Porsche newbie seeking build advice
 

Hi fellas, moving from an F10 M5 towards what has been a lifetime dream: owning a 911. With the 992 launching when it did it almost seemed like a sign from up above to go for it. I'm still in the initial planning stage but it would mean a lot to get your feedback on my build. This is not my dream build as I have held off on some "wants" but I can live with this:=start

Really tasty spec and lovely change after an F10 M5 I suspect.
1. PSE is not that necessary on the turbo engines imho (I rather spend money on high end audio)
2. Truffle man. Not per sé my color of choice but will combine really well with the Aventurine exterior.
3. It's practical. But man, I love the look without one so much that If I can order without, I do it (also on my 3 series for instance). If you want to know if you can or can't live without just don't turn on your rear wiper on a rainy day.
4. See reply to question 1
5. Almost any kind of pocket debris can scratch a CF surface. The surface is just resin and comparable to hard plastics in terms of scratching. Light scratches to the surface only can be removed with sandpaper but if you hit the fibers that will mean a new layer of top coating.* *

In recently ordering a 991.2 GTS, I debated the rear wiper option. Did a bunch of research here on Rennlist and elsewhere to see how truly useful it is based on opinions from people who have or had rear wipers.

Ultimately, based on informed opinions, I concluded that for rain, it's not necessary. But if you plan to drive in snow, then it is very helpful.

I don't plan to drive this car in snow. So I skipped getting the wiper.

The Burmeister sounds fantastic. That said, it is even more outrageously overpriced than most Porsche options. Talk yourself into it and you won't regret it. Save the dough and you won't regret that either.

My car lives parked outside in Chicago. I don't have the rear wiper and don't miss it. Keep the rear Rain-Xed and you'll be fine. One thing about driving in snow--without a warm engine up front all the snow on the hood will blow onto the windshield instead of melting, so be very sure to have good windshield wiper blades.

Are you saying the original ones aren't adequate?

Here's my take:
1) Don't know if you can switch. I'm going with PSE but if you don't like look then go aftermarket. Maybe a muffler delete is the best low cost solution. AWE also usually makes an aftermarket switchable exhaust.
2) Truffle Brown Club with contrast stitching. Black is for Hondas.
3) No need for rear wiper. I don't have one and have never had an issue with rear vision.
4) I have the Burmester in my Turbo S and I find I don't enjoy music in my 911. The issue is the 911 is a noisy car. It's not like an M5. The acoustic environment is not great for music. It's a great car for listening to the engine. The Burmester in my E63S is a different story - I love that and the listening experience is amazing. But in a 911 I'd rather enjoy the driving. I'll get the Bose next time.
5) Matte Carbon wears well. No scratches. But I would get brushed aluminum. It looks much better in this car.

I had PSE in my first .2 but new one doesn't have it........too quiet so I'll probably be adding it. Black for Hondas?? Never heard that one before. I've got Carbon Fibre dash etc and love it. New car appears to have a shelf so it will be more susceptible to scratching ....if its matte finish it should be fine. IMO if youre not tracking things like rear steering and PASM/SPASM aren't important....IMO. Youre going to love that car!

Turbo engines are quieter than NA engines.*

I take back what I said about not needing the rear wiper:burnout:

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I'd skip the PSE. I had it in my 991.2 and it droned at 2,200 RPM which is what the PDK liked the engine at regardless of road speed. I wouldn't spend on the Burmeister sound system. As posted above, the car is noisy and between the exhaust and road noise, I couldn't hear my Bose system unless I had it cranked all of the way up.

I agree, the quads DO looks the best! I just wonder if the regular exhaust will be too quiet? Aftermarket remains an option but I would rather get it right at build time.

Roger, looks like the rear wiper is not going to make it on my list. Ditto on Burmeister.
Thanks for your input on CF interior and PSE.

Thanks for the advice, it does seem like the general feedback on high-end audio system for the 911 is thats misplaced in this car. I guess Bose would be the smarter choice.
I was thinking CF on the dash and console + brushed ALU on the doorsills so a combination of both, really. Matte CF on the doorsills would be a disaster I think!

Cheers mate! Not considering PASM for this build. I never track (not yet anyway) and am usually a very careful driver. Probably stick to the regular suspension.

Whoa where is that!?! I doubt the wiper can help much in this situation. Thank God we don't have such issues in London.....most of the year anyway!

Got it! Sound advice. With the mixed feedback on PSE I feel I should listen to both before making a decision. I am waiting for my dealer to receive some demo vehicles and hopefully there will be one car with and another without PSE so I can figure out for myself. Pretty much staying away from Burmeister too.