Thank you Rennlist for helping me purchase my first 911, a 2016 GTS.
01-24-2016, 07:04 PM
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I'm waiting for delivery of my 2016 GTS - I ordered it in October and I guess this is a normal wait for a Porsche. Knowing that doesn't help, but I can always use practice in patience, so thank you Porsche! (Not sure if sarcasm translates into German...)
It's black on black, 14-way seats, leather interior (no Alcantara) PDK (over the past 20 years I've gone through 1 engine and 5 transmissions on the track, so that was a no-brainer), pretty much all other exterior and performance options except CCBs (again, a track-based decision), but none of the fussy interior bits - deviated stitching, etc. Not judging anyone who likes that stuff - to each his own - but the leather is a lot fancier than I usually opt for, so this is already a stretch. Oh yeah - and 5-lug wheels (track decision too.)
Also went for the Burmester, in large part because while I'm an audiophile and prefer to design and do my own installation, an aftermarket installation, no matter how ingeniously designed, is going to steal an unacceptable amount of the practically non-existent interior volume in a 991. Since Burmester worked closely with Porsche I'm relying on their talents to make the installation practically invisible (I know they tucked the sub into a place I probably couldn't reach without a map and a flashlight.) I'll let you know if I regret this decision.
I'm already spending buku bucks in anticipation - second set of wheels/tires, additional set of track tires, clear LED side markers... oh man, somebody stop me before I kill again!
It's black on black, 14-way seats, leather interior (no Alcantara) PDK (over the past 20 years I've gone through 1 engine and 5 transmissions on the track, so that was a no-brainer), pretty much all other exterior and performance options except CCBs (again, a track-based decision), but none of the fussy interior bits - deviated stitching, etc. Not judging anyone who likes that stuff - to each his own - but the leather is a lot fancier than I usually opt for, so this is already a stretch. Oh yeah - and 5-lug wheels (track decision too.)
Also went for the Burmester, in large part because while I'm an audiophile and prefer to design and do my own installation, an aftermarket installation, no matter how ingeniously designed, is going to steal an unacceptable amount of the practically non-existent interior volume in a 991. Since Burmester worked closely with Porsche I'm relying on their talents to make the installation practically invisible (I know they tucked the sub into a place I probably couldn't reach without a map and a flashlight.) I'll let you know if I regret this decision.
I'm already spending buku bucks in anticipation - second set of wheels/tires, additional set of track tires, clear LED side markers... oh man, somebody stop me before I kill again!
01-24-2016, 08:50 PM
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I'm waiting for delivery of my 2016 GTS - I ordered it in October and I guess this is a normal wait for a Porsche. Knowing that doesn't help, but I can always use practice in patience, so thank you Porsche! (Not sure if sarcasm translates into German...)
It's black on black, 14-way seats, leather interior (no Alcantara) PDK (over the past 20 years I've gone through 1 engine and 5 transmissions on the track, so that was a no-brainer), pretty much all other exterior and performance options except CCBs (again, a track-based decision), but none of the fussy interior bits - deviated stitching, etc. Not judging anyone who likes that stuff - to each his own - but the leather is a lot fancier than I usually opt for, so this is already a stretch. Oh yeah - and 5-lug wheels (track decision too.)
Also went for the Burmester, in large part because while I'm an audiophile and prefer to design and do my own installation, an aftermarket installation, no matter how ingeniously designed, is going to steal an unacceptable amount of the practically non-existent interior volume in a 991. Since Burmester worked closely with Porsche I'm relying on their talents to make the installation practically invisible (I know they tucked the sub into a place I probably couldn't reach without a map and a flashlight.) I'll let you know if I regret this decision.
I'm already spending buku bucks in anticipation - second set of wheels/tires, additional set of track tires, clear LED side markers... oh man, somebody stop me before I kill again!
It's black on black, 14-way seats, leather interior (no Alcantara) PDK (over the past 20 years I've gone through 1 engine and 5 transmissions on the track, so that was a no-brainer), pretty much all other exterior and performance options except CCBs (again, a track-based decision), but none of the fussy interior bits - deviated stitching, etc. Not judging anyone who likes that stuff - to each his own - but the leather is a lot fancier than I usually opt for, so this is already a stretch. Oh yeah - and 5-lug wheels (track decision too.)
Also went for the Burmester, in large part because while I'm an audiophile and prefer to design and do my own installation, an aftermarket installation, no matter how ingeniously designed, is going to steal an unacceptable amount of the practically non-existent interior volume in a 991. Since Burmester worked closely with Porsche I'm relying on their talents to make the installation practically invisible (I know they tucked the sub into a place I probably couldn't reach without a map and a flashlight.) I'll let you know if I regret this decision.
