Options that you were disappointed/satisfied with?
01-27-2018, 12:25 PM
#17
Burning Brakes
Pleased with: AWD, Lane Change Assist, Rear Axle Steering, Front Axle Lift, heated MF wheel, Sport Chrono. Haven't had a chance to put the cab top down, but I really, really liked it on my C4S.
Not really displeased with anything, but PSE hasn't really done much for me. Turning on fart mode seems kind of pretentious because the car doesn't have to make those noises. It feels like cruising at 5K RPM instead of downshifting, just to make noise.
I'm not really sure how you can be underwhelmed by LCA unless you've got some unrealistic expectations as to what it's supposed to do for you. It's not a substitute for mirrors or headchecks. It's convenient to know that's someone's approaching before you do either of those, since the left-hand light is always in your field of vision, and the right-hand light is visible when you do a mirror check but before you do a headcheck. It's also one more warning in case you do miss someone even with the mirrors and headcheck. Like the time I pulled out of street parking, didn't see anyone coming, and then someone unexpectedly passed me just before I was going to pull into traffic.
Not really displeased with anything, but PSE hasn't really done much for me. Turning on fart mode seems kind of pretentious because the car doesn't have to make those noises. It feels like cruising at 5K RPM instead of downshifting, just to make noise.
I'm not really sure how you can be underwhelmed by LCA unless you've got some unrealistic expectations as to what it's supposed to do for you. It's not a substitute for mirrors or headchecks. It's convenient to know that's someone's approaching before you do either of those, since the left-hand light is always in your field of vision, and the right-hand light is visible when you do a mirror check but before you do a headcheck. It's also one more warning in case you do miss someone even with the mirrors and headcheck. Like the time I pulled out of street parking, didn't see anyone coming, and then someone unexpectedly passed me just before I was going to pull into traffic.
01-27-2018, 12:40 PM
#18
I am disappointed that I had to spend $6500 on aftermarket wheels to fix a design issue with Porsche’s standard GTS wheel when PCCB’s are specced (too little clearance). I do however love the PCCB’s in both performance and looks now that the interference problem has been corrected by the new wheels. I’d probably order them again and just budget Forgeline wheels as part of the deal.
I like the option of deviated stitching I specced and spent $$ to get, but what they charge to change a bobbin of thread is utterly ridiculous.
The configurator was very misleading about headlight trim. I thought I’d get headlights trimmed in black but the car has silver trim on the headlights
No protection for the 2 heat exchangers inside the front bumper. Many, including me, have installed aftermarket screens for protection. Should have been standard
Despite those annoyances, I absolutely love the car.
On the positive side, I don’t know where to begin. But the color, Carmine Red, carbon interior trim including illuminated door sills, RAS, MT, glass sunroof, and the black trim of the GTS. And in spite of the well discussed option and hassle of center lock wheels, I absolutely love the look and would order them again in a heartbeat.
I like the option of deviated stitching I specced and spent $$ to get, but what they charge to change a bobbin of thread is utterly ridiculous.
The configurator was very misleading about headlight trim. I thought I’d get headlights trimmed in black but the car has silver trim on the headlights
No protection for the 2 heat exchangers inside the front bumper. Many, including me, have installed aftermarket screens for protection. Should have been standard
Despite those annoyances, I absolutely love the car.
On the positive side, I don’t know where to begin. But the color, Carmine Red, carbon interior trim including illuminated door sills, RAS, MT, glass sunroof, and the black trim of the GTS. And in spite of the well discussed option and hassle of center lock wheels, I absolutely love the look and would order them again in a heartbeat.
01-27-2018, 01:09 PM
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01-27-2018, 02:01 PM
#22
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Reason #2: No feedback through the wheel.
Reason #3: If you do drift out of your lane into another vehicle, the car will not steer back into your lane.
None of these are unrealistic expectations, in fact these features are all available in other LDW/LKA systems, from Hyundai to Mercedes. Not to quibble about it because I am a proponent of mirrors and head checks, these systems are in fact replacements for mirrors and head checks. We’re in the early days of autonomous driving capabilities (Audi already offers a LiDAR-enabled Level 3 capability). Porsche CEO Blume just this week laid out the triad of cars strategy and acknowledged that even in environments where driving experience comes first, there are times when you just want the car to take over.
