First time Porsche owner
01-31-2018, 10:35 PM
#31
OP - great spec, it's actually almost exactly how I would spec one....excited for you!!
IMO I wouldn't worry about PCCB. The grey calipers will actually work well with the silver/grey theme of the car (I have a very similar spec .2 C4), and you don't need to worry about brake dust with the darker grey wheels. That being said - if you like the yellow look more than the grey calipers, and you are thinking of upgrading the brakes later, I would highly recommend just getting the PCCB option from the factory and save the time, money, and headache later.....
IMO I wouldn't worry about PCCB. The grey calipers will actually work well with the silver/grey theme of the car (I have a very similar spec .2 C4), and you don't need to worry about brake dust with the darker grey wheels. That being said - if you like the yellow look more than the grey calipers, and you are thinking of upgrading the brakes later, I would highly recommend just getting the PCCB option from the factory and save the time, money, and headache later.....
01-31-2018, 10:58 PM
#33
Pro
Thread Starter
Thanks everybody for you comments.
How should I have to wait before I get a purchase order and commission number?
How should I have to wait before I get a purchase order and commission number?
02-01-2018, 02:42 AM
#34
Drifting
Agreed. With your classy and elegant GT Silver spec, rather than overtly sporty, I think the standard black calipers would look better.
I agonised over the PCCBs for my T order, but in the end I couldn't justify the £6k cost.
Either way, it'll be an awesome car.
02-01-2018, 12:11 PM
#35
I am waiting for my allocation - the only thing I'm still on the fence about is the black glass sunroof I have on my build.
I'm going pure white with blacked out front and back lights
Pros of the glass sunroof: more lighting inside the cabin (which I would like), more sounds in the summertime when I have it opened, and it completes the black/white/grey theme I have going for my build (white tachs, white chrono, white seatbelts/stitching)
Cons: heavier (but I don't plan to track the car), not sure if it affects trade in or resale value down the road, car still looks awesome without the black glass sunroof so not sure if its truly needed (I open the sunroof like... less than 10 times a summer?
decisions decisions...
any advice?
I'm going pure white with blacked out front and back lights
Pros of the glass sunroof: more lighting inside the cabin (which I would like), more sounds in the summertime when I have it opened, and it completes the black/white/grey theme I have going for my build (white tachs, white chrono, white seatbelts/stitching)
Cons: heavier (but I don't plan to track the car), not sure if it affects trade in or resale value down the road, car still looks awesome without the black glass sunroof so not sure if its truly needed (I open the sunroof like... less than 10 times a summer?
decisions decisions...
any advice?
02-01-2018, 05:12 PM
#36
Pro
Thread Starter
Just was given a confirmation # - does this mean my order is not vapor ware? Do i have an official allocation?
02-01-2018, 05:55 PM
#37
Racer
02-02-2018, 11:07 AM
#38
Racer
02-02-2018, 01:29 PM
#39
Pro
Thread Starter
02-02-2018, 10:30 PM
#40
Pro
Thread Starter
Ok - after ignoring the warnings from earlier posts on this thread, I’ve spent too much time this week on the configuration.
Now I’m on the fence, but leaning toward, getting the LWB. It really seems to be a option that makes the T extra unique.
Just how much weight is saved over the stock sports plus seats?
Any other reasons not to get the lwb?
Now I’m on the fence, but leaning toward, getting the LWB. It really seems to be a option that makes the T extra unique.
Just how much weight is saved over the stock sports plus seats?
Any other reasons not to get the lwb?
02-02-2018, 10:41 PM
#41
Originally Posted by G99x.y
Ok - after ignoring the warnings from earlier posts on this thread, I’ve spent too much time this week on the configuration.
Now I’m on the fence, but leaning toward, getting the LWB. It really seems to be a option that makes the T extra unique.
Just how much weight is saved over the stock sports plus seats?
Any other reasons not to get the lwb?
Now I’m on the fence, but leaning toward, getting the LWB. It really seems to be a option that makes the T extra unique.
Just how much weight is saved over the stock sports plus seats?
Any other reasons not to get the lwb?
