Australian GT4s
 

I was wondering what information people have with respect to GT4s in Australia?

When I first ordered, I heard there were originally only 30 allocated to Australia and I was number 70 something on the list. I think due to the LWB issue I was bumped up the list, but I never heard confirmation of how many are coming in to the country.

I have an Agate Grey one arriving in a few weeks (in Melbourne). Who else is getting one? With what specs and when does it arrive?

Hi, I sent you a PM last week but the message system doesn't seem to alert so you probably haven't seen it.
I was also told 30 cars which may have become 32 ish but not much more than that I believe. I originally ordered with LWB's but after sitting in my friends RS4.0 found they didn't suit me so changed to 18ways. had I done that at the start I probably would have got mine sooner. At this stage its an October build so probably December delivery.
PM me and i will give you my contact details.
Cheers
Chris

I'm a sapphire blue with the LWB's in Sydney. Tried out the seats in an RS at goodwood and I was very happy with them. Delivery should be in November but the service I've received so far is somewhere between mediocre and pisspoor so I'm not exactly sure when it's coming.

I'm sapphire blue in Melbourne (Club Sport pack). Like Chris mine is due for an October build.

I'd heard originally the allocation was 10 per dealership which makes it a lot more than 30 in total.

Presuming you other guys aren't on PFA already (Bardman + IMOA), plus the 2 other mates I know with orders that makes 7 known orders already which suggests the "30 only" is unlikely.

One of my mates was #1 apparently and by all accounts his ship docked on the weekend so we should see it soon - but his was the only one we knew of that wasn't slated for an October build.

I think part of the problem is nobody really knows very much so they don't quite know what to say to us. Been reading that most of the northern hemisphere cars seem to be several weeks earlier than promised of late which might mean ours are produced a bit earlier than we have been told as well... I have stopped asking now and are just waiting til they tell me its made and on its way :cheers:

Cheers
Chris

Ok, great, I'll send you a PM.

What is PFA? I agree there have to be more than 30, otherwise I dont think I would have gotten a car.

I'm a bit surprised that you dont have firm dates yet. I was quoted a date some time ago, and its pretty much coming in exactly when they said. I'm coming through Porsche Centre Brighton, which is a pretty small dealer and I find smaller dealers are in general better for service. I had a poor experience with Melbourne many years ago, so would not be that surprised if they are not that helpful.

Sorry - PFA = http://porscheforum.com.au/

I'm also through Brighton. At this stage I just know I have an Oct build but they don't know an exact delivery yet given the Xmas shipping period issues.

That said I haven't spoken to Richard for a month or so - might be time to go in for a coffee and an update.

I couldn't get anyone at Brighton to show any interest in selling me a car. 3 times I went there and nobody was interested. Even when I pulled up in my 993 C2S in front of 3 sales people. They just kept talking amongst themselves so after 20 minutes I left. Was close to writing to the dealer principle but never bothered in the end.....

So we should all get together and have a coffee and chat at some stage. Hoping to get a sneak peek of one over the weekend so if it comes to pass perhaps we could meet at PCM...
Cheers
Chris

Hi,
Over here in Perth with a confirmed order for the 2nd delivery to PCP.
Sapphire Blue with LWB :)

When was yours due to arrive Rod?

Happy Days.....
Just got back from night at PCP and looks like I got me a build week :)
WA got 1x of the first allocations so there is one arriving for delivery this week.
Then a gap to build week 44 for me.....with LWB's!!!
Going to be a happy xmas. https://rennlist.com/forums/graemlins/burnout.gif

Sensational news Rod. Thats terrific. Hope I get some more clarity soon too. So you will get to see one this week, thats awesome. I am hoping we get the same here. if not this week then next i think...

Hello All!
Not a Lurker anymore. Running in my new Carmine Red GT4.


Living the dream...

Hi Gazz, a very big congratulations. I believe yours may have been Number 1 delivery so a bit of history that no one can take away. Carmine would look great, well done :)

Chris

Hi Gazz,

Big congrats, looks like its going to be a nice fine weekend this weekend too ;)
GEEETEE4 :)

Yes its number 1 in Australia. How cool is that. :thumbsup:


I ordered the car and put down a deposit about a year ago. The wait was ok because the 987.2 and work kept me busy!

Dammit! Mine arrived last week so I could have been number 1! I have been on holidays so am only picking it up on Monday. I have the whole week off though so will make up for lost time. Where are you based?

