Surprise allocation Part 2: Feedback on build?
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You say you you’re not willing to spend extra for the Burmester for your audio. If you enjoy listening to music on long trips, you will be happy to have the Burmester instead of the Bose. If you’re sticking to a budget, there are other options you could remove (side skirts, exclusive tail lights, carbon fiber trim inlays, lighted door sill guards). You’ll get much more daily enjoyment from a better audio system than any of those options. Plus, those options all can be added later if you find you really want them.
Re, sound systems: I just realized that Musica is local to me (Portland), so I'm going to stop by next week to discuss some alternatives (per this post).
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I've removed all of the items you mentioned, but I'm considering adding the GT3 side skirts per this RL post (and they're half the price).
Re, sound systems: I just realized that Musica is local to me (Portland), so I'm going to stop by next week to discuss some alternatives (per this post).
Re, sound systems: I just realized that Musica is local to me (Portland), so I'm going to stop by next week to discuss some alternatives (per this post).
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Today I got a surprise C2S allocation (my first 911!). Thank you to everyone who encouraged me to take the plunge (Part 1 post, for reference).
I've got two weeks to lock my build, and I'd love feedback from everyone!
Some notes about my goals and the initial choices I've made, if you're willing to provide feedback on my current build:
Again, here's my build. HUGE thank you in advance for your feedback!
I've got two weeks to lock my build, and I'd love feedback from everyone!
Some notes about my goals and the initial choices I've made, if you're willing to provide feedback on my current build:
- Design philosophy
- While I might track this car occasionally (I recently started racing Spec Miatas, so I'll mostly get my track fix there), I'm trying to build an understated yet elegant, comfortable car for fun drives (I work from home, so I also won't be driving this on a daily basis).
- That said, I also don't want it to be boring–just not lout, in-your-face --> I'd love suggestions on subtle ways to make things pop a little bit.
- Interior considerations
- Interior color and seats:
- I really struggle, because I love the cognac from Exclusive Manufaktur Leather, but I'm not willing to pay an extra $8K+ for it.
- Neither red nor truffle brown are my thing. Also, I'm not interested in Race-Tex
- So, I'm considering either Black w/ chalk deviated stitching or Slate grey with chalk deviated stitching. Both options seem a bit boring, but I don't know what else to do.
- Leather: I want as much leather as I can afford, but I didn't select some things (eg, air vents, upper mirror panel). Extended Exclusive Manufaktur Leather Interior doesn’t seem worth it (am I wrong?) --> am I missing anything that I'll regret?
- Trim/inlays: I'm leaning towards carbon fiber, but will that work with my design philosophy above? Should I reconsider leather, brushed aluminum, or paldao (wood)? My local dealer doesn't have a bunch of 911s sitting on the lot with each of these options, so I can't actually see them in-person, myself.
- "Pop": Should I spice things up with a red tach? Red seatbelts? Something else?
- Interior color and seats:
- Transmission: Manual (yes, PDK is awesome–I've driven it–but I'm a purist in this department)
- Things I'm pretty sure I don't want
- Sports exhaust: Doesn't seem worth it to me, and I prefer the quad exhaust look anyway
- FAL: Don't need it
- PASM: Don’t want 10mm lowered / stiffer feel
- RAS: Seems like it could be nice, but opinions seem mixed if it's worth the cost
- SportsDesign front facia: Too expensive for something I'll rarely see
- Audio: I'm not willing to spend extra for Burmester, so going with Bose
Again, here's my build. HUGE thank you in advance for your feedback!
Congratz on your allocation as well great dealer to do business with.
Slate grey with chalk stitching and seat belt is great- I had it on my 992. GTS .
Chalk Interior with dark grey Exterior would look nice as well (if you want spice thing up a bit)
I would recommend sport exhaust - it will make your rear look much cleaner
RAS - I would adding this option
other wise I think you already nailed all boxes.
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I've removed all of the items you mentioned, but I'm considering adding the GT3 side skirts per this RL post (and they're half the price).
Re, sound systems: I just realized that Musica is local to me (Portland), so I'm going to stop by next week to discuss some alternatives (per this post).
Re, sound systems: I just realized that Musica is local to me (Portland), so I'm going to stop by next week to discuss some alternatives (per this post).
Last edited by M3Inline6; Feb 21, 2024 at 10:31 AM.
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It's amazing how easily one can part with $4K in the blink of an eye for totally arbitrary vehicle options that would never happen on a "regular" car...lol.
PS
What's the best way to replace or tint the lower reflectors to match the ED tail lights?
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Opinions will vary.
PSE and PASM/SPASM are must have options for me.
I am not a fan of RAS unless you are hunting lap times. With that said others do like it.
My next car will have FAL. Its a peace of mind thing. Not required but nice to have.
The rest is all decoration.
Full leather + steering column and a few other bits with appropriate stitching is usually enough.
