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Old 06-21-2019, 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by blackholescion
Can anyone comment on sport chrono or dash gauges in guards red on a guards red car? too much red? Too difficult to see on a track? Just debating on that (and maybe the bose but I basically never listen to music in my car so as long as I can hear google maps and podcasts when taking a trip, I'm good). But I think the rest of my spec is pretty much set provided PTS doesn't magically open between now and if/when I get a car.

https://www.porsche-code.com/PLR3V2C9

I would 100% get the blue they have in the configurator but that''s not what gentian blue actually looks like
Guards red with the Aurum wheels looks pretty awesome!

We should break out into a new thread on the 718 GT4 options and opinions, thoughts? I'm on the fence about selling my high option GT4 for the new 718 GT4, if I do I'll be torn between going with a stripper, modest, or high option build.
Old 06-21-2019, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by usctrojanGT3
Sweet, I wonder what they'll charge for the PDK downgrade.
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Old 06-21-2019, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by neanicu
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That's a good one!!!! But I think I will hold this time for the PDK on the GT4.......expect +/- $5K for the PDK option

As for options on the configurator....if you are on the fence on a few leather/alcantara items remember that some of them can be added later, either OE or by Exclusive Options.
Try to pick the ones you will not be able to get later...for example you can't get the whole dash and door trims...you may be able to get the dash ones but not the doors, so that one you have to pick with the car.
Old 06-21-2019, 09:13 AM
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On the GT3, things like PDK-S and Touring options are free. Not sure why it would be different on GT4- maybe they’ll charge for the extra torque bump that should come with the automatic? I wonder how much weight the PDK version will add?
Old 06-21-2019, 09:17 AM
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Originally Posted by GrantG
On the GT3, things like PDK-S and Touring options are free. Not sure why it would be different on GT4- maybe they’ll charge for the extra torque bump that should come with the automatic...

Ohhhhh I really hope you are right on this one........right now I not sure what to expect from PAG in terms of pricing and whats offered.
Old 06-21-2019, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by GrantG
On the GT3, things like PDK-S and Touring options are free. Not sure why it would be different on GT4- maybe they’ll charge for the extra torque bump that should come with the automatic? I wonder how much weight the PDK version will add?
Originally Posted by jmartpr
That's a good one!!!! But I think I will hold this time for the PDK on the GT4.......expect +/- $5K for the PDK option

As for options on the configurator....if you are on the fence on a few leather/alcantara items remember that some of them can be added later, either OE or by Exclusive Options.
Try to pick the ones you will not be able to get later...for example you can't get the whole dash and door trims...you may be able to get the dash ones but not the doors, so that one you have to pick with the car.



I agree...it will be free. The PDK will add 40kg,an absolute downgrade. But I get it...people should have the option,I've been saying it all along,even when others were putting the manual transmission down...
Old 06-21-2019, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by GrantG
On the GT3, things like PDK-S and Touring options are free. Not sure why it would be different on GT4- maybe they’ll charge for the extra torque bump that should come with the automatic? I wonder how much weight the PDK version will add?
Remember that the PDK-S came first and the cheaper manual came later on the GT3. In the GT4 manual is first.
Old 06-21-2019, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by electron mike

Hope the auto start/stop and cylinder deactivation is as easy as pushing a button as C&D says. That coupled with a bypass pipe for the particulate filters/muffler should make me happy!

Thanks for sharing this Mike, that otherwise would have been my least favorite thing about the new car. If you can disengage it, great!
Old 06-21-2019, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by matttheboatman
It is this I could not unsee....




I really don't like wings with those droopy ends.

Vertical end plates are much better looking IMHO.

Is that a pedestrian safety thing? Maybe from a given distance from the outline of the car there is a maximum height now?
Old 06-21-2019, 12:50 PM
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In case you didn't spot it, the Boxter/Cayman finally got reasonable size brakes.


Brake disk diameter in mm front/back:
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718 Spyder  PCCB    410/390
718 Spyder  iron    380/380
718 GTS     PCCB    350/350
718 GTS     iron    330/299
Old 06-21-2019, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by squid42
In case you didn't spot it, the Boxter/Cayman finally got reasonable size brakes.


Brake disk diameter in mm front/back:
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718 Spyder  PCCB    410/390
718 Spyder  iron    380/380
718 GTS     PCCB    350/350
718 GTS     iron    330/299
Yeah...since 2016.
Old 06-21-2019, 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by squid42
In case you didn't spot it, the Boxter/Cayman finally got reasonable size brakes.


Brake disk diameter in mm front/back:

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718 Spyder PCCB 410/390
718 Spyder iron 380/380
718 GTS PCCB 350/350
718 GTS iron 330/299
Now all the GTS needs is the 4.0L engine....please
Old 06-21-2019, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by fantom
Now all the GTS needs is the 4.0L engine....please
No, that will be the Cayman-6.
Old 06-21-2019, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Farani
My quick 2 sense on your build...add the steering column wrapped in leather. Kicked myself after the fact that I didn’t get it. Very minor but adds a nice touch. If you can afford it, best to add an option now so you don’t kick yourself later, especially if you think you’ll hold onto the car for a long time.
Originally Posted by jmartpr
As for options on the configurator....if you are on the fence on a few leather/alcantara items remember that some of them can be added later, either OE or by Exclusive Options.
Try to pick the ones you will not be able to get later...for example you can't get the whole dash and door trims...you may be able to get the dash ones but not the doors, so that one you have to pick with the car.
These are good points I hadn't considered. Now I kind of feel like I have to get the doors and dash as well. Going to bring my spec up another $2500. I guess small price to pay over years of ownership (no plan to get rid of the car ever).
Old 06-21-2019, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by aualexa2
Yeah...since 2016.

Well half correct, the GT4 981 had the larger GT3 steel (standard) and GT3 ceramic (option), the Spyder had the Carrera S 991 Steel (standard) and the same GT3 Ceramic (option). The Spyder is 1 for 1 vs the GT4 now, including suspension and power outputs where it wasn’t in the 981.


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