Sunny Perth.

Nice. I'm in Perth now on holidays, flying back (to Melbourne) tomorrow. Had a great time here and in the south west.

Any photos of your car?

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...f3f1270b37.jpg

987.2 and GT4

I have an order in with Porsche Centre Melbourne and my order locked today for October build and delivery December or January approx. Mine was the 10th order they took but I think they have been accepting orders since then "subject to availability".

My spec:
White with Platinum Wheels
Full Bucket Seats
Sport Chrono with Track Precision App
64 Litre tank
Anthracite Aluminium Dash Trim
Auto Dimming Mirrors
Bi-Xenon with PDL

The PCA Press GT4 (Sapphire Blue with Black Wheels) is there now and will be at the PCV 40th Anniversary function this Sunday.

Jim Richards got his White GT4 last week and is prepping it now in Shannons livery for Targa.

As someone who got his first taste of Motorsport as a three year old being taken to races in Auckland to see the local up and coming gun driver (he used to build his cars at a local servo) and then properly growing my love of Motorsport in the mid eighties watching him dominate in the JPS 635CSI it's actually a bit exciting that we'll be driving the same car.

And congrats to rodders, it's about time we got an Australian car

Spoke to Jim a few weeks ago at the Perth Targa West.
We did the same sprint that day. I got a somewhat better time in my 2010 Manual Cayman S, him in 2013 PDK Cayman S.

I have a question for all you Australian gents.
Are all you guys buying Porsche's, Ferrari's and Lambos Gazillionairs?
When a 911 Turbo cab costs a half million dollars, it seems like owning a Porsche or other high end sports car would be out of the question for most regular Australian folks.
Dare I ask the price of a lowly Honda Civic??
P.S. that Carmine Red GT4 looks amazing.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...507577b58c.jpg

Hi Maverick 1.

Australia has a Luxury Car Tax that kicks in for cars over $61,884.00. For fuel-efficient "green" cars the LCT Threshold is $75,375.00. Under that figure cars are competitively priced. However over that figure we pay 33% LCT. There is also 10% GST and 5% import duty so the prices get scary very quickly.

If you think we are expensive, check out Singapore. It is crazy there. A VW Golf in Singapore costs as much as a Boxster S does here.

Is anyone interested in a Group Buy of Track Wheels for Australian owners of GT4? I am thinking of something like Rays TE37. Other suggestions welcome but we would need to agree on one specific wheel that can be obtained in the correct size and offset.
If there is interest from Australian owners I will start a separate thread.

I'll be interested in track wheels. I'm most likely going to look at 19's to run slicks however.

Sounds like you'll be getting yours the same time as me and Chris (cp993).

Hi Snowman
Thanks for responding. Lets see how many interested parties we have and go from there. I am putting out some feelers for suppliers that can deliver a suitable wheel now. Maybe something exciting will pop up.
It needs to be strong, light and reasonably priced so if it gets damaged it can be replaced without costing a bomb.

Looking to solve my wheel issue as well.
Trouble is all tyres for 19 or 20" wheels are going to be slower than the 18" super soft R spec I was running on the 987.2. Even Trofeo R or slicks will be slower.

Funny I was to,d I was number 10 at PCM too :)
I think quite a few of us will have cars arriving at the same time by the sounds of it...

Thanks Gazz
What are these Super Soft R Spec tyres? Brand etc?
Maybe BBS Motorsport wheels would be suitable because they can be built to order.
Do you have standard red brakes or ceramic yellow brakes?

Maybe there are lots of Number 10's then.;)
I suspect that Porsche might build the Australian spec cars in batches to make production easier. They are all made at the Osnabruck factory (old Karmann factory now owned by VW). This is where all Caymans are produced and where half the Boxster production is done. The other half of Boxsters are made at Stuttgart.

Yes I think you might be right, we all might be number 10 lol

That is called, "playing your cards close to your chest".
Are you going to the 40th Anniversary function at Rochford tomorrow?

I got steel brakes this time so I can at least try to get 18 or 19s' on. Had ceramic before.

I started a thread about this but nobody replied :( ;

I tried some Yokohama 18" Advan rims with large barrel intended for 991s'. These do fit over the calipers, but hit the rear suspension toe arms. These 991 rims are a special shape.
I tried some other regular Yokohama 18" rims with spacers (19 or 21mm)and they clear the toe arms, yay. But don't fit over the calipers properly.
So looking to try the 991 rims with spacers next at the shop. Or maybe different offset rims but with the big barrel this may be a big ask.
Not sure if the spacers will cause the tyres to have issues with the guards yet.

