs LED in black for my .2 GT3. I have PDLS black bi xenon headlights on my .1 GT3.
I personally don't like the 4-dot DRL, looks like a lower end car light for some reason. Just my .2 of course.
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#8
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What about a front lifter? Did you consider ceramic brakes?
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#12
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Love the white gauges, not a fan of white cars but very nice build, good luck. Some contrast on the wheels is good which it seems you will have covered later.
#13
Nice build.
#14
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Looks solid to me.