Sat in the 991.2 GT3 today
05-26-2017, 11:35 PM
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05-26-2017, 11:38 PM
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05-26-2017, 11:39 PM
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05-26-2017, 11:50 PM
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One other thing I found interesting was that they have eliminated the hydraulic lifters for the rear engine cover. Instead, as you open it, there is a latch that clicks loudly and holds the engine cover open. There is a small release mechanism one would engage to close it.
They claimed its for for weight reduction, but sometimes I wonder if they hide cost reduction behind the weight reduction veil. How many ounces does a hydraulic lifter weigh? But i guess the weight reduction is the sum of many parts.
They claimed its for for weight reduction, but sometimes I wonder if they hide cost reduction behind the weight reduction veil. How many ounces does a hydraulic lifter weigh? But i guess the weight reduction is the sum of many parts.
05-27-2017, 12:04 AM
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05-27-2017, 12:22 AM
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I do not know if I necessarily agree. I think the wheels with the red accent may be too much. A little juvenile in my opinion but to each their own- still up in the air but I think will only work with GR exterior
I have a CR GT4 with PCCBs and it looks freakin awesome. My only concern is there are so many black accents on this car that I thought it would look to busy but he answered what I needed to know
I have a CR GT4 with PCCBs and it looks freakin awesome. My only concern is there are so many black accents on this car that I thought it would look to busy but he answered what I needed to know
05-27-2017, 01:23 AM
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Jimmy, agree with you that the red accents are a bit much on a red car. But I think they can look good given the right context. My order is GT silver with black/red accent wheels. It will not look juvenile, I assure you.
05-27-2017, 02:43 AM
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One other thing I found interesting was that they have eliminated the hydraulic lifters for the rear engine cover. Instead, as you open it, there is a latch that clicks loudly and holds the engine cover open. There is a small release mechanism one would engage to close it.
05-27-2017, 03:49 AM
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Thanks for the good info!
Ive specced mine with the grey stripe in the chair, do you think it will be less eyecatching, im
hoping it will look more discrete!?
Thanks for the good info!
Ive specced mine with the grey stripe in the chair, do you think it will be less eyecatching, im
hoping it will look more discrete!?
05-27-2017, 10:09 AM
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Yes. The seat stripe is standard on the LWBs. There is no difference in the seats (LWB or otherwise) regardless of whether you order the full leather interior. Full leather interior adds extra leather and stitching to the door panels, dash, and console. Seats and steering wheel already have leather (actually leather and alcantar for seats and choice of alcantara or leather for steering wheel)
Only way way for sure right now to delete stripes from LWB seats is to order Porsche Exclusive custom tailored seats, which costs $8500 additional, and which allows you to customize seats materials any way you want, including choice of leathers, alcantara, houndstooth inserts, stitching or piping in any colors you choose.
I heard from Porsche Exclusive that for production weeks 45 and later (info to come out mid June), there will be a deviated stitching package available to order with new GT3 that allows you to pick deviated interior stitching in some other colors besides platinum silver or red that are now offered. Option Will be in the $4K's. When selected in combination with the LWB seats, this will apparently delete the red or platinum silver stripes on the LWB seats to avoid clashing with other colors of stitching chosen.
Only way way for sure right now to delete stripes from LWB seats is to order Porsche Exclusive custom tailored seats, which costs $8500 additional, and which allows you to customize seats materials any way you want, including choice of leathers, alcantara, houndstooth inserts, stitching or piping in any colors you choose.
I heard from Porsche Exclusive that for production weeks 45 and later (info to come out mid June), there will be a deviated stitching package available to order with new GT3 that allows you to pick deviated interior stitching in some other colors besides platinum silver or red that are now offered. Option Will be in the $4K's. When selected in combination with the LWB seats, this will apparently delete the red or platinum silver stripes on the LWB seats to avoid clashing with other colors of stitching chosen.