The tyres are Yoko A050. With these your 987 can easy out drive a GT3 if it does not have them. I was the first to run these (although pretty pricey) in the club, now most others do as well. They are super quick but as they are "time attack" tyres they are not suitable for continiuous lap running as they get hot after one lap.

My concern with running 18's with A050's on this car will be roll centers.

I used to have an R35 GT-R which came with 20's standard and it was actually quicker with 19" Dunlop Sports MAXX Race rubber than it was with 18" A050's as the roll centers were just to far out. Toyo do make an R comp (R888) is 19 and 20's but even though the feel better from the SOP they weren't as quick as the Dunlops either.

The Dunlops are one of the OEM options for the Cayman along with the Michelins - what did you get on your one GAZZ?

It's one of the reasons I was thinking of going slicks. Then you can run 19's but get a side wall to make the rolling diameters - and hence the roll centers as per factory design.

I had no issues on the 987.2, it worked perfect but yes these are somewhat smaller than the 20" on the GT4 and only slightly smaller than 987.2 OEMs.

Dunlop Sports MAXX Race??? Guess what? My GT4 car came with these (20")!!!! Has a tread wear of 80. Maybe you all will get them too.
For a road tyre they are really good actually, but are nothing compared to the grip of a proper R spec and no where near the A050s'.

As I said already - they don't have the overall grip of an A050 but you might find they are over a lap faster due to roll centers.

Also be aware when you put 18's with R Comps onto a car designed to run 20's it will look completely stupid like this....

(This was my R35 when we tested it with A050's)

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...393a8f7866.jpg

Haha yes you are right. PCV day, no not going to get there unfortunately. Should be a good day though talking to a few people that are going. Something like over 200 cars expected...

Snowy, love the Nissan. What a weapon!
Arent you heading off on holiday this weekend?

Just about to head off now

When you get back, yell out and we will catch up for a coffee...

that is very unfortunate, chris.
a reflection of some of the current generation's work ethos/culture, seen much more frequently than previously. that is very sad, that a customer comes in with intent to spend over $200k, and they just let him walk away. i don't let anybody walk out of my workplace unspoken to. even for $5 sale. you just never really know who each customer really is and how much they are willing to part with.
maybe these guys sell too many cayennes that pay their wages.

Hi guys

Anyone else planning on doing the Targa Tas 2016 Tour? Should be awesome being 25th anniversary.
Just booked our flight.... Now all I need is a GT4 :)

Thinking about it except not too keen on the 130kph speed limit monitored by the Rally Safe unit if you do not have a full roll cage. I understand the reasons for this but I am thinking it might be excruciating on the straights.

The Clubsport factory half cage does not comply with CAMS regulations as it needs an additional cross brace and the front cage to comply. That is if you want to run in the unrestricted speed category.

Thinking....thinking!!!

the straights won't be too long. 130km/h is plenty on the roads.
and if you are a newbie, it's a great way to learn the roads/etiquette.
i've only done track, but not any targa, as think it is very risky. touring would be a great place to start
on unfamiliar roads. all your cornering will be done at 50 - 100 anyways.

Hi Jimmy

Thanks for your thoughts. I have done Targa Tasmania a number of times before in Nissan GT-R. Finished in top 10 a few times and 2nd Outright once so I probably have a different perspective on things. I am sure that lots of competitors will be happy with the 130kph limit. Just struggling with the concept myself.

ah ok - all good then.
sorry to preach to the converted! :to_order:

Not a problem at all Jimmy. I hope you have a great time there. There are some straights in Targa across the top of Cethana and on Mt Arrowsmith where you can see 280-300kph if your car can do it. Can be scary. I remember thinking "what the hell am I doing here" one time on Cethana during pouring rain at 260kph and the wipers starting to lift off the windscreen. Makes you think we must be all crazy.

For those that are interested I have found that Rays have the TE37 Ultra available in 11" x 20" ET 50 for the rear which is the exact factory fit. However the fronts are only available in 9" x 20" ET 45. This puts the wheel outside 22mm further out. I measured a GT4 today and I think this puts it a few mms outside the wheel arch. So it is a no go in current form. Rays would be smart to offer an 8.5" x 20" with the correct offset and they would get a lot of business. I am looking at whether the wheel can be finessed a little to make it fit.

