Am trading my SL for a 997 S shortly to come back into the Porsche ownership fold (had an '01 Boxster S before getting the SL500) but before visiting the dealer, I've been playing around with the online configuration tool on the Porsche website.

I've noticed that the PSE option is not available on the configurator; does that mean it's no longer an option?

And while wondering if options like the PCCB, special exteior colors, Power Kit, and the Aerokit are money well spent, I'm interested in some of the forum members' opinions on whether to spend the money on PCCB and/or the Power Kit if I will be tracking the car maybe 20% of the time instructing at PCA schools and the rest of the 80% on the street.

I already have a '99 M3 that is a dedicated track car and it's more than 75% of the way to becoming a full club racer, so I'm not looking for another dedicated track car needing a ride on the trailer. But it'll be more fun than the SL to drive and enjoy, while being able to go to the occasional track event without the need for the trailer, driving it to and from the event venue.

TIA for your opinions shared.

 

As you already knew most of us all have opinions on these things. AFAIK, those options have carried over into the MY07 cars. TPMS has become standard, and there have been some color shifts.

If you want a great performing car seriously consider the PCCBs. I personally think the Power Kit (X51) is priced too high for the modest return but others have felt justified in their expenditure of $16,900--let's see how much it goes up, or down from MY06. (With Porsche, DOWN is rare, but it does happen). I have been pleased with the drop in the brake prices. Although a bit over $8K I think the weight savings, consistent performance, and wear factors all make it a worthwhile option. For colors I have to say that I encourage more people to be a little daring with their 911s. I think it's still a car to have fun with and not try to appear ultraconservative (with an anthracite grey or something). Go for something interesting and bright! Will you get that back someday? I think so, as long as it's not too garrish.

Dan
Between Porsches, too,--until Tuesday!!

997 S Cabriolet 6-speed
98 Non-Metallic Paint to Sample (3AS Blue Turquoise)(Türkis-Blau)
06 Natural Leather Brown
V9 Black Top
CDZ Gear Lever Trim Leather
CUC Painted Model Desig Rear Lid
CUV Storage Cmpt Lid W/Model Logo
CZD Interior Light Cover Leather
M6H Brown Floor Mats
P01L Adaptive Sports Sts Lthr Int
XCZ Sport Shifter
XLF Sport Exhaust System
XMP Lthr Sun Visors Lighted Mirror
XMZ Rear Center Console - Leather
XRR 19" Carrera Sport wheel
XSB Sport Seat Backs in Leather
XTV Door Finishers Lthr
267 Self Dimming Mirrors
342 Heated Front Seats
446 Wheel Caps w/Colored Crest
450 Ceramic Composite Brakes-PCCB
451 Makassar Str Whl Multifctn
482 TPMS
498 Delete Model Designation
509 Fire Extinguisher
550 Hard Top
640 Sport Chrono Package Plus
672 Extended Nav Module
680 Bose High End Sound Package
692 Remote CD Changer
801 Makassar Package
TD5 Tourist Delivery (13 June 06)

 

The configuration tool is wrong...in fact it hasn't ever had PSE listed on the US tool. I'm sure it's still available. Get it !! :-)

 

I have a C2S with the Aerocup Kit, PCCB's, PSE and other items.

I must say it was money well spent as I got it the way I wanted it!

Besides the above items, also: Adaptive Sport Seats, Sport Steering Wheel, Sport Shifter, Sport Chrono, Yellow Seatbelts, Bose, Nav, Heated Seats, Self Dimming mirrors, Logbook, Full Leather, Colored Wheel Crests, Crest in Headrests, Satellite kit (Cayenne Kit), CD-Changer, K-40 Radar, Armorglove Film.

The only items I did not get was the X51 Power Upgrade. $17K for 26HP was nuts to me.

Go and configure your car the way YOU want it! If it's custom color match, seatbelts, seatbacks painted etc... YOU drive it!

The best "fun" items: Sport Shifter (rifle-bolt action), PSE (music to my ears) Sport Steering Wheel (feels perfect) and the PCCB's (stops like an anchor). The rest was comfort, looks, etc.

Deanski

 

This is America, more is better! X51 - love it, wouldn't own another porsche without it, its not about HP its about torque. PSE - same as preceeding

 

Most of the Tequipment options (such as PSE) are not on the configurator, but are still available.

 

Power Kit - the brakes on the 997S stop extermely well (good enough for a 997 Turbo) and many guys (and gals) are still using them for racing vice the Ceramics...

 

Since we're on the topic, the other major options that are definitely on the list are:

- 19" Carrera Sport Wheel
- Adaptive Sport Seats
- Heated seats
- Sports Seats Back Painted
- Rear Wiper
- Sport Chrono Plus
- Sport Shifter
- Extended Nav Module
- Bose Sound System + CD Changer

Plus I'll probably throw in
- Fire Extinguisher
- Seat belts in Guards Red
- Three spoke steering wheel
- Aluminum gear shifter & center console

The colors I'd really like are Slate Grey or Cobalt Blue, but may go with one of the standard colors.

Naturally, if the dealer has a car with broad similar equipment at the time, the above list may go out the window in a hurry if I decide not to be patiend. But I'll try to behave and wait for the car ordered the way I want it when decision time comes.