I'm already spending buku bucks in anticipation - second set of wheels/tires, additional set of track tires, clear LED side markers... oh man, somebody stop me before I kill again!
01-25-2016, 02:32 AM
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Enjoy, gorgeous car.
And be very glad you skipped the F8X investment. Waste if you liked the E36 and E92 (motor). Ask me how i know.
You could salvage the M4 motor sound, but not it's huge size, numb steering and psycho turbo power curve. It's 9 inches longer than a 991!!!
And be very glad you skipped the F8X investment. Waste if you liked the E36 and E92 (motor). Ask me how i know.
You could salvage the M4 motor sound, but not it's huge size, numb steering and psycho turbo power curve. It's 9 inches longer than a 991!!!
01-25-2016, 03:32 AM
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Man, you've got a good memory.
Not sad I didn't go for the M4 - considering I (mostly) washed the craving for street racing out my system years ago but I still need to push a car hard to enough to make all 4 tires squeal, I think I'll be happy with the GTS and its track abilities.
I didn't realize the M4s were that big. Funny thing is, the 911 seems bigger to look at. Must be the design - no edges, you know? Makes it hard to wrap my eyes around.
Not sad I didn't go for the M4 - considering I (mostly) washed the craving for street racing out my system years ago but I still need to push a car hard to enough to make all 4 tires squeal, I think I'll be happy with the GTS and its track abilities.
I didn't realize the M4s were that big. Funny thing is, the 911 seems bigger to look at. Must be the design - no edges, you know? Makes it hard to wrap my eyes around.
01-25-2016, 03:36 AM
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Chris C, I just realized I replied to your post as if it was directed to me, which I see it wasn't. Maybe you've got a good memory anyway.
Funny - the Dr and I went similar routes. I ordered an M4 in July and passed on it when it came in - the dealer ordered the wrong color and I went to Porsche. Got the last GTS they had available to them.
Funny - the Dr and I went similar routes. I ordered an M4 in July and passed on it when it came in - the dealer ordered the wrong color and I went to Porsche. Got the last GTS they had available to them.
01-25-2016, 02:28 PM
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Enjoy, gorgeous car.
And be very glad you skipped the F8X investment. Waste if you liked the E36 and E92 (motor). Ask me how i know.
You could salvage the M4 motor sound, but not it's huge size, numb steering and psycho turbo power curve. It's 9 inches longer than a 991!!!
And be very glad you skipped the F8X investment. Waste if you liked the E36 and E92 (motor). Ask me how i know.
You could salvage the M4 motor sound, but not it's huge size, numb steering and psycho turbo power curve. It's 9 inches longer than a 991!!!
02-27-2016, 05:40 PM
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Almost same progression here coming from owning 4 E92s and 1 F82 before buying my first P car, a 2015 PDK GTS with sport design. Two different animals one is a cheetah and the other was a leopard. Still love BMW but I have never experienced this kind of excitement every time I get in the GTS and start the engine. I am also plan to own this car forever.
This is my take on the stereo, I am an audiophile who loves music. I listen to Classical and Jazz and play percussion. My home set up for music consists of a pair of Magnepan 1.7 and a Carver 500 watt amplifier with 2 Rythmik E15 subwoofers plus acoustic treatment. Also, I use the OPPO 103 to playback my SACD collection. Now back to the car stereo, I figured that I was not going to do any critical listening in the car so I could have chosen the basic or Bose system. The car came with Bose and since I drive most of the time in sport with PSE ON I rather listen to talk radio or CNBC, Fox News or Howard Stern. In order to enjoy the music I would've had to raise the volume enough to cancel the exhaust to levels that my sensitive ears would hate. My Bose tweeters sound good enough on my GTS, I don't see the point of upgrading unless you are going to listen while the car is off. In the car I prefer the exhaust over music.
This is my take on the stereo, I am an audiophile who loves music. I listen to Classical and Jazz and play percussion. My home set up for music consists of a pair of Magnepan 1.7 and a Carver 500 watt amplifier with 2 Rythmik E15 subwoofers plus acoustic treatment. Also, I use the OPPO 103 to playback my SACD collection. Now back to the car stereo, I figured that I was not going to do any critical listening in the car so I could have chosen the basic or Bose system. The car came with Bose and since I drive most of the time in sport with PSE ON I rather listen to talk radio or CNBC, Fox News or Howard Stern. In order to enjoy the music I would've had to raise the volume enough to cancel the exhaust to levels that my sensitive ears would hate. My Bose tweeters sound good enough on my GTS, I don't see the point of upgrading unless you are going to listen while the car is off. In the car I prefer the exhaust over music.
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02-27-2016, 05:41 PM
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I hope I didn't post this twice for everyone but several commented on my stereo upgrade swap. If interested, this is the tread I started:
Pioneer AVIC-8000NEX Stereo Upgrade
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