Feelin' like an idiot posting this: Sport Chrono
06-04-2015, 02:15 AM
#16
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I had same doubt.
I'm not going to use the app (as currently is), but I don't like the "no-clock look" of the dash, it looks too poor imho, moreover without the leather dash (that I won't).
But:
if PAG will improve the app, and I don't have?!
if the sport chrono will be a must have for resale?!
At the end, some more USD-EUR won't change too much final cost, so I go with it
I'm not going to use the app (as currently is), but I don't like the "no-clock look" of the dash, it looks too poor imho, moreover without the leather dash (that I won't).
But:
if PAG will improve the app, and I don't have?!
if the sport chrono will be a must have for resale?!
At the end, some more USD-EUR won't change too much final cost, so I go with it
I have the clock on my '14 CS and after getting a loaner without the clock I decided I did not like the plain dash. I am also assuming the app will keep getting better. I know $2,000 is a lot of money, but compared to $1,490 to switch from gray to yellow stitching, it is a hell of a bargain ;-)
I got it on my GTS and in terms of aesthetics I don't really notice it honestly. What I do notice is the ugly quartz sounding tick-tick-tick whenever the car is unlocked and you step inside. Yes I know you can turn off the clock mode to make it stop ticking but then I feel like I got a broken clock or a stopwatch that can't be removed.
Instead of spending the $2k on that, this time I used the money to make sure I got one of the options that includes a damn USB port (PCM).
Instead of spending the $2k on that, this time I used the money to make sure I got one of the options that includes a damn USB port (PCM).
Thanks guys
Best regards
Ed
06-04-2015, 02:31 AM
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I too ordered Sport Chrono.
1) My salesman told me that it was a problem with resale on the last car he tried to sell that did not have Sport Chrono. Yes I know it was probably a car where SC added more to the package, and yes I know it was just him trying to get me to "option up" the car but it is still worth considering if resale value is of any concern
2) I assume Porsche will improve the app to the point that is becomes more useful.
Anyway rather than fight it, or worry about it down the road, I just got it. My build locks today.
1) My salesman told me that it was a problem with resale on the last car he tried to sell that did not have Sport Chrono. Yes I know it was probably a car where SC added more to the package, and yes I know it was just him trying to get me to "option up" the car but it is still worth considering if resale value is of any concern
2) I assume Porsche will improve the app to the point that is becomes more useful.
Anyway rather than fight it, or worry about it down the road, I just got it. My build locks today.
I hate the wart on the 911. I would happily spend 2k to not get one on the 911. But on the Cayman it looks well integrated and is not an eyesore. Having said that, tough to swallow 2k for a clock.
As for the track app, I thought the latest verdict according to Nur93 in his thread, it is not total crap as long as you use an external GPS device and not the 1HZ one on the iPhone. I haven't read all his posts on the topic in detail, but it sounds like the app might actually be not so bad.
As for the track app, I thought the latest verdict according to Nur93 in his thread, it is not total crap as long as you use an external GPS device and not the 1HZ one on the iPhone. I haven't read all his posts on the topic in detail, but it sounds like the app might actually be not so bad.
06-05-2015, 10:47 PM
#19
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Me too, ordered the clock. It was the only non-essential option I chose.
Refrained from ordering LWBs, CF trim, PCM, 18 way - features I had on my previous Caymans. But, I would definitely miss having the gauge there. FYI have used the manual stop watch on the track - which works just fine with a click of the stalk as a I cross the start/ finish line.
Refrained from ordering LWBs, CF trim, PCM, 18 way - features I had on my previous Caymans. But, I would definitely miss having the gauge there. FYI have used the manual stop watch on the track - which works just fine with a click of the stalk as a I cross the start/ finish line.
06-05-2015, 11:40 PM
#20
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Another sucker for looks 
Yea I was pretty prudent as well
I splurged on one item other that that ridiculously expensive clock
I went for some painted trim pieces ( not all ) just the minimal amount
and some of the other add-ons that honestly make a lot of sense to order, when your spending 100K+ on a car.....
I guess I should change the topic thread to "Not feelin' like an idiot anymore":
Best regards
Ed
Me too, ordered the clock. It was the only non-essential option I chose.
Refrained from ordering LWBs, CF trim, PCM, 18 way - features I had on my previous Caymans. But, I would definitely miss having the gauge there. FYI have used the manual stop watch on the track - which works just fine with a click of the stalk as a I cross the start/ finish line.