01-27-2018, 02:01 PM
#23
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Custom Color - Lava Orange....Exceeded Expectations
Sport Mirrors....Satisfied
Burmester sound...satisfied, but not the price
Duck tail spoiler.....satisfied
Sport exhaust ....satisfied
Leather on back of 18 way sport seats.....satisfied
Unsatisfied item...smokers package. Can't store anything other than change in there and I don't like change rattle.
Sport Mirrors....Satisfied
Burmester sound...satisfied, but not the price
Duck tail spoiler.....satisfied
Sport exhaust ....satisfied
Leather on back of 18 way sport seats.....satisfied
Unsatisfied item...smokers package. Can't store anything other than change in there and I don't like change rattle.
01-27-2018, 02:06 PM
#24
Drifting
Custom Color - Lava Orange....Exceeded Expectations
Sport Mirrors....Satisfied
Burmester sound...satisfied, but not the price
Duck tail spoiler.....satisfied
Sport exhaust ....satisfied
Leather on back of 18 way sport seats.....satisfied
Unsatisfied item...smokers package. Can't store anything other than change in there and I don't like change rattle.
Sport Mirrors....Satisfied
Burmester sound...satisfied, but not the price
Duck tail spoiler.....satisfied
Sport exhaust ....satisfied
Leather on back of 18 way sport seats.....satisfied
Unsatisfied item...smokers package. Can't store anything other than change in there and I don't like change rattle.
Pics, please!
01-27-2018, 02:16 PM
#25
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Nits...
1. Wind noise and buffeting when windows down. Fixed with Foilers from AWE. Easily fixed with mold change at Porsche!
2. Burmester quality underwhelming for price.
3. Burbles with PSE, can’t I have the sound without those silly pops?
4. Rear camera low resolution, my 2014 BMW is HD.
5. RS Spyder wheels are a bitch to clean.
Love...
1. Performance on the track! Even without RAS, SPASM, and PDCC.
2. My interior, puts a smile on my face when I open the door.
3. MT, can’t live without.
1. Wind noise and buffeting when windows down. Fixed with Foilers from AWE. Easily fixed with mold change at Porsche!
2. Burmester quality underwhelming for price.
3. Burbles with PSE, can’t I have the sound without those silly pops?
4. Rear camera low resolution, my 2014 BMW is HD.
5. RS Spyder wheels are a bitch to clean.
Love...
1. Performance on the track! Even without RAS, SPASM, and PDCC.
2. My interior, puts a smile on my face when I open the door.
3. MT, can’t live without.
01-27-2018, 02:19 PM
#26
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I bought mine CPO'ed w/2700 miles on the clock.
I'm 100% satisfied with the price plus the CPO warranty piece of mind.
100% Satisfied with: AWD, PDCC, SPASM, PSE, my dealer and the Rennlist support group.
Not so much with: Pebble Gray portion of the interior ... especially the perforated seats (I'm a fan of black interiors), Voice control sucks, Bluetooth module sucks.
I'm 100% satisfied with the price plus the CPO warranty piece of mind.
100% Satisfied with: AWD, PDCC, SPASM, PSE, my dealer and the Rennlist support group.
Not so much with: Pebble Gray portion of the interior ... especially the perforated seats (I'm a fan of black interiors), Voice control sucks, Bluetooth module sucks.
01-27-2018, 03:28 PM
#28
Thanks in advance.
01-27-2018, 03:54 PM
#29
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Reason #1: You can’t adjust the sensitivity of the system, only the brightness of the visual indicator.
Reason #2: No feedback through the wheel.
Reason #3: If you do drift out of your lane into another vehicle, the car will not steer back into your lane.
None of these are unrealistic expectations, in fact these features are all available in other LDW/LKA systems, from Hyundai to Mercedes. Not to quibble about it because I am a proponent of mirrors and head checks, these systems are in fact replacements for mirrors and head checks. We’re in the early days of autonomous driving capabilities (Audi already offers a LiDAR-enabled Level 3 capability). Porsche CEO Blume just this week laid out the triad of cars strategy and acknowledged that even in environments where driving experience comes first, there are times when you just want the car to take over.
01-27-2018, 03:57 PM
#30
Drifting