02-03-2018, 09:20 AM
#42
Pro
Thread Starter
I’ve sat in LWB seats at a dealership once. But not long enough to see if I could live them no long term.
what’s the weight savings of lwb plus rear seat removed, over the standard 4 ways?
what type of adjustment do they come with?
i know the backs don’t tilt.
I assume they slide back and forth - hopefully manually.
Do do they go up and down?
what’s the weight savings of lwb plus rear seat removed, over the standard 4 ways?
what type of adjustment do they come with?
i know the backs don’t tilt.
I assume they slide back and forth - hopefully manually.
Do do they go up and down?
02-03-2018, 10:03 AM
#43
Originally Posted by G99x.y
After thinking and planning/saving for gts, I walked in to just get some info on the T and walked out after putting an deposit down on Carrera T —> http://www.porsche-code.com/PJJ1AQB7
What won me over was fact I’m never going to use 420 or 450hp on roads legally. My current wagon has 335hp and weighs a 1000 pounds more and I can still get into plenty of trouble in it.
Only reason I considered a S was for RAS. The GTS was all about stripped down sound deadening. Both of which are now on the T. The lightweight windows are nice bonus.
Biggest option I had to pass on was the carbon seats, since wife was surprised how much it was and meant my whole family couldn’t go for ride together. 🤨
PDK - I wanted because it’s faster + let’s my wife drive it - just incase.
Happy to learn at dealership the standard sport mirrors do manually fold back ...
Few questions:
I want the door pulls in red but don’t care for the red pinstriping that comes as part of interior package. I think I read somewhere, the reds pinstripes disappear if I get the heated seat options on the standard 4 way seats? Can anyone confirm this.
How much would it cost roughly to replace the standard black pulls with red ones?
Does anyone know roughly what the cost to “upgrade afterwards” the steel brakes to the 380mm S style discs and red rotors?
pccb are tempting but cost a kidney and seem overkill and pricey.
I’ve been told a few more weeks till my build is locked down... for an late April/ early may delivery.
these next 4 months will be the longest 4 months of my life ... but just in time for summer
What won me over was fact I’m never going to use 420 or 450hp on roads legally. My current wagon has 335hp and weighs a 1000 pounds more and I can still get into plenty of trouble in it.
Only reason I considered a S was for RAS. The GTS was all about stripped down sound deadening. Both of which are now on the T. The lightweight windows are nice bonus.
Biggest option I had to pass on was the carbon seats, since wife was surprised how much it was and meant my whole family couldn’t go for ride together. 🤨
PDK - I wanted because it’s faster + let’s my wife drive it - just incase.
Happy to learn at dealership the standard sport mirrors do manually fold back ...
Few questions:
I want the door pulls in red but don’t care for the red pinstriping that comes as part of interior package. I think I read somewhere, the reds pinstripes disappear if I get the heated seat options on the standard 4 way seats? Can anyone confirm this.
How much would it cost roughly to replace the standard black pulls with red ones?
Does anyone know roughly what the cost to “upgrade afterwards” the steel brakes to the 380mm S style discs and red rotors?
pccb are tempting but cost a kidney and seem overkill and pricey.
I’ve been told a few more weeks till my build is locked down... for an late April/ early may delivery.
these next 4 months will be the longest 4 months of my life ... but just in time for summer
02-03-2018, 02:29 PM
#44
I’ve sat in LWB seats at a dealership once. But not long enough to see if I could live them no long term.
what’s the weight savings of lwb plus rear seat removed, over the standard 4 ways?
what type of adjustment do they come with?
i know the backs don’t tilt.
I assume they slide back and forth - hopefully manually.
Do do they go up and down?
what’s the weight savings of lwb plus rear seat removed, over the standard 4 ways?
what type of adjustment do they come with?
i know the backs don’t tilt.
I assume they slide back and forth - hopefully manually.
Do do they go up and down?
The weight savings over the standard 4 ways I read was something like 10 pounds per seat, could be wrong
02-04-2018, 02:31 PM
#45
Pro
Thread Starter
does the sport mode dial on the T still with the Sport Response Button?