991.2 TTS Build - Thoughts and Opinions Please
07-27-2016, 12:26 AM
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Personally, I love the Alcantara steering wheel and seat inserts. I just traded out of my 14 for this new 17 I built (GT Silver, black interior, sunroof delete!!) and just love it. Feels much more comfortable and special.
Also, I skipped the Burmeister this time. I think the Bose sounds fine, and weighs much less. I have B&W speakers at home, so who cares what XM radio sounds like in the car.
Carmine red is beautiful. Nice job!
Also, I skipped the Burmeister this time. I think the Bose sounds fine, and weighs much less. I have B&W speakers at home, so who cares what XM radio sounds like in the car.
Carmine red is beautiful. Nice job!
07-27-2016, 11:38 AM
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Personally, I love the Alcantara steering wheel and seat inserts. I just traded out of my 14 for this new 17 I built (GT Silver, black interior, sunroof delete!!) and just love it. Feels much more comfortable and special.
Also, I skipped the Burmeister this time. I think the Bose sounds fine, and weighs much less. I have B&W speakers at home, so who cares what XM radio sounds like in the car.
Carmine red is beautiful. Nice job!
Also, I skipped the Burmeister this time. I think the Bose sounds fine, and weighs much less. I have B&W speakers at home, so who cares what XM radio sounds like in the car.
Carmine red is beautiful. Nice job!
07-28-2016, 11:32 AM
#63
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Agreed. Alcantara just feels more special. I got the Alcantara inserts and had the lower dash covered in Alcantara through the Exclusive program on my '17 that is on order. I didn't do the wheel though. My 997.2 GTS has the Alcantara wheel -- and it gets pretty ratty pretty quickly and I'm fastidious about cleanliness. You can clean it, but it'll never be as soft and look as good as new. It'll develop a matted patina from skin oil. 'Drives me nuts.
07-28-2016, 01:55 PM
#64
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First off - thank you to all who took the time to provide your thoughts. My build has evolved somewhat and below is where it currently stands. Interested in your thoughts.
1 991450 911 Turbo S 188,100.00
2 0L Carmine Red 3,140.00
3 AZ Leather Interior in Black 0.00
24891 Seat Stitching in Deviated Thread (Front and Rear) 1,100.00
24901 Dashboard Stitching in Deviated Thread 390.00
24902 Upper Door Panel Stitching in Deviated Thread 390.00
24905 Rear Side Panel Stitching in Deviated Thread 390.00
24906 Center Console Lid Stitching in Deviated Thread 160.00
26741 Center Door Panel Stitching in Deviated Thread 390.00
26751 Armrest Stitching in Deviated Thread 310.00
26761 Door Handle Stitching in Deviated Thread 390.00
4 342 Seat Heating (Front) 0.00
5 457 Lane Change Assist 850.00
6 489 Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel 0.00
7 497 Rear Model Designation Painted 0.00
8 541 Seat Ventilation (Front) 840.00
9 581 Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell 0.00
10 583 Smoking Package 0.00
11 625 Porsche Entry & Drive 1,090.00
12 630 Light Design Package 510.00
13 653 Electric Slide/Tilt Sunroof in Glass 1,990.00
14 658 Power Steering Plus 270.00
90027 Steering Column Casing with Stitching in Deviated Thread 80.00
90043 Sport Seats Plus Backrest Shell with Stitching in Deviated T 80.00
15 CGU Headlight Cleaning System Covers in Deviated Exterior Color 295.00
16 CWJ "PORSCHE" Logo and Model Designation Painted 595.00
17 XAJ Side Skirts Painted 750.00
18 XCR Rear Side Air Intakes Painted in Black (High-Gloss) 600.00
19 XCS SportDesign exterior mirror lower trims painted in Black (hi 350.00
20 XEY LED Headlights in Black incl. Porsche Dynamic Light System P 605.00
21 XNS Steering Column Casing in Leather 465.00
22 XPT Storage Compartment Lid with Porsche Crest 330.00
23 XSC Porsche Crest on Headrests 285.00
24 XUE Rear Fascia Painted 640.00
25 XWL Sport Seats Plus Backrest Trim in Leather 600.00
26 ZAB Ornamental Porsche Crest 0.00
27 ZAT Porsche Experience Center Delivery (Atlanta) 0.00
First off - thank you to all who took the time to provide your thoughts. My build has evolved somewhat and below is where it currently stands. Interested in your thoughts.