There is a lot of talk on these forums about people putting clear film on their cars. Is this a track only thing? Or a North American thing? In 20 years of car ownership I've never done this. Any of you guys planning on getting this done?

I am investigating it. PCM have recommended an installer that uses the Premiumshield Elite product. The installer says it is better than the USA favourites of Suntek and Xpel. I have no idea so it would be good to hear from our USA friends who have actual experience with these products.

Seems like we need to watch out for the headlights though because products like Xpel will delaminate the lenses when removed.

Getting mine done tomorrow.
Last car had it and saved a lot of damage. The side scoops will get a lot of damage from sand and small gravel chips.
Much less pulverizing on your car at the track if nobody overtakes you. -I try to never let that happen!

In regards to wheels with the exchange rate where it is japan is an excellant option but I would strongly recommend tws over rays, they are more of a race team supplier as opposed to a consumer supplier, their wheels are lighter and they will do a short run with custom offsets. And, frankly, te37s are massively overrated.

Thanks for the suggestion. I will investigate this brand. I looked at their website quickly and the Magnesium range looks amazing but very expensive. Not surprising if they are genuine magnesium and super light.

What material are you having applied Gazz?

Well Monday is here so good luck with picking up your car and enjoy. Looking forward to seeing it around.

Best wishes
Chris

I did Targa a few times myself in GT-Rs - am thinking we should know each other!? (I did it 2009-2011)

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...26247357_o.jpg

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.n...eec45dcb487203

Probably we do. PM me if you like and we can chat off line.

Thanks yes, i have been reading about the headlight issue too. Have a 2 friends that have just had their cars done by the guy you are referring to and both quite happy with the job. One on a 978.2 Cayman and the other a brand new Cayman GTS which was picked up last week and virtually driven straight to the installer in Knoxfield or Rowville I think it is....

I was also looking at getting the remainder of the car treated with Opticoat Plus as well.

C

Very expensive would be one way of putting it :)

Their base motorsport rim is the t66f, here's a link to the page showing sizes/offsets/weights of their standard wheels to give you a better idea. (Not sure if you can read Japanese and their website is a bit confusing)

http://www.tws-forged.com/tws_t66-f.html

Thanks Chris,

Picked the car up today and had a lot of fun with it.

Its pretty much everything I hoped it would be. :)

Might write some more soon once I have a few more kms in it.

Cheers,

Brad

Second this - what did you get done? (material, what did you cover etc)

Its in the shop now.
Im getting the entire car covered. Cant remember what brand it is. Has a gloss finish. Not 3M or Ventura.
Will report back later...with a much lighter Wallet.

Are you getting the rear wing done too?

Hi Gazz

Whom in Perth is doing yours?

Yes the wing is being done.

Let me get the car back first before I say who it is or not.

Its a 5 day wrap!!!!!

P.S.
A club mate got 18" onto his 981 Cayman S with PASM. Used 6mm spacers. I will do test fit on the weekend if I get time.
Anyway lets go to the specific thread re this;
https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4/8942...-on-gt4-2.html

Hey guys, what do you think of the resale on this car here? I am unsure about how the GT4 will fare going up the blue stone entrance to my street. My later GT3s needed front lift to get up here, and I had a 996.2 GT3 that couldn't get up here at all. Even my neighbour's GranTurismo scraps the front unless he crawls at an angle and that isn't such a low car. I'm in two minds whether I should stick to my GT4 order or switch to a Spyder. I could take the risk and pick up the GT4 and see how I go if resale here is like the US where I won't have an issue selling it for what I paid for!

Oh and hi Roders, good to see you here too.

GT4 looks about 5mm higher than the GT3. Im even thinking to raise the GT4 10mm.

Hi Way.....

I'm sure you wont find any issues reselling a GT4 here either.
Lots of demand with little supply ;)

Finally I go to collect my Girl with her new big bra on in 17mins time .
5 days without was hard, but at least I had a track day on Wed to fang the Cayman S about.

Good on you Gazz enjoy while all us waiters wait :) :)

Ok, so got the GT4 back.
Carmine RED with gloss film looks freeking AWESOME! :thumbsup:

For those that asked, its Suntek film. Much less noticeable than Venture Shield.

