Power kit available in Germany (porsche website)
12-27-2016 | 02:15 PM
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Understood.
I was getting a bit ahead of myself in so far as the new modular chassis is concerned. I did, however have a chat with my local Porsche sales guy and he hadn't heard a single "peep" about the debut of the GTS.... which I found strange since he usually is in the know.
12-27-2016 | 02:22 PM
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Understood.
I was getting a bit ahead of myself in so far as the new modular chassis is concerned. I did, however have a chat with my local Porsche sales guy and he hadn't heard a single "peep" about the debut of the GTS.... which I found strange since he usually is in the know.
I was getting a bit ahead of myself in so far as the new modular chassis is concerned. I did, however have a chat with my local Porsche sales guy and he hadn't heard a single "peep" about the debut of the GTS.... which I found strange since he usually is in the know.
12-28-2016 | 01:05 PM
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Understood.
I was getting a bit ahead of myself in so far as the new modular chassis is concerned. I did, however have a chat with my local Porsche sales guy and he hadn't heard a single "peep" about the debut of the GTS.... which I found strange since he usually is in the know.
I was getting a bit ahead of myself in so far as the new modular chassis is concerned. I did, however have a chat with my local Porsche sales guy and he hadn't heard a single "peep" about the debut of the GTS.... which I found strange since he usually is in the know.
12-28-2016 | 01:07 PM
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Agreed. I will credit the GTSs with introducing me to 18 way seats. My BGTS had them and I discovered I really liked them in day to day use. Also convinced me I would never pay for sport exhaust - I turned it off almost all the time.
As stated above, if the package has options you would order anyhow, the savings helps quite a bit to defray the cost of the increased HP. I wouldn't want CL wheels, alcantara (non ventilated) seats or sport exhaust, so the only thing that would interest me other than the increased HP would be the 6 speed. But I never really believed they would go that far down market with the R's transmission. Darn.
As stated above, if the package has options you would order anyhow, the savings helps quite a bit to defray the cost of the increased HP. I wouldn't want CL wheels, alcantara (non ventilated) seats or sport exhaust, so the only thing that would interest me other than the increased HP would be the 6 speed. But I never really believed they would go that far down market with the R's transmission. Darn.
12-28-2016 | 02:12 PM
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If not for CL wheels and no vent seats, then maybe.
I've watched the videos on changing CL wheels a couple times and I still wonder why anyone not being paid to drive would want them - I must really be missing something secret. They look like a giant PIA.
And Porsche's ventilated seats work quite well (unlike my S550, which is an "F" there).
I've watched the videos on changing CL wheels a couple times and I still wonder why anyone not being paid to drive would want them - I must really be missing something secret. They look like a giant PIA.
And Porsche's ventilated seats work quite well (unlike my S550, which is an "F" there).
12-28-2016 | 03:00 PM
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GT4 5-lug hubs are confirmed to fit (on the current GT3) - but then you need to buy new wheels too...
12-28-2016 | 05:17 PM
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If not for CL wheels and no vent seats, then maybe.
I've watched the videos on changing CL wheels a couple times and I still wonder why anyone not being paid to drive would want them - I must really be missing something secret. They look like a giant PIA.
And Porsche's ventilated seats work quite well (unlike my S550, which is an "F" there).
I've watched the videos on changing CL wheels a couple times and I still wonder why anyone not being paid to drive would want them - I must really be missing something secret. They look like a giant PIA.
And Porsche's ventilated seats work quite well (unlike my S550, which is an "F" there).
12-28-2016 | 07:05 PM
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12-28-2016 | 08:13 PM
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I do understand the reluctance for CL, by others. The 500 ft/lbs is an issue to some. But I really like the clean look of the CL wheels, both OEM and aftermarket. Coming from a technical aviation background where all the wheels are CL, and having dealt with some really BIG torque numbers on some bigger Turboprop aircraft propeller CL nuts. The 911 CLs are really not a big issue for me. I did buy a Torque Multiplier Ratchet (about $1K) and the correct Porsche CL nut grease ($32) that I will carry onboard. The weight and size are minimal. I fully understand it is a personal choice, mine was CL, but with the tools to do it right, or aid, in the change myself. My 2-Bits.
12-28-2016 | 09:28 PM
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I do understand the reluctance for CL, by others. The 500 ft/lbs is an issue to some. But I really like the clean look of the CL wheels, both OEM and aftermarket. Coming from a technical aviation background where all the wheels are CL, and having dealt with some really BIG torque numbers on some bigger Turboprop aircraft propeller CL nuts. The 911 CLs are really not a big issue for me. I did buy a Torque Multiplier Ratchet (about $1K) and the correct Porsche CL nut grease ($32) that I will carry onboard. The weight and size are minimal. I fully understand it is a personal choice, mine was CL, but with the tools to do it right, or aid, in the change myself. My 2-Bits.
01-09-2017 | 01:01 AM
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Completely agree with you on X51 for NA engines. Completely disagree with you on X51 for turbo engines. Turbo engines change all the rules.
I expect a noticeable bump in torque for the 991.2 X51/GTS, just as there is a noticeable torque increase going from a base .2 carrera to an S, (with the same engine displacement)
I expect a noticeable bump in torque for the 991.2 X51/GTS, just as there is a noticeable torque increase going from a base .2 carrera to an S, (with the same engine displacement)
