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11-29-2016, 11:41 PM

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You've noticed differences in the same seats??

Yes, Alcantara is definitely more "in place" and no sliding.

Yes. My car is the only car with 18-ways that I've felt the bolsters so tight, and I've probably sat in a dozen 991s w/ 18-ways. A few were also very tight but not quite as bad. Latest was a 2015 GT3 for sale at local dealer with identical seats. GT3 seats fit me like a glove. Go figure.

The 14-ways are definitely more comfy but lack proper support for such a driving machine IMO.

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11-29-2016, 11:51 PM

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Are the side bolsters adjustable width wise on the 18 ways?

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11-30-2016, 12:03 AM

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Come on now get your facts straight, 18-ways. Convinced factory makes them with a +\- 2" tolerance for the bolsters (and on mine it was minus). And on top of that the alcantara makes thems a bit more snug.

My bad, get them replaced under warranty. You should have no problem claiming the different width if it's that apparent.

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11-30-2016, 12:12 AM

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$133k. That's comedy gold right there.

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11-30-2016, 12:13 AM

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Are the side bolsters adjustable width wise on the 18 ways?

. Yes the bolsters are adjustable both at the lower back and thighs/****. Endlessly play with both thinking they were stuck or something but no luck getting them any looser.

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11-30-2016, 12:16 AM

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. Yes the bolsters are adjustable both at the lower back and thighs/****. Endlessly play with both thinking they were stuck or something but no luck getting them any looser.

Try this??

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11-30-2016, 01:00 AM

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^^^^^
Yes, losing a few poundscertainly would not hurt

but I don't think it would help either. Worth a shot. I'll report back right after the holidays!

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11-30-2016, 01:37 AM

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Beautiful car!

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11-30-2016, 02:11 AM

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Nice Color Combo!!!! Great choice in cars and color!!!

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11-30-2016, 09:38 AM

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Gotcha. Love looking at cars too. Buy a second one!

Just was chatting with a GTS owner today who was looking at another GTS that was optioned more to his liking. I can understand. I've dumped so much $ and effort into my car, makes me content.

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STG- Yes, but have developed some sort of Porsche sickness. I spent so long searching for my black GTS, and never got out of the habit of looking every morning. I guess I enjoy it (sold BMWs for a couple years in a past life, never got cars out of my system since) plus 1% chance that I would trade my GTS for my "perfect" build.

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11-30-2016, 12:04 PM

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8000 miles and only $5k off original MSRP???

Where can I get what these people smoke on a daily basis....

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11-30-2016, 12:06 PM

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8000 miles and only $5k off original MSRP???

Where can I get what these people smoke on a daily basis....

Must be one of this pot states.

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11-30-2016, 12:26 PM

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Every dealer I've been to has preowned GTSs and TTS priced fairly closely. I'd go TTS because the extra 100 HP and low end torque are what works for me.

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11-30-2016, 01:35 PM

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Same here...I still look in the HFS section LOL! I did get lucky and find my 1% chance dream car though, and traded in my only one-year older 991S on another one this past August. Just sayin'.....it could happen!

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12-01-2016, 12:51 AM

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U guys aren't alone.

Also traded my new 2015 S after 14K miles in 17 months for new 2016 GTS which has 7K miles in 5 months. All driving is pleasure. I figure these cars are meant to be driven and that means year round.

Still look on cars.com almost daily.
Hey you never know!

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