Got to Spec my Carrera 4S
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Got to Spec my Carrera 4S
Help.
I have just speced by 4S but I am unsure that I have done the right thing by choosing Sports Chrono so I need your input.
As I understand it without Sports Chrono there is a seperate button to activate Sports exhaust whereas with Sports Chrono the PSE is activated by the Sports button which also kicks in the hard suspension setting and quicker throttle response. Well I don't like the firmer setting on the PASM so does this mean that I can't have the PSE sound without the hard suspension setting if I go for the Sports Chrono??????? and if so how do you lot feel about this????
Also with the Sports Chrono is there no seperate PASM button???????
For your information I have speced it as follows:
Carrera 4S
Atlas Grey
Leather Interior in Black
Park Assist
Sunroof
Sports Exhaust
Sports Chrono
19-inch Carrera Sport Wheel (anyone else heard of this new wheel option?)
Coloured Wheel Centre Set
Heated Seats
Sports Seats
Porsche Crest in Headrest
Bose
CD Changer
Navigation
Currently own a 997S Cab (without PSE or Sports Chrono)
Thanks for your anticipated help.
I have just speced by 4S but I am unsure that I have done the right thing by choosing Sports Chrono so I need your input.
As I understand it without Sports Chrono there is a seperate button to activate Sports exhaust whereas with Sports Chrono the PSE is activated by the Sports button which also kicks in the hard suspension setting and quicker throttle response. Well I don't like the firmer setting on the PASM so does this mean that I can't have the PSE sound without the hard suspension setting if I go for the Sports Chrono??????? and if so how do you lot feel about this????
Also with the Sports Chrono is there no seperate PASM button???????
For your information I have speced it as follows:
Carrera 4S
Atlas Grey
Leather Interior in Black
Park Assist
Sunroof
Sports Exhaust
Sports Chrono
19-inch Carrera Sport Wheel (anyone else heard of this new wheel option?)
Coloured Wheel Centre Set
Heated Seats
Sports Seats
Porsche Crest in Headrest
Bose
CD Changer
Navigation
Currently own a 997S Cab (without PSE or Sports Chrono)
Thanks for your anticipated help.
Intermediate
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From: Athens,Greece
SPORST CHRONO is a must, i waited 3 months for that one, as the same car was on my dealer but without iT!!!
Go for it its a must ,concerning PSE theyll find a solution by then dont worry
Yes i ve heard about 19-inch Carrera Sport Wheel (but havent seen yet) what is it?
Go for it its a must ,concerning PSE theyll find a solution by then dont worry
Yes i ve heard about 19-inch Carrera Sport Wheel (but havent seen yet) what is it?
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From: Jacksonville Beach, FL
Complicated Electronics
Are we becoming to fancy when we have to select an electronic button and/or mode to get just the right tone on our exhaust? A Porsche should sound good all the time, suspension firm and compliant all the time, few electronic aids, no need for fancy radios because the driving experience is predominate, and has no park assist because our cars are small sports cars.
Looks to me like were rapidly heading into GT country, aka Lexur SC430, and away from lightweight sports cars that Porsche was founded upon.
The option sheet on our new Porsche's looks more like a Cadillac or Lincoln than a Sports Car.
When will Porsche start offering air conditioned seats like my wife's Lexus LS430, power rear window shades, laser radar control, adaptive variable air suspension, power door closers, seat massager systems, etc.
Are we losing our soul to profits???????
Cheers/John
Looks to me like were rapidly heading into GT country, aka Lexur SC430, and away from lightweight sports cars that Porsche was founded upon.
The option sheet on our new Porsche's looks more like a Cadillac or Lincoln than a Sports Car.
When will Porsche start offering air conditioned seats like my wife's Lexus LS430, power rear window shades, laser radar control, adaptive variable air suspension, power door closers, seat massager systems, etc.
Are we losing our soul to profits???????
Cheers/John
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From: Houston, Texas
I can see how park assist is hand in Europe, very tight in Europe. The dual nature of the sport exhaust is to pass very very strict noise limits also in some parts of Europe. You guys in the US are just thinking that Porsche only makes cars for the US, but they have to satisfy lots of markets.
Anyway, at the prices Porsche competes in, all cars have those luxury features you listed. So its natural to offer them (as an option) for cross shoppers. Over at rennlist there is an ample thread on the lack of availability of an MP3 player (although rectified after May builds), so people do miss "modern" conveniences.
Anyway, at the prices Porsche competes in, all cars have those luxury features you listed. So its natural to offer them (as an option) for cross shoppers. Over at rennlist there is an ample thread on the lack of availability of an MP3 player (although rectified after May builds), so people do miss "modern" conveniences.
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From: Yorkshire, England
CoochasTT
Yes Full Spec for carrera 4/4s was on the Porsche dealers intranet system including the new wheel option, which he showed me and I chose spec off that.
JAX GT3
Parking sensors is a bit of a must in England, space is so tight, why risk knocking car especially when my wife drives my cars sometimes. Not everyone wants to drive their Porsche like a race car 100% of the time i.e no decent music sound and rock hard suspension, hense why myself and many others welcome the option facility: that is why they are optional. I would certainly not want any of the silly daft extras you mention but am pleased that I have chosen what is essential to make it an all purpose car.
