Rank Your Options
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2020
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From: Boston, MA
The first 5 options that were non-negotiable for me were-
Manual transmission w/ sport package (PSE, Sport Chrono and Sport PASM)
4S
RS Spyder Wheels
Rear wheel steering
Color
There were a lot of other things that are great and are on my build --but these were the 5 most important (and sorry if I cheated by putting the Manual Transmission w/ sport package on...it covers a few things but all are important to me).
Manual transmission w/ sport package (PSE, Sport Chrono and Sport PASM)
4S
RS Spyder Wheels
Rear wheel steering
Color
There were a lot of other things that are great and are on my build --but these were the 5 most important (and sorry if I cheated by putting the Manual Transmission w/ sport package on...it covers a few things but all are important to me).
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 1,028
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From: Colorado
I should have clarified, as my statement above was not correct as it reads. Yes porsche has a sound tube that pushes the actual engine sounds into the cabin. Mercedes and BMW have a recording that plays recorded engine sounds when under acceleration, etc. - aka pre-recorded engine sounds.
My McLaren 720s - which is not a terribly loud car, did it a little different instead of a tube feed - they have vents in the front of the fire wall (just behind the seats) - that allow sound to enter the cabin.
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My McLaren 720s - which is not a terribly loud car, did it a little different instead of a tube feed - they have vents in the front of the fire wall (just behind the seats) - that allow sound to enter the cabin.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2019
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From: Zug, Switzerland
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From: ^ Laguna Seca
1. SC - must have
2. S+ seats - minimum!
3. PASM - now standard!
4. Full leather - please! match the price of your car
5. PDK - yeah I said it
6. PCCB - once you own them, you'll never go back
7. GT steering wheel - should be standard
8. PSE - it's just plain fun
2. S+ seats - minimum!
3. PASM - now standard!
4. Full leather - please! match the price of your car
5. PDK - yeah I said it
6. PCCB - once you own them, you'll never go back
7. GT steering wheel - should be standard
8. PSE - it's just plain fun
Last edited by smiles11; May 21, 2020 at 07:33 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2020
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I take it you did not spec PSE and have zero regrets about that decision.
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Non-negotiable for me in no particular order (because they are all non-negotiable):
- Jet Black Metallic
- PCCB
- Sports package
- LED Matrix lights (yes I know this one is ridiculous, I don't care)
Borderline non-negotiable:
-Leather/Sport-tex interior
I would have been happy with Carrera Exclusive with JBM paint or standard painted JBM wheels or RS Spyder, which is what I ended up with.
- Jet Black Metallic
- PCCB
- Sports package
- LED Matrix lights (yes I know this one is ridiculous, I don't care)
Borderline non-negotiable:
-Leather/Sport-tex interior
I would have been happy with Carrera Exclusive with JBM paint or standard painted JBM wheels or RS Spyder, which is what I ended up with.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 302
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From: Zug, Switzerland
Since then I’ve spent some time in stock exhaust cars with a few thousand miles on them. Nothing is lacking in my opinion (others may feel differently). I also prefer the four pipe look.
PSE does add some deeper fuller notes to the exhaust. But I just don’t feel I would miss it. it’s not a step change in engagement and thrill IMO.
Plus it’s all a bit artificial, in the sense that it’s not a straight through high flow sports exhaust. It’s just a trumpet. Now if it released power, I would not hesitate to spec it again.
All that said, I am very happy with how I spec’d my car given what I could find out before I signed the order.
Three Wheelin'
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 835
From: SF Bay Area
Tough choice.. as I like them all, and wish I sprung for a couple of more... but here goes.
-Chalk
-PCCB
-RAS (Rear Axle Steer)
-18 way seats
-LED Matrix
-Sport Chrono Package
-Spyder Wheels
-Bermester
-Premium Package
-Night Vision
-Interior Leather Trim
-ACC (Automatic cruise control)
-Lane Keep Assist
-SPASM
-Yellow dials / belts
-Body color Sunroof
-Comfort Access
-Heated Steering
-Chalk
-PCCB
-RAS (Rear Axle Steer)
-18 way seats
-LED Matrix
-Sport Chrono Package
-Spyder Wheels
-Bermester
-Premium Package
-Night Vision
-Interior Leather Trim
-ACC (Automatic cruise control)
-Lane Keep Assist
-SPASM
-Yellow dials / belts
-Body color Sunroof
-Comfort Access
-Heated Steering
Last edited by 992Sam; May 23, 2020 at 12:46 PM.
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2020
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Actually I did. I bought into the fear the filters would suppress too much of the engine character. And I couldn’t find a stock exhaust car to compare.
Since then I’ve spent some time in stock exhaust cars with a few thousand miles on them. Nothing is lacking in my opinion (others may feel differently). I also prefer the four pipe look.
PSE does add some deeper fuller notes to the exhaust. But I just don’t feel I would miss it. it’s not a step change in engagement and thrill IMO.
Plus it’s all a bit artificial, in the sense that it’s not a straight through high flow sports exhaust. It’s just a trumpet. Now if it released power, I would not hesitate to spec it again.
All that said, I am very happy with how I spec’d my car given what I could find out before I signed the order.
