Difference Between 997 and 997S?
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Originally Posted by rss997
.02 seconds and a whole lotta cash out ya pocket.......
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Originally Posted by gravedgr
Actually, sport steering wheel is listed as an option in my 997S build.
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The configurator shows both the sports wheel and the silver dials; the specs say three spoke steering wheel (not sport) and black dials. Anyone out there with a recent S who can confirm?
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Originally Posted by boolala
Are aluminum look dials the same thing as the white dials?
The first pic here shows white dials, the second "aluminum look", the standard on the S.
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1. 3.8 LITRE 355 HP
2. QUAD EXAUSTTIPS/ HIGH PERFOMANCE MANIFOLD
3. P.SA.M. 10MM LOWER
4. 19'' WHEELS
5. LARGER BRAKES BASED ON CURRENT TURBO
DISC DIAMETER F/R 12.99/12.99 (12.52/11.77) NON S)
6. 56LBS HEAVIER
7.SPORT STEERING WHEEL DIAMETER 14.58 IN
8. GAUGES ALUMINIUM-COLORED AND INTERIOR PICES (AIR VENTS,DECORATIVE DASH BOARD TRIM,GEAR SHIFT FINISH)
9. XENON
TRANSMISSION RATIOS ARE THE SAME
THATS ALL OF IT
2. QUAD EXAUSTTIPS/ HIGH PERFOMANCE MANIFOLD
3. P.SA.M. 10MM LOWER
4. 19'' WHEELS
5. LARGER BRAKES BASED ON CURRENT TURBO
DISC DIAMETER F/R 12.99/12.99 (12.52/11.77) NON S)
6. 56LBS HEAVIER
7.SPORT STEERING WHEEL DIAMETER 14.58 IN
8. GAUGES ALUMINIUM-COLORED AND INTERIOR PICES (AIR VENTS,DECORATIVE DASH BOARD TRIM,GEAR SHIFT FINISH)
9. XENON
TRANSMISSION RATIOS ARE THE SAME
THATS ALL OF IT
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LOL, OC Ben: that first pic looks like my color combo Carrera White w/Coco. I was just thinking that the color matched center consol would be easier to maintain as mine scratches so easily...anyone know if I need a new one or can I have a body shop paint the one I have?
About the difference between the 997 and 997S:
For me it's about the experience, I am much less technical. I did a 'inside/outside' test.
This is my first new 911 so driving both cars was exciting for me, I favored the 997S but could
not readily decide until the 'outside' test.
I had my salesperson put both cars side by side, start the 997, have him lightly rev it as you stand around the car, had him drive the car away from me and up to me. Did the same with the 997S.
May seem silly, but after hearing and seeing both cars from the outside I knew which car was my new experience. I had to have the S.
About the difference between the 997 and 997S:
For me it's about the experience, I am much less technical. I did a 'inside/outside' test.
This is my first new 911 so driving both cars was exciting for me, I favored the 997S but could
not readily decide until the 'outside' test.
I had my salesperson put both cars side by side, start the 997, have him lightly rev it as you stand around the car, had him drive the car away from me and up to me. Did the same with the 997S.
May seem silly, but after hearing and seeing both cars from the outside I knew which car was my new experience. I had to have the S.
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Originally Posted by boolala
Are aluminum look dials the same thing as the white dials?
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Originally Posted by The B
LOL, OC Ben: that first pic looks like my color combo Carrera White w/Coco. I was just thinking that the color matched center consol would be easier to maintain as mine scratches so easily...anyone know if I need a new one or can I have a body shop paint the one I have?
So are you saying you have white dials and a center console painted exterior color, white in this case?
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For about 10K you get what Carrera1 just said, and since many people will want those options anyways, the actual price difference ends up being less than 5K. The other thought is that the X-51 package is for the 'S' model, and I do not think there is an upgrade package for the base model. So in the future if you wanted another 'factory' 30Hp you could retrofit the S but not the base. 5K for a bigger displacement engine, 30Hp more and more torque is a 'bargain' as Porsche charges a premium for HP.
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Originally Posted by OCBen
Don't think so. I believe white dials are a separate option like the red dials, yellow dials, etc.
The first pic here shows white dials, the second "aluminum look", the standard on the S.
The first pic here shows white dials, the second "aluminum look", the standard on the S.
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i havent seen an aluminum look dial in person!
has anyone else?????????
below is pcna shot of standard s model dials
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Originally Posted by icon
if you look closely at the second pic it is actually white dials at dusk with the lights on, turning the numbers from black to white! (my theory anyways
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Can someone direct me how to copy a quote on my message? The apparent skill level required exceeds my patience right now.
OC Ben: I meant that I have Carrera White w/ only Coca leather interior. My center piece (that is under the e-brake) is a matching coca brown color that picks up every little scratch.
I have thought that if mine was painted to match the outside of the car (like the pic) it would be a little more 'rugged'.
Also, I'm pretty sure I have standard dials that happen to look white like the exterior.
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OC Ben: I meant that I have Carrera White w/ only Coca leather interior. My center piece (that is under the e-brake) is a matching coca brown color that picks up every little scratch.
I have thought that if mine was painted to match the outside of the car (like the pic) it would be a little more 'rugged'.
Also, I'm pretty sure I have standard dials that happen to look white like the exterior.