Dilinger
Don't know what the new wheel looks like yet but have selected it(with the option to change) because it is new and different.
Regards
Pete
Yes Full Spec for carrera 4/4s was on the Porsche dealers intranet system including the new wheel option, which he showed me and I chose spec off that.
JAX GT3
Parking sensors is a bit of a must in England, space is so tight, why risk knocking car especially when my wife drives my cars sometimes. Not everyone wants to drive their Porsche like a race car 100% of the time i.e no decent music sound and rock hard suspension, hense why myself and many others welcome the option facility: that is why they are optional. I would certainly not want any of the silly daft extras you mention but am pleased that I have chosen what is essential to make it an all purpose car.
Dilinger
Don't know what the new wheel looks like yet but have selected it(with the option to change) because it is new and different.
Regards
Pete
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From: Valencia, Spain
Originally Posted by Persuader
Help.
As I understand it without Sports Chrono there is a seperate button to activate Sports exhaust whereas with Sports Chrono the PSE is activated by the Sports button which also kicks in the hard suspension setting and quicker throttle response. Well I don't like the firmer setting on the PASM so does this mean that I can't have the PSE sound without the hard suspension setting if I go for the Sports Chrono???????
Also with the Sports Chrono is there no seperate PASM button???????
Thanks for your anticipated help.
As I understand it without Sports Chrono there is a seperate button to activate Sports exhaust whereas with Sports Chrono the PSE is activated by the Sports button which also kicks in the hard suspension setting and quicker throttle response. Well I don't like the firmer setting on the PASM so does this mean that I can't have the PSE sound without the hard suspension setting if I go for the Sports Chrono???????
Also with the Sports Chrono is there no seperate PASM button???????
Thanks for your anticipated help.
HTH
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From: Yorkshire, England
Originally Posted by Gary R.
The answer to your question is that you simply turn "Sport" mode on, then hit the "PASM" button to return to normal suspension. This is how many of us drive on a daily basis. If I find myself on a smooth twisty road I set PASM to stiff (Sport) again as I like the way the car feels with it on. I would leave it on all the time but I have some fillings in my teeth that i'd rather keep.
HTH
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From: SF, CA
Originally Posted by JAX GT3
Are we becoming to fancy when we have to select an electronic button and/or mode to get just the right tone on our exhaust? A Porsche should sound good all the time, suspension firm and compliant all the time, few electronic aids, no need for fancy radios because the driving experience is predominate, and has no park assist because our cars are small sports cars.
Looks to me like were rapidly heading into GT country, aka Lexur SC430, and away from lightweight sports cars that Porsche was founded upon.
The option sheet on our new Porsche's looks more like a Cadillac or Lincoln than a Sports Car.
When will Porsche start offering air conditioned seats like my wife's Lexus LS430, power rear window shades, laser radar control, adaptive variable air suspension, power door closers, seat massager systems, etc.
Are we losing our soul to profits???????
Cheers/John
Looks to me like were rapidly heading into GT country, aka Lexur SC430, and away from lightweight sports cars that Porsche was founded upon.
The option sheet on our new Porsche's looks more like a Cadillac or Lincoln than a Sports Car.
When will Porsche start offering air conditioned seats like my wife's Lexus LS430, power rear window shades, laser radar control, adaptive variable air suspension, power door closers, seat massager systems, etc.
Are we losing our soul to profits???????
Cheers/John
) and the "sports car" role will be filled by the Cayman. It seems like this is already happening so it's not too hard to guess what's coming next.Isn't the 997 a GT car and the Boxster more the sports car anyway?
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Originally Posted by JAX GT3
Are we becoming to fancy when we have to select an electronic button and/or mode to get just the right tone on our exhaust? A Porsche should sound good all the time, suspension firm and compliant all the time, few electronic aids, no need for fancy radios because the driving experience is predominate, and has no park assist because our cars are small sports cars.
Looks to me like were rapidly heading into GT country, aka Lexur SC430, and away from lightweight sports cars that Porsche was founded upon.
The option sheet on our new Porsche's looks more like a Cadillac or Lincoln than a Sports Car.
When will Porsche start offering air conditioned seats like my wife's Lexus LS430, power rear window shades, laser radar control, adaptive variable air suspension, power door closers, seat massager systems, etc.
Are we losing our soul to profits???????
Cheers/John
Looks to me like were rapidly heading into GT country, aka Lexur SC430, and away from lightweight sports cars that Porsche was founded upon.
The option sheet on our new Porsche's looks more like a Cadillac or Lincoln than a Sports Car.
When will Porsche start offering air conditioned seats like my wife's Lexus LS430, power rear window shades, laser radar control, adaptive variable air suspension, power door closers, seat massager systems, etc.
Are we losing our soul to profits???????
Cheers/John
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Originally Posted by GT3BB
Porsche makes such a car, it's called a GT3(some think even it is too domesticated).....the problem is that there were only 100 people in the NA Market who were willing to put their money where their discomfort is.
Nice one GT3BB
