How to spec a T?
10-20-2018, 07:16 AM
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
How to spec a T?
Another weekend waiting for mine to arrive, another non-controversial post (I even used sarcasm font in case you didn't pick up on that...) 
One of the things I have noticed in many posts are the wide spectrum of thoughts and opinions on how to spec a T. One of the really cool things about this car, unlike some others, is your ability to turn it into just what you want it to be. From fairly light weight and performance focused all the way up to fully loaded and cushy right from the factory. There is no wrong answer, but I'd be curious to hear from T owners or soon-to-be owners on why you bought or spec'd the way you did and to see what you did/how you like it. If you have your P Code, that would be great. If not, just let the collective know what you have and why you think it is best.
Here is mine: My Spec ... I went this route because I have long wanted a MT car with PCCB, RAS, and Full Buckets/Rear Seat delete. After testing a pretty loaded up MT car, I was even more convinced this was the way to go. The wait, while hard, is definitely a first world problem. Very lucky to be able to spec a car that has exactly what I want from the factory, regardless of how long it takes. Being able to get it at a reasonable price is the icing on top.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend, where ever it finds you!
S
One of the things I have noticed in many posts are the wide spectrum of thoughts and opinions on how to spec a T. One of the really cool things about this car, unlike some others, is your ability to turn it into just what you want it to be. From fairly light weight and performance focused all the way up to fully loaded and cushy right from the factory. There is no wrong answer, but I'd be curious to hear from T owners or soon-to-be owners on why you bought or spec'd the way you did and to see what you did/how you like it. If you have your P Code, that would be great. If not, just let the collective know what you have and why you think it is best.
Here is mine: My Spec ... I went this route because I have long wanted a MT car with PCCB, RAS, and Full Buckets/Rear Seat delete. After testing a pretty loaded up MT car, I was even more convinced this was the way to go. The wait, while hard, is definitely a first world problem. Very lucky to be able to spec a car that has exactly what I want from the factory, regardless of how long it takes. Being able to get it at a reasonable price is the icing on top.
Hope everyone is having a great weekend, where ever it finds you!
S
I usually only use the passenger footwell one for my battery tender...
10-20-2018, 10:51 AM
#4
Instructor
I went with a little simpler spec. As you, no sunroof. I didn’t think PDLS was necessary but I did want LCA, Entry and Drive, and auto dimming mirrors. I absolutely love this car. Are you ordering from Porsche Austin?
10-20-2018, 11:29 AM
#5
Race Car
My car is in port of Emden waiting to come over to Canada. I spec'd mine with the following for the reasons specified:
1. Carrera T interior w/4 way seats - I had buckets in my 18' GT3 and didn't like how rigid they were. If I were tracking the car all of the time, then hell yes. But I daily drive my cars and my kids occasionally ride in the rear seats...
2. Standard Sunroof - as its my daily and as I love my drives up to the cottage on side roads, I went with the option to see the sky and enjoy the sun/air. Nothing better than a late evening drive with the sunroof open...ahhh bliss. Secondly, as good as the all glass roof is for providing natural light, I don't like how it makes the entire roof black. To me, it looks like any other 911 with that roof. I like differentiation by having a 911T
3. RAS - from reviews I've read it seems to be the cats meow for the side road driving I love to do...
4. BOSE - I love my tunes...its nice to have both engine sound and Death Cab for Cutie playing...
5. Manual - of course
6. PDLS - a must on winding roads
7. PSP - its a $310 option...why not.
8. Sport Chrono - I like the wart
9. Auto Dimming Mirrors - no brainer
10. Front Seat Heating - its my daily in winter too...so yes. I'm bummed that I couldn't get ventilated seats without doing major seat changes...ugh. The only **** off...
11. Fire extinguisher and all free options - why not!
That's all folks.
1. Carrera T interior w/4 way seats - I had buckets in my 18' GT3 and didn't like how rigid they were. If I were tracking the car all of the time, then hell yes. But I daily drive my cars and my kids occasionally ride in the rear seats...
2. Standard Sunroof - as its my daily and as I love my drives up to the cottage on side roads, I went with the option to see the sky and enjoy the sun/air. Nothing better than a late evening drive with the sunroof open...ahhh bliss. Secondly, as good as the all glass roof is for providing natural light, I don't like how it makes the entire roof black. To me, it looks like any other 911 with that roof. I like differentiation by having a 911T
3. RAS - from reviews I've read it seems to be the cats meow for the side road driving I love to do...
4. BOSE - I love my tunes...its nice to have both engine sound and Death Cab for Cutie playing...
5. Manual - of course
6. PDLS - a must on winding roads
7. PSP - its a $310 option...why not.
8. Sport Chrono - I like the wart
9. Auto Dimming Mirrors - no brainer
10. Front Seat Heating - its my daily in winter too...so yes. I'm bummed that I couldn't get ventilated seats without doing major seat changes...ugh. The only **** off...
11. Fire extinguisher and all free options - why not!
That's all folks.
10-20-2018, 11:47 AM
#6
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Nice, dude! Are you on the Bissu Highway pulling out on 22/23 OCT? You are coming up on 2 weeks out, if so. Good for you!
I am with you on the ventilated seats. Really loved having them and will definitely miss them for sure, extra weight or not.
I am with you on the ventilated seats. Really loved having them and will definitely miss them for sure, extra weight or not.
