Thinking of 991 - need opinions!
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Thinking of 991 - need opinions!
I was hoping to get some opinions from this esteemed community!
!) what do folks think of side window aluminum trim on a c4s - in agate grey?
2) any opinions on glass sunroof vs metal sunroof?
3) thoughts on rear wiper??
thank you! too many options! but I guess its part of the fun...!
!) what do folks think of side window aluminum trim on a c4s - in agate grey?
2) any opinions on glass sunroof vs metal sunroof?
3) thoughts on rear wiper??
thank you! too many options! but I guess its part of the fun...!
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I was hoping to get some opinions from this esteemed community!
!) what do folks think of side window aluminum trim on a c4s - in agate grey?
2) any opinions on glass sunroof vs metal sunroof?
3) thoughts on rear wiper??
thank you! too many options! but I guess its part of the fun...!
!) what do folks think of side window aluminum trim on a c4s - in agate grey?
2) any opinions on glass sunroof vs metal sunroof?
3) thoughts on rear wiper??
thank you! too many options! but I guess its part of the fun...!
1) I'd go without. I prefer the black accent look, fits well with the other black accents on the car. If you're going with a much of chrome accents it may work.
2) I'm a diehard fixed roof coupe guy, no sunroof.
3) Definitely not.
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1. No.
2. No to both. I have a sunroof on my 2010 C2S and the sunroof has never been opened in the 3.5 years I have owned the car.
3. Not only no, but hell no.
2. No to both. I have a sunroof on my 2010 C2S and the sunroof has never been opened in the 3.5 years I have owned the car.
3. Not only no, but hell no.
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I actually just saw a C4S in agate with the bright trim today at the dealer and thought it looked awful. Would also vote against sunroof. Small and pointless on any 911 IMO. I would actually want the wiper but almost no cars have them.
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I was hoping to get some opinions from this esteemed community!
!) what do folks think of side window aluminum trim on a c4s - in agate grey?
2) any opinions on glass sunroof vs metal sunroof?
3) thoughts on rear wiper??
thank you! too many options! but I guess its part of the fun...!
!) what do folks think of side window aluminum trim on a c4s - in agate grey?
2) any opinions on glass sunroof vs metal sunroof?
3) thoughts on rear wiper??
thank you! too many options! but I guess its part of the fun...!
2) My last 991 did not have a sunroof and I have ordered the glass option on my new GTS - will let you know in a few months if worth having or not...?
3) Don't like rear wipers on 911.
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Car will look great with the aluminum trim (or without).
The sunroof has a huge hidden benefit- you can pop the rear up and tune the temp while tuning out the severe buffeting that all 991 coupes have with both windows down above about 65 mph.
I never have any problems seeing out the rear window and the wiper spoils the smooth look for me.
The sunroof has a huge hidden benefit- you can pop the rear up and tune the temp while tuning out the severe buffeting that all 991 coupes have with both windows down above about 65 mph.
I never have any problems seeing out the rear window and the wiper spoils the smooth look for me.
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I like bright cabins, so I'd go glass sunroof.
The physics of putting a heavy piece of glass on the roof do nothing to help the car's center of gravity, and it can't imagine the hole itself adds strength. I don't think my personal butt-o-meter could detect either difference, but your mileage may vary.
I like the idea of a rear wiper for a daily driver 911. The crowd here generally frowned, but it was my wife that killed it on our order. I think function is a big part of the 911's charm and the rear wiper brings it!
The physics of putting a heavy piece of glass on the roof do nothing to help the car's center of gravity, and it can't imagine the hole itself adds strength. I don't think my personal butt-o-meter could detect either difference, but your mileage may vary.
I like the idea of a rear wiper for a daily driver 911. The crowd here generally frowned, but it was my wife that killed it on our order. I think function is a big part of the 911's charm and the rear wiper brings it!
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Side aluminum window trim looks incredibly beautiful on my 50th anniversary geyser grey car. I am not sure how it would look on a dark car. On the 50th, the chrome trim is consistent throughout the vehicle so it might look odd windows only.
Glass sunroof is a dark almost black color. On a light car it provides a really nice contrast that is very pretty. Sort of like a black "hat" on the car.
From a practical standpoint I love the glass sunroof because it lets light in and you can see the sky with it closed. This to me, is a big deal.
If you live in the Pacific Northwest or the rain forests of South America a rear wiper may be useful. Otherwise, why?
Glass sunroof is a dark almost black color. On a light car it provides a really nice contrast that is very pretty. Sort of like a black "hat" on the car.
From a practical standpoint I love the glass sunroof because it lets light in and you can see the sky with it closed. This to me, is a big deal.
If you live in the Pacific Northwest or the rain forests of South America a rear wiper may be useful. Otherwise, why?
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Also, go with the standard 20s unless the roads are beyond awful. The 20s look so much prettier IMHO. Get 19s for the winter.
Sport chrono: you can definitely live without but it does have fun things like the dashboard chronograph, G force metering etc. most cars on the dealer lot have it. It's almost expected I think.
Sport chrono: you can definitely live without but it does have fun things like the dashboard chronograph, G force metering etc. most cars on the dealer lot have it. It's almost expected I think.