1 991450 911 Turbo S 188,100.00
2 0L Carmine Red 3,140.00
3 AZ Leather Interior in Black 0.00
24891 Seat Stitching in Deviated Thread (Front and Rear) 1,100.00
24901 Dashboard Stitching in Deviated Thread 390.00
24902 Upper Door Panel Stitching in Deviated Thread 390.00
24905 Rear Side Panel Stitching in Deviated Thread 390.00
24906 Center Console Lid Stitching in Deviated Thread 160.00
26741 Center Door Panel Stitching in Deviated Thread 390.00
26751 Armrest Stitching in Deviated Thread 310.00
26761 Door Handle Stitching in Deviated Thread 390.00
4 342 Seat Heating (Front) 0.00
5 457 Lane Change Assist 850.00
6 489 Heated Multifunction Steering Wheel 0.00
7 497 Rear Model Designation Painted 0.00
8 541 Seat Ventilation (Front) 840.00
9 581 Luggage Net in Passenger Footwell 0.00
10 583 Smoking Package 0.00
11 625 Porsche Entry & Drive 1,090.00
12 630 Light Design Package 510.00
13 653 Electric Slide/Tilt Sunroof in Glass 1,990.00
14 658 Power Steering Plus 270.00
90027 Steering Column Casing with Stitching in Deviated Thread 80.00
90043 Sport Seats Plus Backrest Shell with Stitching in Deviated T 80.00
15 CGU Headlight Cleaning System Covers in Deviated Exterior Color 295.00
16 CWJ "PORSCHE" Logo and Model Designation Painted 595.00
17 XAJ Side Skirts Painted 750.00
18 XCR Rear Side Air Intakes Painted in Black (High-Gloss) 600.00
19 XCS SportDesign exterior mirror lower trims painted in Black (hi 350.00
20 XEY LED Headlights in Black incl. Porsche Dynamic Light System P 605.00
21 XNS Steering Column Casing in Leather 465.00
22 XPT Storage Compartment Lid with Porsche Crest 330.00
23 XSC Porsche Crest on Headrests 285.00
24 XUE Rear Fascia Painted 640.00
25 XWL Sport Seats Plus Backrest Trim in Leather 600.00
26 ZAB Ornamental Porsche Crest 0.00
27 ZAT Porsche Experience Center Delivery (Atlanta) 0.00
07-29-2016, 03:50 AM
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I just think a solid roof makes this car a winner. Respect to those who didn't' tick that sunroof box. It's easy to get caught up in "Its a GT car so I got everything" mentality. The car is simply, visually (except black) and mechanically stronger with a fixed roof.
07-29-2016, 11:32 AM
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I'm definitely not a sunroof guy, but the contrast color of the glass roof completes the look I'm going for. I wish they offered a carbon fiber roof. I'd take that all day.
09-22-2016, 10:32 PM
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The glass sunroof does not have a shade from what I understand. If you must, go with the painted sunroof. My order has no sunroof. Had many and never used them. The glass to me cuts the car in half. If the glass has a shade please correct me.
09-22-2016, 10:54 PM
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There is a shade on the glass roof. I have it on mine.
09-22-2016, 10:57 PM
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The glass sunroof does have a shade. It is also quite comfortable to ride with open at speed. In addition, the rear spoiler will automatically deploy when the roof is open when in sport mode at about 78MPH.
09-23-2016, 06:33 PM
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I probably won't use it much either, but love the look of it. It does have a shade but I plan to see if I can add a ceramic tint to it to help with reducing heat transfer.
09-26-2016, 08:00 PM
#72
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I owned high end audio stores for 40 years and their is no question that to "good ears" the Bose system is marginal. However a point made above that the acoustics as well as the noise levels inherent in a sports car might make spending more a lot money on the Burmester questionable. Listen for your self.
Cognac Espresso interior looks good with Carmine Red in my opinion.
Cognac Espresso interior looks good with Carmine Red in my opinion.