Interesting read here about Cayman black:

http://www.motoring.com.au/news/2015...ck-again-54384

Main reason for posting though, is that it mentions 140 GT4s have been ordered into Australia and that we have only 70 allocations. Most up to date numbers I have seen.

This article includes the source of the 140 orders, but also commentary from Porsche that they "hope" to fulfil all 140 orders.

http://www.motormag.com.au/news/1510...ort-announced/

Lol - now I'm just spamming. Australian reviews are being posted up. Looks like Porsche took the Australian press down to Philip Island today.

http://www.caradvice.com.au/387504/p...ew-track-test/

I called him out on the track only and manual only comments! :)

Mine should be hitting the docks in the next couple of days but unfortunately I'm off to Europe on saturday so won't be able to pick it up until early november. I think a week in and around the snowies/vic alps in mid november before the schools break for christmas hols might be on the cards though :)

Those delivery numbers sound more believable to what I was originally told Brad which was 30 ish. Think 70 odd is a bit more realistic. Wonder if it will get to 140 though.

Snapped a quick photo of mine after washing it today.

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Beauty.

Interesting to see some of the Aussie reviews.
Has anyone else noticed that there was supposed to be only 1x Sapphire Blue press car, but some of the pictures show standard seats but some of the video's are showing LWB's?????

Love you colour Bardman :)

Just got confirmation of my VIN and car has been built :) happy days.

Car looks awesome Brad. Did you end up getting film on the front?

Rod, that's fantastic news re your vin. Hope I have similar news soon given our cars were due to be built same week :)

Interesting to also read the Australian Press car was shipped with PS2's.
The customer cars which were delivered at the same time came with the Dunlops....

This is because there were two cars at the press launch. The sapphire blue PCA press car with sports seats and JR's white car with LWB seats. So the interior shots with LWB's are Jim's car (note white rear vision mirrors) and the other shots are of the PCA press car.

Thanks. I haven't done any sort of film on the car. Im a bit on the fence about it to be honest. Likely that I won't do it.

Hope you get your VIN soon!

Mine came with the PS2's. Given I will pretty much only street my car, I might go for PSSs when these wear out.

Didn't One of the GT4 there have an engine expiry? That's what someone from NZ in the media who went there reported over here??

Hrms wonder why the Perth one that was delivered has the Dunlops? Would have thought they would have both been from the same production runs.

Congrats on the car....love the colour.
Let me know what you do about the film, I was thinking about it. But then advised unless you do the whole car, if you later polish the unfilmed sections there may be colour differences.
I'm thinking might stick with Modesta Paint Protection......

I haven't heard anything about this.

One of the articles I read said there was a problem with the press car but they didnt say what it was. So some of the journalists swapped into JR's targa prepped car to do their laps apparently.....

Mine arrived yesterday and was fitted with the PS2's which made me happy. Being over the other side of the world, not so much.

IMOA....where are you?

Glad to hear it's arrived for you. Something very much to look forward to, coming home I guess :jumper:

Yes the PCA marketing manager stated in the NZ press that it was a bit embarrassing and the first time they have ever had a blown engine on an Australian new model press release. Not sure what the final diagnosis was...

Belgium for the next couple of weeks. Last stop of about 13 months of near constant travel with (hopefully) the rest of the year in Australia.

If your from Sydney, i'm guessing your's is the Sapphire Blue at Porsche Centre Willoughby?

Is anyone here going to the private showing of the GT4 and GT3 RS at Porsche Centre Sydney South this evening?

Cannot wait!

yes going there, have mine on order with them, should be good!

Great stuff.

Whats the spec of your car?

White
LWB's
Clubsport
Harness for the passenger
Dynamic Lights
Dimming Mirrors
Interior LED package

yours?

Great spec!!

No GT4 on order for me unfortunately. When are you expecting delivery?

Regards

last i heard form Lee was a January build so I assume March delivery. Unless Porsche come out with something else in GT in (Manual + NA) this car will be for keeps, and pass it to my 4yo down the track...

Yep, that's it.

plenty of rs there last night....

Well mine is on a boat.

Due in port early Jan. Count down has officially begun and the next month or so will be spent watching the shipping tracker.

How long does it take a vessel to get from Germany to Australia?

Hi Snowman
Probably on the same boat with mine which was finished on October 26 and shipping now. Due for delivery in January from PCM.

It left yesterday and is due into Melbourne Jan 5th.

Has 5 stops along the way.

