Official waiting room for those with a new 991.2 on order --- come on in !!
07-06-2016, 11:38 AM
#1081
Racer
Just got the confirmation date for Atlanta PEC delivery, August 25th!!
07-06-2016, 01:10 PM
#1083
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07-07-2016, 03:58 PM
#1085
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I have to finalize my build tomorrow for a late October / early November delivery - I ended up settling on this spec:
http://www.porsche.com/microsite/por...px?c=/PHCUBGW0
I'm also doing Guards Red deviated stiching on the dash, seats, upper doors, and center armrest.
I was expecting to go with the four way sport buckets rather than the 18 ways. I figured with seats though I ought to try them out before settling in on my choice. I went to the dealer and sat in a few, and I was very pleasantly surprised by how the 18 way seats fit me - it made me realize that I've gotten used to always having the front half of my legs float in the air in car seats. (I'm only 6'1" and 180 lbs, so perhaps I just carry my height differently than most.) This dangling legs thing includes my 997 GTS which has the 4 way sport seats. When I changed the seat base angle and extended the forward base on the 18 ways, I felt my legs properly supported by the seat base and really liked it. I also liked that I could bring the side bolsters in as they are a bit loose on the 4 way sport seats - good support but not snug.
I had already gone from Bose to Burmester, and once I also added those seats the price was already in you'll-lose-your-shirt-when-you-resell-this-car territory, so I went all in and got the red stitching for fun. I'm really happy with the two last minute changes. I expect the car will make me smile every time I get in it - I can't wait to see it!!
http://www.porsche.com/microsite/por...px?c=/PHCUBGW0
I'm also doing Guards Red deviated stiching on the dash, seats, upper doors, and center armrest.
I was expecting to go with the four way sport buckets rather than the 18 ways. I figured with seats though I ought to try them out before settling in on my choice. I went to the dealer and sat in a few, and I was very pleasantly surprised by how the 18 way seats fit me - it made me realize that I've gotten used to always having the front half of my legs float in the air in car seats. (I'm only 6'1" and 180 lbs, so perhaps I just carry my height differently than most.) This dangling legs thing includes my 997 GTS which has the 4 way sport seats. When I changed the seat base angle and extended the forward base on the 18 ways, I felt my legs properly supported by the seat base and really liked it. I also liked that I could bring the side bolsters in as they are a bit loose on the 4 way sport seats - good support but not snug.
I had already gone from Bose to Burmester, and once I also added those seats the price was already in you'll-lose-your-shirt-when-you-resell-this-car territory, so I went all in and got the red stitching for fun. I'm really happy with the two last minute changes. I expect the car will make me smile every time I get in it - I can't wait to see it!!
07-09-2016, 12:11 PM
#1089
Rennlist Member
That is great news. Curious how fast the car will be released for transport event V810... Keep us in the loop!
Stephen
That is a great build. Crests on the seat/armrest and GR gauges are the little things that will matter in the cabin. I've experienced the Burmester in my fathers CTT and Pan TT and it is worth the premium over the bose.
Stephen
Stephen
I have to finalize my build tomorrow for a late October / early November delivery - I ended up settling on this spec:
http://www.porsche.com/microsite/por...px?c=/PHCUBGW0
I'm also doing Guards Red deviated stiching on the dash, seats, upper doors, and center armrest.
I was expecting to go with the four way sport buckets rather than the 18 ways. I figured with seats though I ought to try them out before settling in on my choice. I went to the dealer and sat in a few, and I was very pleasantly surprised by how the 18 way seats fit me - it made me realize that I've gotten used to always having the front half of my legs float in the air in car seats. (I'm only 6'1" and 180 lbs, so perhaps I just carry my height differently than most.) This dangling legs thing includes my 997 GTS which has the 4 way sport seats. When I changed the seat base angle and extended the forward base on the 18 ways, I felt my legs properly supported by the seat base and really liked it. I also liked that I could bring the side bolsters in as they are a bit loose on the 4 way sport seats - good support but not snug.
I had already gone from Bose to Burmester, and once I also added those seats the price was already in you'll-lose-your-shirt-when-you-resell-this-car territory, so I went all in and got the red stitching for fun. I'm really happy with the two last minute changes. I expect the car will make me smile every time I get in it - I can't wait to see it!!
http://www.porsche.com/microsite/por...px?c=/PHCUBGW0
I'm also doing Guards Red deviated stiching on the dash, seats, upper doors, and center armrest.
I was expecting to go with the four way sport buckets rather than the 18 ways. I figured with seats though I ought to try them out before settling in on my choice. I went to the dealer and sat in a few, and I was very pleasantly surprised by how the 18 way seats fit me - it made me realize that I've gotten used to always having the front half of my legs float in the air in car seats. (I'm only 6'1" and 180 lbs, so perhaps I just carry my height differently than most.) This dangling legs thing includes my 997 GTS which has the 4 way sport seats. When I changed the seat base angle and extended the forward base on the 18 ways, I felt my legs properly supported by the seat base and really liked it. I also liked that I could bring the side bolsters in as they are a bit loose on the 4 way sport seats - good support but not snug.