Refrained from ordering LWBs, CF trim, PCM, 18 way - features I had on my previous Caymans. But, I would definitely miss having the gauge there. FYI have used the manual stop watch on the track - which works just fine with a click of the stalk as a I cross the start/ finish line.
I splurged on one item other that that ridiculously expensive clock
I went for some painted trim pieces ( not all ) just the minimal amount
and some of the other add-ons that honestly make a lot of sense to order, when your spending 100K+ on a car.....
I guess I should change the topic thread to "Not feelin' like an idiot anymore":
Best regards
Ed
06-06-2015, 12:01 AM
#21
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Another sucker for looks
Yea I was pretty prudent as well
I splurged on one item other that that ridiculously expensive clock
I went for some painted trim pieces ( not all ) just the minimal amount
and some of the other add-ons that honestly make a lot of sense to order, when your spending 100K+ on a car.....
I guess I should change the topic thread to "Not feelin' like an idiot anymore":
Best regards
Ed
Yea I was pretty prudent as well
I splurged on one item other that that ridiculously expensive clock
I went for some painted trim pieces ( not all ) just the minimal amount
and some of the other add-ons that honestly make a lot of sense to order, when your spending 100K+ on a car.....
I guess I should change the topic thread to "Not feelin' like an idiot anymore":
Best regards
Ed
06-06-2015, 01:48 AM
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06-06-2015, 06:22 AM
#23
I think you could go on with options.
Remember this is a gt4. The primary purpose of a GT is driving.
I ordered all the freebies eg smoking, ac, cdr and paid for track stuff ie clubsport pack and splurge on 1 option. Leather.
Was really thinking no ac, no stereo but realised Porsche freebies are not meant to be passed on. You guys agonising over a clock face just means Porsche got this right as they always do
Remember this is a gt4. The primary purpose of a GT is driving.
I ordered all the freebies eg smoking, ac, cdr and paid for track stuff ie clubsport pack and splurge on 1 option. Leather.
Was really thinking no ac, no stereo but realised Porsche freebies are not meant to be passed on. You guys agonising over a clock face just means Porsche got this right as they always do
06-06-2015, 11:22 AM
#24
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I think you could go on with options.
Remember this is a gt4. The primary purpose of a GT is driving.
I ordered all the freebies eg smoking, ac, cdr and paid for track stuff ie clubsport pack and splurge on 1 option. Leather.
Was really thinking no ac, no stereo but realised Porsche freebies are not meant to be passed on. You guys agonising over a clock face just means Porsche got this right as they always do
Remember this is a gt4. The primary purpose of a GT is driving.
I ordered all the freebies eg smoking, ac, cdr and paid for track stuff ie clubsport pack and splurge on 1 option. Leather.
Was really thinking no ac, no stereo but realised Porsche freebies are not meant to be passed on. You guys agonising over a clock face just means Porsche got this right as they always do
06-06-2015, 01:57 PM
#25
Sigh, just did one final config revision today at the dealer before it locks next week and threw in the sport chrono. They had a base cayman without it and I sat inside; I guess I felt awkward without having it after getting used to it on my GTS.
06-06-2015, 02:30 PM
#26
I'm in the same scenario as you. I've been avoiding the chrono this whole time, but its beauty on the dash haunts me. Without it, it makes that hazard light button oh so bigger. I have until the 11th.Couple of other options I have:
-CF
-PCM
-18 ways (couldn't get buckets)
-auto climate
-heated seats
06-06-2015, 03:33 PM
#28
But then you got to the 'but' part...
06-06-2015, 04:00 PM
#29
Drifting
I'm getting PCM because I like having a map even if I'm not on a route and don't want the roof wart. The base stereo isn't an option for me since it lacks BT audio streaming and USB, which means no playback control from the head unit or digital audio input.
18-ways I'd get if I couldn't get LWBs mostly for the adjustable bolsters.
Auto climate I'm getting because I hate fiddling with fan controls and such. I much prefer set it and forget it, though if they had 1-zone auto climate control, I'd get that.
Never used heated seats on my first car while I lived in Calfornia and then Texas, so I skipped them on my M3 and have never once wished I had them. Other people seem not to be able to imagine owning a car without them, so maybe it's one of those things that doesn't seem important until after you've enjoyed it, like xenons or a full leather interior. I gather a frequent use case is driving with the windows down while it's very cold out. I guess I've never felt the need to do that.
06-06-2015, 04:01 PM
#30
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Damn what did I start here ??
LOL
Hell its pretty
I should get a commission from the dealers on this one
LOL
Hell its pretty
I should get a commission from the dealers on this one