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Old 05-21-2006, 12:44 AM
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Talking New(est) owner!!!

Took delivery last night. GT Silver C2S w/ Cocoa leather. Plenty of factory options and two cheap after market cosmetics: clear side markers and decorative tire valve stem caps.

Needless to say, the car is outrageous in every way. Performance, looks, quality, etc. Rather than repeat the obvious, I want to mention some random thoughts.

Among the "surprises" I have had in the first 24 hours:

The BEST "frivolous" option has got to be the illuminated door sills, in my case stainless. They are soooo cool. 100% due to this forum.

Glad to have received the Pirelli's. Love the little red P-Zero.

Back seats and overall rear storage much more ample than i realized.

No sliding inside cover for sunroof. i.e., no moonroof.

Sport chrono Sport Mode needs to be selected each time. (unless there is a default setting that i don't know about.)

Hi beams are the best I have ever experienced.

Short throw shifter is very excellent!
Old 05-21-2006, 12:54 AM
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Robster.
Now hows about some pics?
To answer your question, there is no way to 'default' to Sport mode although I'm sure some hackers are working on it.
Old 05-21-2006, 12:55 AM
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Would love to see some pics of that color combination, as I am considering that for TT order.
Old 05-21-2006, 01:04 AM
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Post is worthless without PICS! OK not worthless, but...congrats.
Old 05-21-2006, 01:06 AM
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got pix...just need quick tutorial (or link to faq) on how to post.

the "insert image" doesn't seem right.....
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trying on my own:
Old 05-21-2006, 01:33 AM
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ahhh..says jpg file too big (at 389 KB).

how can i compress it?
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Congrats on the car. If you need a place to host big pictures, you can use www.imageshack.us . Just make sure you use the link that says "link directly to picture".
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http://resize2mail.com/ Use this site
Old 05-21-2006, 10:56 AM
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Those are the first two things I did to mine as well! I remember detailing my car the first time and a thinking: 'WTF are these little black plastic valve covers?"

Congratulations!
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enjoy!
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that resize site is great!!!
thanks for that tip.
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oops..almost forgot..clear side markers $30 the pair...5 minutes work!!!
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Looks really nice. I really like that cocoa leather,...hmmm, perhaps a 2010 Speed Yellow 997TT with cocoa....hmmm.
Like the car Robster...enjoy.
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Wow! I really love that combo! Looks awesome!


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