I had already gone from Bose to Burmester, and once I also added those seats the price was already in you'll-lose-your-shirt-when-you-resell-this-car territory, so I went all in and got the red stitching for fun. I'm really happy with the two last minute changes. I expect the car will make me smile every time I get in it - I can't wait to see it!!
Stephen
07-09-2016, 04:29 PM
#1090
Rennlist Member
Thanks for the comments and feedback!
I wanted and ticked most of the performance boxes and I love audio enough to want the Burmester based on reviews here. The issue was when I sat in a few new cars with no-option interiors I found it very nice but a bit flat. I'm coming from a GTS, so I think that's the problem. Getting full leather, splashes of red, and the embossed crests are touches that will make the car feel more special to me personally. I'm a bit late now for the LED headlights, but honestly I went a bit farther on options than I was planning to, so I'm happy to be able to say I held back on something!
If we wanted to save money I'd have bought a nice $30k-$40k car or maybe picked up something like an Alfa 4C and driven our SUV more. This was a splurge for us and will be a fun one. After the GTS I know I really enjoy Porsche, so I wasn't afraid to spend the money as I know I will be very happy with the result. My wife was quite supportive - she essentially told me that if we're planning to get a nice expensive 911 as a toy that I can drive to work, option it so that I love it or I'm missing the point!
I wanted and ticked most of the performance boxes and I love audio enough to want the Burmester based on reviews here. The issue was when I sat in a few new cars with no-option interiors I found it very nice but a bit flat. I'm coming from a GTS, so I think that's the problem. Getting full leather, splashes of red, and the embossed crests are touches that will make the car feel more special to me personally. I'm a bit late now for the LED headlights, but honestly I went a bit farther on options than I was planning to, so I'm happy to be able to say I held back on something!
If we wanted to save money I'd have bought a nice $30k-$40k car or maybe picked up something like an Alfa 4C and driven our SUV more. This was a splurge for us and will be a fun one. After the GTS I know I really enjoy Porsche, so I wasn't afraid to spend the money as I know I will be very happy with the result. My wife was quite supportive - she essentially told me that if we're planning to get a nice expensive 911 as a toy that I can drive to work, option it so that I love it or I'm missing the point!
07-09-2016, 04:42 PM
#1091
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My wife can be pretty serious, so I like to give her a good-natured hard time now and then to keep things light and easy. I wanted a red one, but since these cars have big round headlights that stand up, I asked her what she thought about me doing a PTS green of some shade and getting a license plate that said FROGGY.
Since she thought I might be half-serious, I got a bigger reaction than I expected - "NO -- You can't spend all that money on a joke!!"
Lol... some people have no sense of humor.... I'd get a chuckle out of a lot of drivers with that... myself most of all...
07-09-2016, 09:13 PM
#1092
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Thanks for the comments and feedback!
I wanted and ticked most of the performance boxes and I love audio enough to want the Burmester based on reviews here. The issue was when I sat in a few new cars with no-option interiors I found it very nice but a bit flat. I'm coming from a GTS, so I think that's the problem. Getting full leather, splashes of red, and the embossed crests are touches that will make the car feel more special to me personally. I'm a bit late now for the LED headlights, but honestly I went a bit farther on options than I was planning to, so I'm happy to be able to say I held back on something!
If we wanted to save money I'd have bought a nice $30k-$40k car or maybe picked up something like an Alfa 4C and driven our SUV more. This was a splurge for us and will be a fun one. After the GTS I know I really enjoy Porsche, so I wasn't afraid to spend the money as I know I will be very happy with the result. My wife was quite supportive - she essentially told me that if we're planning to get a nice expensive 911 as a toy that I can drive to work, option it so that I love it or I'm missing the point!
I wanted and ticked most of the performance boxes and I love audio enough to want the Burmester based on reviews here. The issue was when I sat in a few new cars with no-option interiors I found it very nice but a bit flat. I'm coming from a GTS, so I think that's the problem. Getting full leather, splashes of red, and the embossed crests are touches that will make the car feel more special to me personally. I'm a bit late now for the LED headlights, but honestly I went a bit farther on options than I was planning to, so I'm happy to be able to say I held back on something!
If we wanted to save money I'd have bought a nice $30k-$40k car or maybe picked up something like an Alfa 4C and driven our SUV more. This was a splurge for us and will be a fun one. After the GTS I know I really enjoy Porsche, so I wasn't afraid to spend the money as I know I will be very happy with the result. My wife was quite supportive - she essentially told me that if we're planning to get a nice expensive 911 as a toy that I can drive to work, option it so that I love it or I'm missing the point!
So, we recently ordered a C4S, but I am still a bit undecided about a C4 instead. I know that would involve a change of allocations, so I have to see what works for both dealer and me.
So, thankfully, on an expense, and a great car like this, it's nice to have the support of our spouses!
07-10-2016, 01:15 AM
#1094
Instructor
07-10-2016, 01:39 AM
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