Agreed on bose. Its fine for my ears.
PSE and PASM/SPASM are must have options for me.
I am not a fan of RAS unless you are hunting lap times. With that said others do like it.
My next car will have FAL. Its a peace of mind thing. Not required but nice to have.
The rest is all decoration.
Full leather + steering column and a few other bits with appropriate stitching is usually enough.
Agreed on bose. Its fine for my ears.
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Yeah, you're right. I just added the SD skirts and ED back on (and last night, I added RAS).
It's amazing how easily one can part with $4K in the blink of an eye for totally arbitrary vehicle options that would never happen on a "regular" car...lol.
PS
What's the best way to replace or tint the lower reflectors to match the ED tail lights?
It's amazing how easily one can part with $4K in the blink of an eye for totally arbitrary vehicle options that would never happen on a "regular" car...lol.
PS
What's the best way to replace or tint the lower reflectors to match the ED tail lights?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Boston, MA
Today I got a surprise C2S allocation (my first 911!). Thank you to everyone who encouraged me to take the plunge (Part 1 post, for reference).
I've got two weeks to lock my build, and I'd love feedback from everyone!
Some notes about my goals and the initial choices I've made, if you're willing to provide feedback on my current build:
Again, here's my build. HUGE thank you in advance for your feedback!
I've got two weeks to lock my build, and I'd love feedback from everyone!
Some notes about my goals and the initial choices I've made, if you're willing to provide feedback on my current build:
- Design philosophy
- While I might track this car occasionally (I recently started racing Spec Miatas, so I'll mostly get my track fix there), I'm trying to build an understated yet elegant, comfortable car for fun drives (I work from home, so I also won't be driving this on a daily basis).
- That said, I also don't want it to be boring–just not lout, in-your-face --> I'd love suggestions on subtle ways to make things pop a little bit.
- Interior considerations
- Interior color and seats:
- I really struggle, because I love the cognac from Exclusive Manufaktur Leather, but I'm not willing to pay an extra $8K+ for it.
- Neither red nor truffle brown are my thing. Also, I'm not interested in Race-Tex
- So, I'm considering either Black w/ chalk deviated stitching or Slate grey with chalk deviated stitching. Both options seem a bit boring, but I don't know what else to do.
- Leather: I want as much leather as I can afford, but I didn't select some things (eg, air vents, upper mirror panel). Extended Exclusive Manufaktur Leather Interior doesn’t seem worth it (am I wrong?) --> am I missing anything that I'll regret?
- Trim/inlays: I'm leaning towards carbon fiber, but will that work with my design philosophy above? Should I reconsider leather, brushed aluminum, or paldao (wood)? My local dealer doesn't have a bunch of 911s sitting on the lot with each of these options, so I can't actually see them in-person, myself.
- "Pop": Should I spice things up with a red tach? Red seatbelts? Something else?
- Interior color and seats:
- Transmission: Manual (yes, PDK is awesome–I've driven it–but I'm a purist in this department)
- Things I'm pretty sure I don't want
- Sports exhaust: Doesn't seem worth it to me, and I prefer the quad exhaust look anyway
- FAL: Don't need it
- PASM: Don’t want 10mm lowered / stiffer feel
- RAS: Seems like it could be nice, but opinions seem mixed if it's worth the cost
- SportsDesign front facia: Too expensive for something I'll rarely see
- Audio: I'm not willing to spend extra for Burmester, so going with Bose
Again, here's my build. HUGE thank you in advance for your feedback!
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Some easy decisions here.
1. Go with the Slate/Chock full leather interior. Will look great with Agate Grey and will be elegant and classy.
2. Ditch the RAS. Over the past few weeks I’ve driven several 992’s and the 992 chassis does not need it. The car is super responsive and dialed in and feels more analog and natural without RAS. There a reason why the Porsche chassis engineers removed it from the 911 S/T, they wanted a more classic and analog driving experience for the street.
1. Go with the Slate/Chock full leather interior. Will look great with Agate Grey and will be elegant and classy.
2. Ditch the RAS. Over the past few weeks I’ve driven several 992’s and the 992 chassis does not need it. The car is super responsive and dialed in and feels more analog and natural without RAS. There a reason why the Porsche chassis engineers removed it from the 911 S/T, they wanted a more classic and analog driving experience for the street.
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My car has the leather dash with deviated stitching, full leather doors (..which adds extra leather in the rear passenger seat area as well), leather door sills with deviated stitching, leather mirror panel with deviated stitching, leather wrapped steering console, etc. The Chalk stitching is subtle, as seen in the pics I’ve attached. I have the Alcântara headliner, sun visors, steering wheel/manual shift ****/boot and center console lid as well.
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M3Inline6 to confirm, is your mirror panel leather or Alcantara? If the former, I would've thought you'd want to match to the headliner and sun visors.