GTS Delivery
01-01-2011, 01:34 PM
#31
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Here are a couple of interior photos I snapped to show the alcantara pieces. Sorry for the quality - its overcast and rainy, so I had to get them in the garage without much light.
01-01-2011, 02:15 PM
#32
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Thanks, Doug, for the interior shots. Yours looks identical to mine.
In the promotional shots of the GTS, the Alcantara interior had Alcantara on the center console, and the lower dash (below the cupholder line). I'm guessing the U.S. cars don't come that way, or perhaps Porsche decided not to fit any of the cars that way.
Doesn't matter to me at all. I was just curious about the differences.
I was worried I wouldn't like the Alcantara steering wheel, but so far I love it. Wonder what the fabric will look like in a couple of years?
In the promotional shots of the GTS, the Alcantara interior had Alcantara on the center console, and the lower dash (below the cupholder line). I'm guessing the U.S. cars don't come that way, or perhaps Porsche decided not to fit any of the cars that way.
Doesn't matter to me at all. I was just curious about the differences.
I was worried I wouldn't like the Alcantara steering wheel, but so far I love it. Wonder what the fabric will look like in a couple of years?
01-01-2011, 02:24 PM
#33
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Thanks, Doug, for the interior shots. Yours looks identical to mine.
In the promotional shots of the GTS, the Alcantara interior had Alcantara on the center console, and the lower dash (below the cupholder line). I'm guessing the U.S. cars don't come that way, or perhaps Porsche decided not to fit any of the cars that way.
Doesn't matter to me at all. I was just curious about the differences.
I was worried I wouldn't like the Alcantara steering wheel, but so far I love it. Wonder what the fabric will look like in a couple of years?
In the promotional shots of the GTS, the Alcantara interior had Alcantara on the center console, and the lower dash (below the cupholder line). I'm guessing the U.S. cars don't come that way, or perhaps Porsche decided not to fit any of the cars that way.
Doesn't matter to me at all. I was just curious about the differences.
I was worried I wouldn't like the Alcantara steering wheel, but so far I love it. Wonder what the fabric will look like in a couple of years?
01-02-2011, 11:32 PM
#34
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Congrats Doug. I loved all the pictures. Enjoy the beauty safely in good health. I do believe that Alcantara will not wear well with time but there are always exceptions to the rule.
01-04-2011, 05:36 PM
#36
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Here's a quick video I just did of a cold start without and with PSE (I'm sure you can tell which is which):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiRNdkBcbqY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiRNdkBcbqY
01-04-2011, 05:42 PM
#37
Nordschleife Master
love that car - congrats.
redline on day 1 - is that cool?
redline on day 1 - is that cool?
01-04-2011, 05:48 PM
#38
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For your consideration...
Just a riveting video! 
01-04-2011, 07:38 PM
#39
Race Director
Sounds wonderful. PSE is one of those options (I know it was standard on your car) that seem costly but are totally worth the price of admission. My neighbors probably hate me for it but I can live with that. Enjoy!
01-05-2011, 01:07 AM
#40
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I just wish you could hear the PSE in the cockpit. 
With my .1, I could definitely hear the difference....now, not so much. I want it for me, not for all the passersby. 
With my .1, I could definitely hear the difference....now, not so much. I want it for me, not for all the passersby.
01-05-2011, 01:19 AM
#41
Nordschleife Master
To me, the discrete 911 exhaust note is a plus - a sign of maturity. It's simply ridiculous to hear an obnoxious loud V8 or a Ferrari, on 30MPH traffic, simply stating 'look at me'. The PSE adds no performance.
01-05-2011, 01:47 AM
#42
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I consider my std exhaust loud enough and hear it well, even with the windows shut and far louder with the windows open. If you consider your PSE soft, drive with the windows open.
To me, the discrete 911 exhaust note is a plus - a sign of maturity. It's simply ridiculous to hear an obnoxious loud V8 or a Ferrari, on 30MPH traffic, simply stating 'look at me'. The PSE adds no performance.
To me, the discrete 911 exhaust note is a plus - a sign of maturity. It's simply ridiculous to hear an obnoxious loud V8 or a Ferrari, on 30MPH traffic, simply stating 'look at me'. The PSE adds no performance.
The 911 is a race car modified for the street, so I like it to sound like it wants to go back to the track every time I drive it. Luckily, we can get both so half of the folks don't have to be unhappy. 
Now don't get me wrong, there is a nice roar from the engine inside when you get on the gas - it just sounds the same whether the PSE is on or off. That's my real beef. Outside, I'm sure it sounds better, but I don't want to let all that glorious new car smell escape yet.
PS - my PSE came attached to an X51 kit, so I might argue the "no performance" part just a little.
01-05-2011, 04:21 AM
#43
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In the promotional shots of the GTS, the Alcantara interior had Alcantara on the center console, and the lower dash (below the cupholder line). I'm guessing the U.S. cars don't come that way, or perhaps Porsche decided not to fit any of the cars that way.
Doesn't matter to me at all. I was just curious about the differences.
Doesn't matter to me at all. I was just curious about the differences.
01-05-2011, 02:29 PM
#44
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