Help With Second 991
07-06-2014, 10:17 PM
#16
I took a drive last night to think hard about some of the feedback from the post, and for the first time since I owned this car, I got pulled over!
I should have known better - it's a drunk-heavy holiday weekend, so the cops were out in force. But it really was a case of "driving while Porsche". The cop was writing notes on the side of the road, saw me drive by while passing a guy in a 65 (I knew I was in the 70's because my 80mph speed alarm didn't go off) and jumped in his car. He didn't have me on radar.
Luckily I have a good cop friend and a PBA card, so he let me go. I just hate calling my friend up for stuff like this.
Anyway, I decided I don't really want to stick out more than I do. I'm not here to draw attention - just here to drive. So no Signal Orange for me
and I'm probably going to avoid the Aerokit Cup wing. Ducktail may still be in the cards though. PSE though.... I'll be in for the emphasized downshift blips, not the increased loudness.
Other revelations from the drive... I can't imagine the car cornering flatter, so I don't think I'll miss PDCC. I also think having the higher Sport Seats Plus bolsters and Alcantera Sportdesign wheel will go a long way to changing the feel.
Thanks again all for taking the time to reply. It's good to talk this through.
I should have known better - it's a drunk-heavy holiday weekend, so the cops were out in force. But it really was a case of "driving while Porsche". The cop was writing notes on the side of the road, saw me drive by while passing a guy in a 65 (I knew I was in the 70's because my 80mph speed alarm didn't go off) and jumped in his car. He didn't have me on radar.
Luckily I have a good cop friend and a PBA card, so he let me go. I just hate calling my friend up for stuff like this.
Anyway, I decided I don't really want to stick out more than I do. I'm not here to draw attention - just here to drive. So no Signal Orange for me
and I'm probably going to avoid the Aerokit Cup wing. Ducktail may still be in the cards though. PSE though.... I'll be in for the emphasized downshift blips, not the increased loudness.Other revelations from the drive... I can't imagine the car cornering flatter, so I don't think I'll miss PDCC. I also think having the higher Sport Seats Plus bolsters and Alcantera Sportdesign wheel will go a long way to changing the feel.
Thanks again all for taking the time to reply. It's good to talk this through.
07-07-2014, 07:36 AM
#17
Three Wheelin'
The way you describe how it will be used, put your daughter in the passenger seat and get yourself a GT3 !
07-07-2014, 09:22 AM
#18
Drifting
My thoughts:
PSE is a waste of money.
How often do you use the sunroof? Great potential savings there.
PDK? Why not a manual?
I had the sport seats on my 997, and they had no lumbar adjustment. I'm not sure about the 991, but you may want to make super-duper sure that it's what you want. They were nice seats, but I like to adjust the lumbar (change it around) on long trips.
I also like E&D, it's ridiculously expensive (especially since you have to bundle it now) but so is everything else on these cars.
And no, you're not being silly to take advantage of the 6 months that they're offering you. Why not?
PSE is a waste of money.
How often do you use the sunroof? Great potential savings there.
PDK? Why not a manual?
I had the sport seats on my 997, and they had no lumbar adjustment. I'm not sure about the 991, but you may want to make super-duper sure that it's what you want. They were nice seats, but I like to adjust the lumbar (change it around) on long trips.
I also like E&D, it's ridiculously expensive (especially since you have to bundle it now) but so is everything else on these cars.
And no, you're not being silly to take advantage of the 6 months that they're offering you. Why not?