Thoughts on the aerokit 'ducktail' for the GTS?
12-27-2014 | 01:34 PM
#76
Rennlist Member
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 25,837
Likes: 3,644
From: S.F Bay Area
I agree on the classic lines, but I also agree the SC looks awesome
12-27-2014 | 03:31 PM
#77
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 1,179
Likes: 331
Same here. My dealer has a duck tail C2S on the showroom floor,....it does look nice but it's more of a novelty to me. I like it for maybe the first minute or two until I soak in all the angles and then I come to a realization it would not be for me. I like the simple uncluttered looks of the 911,....especially in wide-body form.
12-27-2014 | 03:35 PM
#78
Banned
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 4,651
Likes: 667
Its a good question, probably performance wise the difference is negligible
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqYs-QGqzBI
But which car would I rather have in my garage, GT3 anyday, the 991 is a great car and a great Porsche, but compared to a GT3 its simply a car not an icon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqYs-QGqzBI
But which car would I rather have in my garage, GT3 anyday, the 991 is a great car and a great Porsche, but compared to a GT3 its simply a car not an icon.
The ducktail on SC does look very, very nice. The 991 is longer than the 997 (among other changes in styling), of course, so the fit of the ducktail and the silhouette will be different.
12-27-2014 | 03:57 PM
#81
Thread Starter
Rennlist Member
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 2,909
Likes: 317
Jim
12-27-2014 | 05:29 PM
#82
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
From: South Africa
So, I saw my first GTS in the flesh today. Car had been de-GTS'd: normal carerra 5 lug wheels, deletion of alcantara interior, aero kit spoiler. Car was in agate and looked like a standard C4. Very underwhelming.
On a positive note, The brushed adonised interior strips look great, as well as the exhaust tips and strip that runs beneath the spoiler (it was a C2).
After seeing the car in person, I am going to stick with the standard grill. I looked at a 50 edition and like the classic look, though obviously the chrome bits on the 50 are replaced with a polished black strip instead.
I do think that the standard ducktail would look better than the aero kit, but that is obviously just my opinion.
On a positive note, The brushed adonised interior strips look great, as well as the exhaust tips and strip that runs beneath the spoiler (it was a C2).
After seeing the car in person, I am going to stick with the standard grill. I looked at a 50 edition and like the classic look, though obviously the chrome bits on the 50 are replaced with a polished black strip instead.
I do think that the standard ducktail would look better than the aero kit, but that is obviously just my opinion.
12-27-2014 | 06:06 PM
#83
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,194
Likes: 34
From: PNW
12-27-2014 | 07:19 PM
#84
Rennlist Member
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 25,837
Likes: 3,644
From: S.F Bay Area
Totally, the GT3 is a keeper... the GTS is a DD/weekend car.
12-27-2014 | 07:21 PM
#85
Rennlist Member
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 25,837
Likes: 3,644
From: S.F Bay Area
So, I saw my first GTS in the flesh today. Car had been de-GTS'd: normal carerra 5 lug wheels, deletion of alcantara interior, aero kit spoiler. Car was in agate and looked like a standard C4. Very underwhelming.
On a positive note, The brushed adonised interior strips look great, as well as the exhaust tips and strip that runs beneath the spoiler (it was a C2).
After seeing the car in person, I am going to stick with the standard grill. I looked at a 50 edition and like the classic look, though obviously the chrome bits on the 50 are replaced with a polished black strip instead.
I do think that the standard ducktail would look better than the aero kit, but that is obviously just my opinion.
On a positive note, The brushed adonised interior strips look great, as well as the exhaust tips and strip that runs beneath the spoiler (it was a C2).
After seeing the car in person, I am going to stick with the standard grill. I looked at a 50 edition and like the classic look, though obviously the chrome bits on the 50 are replaced with a polished black strip instead.
I do think that the standard ducktail would look better than the aero kit, but that is obviously just my opinion.
Not sure why people buy a certain model then de-brand it.
12-28-2014 | 12:31 AM
#86
Newbies Hospitality Director
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Lifetime Rennlist
Member
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 18,084
Likes: 34
From: Winston-Salem, NC
So, I saw my first GTS in the flesh today. Car had been de-GTS'd: normal carerra 5 lug wheels, deletion of alcantara interior, aero kit spoiler. Car was in agate and looked like a standard C4. Very underwhelming.
On a positive note, The brushed adonised interior strips look great, as well as the exhaust tips and strip that runs beneath the spoiler (it was a C2).
After seeing the car in person, I am going to stick with the standard grill. I looked at a 50 edition and like the classic look, though obviously the chrome bits on the 50 are replaced with a polished black strip instead.
I do think that the standard ducktail would look better than the aero kit, but that is obviously just my opinion.
On a positive note, The brushed adonised interior strips look great, as well as the exhaust tips and strip that runs beneath the spoiler (it was a C2).
After seeing the car in person, I am going to stick with the standard grill. I looked at a 50 edition and like the classic look, though obviously the chrome bits on the 50 are replaced with a polished black strip instead.
I do think that the standard ducktail would look better than the aero kit, but that is obviously just my opinion.
I like the mechanical and functional features that Porsche put into the GTS, but I dislike the black exterior bits, including the wheels, that are the stock offerings on the GTS. On the interior, I hate the cheap look and feel of alcantara and don't like the black anodized strips. Fortunately, Porsche included options, many of them at no cost, which allows the buyer to eliminate the "parts bin" look.
I like to think that when Porsche execs saw the total stock GTS package, then said "Das ist Scheisse!" and told the designers to make replacement options available.
If I were to order a GTS, I would do much the same as the guy that ordered the GTS which Madmac described.
12-28-2014 | 02:53 AM
#87
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
From: South Africa
12-28-2014 | 02:57 AM
#88
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 164
Likes: 0
From: South Africa
I totally understand why someone would do this.
I like the mechanical and functional features that Porsche put into the GTS, but I dislike the black exterior bits, including the wheels, that are the stock offerings on the GTS. On the interior, I hate the cheap look and feel of alcantara and don't like the black anodized strips. Fortunately, Porsche included options, many of them at no cost, which allows the buyer to eliminate the "parts bin" look.
I like to think that when Porsche execs saw the total stock GTS package, then said "Das ist Scheisse!" and told the designers to make replacement options available.
If I were to order a GTS, I would do much the same as the guy that ordered the GTS which Madmac described.
I like the mechanical and functional features that Porsche put into the GTS, but I dislike the black exterior bits, including the wheels, that are the stock offerings on the GTS. On the interior, I hate the cheap look and feel of alcantara and don't like the black anodized strips. Fortunately, Porsche included options, many of them at no cost, which allows the buyer to eliminate the "parts bin" look.
I like to think that when Porsche execs saw the total stock GTS package, then said "Das ist Scheisse!" and told the designers to make replacement options available.
If I were to order a GTS, I would do much the same as the guy that ordered the GTS which Madmac described.
12-28-2014 | 09:18 AM
#89
Banned
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 4,651
Likes: 667
I guess that is the great thing about Porsche is that you can pretty much build your dream car. At the end of the day, it is each of our own hard earned money and personal choice. For me, I like all the things about the GTS you don't, however we both get to love and enjoy our cars equally.
