Need advice for a 991.2 GTS configuration
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Need advice for a 991.2 GTS configuration
Hi everyone!
My order of a 991.2 GTS will lock in mid May and I wanted to get your expert advice on the configuration. I am picking it up in Leipzig on August 1st and I have 3,000 miles of tour planned...
Focus of the build is performance, weight saving and a bit of style
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Option list is attached. Few reasoning:
4-way seats
I do not want to add the 30lb of weight for each 18-way seat. Also I tried the 18-way seat and the adjustment (especially of the side bolsters) are not so effective. It feels more like having a finger poking on your side when you inflate those cushions. I have this kind of adjustment in my M3 and I barely use them anyhow. Plus less things that can go wrong...
Front-axle lift
I have debated this for long. Eventually I measured the front clearance and angle of approach of the GTS and between the front lip spoiler and the SPASM (20mm lower), the front is about 5 inches from the ground and given the overhang the max angle of approach is only 8.5 degrees! The lift raises the front by about 40mm, resulting in a 11.5 degree angle, comparable with a base 911 with normal suspension. I feel that given that the new lift weights only about 10lb it is a good investment.
Interior
I know, the GTS interior is expensive, but I am addicted to red stitching! I also added the steering column in leather to get even more stitching. I did not get the leather on the back of the seat since I actually like how that titanium grey contrasts with the black of the interior. Given the carbon fiber trims, I opted for carbon fiber door sills, and yes, I know, illuminated is probably a waste of money, but this is one of the stylish bits I wanted to add. I also added aluminum pedals since I love how they look and feel (eventually they are 50% of the control you use to play with the car!).
No heated seats??
Yes, no heated seats. I think with alcantara they don't get that cold. One less thing to worry about breaking and can put that money on the door sills
Bose sound
I almost went for the base sound, but 150W seemed a bit too low to get some audible music while you are flooring and the engine is screaming at you. Most of the time it will be off, since I prefer the engine sound by far, but if it on it should do its job and not just pretend to spit out some distorted noise. I tested at the dealer and it sounded pretty good.
Gearbox
Ah, manual? yes, it HAS to be manual for me. I tested a PDK 991.2 in Germany and it is amazing, but I get bored after a while. By the way, the rev matching feature (I tried here at the dealer) is amazing on the manual! I do rev matching all the time with my M, but I cannot compare with the precision and the revving speed of the automated feature. It sounds way better compared with a "manual" rev matching (same as a PDK downshift). If you want you can still do your own rev matching and the computer will fill in the holes if you miss few rpms.
Hey, thanks for the advices in advance and don't be shy, shoot straight at me!
Stefano.
My order of a 991.2 GTS will lock in mid May and I wanted to get your expert advice on the configuration. I am picking it up in Leipzig on August 1st and I have 3,000 miles of tour planned...
Focus of the build is performance, weight saving and a bit of style
.Option list is attached. Few reasoning:
4-way seats
I do not want to add the 30lb of weight for each 18-way seat. Also I tried the 18-way seat and the adjustment (especially of the side bolsters) are not so effective. It feels more like having a finger poking on your side when you inflate those cushions. I have this kind of adjustment in my M3 and I barely use them anyhow. Plus less things that can go wrong...
Front-axle lift
I have debated this for long. Eventually I measured the front clearance and angle of approach of the GTS and between the front lip spoiler and the SPASM (20mm lower), the front is about 5 inches from the ground and given the overhang the max angle of approach is only 8.5 degrees! The lift raises the front by about 40mm, resulting in a 11.5 degree angle, comparable with a base 911 with normal suspension. I feel that given that the new lift weights only about 10lb it is a good investment.
Interior
I know, the GTS interior is expensive, but I am addicted to red stitching! I also added the steering column in leather to get even more stitching. I did not get the leather on the back of the seat since I actually like how that titanium grey contrasts with the black of the interior. Given the carbon fiber trims, I opted for carbon fiber door sills, and yes, I know, illuminated is probably a waste of money, but this is one of the stylish bits I wanted to add. I also added aluminum pedals since I love how they look and feel (eventually they are 50% of the control you use to play with the car!).
No heated seats??
Yes, no heated seats. I think with alcantara they don't get that cold. One less thing to worry about breaking and can put that money on the door sills
Bose sound
I almost went for the base sound, but 150W seemed a bit too low to get some audible music while you are flooring and the engine is screaming at you. Most of the time it will be off, since I prefer the engine sound by far, but if it on it should do its job and not just pretend to spit out some distorted noise. I tested at the dealer and it sounded pretty good.
Gearbox
Ah, manual? yes, it HAS to be manual for me. I tested a PDK 991.2 in Germany and it is amazing, but I get bored after a while. By the way, the rev matching feature (I tried here at the dealer) is amazing on the manual! I do rev matching all the time with my M, but I cannot compare with the precision and the revving speed of the automated feature. It sounds way better compared with a "manual" rev matching (same as a PDK downshift). If you want you can still do your own rev matching and the computer will fill in the holes if you miss few rpms.
Hey, thanks for the advices in advance and don't be shy, shoot straight at me!
Stefano.
