While we're complaining to Porsche-Burmester availability
07-19-2019, 05:16 PM
#31
Rennlist Member
+1 for the OPs thread!
I’m (hopefully) getting a GT4 and was very disappointed no Burm offered. Why? Because this car is going to be both my DD to work AND track/autocross car in the summer. I’m not that good of a driver that the extra 20 pounds would effect my lap times, but when I’m commuting or going on a grocery run it would be nice to crank up some tunes. There’s no glorious 4.0L engine sound while idling in stop & go traffic.
Porsche both left money on the table and decreased their income because instead of going with Bose, I emailed Nick from MusicarNW and he said it’s far easier/cheaper to upgrade to his Stage 3 system from the Base Sound Package Plus. So that’s what I optioned fully intending to do the MusicarNW upgrade.
If they offered Burm in the GT4, I would have just ticked that box and called it a day. Instead I chose the free Sound Package Plus. Oh well Porsche’s loss.
I’m (hopefully) getting a GT4 and was very disappointed no Burm offered. Why? Because this car is going to be both my DD to work AND track/autocross car in the summer. I’m not that good of a driver that the extra 20 pounds would effect my lap times, but when I’m commuting or going on a grocery run it would be nice to crank up some tunes. There’s no glorious 4.0L engine sound while idling in stop & go traffic.
Porsche both left money on the table and decreased their income because instead of going with Bose, I emailed Nick from MusicarNW and he said it’s far easier/cheaper to upgrade to his Stage 3 system from the Base Sound Package Plus. So that’s what I optioned fully intending to do the MusicarNW upgrade.
If they offered Burm in the GT4, I would have just ticked that box and called it a day. Instead I chose the free Sound Package Plus. Oh well Porsche’s loss.
07-20-2019, 01:18 PM
#32
Race Car
Thread Starter
I did go back and do a little research- the Bose does apparently save 13 lbs with the new 555 W system. My impression is that the Burm is heavier...by how much, not sure.
This may indeed be the reason no Burm in most of the GT cars. On the 718 Spyder, although basically same as GT4, convertible gives off a softer feel and perhaps that's why.
This may indeed be the reason no Burm in most of the GT cars. On the 718 Spyder, although basically same as GT4, convertible gives off a softer feel and perhaps that's why.
07-21-2019, 03:23 PM
#33
Burning Brakes
++ on Bur. They can also add the glass sunroof option while they're at it. All these thing add some minor weight, but what the hell, some are interested, are prepared to throw $ at it, and are not timing their laps. For me, nothing wrong with a smidge of brougham to go with your GT3 Touring.
07-21-2019, 08:12 PM
#34
My own wishlist includes having a backseat, the 6-speed manual, 4.0L non-turbo engine, GT3 suspension. If Burmester was an option I'd take it, though my biggest trouble is getting "basically a GT3" but with a backseat.
Oh and being able to order one without playing games.
07-22-2019, 10:12 AM
#35
Instructor
My own wishlist includes having a backseat, the 6-speed manual, 4.0L non-turbo engine, GT3 suspension. If Burmester was an option I'd take it, though my biggest trouble is getting "basically a GT3" but with a backseat.
Oh and being able to order one without playing games.
Oh and being able to order one without playing games.