10-20-2018, 01:10 PM
#7
Great Spec! I went a very similar route although I bought mine pre-configured on somewhat of a whim.
Mine has :
-Manual - Must ( Also gets you a mechanical diff- felt great on track yesterday)
-RAS- Must
-PDLS-Not a must but I like it
-No Sunroof-Must
-Sport Chrono - Take it or leave it
-A few other freebees
Regrets
Wish I had PCCB - Brake dust with steel brakes is insane - plus I love the stopping power although standards work fine
I'm mixed on the seats. I have 18 way. My last two GT3s had the Buckets. I love the feel but hated getting in and out so at this point I'm very happy with the seats I have ( I think)
These are really great cars and for me less on them is more. These turbo motors are a blast and the RAS makes it feel much smaller and very nimble- like my old 993- but much faster and better handling.
Mine has :
-Manual - Must ( Also gets you a mechanical diff- felt great on track yesterday)
-RAS- Must
-PDLS-Not a must but I like it
-No Sunroof-Must
-Sport Chrono - Take it or leave it
-A few other freebees
Regrets
Wish I had PCCB - Brake dust with steel brakes is insane - plus I love the stopping power although standards work fine
I'm mixed on the seats. I have 18 way. My last two GT3s had the Buckets. I love the feel but hated getting in and out so at this point I'm very happy with the seats I have ( I think)
These are really great cars and for me less on them is more. These turbo motors are a blast and the RAS makes it feel much smaller and very nimble- like my old 993- but much faster and better handling.
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10-20-2018, 01:15 PM
#8
Manual, LWB, PCCB, RAS, Sport Chrono clock, fire extinguisher, plus the freebies: smokers package and leather ( I think ) on the pass side dash. I can't find my code but I think that's it. I kept the light weight glass too. I wouldn't have considered this car if LWB's weren't available but that's just me, I ended up trading in my previous GT4 with sofa's on one with LWB's just for the seats. I just came back from Euro delivery, 2000km's in 2 weeks with up to 7 hours driving per day and no complaints on the seats, no complaints on the car at all, love it!
10-20-2018, 01:26 PM
#9
How to spec a T? Exactly the way you want it 
Here is mine: http://www.porsche-code.com/PK3PII99
Reasons:
Here is mine: http://www.porsche-code.com/PK3PII99Reasons:
- I wanted black (there is just something about a black 911)
- I wanted all the go fast goodies and will be tuning eventually, so PCCB was a must
- RAS because it makes the car "feel smaller" like an older 911
- I love to put the windows down in the fall/spring so a metal sunroof for me
- I wanted all of the creature comforts, so 18-ways, full leather (with T interior trim), and Burmester
- I wanted to shift her myself
- Wanted LEDs on the inside and outside
10-20-2018, 01:43 PM
#10
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Good for you too, man! Jealous of the ED and pending delivery. Soon!
Truth! Totally with you on the seats and the wait... GREAT looking build, man. Well done!
S
10-20-2018, 03:21 PM
#11
Rennlist Member
- Racing Yellow (est delivery late December)
- Black satin wheel (I like the standard Titanium that ties in with other gray accents but I wanted to add a little visual strength to a fun color car)
- MT
- Standard 4 way seat (didn’t like the alternatives enough to pay up)
- Bi-Xenon PDLS
- Tinted Tailight
- RAS (“nimble” and “feels small” often described in posts spoke to me)
- Bose (not really convinced but didn’t want to regret later not getting)
- Chrono (I like the clock)
- interior light pkg (sharp lights)
- Dimming mirrior
- Smokers pkg (like flush surface)
- Passenger side net (free)
- Heated Seats (use often)
- Heated MF steering wheel (besides functionality I liked more more screws/bolts in each insert)
Things I considered on the fence but ultimately went against:
- Alcantara steering wheel (I love Alcantara then just recently learned that it costs fraction of leather, turned me off. So I’m getting leather free now and I might pick up a Alcantara as an extra later, easy enough to swap)
- Rear wiper (weight argument meant nothing to me. I initially wanted for functionality but I was ultimately sold on “very clear” gorilla glass. Also it adds to the list of options reserved for T beyond C2)
- LCA (I considered it initially as I find myself more and more dependent on sensors in my cars, but I want to be “manually” alert in my T)
- sunroof (I only wanted it for black glass top. I never use sunroof and if I want a black too, I can wrap later)
- Keyless (I consider this as top 2 best convenience features in history of cars besides power windows BUT I wanted the action of sticking the key in and turning it to strat
the car as I did on my 996)
as you said no wrong way to spec any car...
10-20-2018, 05:39 PM
#12
Rennlist Member
I wonder if anyone had the guts to get a stripped down T with 0 options. I guess buckets and pccb is -2 options because they both shave weight
10-20-2018, 06:42 PM
#13
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Yellow and black will look great. Even more so it you decide to do some tint on the windows...
Not this guy! And I did rationalize my seats and PCCBs as weight savers. 
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10-20-2018, 07:17 PM
#14
Race Car
10-20-2018, 08:40 PM
#15
Rennlist Member
I probably optioned mine the the most, the proper way to option it which ever way you want it.
I like the base engine but I also wanted some goodies so the T was perfect, but I went over board in option because I wanted to. Over $48K in options and very happy with my decision. And lots of extras already planned and mostly bought.
did not get:
PDK
Sunroof or glass roof
wiper or thick glass
PCCB and MT save weight, I Lost 15lbs my self. Lithium battery will also save weight