Since then I’ve spent some time in stock exhaust cars with a few thousand miles on them. Nothing is lacking in my opinion (others may feel differently). I also prefer the four pipe look.
PSE does add some deeper fuller notes to the exhaust. But I just don’t feel I would miss it. it’s not a step change in engagement and thrill IMO.
Plus it’s all a bit artificial, in the sense that it’s not a straight through high flow sports exhaust. It’s just a trumpet. Now if it released power, I would not hesitate to spec it again.
All that said, I am very happy with how I spec’d my car given what I could find out before I signed the order.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 654
Likes: 422
From: Houston, Texas
Actually I did. I bought into the fear the filters would suppress too much of the engine character. And I couldn’t find a stock exhaust car to compare.
Since then I’ve spent some time in stock exhaust cars with a few thousand miles on them. Nothing is lacking in my opinion (others may feel differently). I also prefer the four pipe look.
PSE does add some deeper fuller notes to the exhaust. But I just don’t feel I would miss it. it’s not a step change in engagement and thrill IMO.
Plus it’s all a bit artificial, in the sense that it’s not a straight through high flow sports exhaust. It’s just a trumpet. Now if it released power, I would not hesitate to spec it again.
All that said, I am very happy with how I spec’d my car given what I could find out before I signed the order.
Since then I’ve spent some time in stock exhaust cars with a few thousand miles on them. Nothing is lacking in my opinion (others may feel differently). I also prefer the four pipe look.
PSE does add some deeper fuller notes to the exhaust. But I just don’t feel I would miss it. it’s not a step change in engagement and thrill IMO.
Plus it’s all a bit artificial, in the sense that it’s not a straight through high flow sports exhaust. It’s just a trumpet. Now if it released power, I would not hesitate to spec it again.
All that said, I am very happy with how I spec’d my car given what I could find out before I signed the order.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 302
Likes: 232
From: Zug, Switzerland
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Joined: Sep 2012
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From: Calgary, Canada
Must have options:
18-ways
PTV+
SC
Black Sport Exhaust
360 camera
Bose
Carrera Classics
LCA
Options I would never spec:
Sunroof
Colored gauges or belts
Burmester (have severe hearing loss)
Extra dead cow or contrasting stitching
Stripes
GT steering wheel (standard feels better)
Options I like but didn't spec (next time)
Sport-Tex (wasn't available when I ordered)
18-ways
PTV+
SC
Black Sport Exhaust
360 camera
Bose
Carrera Classics
LCA
Options I would never spec:
Sunroof
Colored gauges or belts
Burmester (have severe hearing loss)
Extra dead cow or contrasting stitching
Stripes
GT steering wheel (standard feels better)
Options I like but didn't spec (next time)
Sport-Tex (wasn't available when I ordered)
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Joined: Aug 2019
Posts: 4,840
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From: ^ Laguna Seca
Must have options:
18-ways
PTV+
SC
Black Sport Exhaust
360 camera
Bose
Carrera Classics
LCA
Options I would never spec:
Sunroof
Colored gauges or belts
Burmester (have severe hearing loss)
Extra dead cow or contrasting stitching
Stripes
GT steering wheel (standard feels better)
Options I like but didn't spec (next time)
Sport-Tex (wasn't available when I ordered)
18-ways
PTV+
SC
Black Sport Exhaust
360 camera
Bose
Carrera Classics
LCA
Options I would never spec:
Sunroof
Colored gauges or belts
Burmester (have severe hearing loss)
Extra dead cow or contrasting stitching
Stripes
GT steering wheel (standard feels better)
Options I like but didn't spec (next time)
Sport-Tex (wasn't available when I ordered)
I have the GT wheel though. So no outer gauges for me. I just pretend they don't exist? lol
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Joined: Jun 2015
Posts: 8,273
Likes: 6,729
Must have options:
18-ways
PTV+
SC
Black Sport Exhaust
360 camera
Bose
Carrera Classics
LCA
Options I would never spec:
Sunroof
Colored gauges or belts
Burmester (have severe hearing loss)
Extra dead cow or contrasting stitching
Stripes
GT steering wheel (standard feels better)
Options I like but didn't spec (next time)
Sport-Tex (wasn't available when I ordered)
18-ways
PTV+
SC
Black Sport Exhaust
360 camera
Bose
Carrera Classics
LCA
Options I would never spec:
Sunroof
Colored gauges or belts
Burmester (have severe hearing loss)
Extra dead cow or contrasting stitching
Stripes
GT steering wheel (standard feels better)
Options I like but didn't spec (next time)
Sport-Tex (wasn't available when I ordered)
But the standard wheel does feel better. I hate those lumps at 10 and 2.
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Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 4,515
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From: The Beach
1. MT w/ SC
2. LED Matrix
3. Glass roof
4. Paint I like
5. Rims I like
6. 14/18 way seats/heated/vented
7. Heated Steering Wheel
I ordered more stuff than this, but these are the essentials. I would have ordered a C2 with MT if I could.
2. LED Matrix
3. Glass roof
4. Paint I like
5. Rims I like
6. 14/18 way seats/heated/vented
7. Heated Steering Wheel
I ordered more stuff than this, but these are the essentials. I would have ordered a C2 with MT if I could.