Done for now.
08-29-2020, 12:49 PM
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Done for now.
Just picked up the car from Porsche North Olmsted after having them install Soul non-PSE street package and Numeric shifter and cables. Only thing left I can think of is maybe a tune when the warranty is up (though truthfully, this car is plenty fast enough for my driving habits) and maybe a dash cam.
The techs at PNO did a fine job and, even though it was not inexpensive, I knew going in it was going to be a good deal of labor. The car was there 3 days in all, partly because of my call schedule. Considering the parts would have never left the boxes if it were up to me, I feel the pricing was fair and they have always been good people to deal with in my experiences.
John was always responsive at Soul with the delays in production. The exhaust sounds great and is really quite tame in Sport + while cruising on the highway, which will keep my wife from getting too annoyed with me on longer trips. Cold start up is a hoot, however. I had the service manager start it up (after sitting out overnight) while I stood behind the car. It is quite loud then but we have no neighbors nearby so no big deal for me. It's probably my imagination, but my butt dyno felt like it pulled a little stronger with this set up and the sport cats.
The shifter makes it feel like a different car (although I am still somewhat disappointed Numeric didn't respond to my PM). I have no idea how much would be shifter alone or shifter plus cables, but the change in feel is nothing short of shocking. It is better than OEM in every way I can imagine. The throws feel like millimeters. I ordered it with the "soft" spring and it feels just fine to me.
So, I think that's all the work for now. I'm at (from new) paint correction, full PPF, ceramic; window tint; top and interior treatment; OEM wheels (winter Sottozeros) and OEM exhaust tips powder coated satin black; Rennline front mesh grills; clear LED side markers; ALP radar/laser; Finnspeed Spyders Satin Black (summer tires); Rennline center console phone holder.
I probably forgot something. I think I'll keep this one. It's grown on me.
The techs at PNO did a fine job and, even though it was not inexpensive, I knew going in it was going to be a good deal of labor. The car was there 3 days in all, partly because of my call schedule. Considering the parts would have never left the boxes if it were up to me, I feel the pricing was fair and they have always been good people to deal with in my experiences.
John was always responsive at Soul with the delays in production. The exhaust sounds great and is really quite tame in Sport + while cruising on the highway, which will keep my wife from getting too annoyed with me on longer trips. Cold start up is a hoot, however. I had the service manager start it up (after sitting out overnight) while I stood behind the car. It is quite loud then but we have no neighbors nearby so no big deal for me. It's probably my imagination, but my butt dyno felt like it pulled a little stronger with this set up and the sport cats.
The shifter makes it feel like a different car (although I am still somewhat disappointed Numeric didn't respond to my PM). I have no idea how much would be shifter alone or shifter plus cables, but the change in feel is nothing short of shocking. It is better than OEM in every way I can imagine. The throws feel like millimeters. I ordered it with the "soft" spring and it feels just fine to me.
So, I think that's all the work for now. I'm at (from new) paint correction, full PPF, ceramic; window tint; top and interior treatment; OEM wheels (winter Sottozeros) and OEM exhaust tips powder coated satin black; Rennline front mesh grills; clear LED side markers; ALP radar/laser; Finnspeed Spyders Satin Black (summer tires); Rennline center console phone holder.
I probably forgot something. I think I'll keep this one. It's grown on me.
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08-29-2020, 01:39 PM
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It kinda sucks to be done actually as I really enjoyed doing all the things to my car since I got it in Nov. 2018. Every time I drive it I think about what else I could do but I do not want to do something just to say I have it so I will just enjoy it!
08-30-2020, 11:30 AM
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And I did forget something huge - SmartTOP. Added by the dealer as part of pre delivery prep. Wouldn't want any car with a retractable roof without that thing! It's how they should be delivered (thanks for the "protection", oh nanny state).
08-30-2020, 12:06 PM
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I've been a serial trader for the last several years so it will soon be the longest I have kept a sports car I ordered. This one feels "just right" though.
And I did forget something huge - SmartTOP. Added by the dealer as part of pre delivery prep. Wouldn't want any car with a retractable roof without that thing! It's how they should be delivered (thanks for the "protection", oh nanny state).
And I did forget something huge - SmartTOP. Added by the dealer as part of pre delivery prep. Wouldn't want any car with a retractable roof without that thing! It's how they should be delivered (thanks for the "protection", oh nanny state).
08-30-2020, 12:31 PM
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There is always more you can do!
DSC controller was game changing on mine. Wish I’d have done it sooner.
musicar tweeters are on the list for me.
center radiator. Been talking about this for years... function and frankly the aesthetics.
FF1 transmission mount is amazing if you like how it shifts now... definitely recommend this.
There is always more!
DSC controller was game changing on mine. Wish I’d have done it sooner.
musicar tweeters are on the list for me.
center radiator. Been talking about this for years... function and frankly the aesthetics.
FF1 transmission mount is amazing if you like how it shifts now... definitely recommend this.
There is always more!
