Notices
997 Turbo Forum 2005-2012
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

What factory option do you most wish you had?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-17-2014 | 01:14 PM
  #31  
hs43's Avatar
hs43
Advanced
 
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: UK
Default

I have a lot of options ticked on my cab inc PCCB, they last ages and can be replaced with steel rotors if need be when they eventually fall due.

Options I would have liked are definitely PCM 3 but mine is a 2007 so wasn't available, other than that, yellow seat belts to match the PCCB and maybe yellow stitching. Oh and illuminated door sills look great, they would be nice!
Old 12-17-2014 | 02:27 PM
  #32  
TT-911's Avatar
TT-911
Three Wheelin'
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,601
Likes: 25
From: Flanders, BE
Default

Originally Posted by hs43
PCCB, they last ages and can be replaced with steel rotors if need be when they eventually fall due.
Never change for steel, just have them redone !
Anyway, if you don't track your brakes will last almost forever !
Old 12-17-2014 | 07:14 PM
  #33  
550bryan's Avatar
550bryan
Pro
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 607
Likes: 46
From: Palos Verdes, Ca.
Default

Originally Posted by Denis with his turbo
Never change for steel, just have them redone !
Anyway, if you don't track your brakes will last almost forever !
My used 09 came with PCCB's. I've asked several experts and they all say the rotors will last the life of the car just as long as you change the pads on a timely basis, certainly they should last in excess of 100K miles. My car has 30K on it now and the original pads are only about half worn. If you regularly track your car then their life is apparently shorter.
Old 12-17-2014 | 07:48 PM
  #34  
CincyScott's Avatar
CincyScott
Thread Starter
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 2,377
Likes: 82
From: Nashville, TN
Default

Originally Posted by 550bryan
My used 09 came with PCCB's. I've asked several experts and they all say the rotors will last the life of the car just as long as you change the pads on a timely basis, certainly they should last in excess of 100K miles. My car has 30K on it now and the original pads are only about half worn. If you regularly track your car then their life is apparently shorter.
I agree. I also thing longer term the options and pricing will improve. So, I'm super glad I have them, and think they are a great option on a street car.
Old 12-17-2014 | 07:56 PM
  #35  
strato58's Avatar
strato58
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 771
Likes: 128
From: New Jersey
Default

I love them. Zero wear, Zero brake dust and they stop so well you barely need to touch the brakes.
Old 12-17-2014 | 08:24 PM
  #36  
550bryan's Avatar
550bryan
Pro
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 607
Likes: 46
From: Palos Verdes, Ca.
Default

Originally Posted by strato58
I love them. Zero wear, Zero brake dust and they stop so well you barely need to touch the brakes.
Not only does the initial bite of the brakes feel great, modulation is awesome, and as you say, virtually no brake dust. Add to that a significant reduction in unsprung weight which is a big plus. Then there's the fact that they just look bad ***.......
Old 12-18-2014 | 02:47 PM
  #37  
hs43's Avatar
hs43
Advanced
 
Joined: Sep 2014
Posts: 75
Likes: 0
From: UK
Default

I thought pccb owners overrated the whole no brake dust thing, but now owning one find I have washed the car numerous times and wheels have always looked clean and never really in need of any intensive wash
Old 12-18-2014 | 03:09 PM
  #38  
TT-911's Avatar
TT-911
Three Wheelin'
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,601
Likes: 25
From: Flanders, BE
Default

Originally Posted by 550bryan
Add to that a significant reduction in unsprung weight which is a big plus.
That, to me, is by far the biggest plus !! I owned 2 997t's with PCCB and one without and you really feel the difference.
Old 12-18-2014 | 11:42 PM
  #39  
tcsracing1's Avatar
tcsracing1
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 17,107
Likes: 259
From: Somewhere in a galaxy far, far away....
Default

PCCB last a long, long time. The big yellows are pimp lookin' too... The abilty to switch to iron rotors is a plus.

Main thing would be the weight saving and no storage rust
Old 12-19-2014 | 01:10 PM
  #40  
sidwin's Avatar
sidwin
Pro
 
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 546
Likes: 7
Default

Originally Posted by tcsracing1
PCCB last a long, long time. The big yellows are pimp lookin' too... The abilty to switch to iron rotors is a plus.

Main thing would be the weight saving and no storage rust
i wish i had pccb as well. But to be honest i've gone with Ceramic pads and i'm pretty happy with them too. I could live without the PCCB.

I wish i had backup sensors would have been cool.

One thing i regret i have is carbon fiber dash. That's absolute crap.
Old 12-19-2014 | 01:16 PM
  #41  
MY997's Avatar
MY997
Racer
 
Joined: Jul 2014
Posts: 472
Likes: 1
From: Tampa, FL
Default

Man you guys are making me "jones" for the PCCB brakes...
Old 12-19-2014 | 01:48 PM
  #42  
cam2008's Avatar
cam2008
Racer
 
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 419
Likes: 0
From: Long Island, NY
Default

Originally Posted by strato58
I love them. Zero wear, Zero brake dust and they stop so well you barely need to touch the brakes.
+1

I didn't buy new but I would definitely have wanted the PCM3 (which wasn't available on an '08). Yellow Seat Belts and the LSD.

But I'm very happy with my options.
Old 12-19-2014 | 02:14 PM
  #43  
Dstutler's Avatar
Dstutler
Pro
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 556
Likes: 1
From: Atlanta, Ga
Default

Originally Posted by hs43
I thought pccb owners overrated the whole no brake dust thing, but now owning one find I have washed the car numerous times and wheels have always looked clean and never really in need of any intensive wash
Wish I had them - cleaning the wheels extensively each time is a challenge. I have the RS Spider Wheels and they're tough.
Old 12-19-2014 | 02:24 PM
  #44  
turbofever's Avatar
turbofever
Banned
 
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 572
Likes: 1
Default

auto dim mirrors- so stupid that my car does not have it
Old 12-19-2014 | 04:56 PM
  #45  
jem7v's Avatar
jem7v
Rennlist Member
 
Joined: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,251
Likes: 14
Default

Originally Posted by turbofever
auto dim mirrors- so stupid that my car does not have it
Just pay 300 bucks and get it.


Quick Reply: What factory option do you most wish you had?



All times are GMT -3. The time now is 05:29 PM.