I'd say yours is on the TORRENS along with chris-p and roders which is due into port Jan 2nd as they were both built around the same time as yours. Actually Roders is in Freo so he'll get his earlier.

But I'm on BOHEME (mine was built Nov 11th - was delayed slightly due to the LWB's but I got them in the end) and is a few days behind consequently.

What is the ship called? Where are you following it?

Ah, you answered my question already. Where do you track them?
Mine has LWB as well but no scaffolding in the back.

Follow here - put your VIN into the box marked cargo id. (Can get your VIN from PCM)

https://www.2wglobal.com/webapps?fra...uickSearchPage

OK, thanks. Will follow it.

Yep sounds like a good start to 2016 for a few of us in Oz. Mine along with Roders is on the Torrens which departed bremerhaven early yesterday morning our time, due into Mel Jan 2. doing a bit of a mini world tour along the way with stops in belgium, UK, Spain and South Africa beforehand. V-GT400 once you have the vessel name you can track the vessel at the link below.

http://www.marinetraffic.com/ais/home?level0=100

Just put the vessel name in search box in the top right corner and it should give you some info.
Cheers
Chris

Ouch. That is a long wait. I guess anticipation is half the fun.

Sure is. around 38 to 40 days is the normal transit time port to port. Trouble is have just about run out of anticipation given most of us have been waiting since Feb, March. At least we life in a place were we can use them all year round :)

Just got my VIN number from PCM and definitely on the Torrens arriving in Melbourne January 2nd.
Anyone in Melbourne looking at paint protection films?

Thats good news V-GT400. Yes i am definitely getting protective film. I will try to get it done virtually the day after I pick it up if I can manage it.

What film and who will you get to apply it?

Everyone speaks pretty highly of Invisible Car bra so I will get a quote from them and another place in Ringwood or Nunawading. Not sure of the name but will let you know. I will PM you my email address and we can compare notes. I have to sort out who I will use for insurance. Previous car was with Porsche insurance so will get a quote from them

Thanks, email sent.

The race is one....there are two boats on the way from Germany now. About 3 days apart from each other :)
1st one departed 24th Nov, due to Perth 28th December.
Depending on the schedules/stops usually takes 28-45 days.

Looks like lots of LWB's got released for Australia :)
Mine was a 1st Oct build, but my car decided to enjoy Oktoberfest before getting on a boat hahahah.

Be interesting to compare notes with other on insurance companies for a GT4.

Chris - since there are 3 of us due for cars all together see if any of the clear bra people want to do a discount on 3 cars maybe?

Will be in touch :)

except I'm in Perth :(
I'm thinking of Modesta BC05 :)

Bumping this thread.

Thanks for bumping the thread Bardman!! Mine should delivered in July/August by Porsche Centre Brighton, after some brilliant help from Richard C. I see Snowman on the forum! I seem to be always following him (I bought my first R35 GT-R from FTG Nissan in 2009, and got mine about a month after he got his lol).


I ordered mine in early October, apparently I'm PCB's last GT4 allocation :)

There is another guy Mark (not on the forums) who got one of the first R35's from FTG, and he also now got the first Aussie delivered GT4 last year. So it seems we all share common tastes. Richard at PCB is a great guy - he is who I dealt with for both the GT4 and the Macan.

Also if you haven't already - as good as this forum is for information - if you are interested in a social side jump on PFA - http://porscheforum.com.au/ I've had a few good meet ups for coffee etc already.

FWIW - this is my little beasty.


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...a02ddec06d.jpg

Very, very nice. You still have the "SMAUG" plates I see (I was a long time lurker on the SAU forums in the past). Will definitely check out the PFA forums for the social side. The funny thing is I want to replace my A45 with a Macan Turbo in a year or two when my lease is due on my A45 :) so it seems we do seem to share similar taste in cars!

I have to correct you on that one.
In fact the first delivered Aust GT4 was in Western Australia (Carmine Red). The supply ship visited WA before Melb or Syd.
What was printed in the Christphorous Magazine about the first Aust delivery was also wrong.
The lucky winner for the first delivered GT4 was....
Me! :)

Just setting the record straight. ha ha.

Here she be on display with some friends...https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...55677906c3.jpg

Haha - ok GAZZ - I should change it to you, Jim Richards, Mark and Bardman all got cars in the first shipment. :D

And I reckon I'll probably be one of the last in Australia to get a GT4! :D

More accurately, Gazz, Me, Jim Richards, and then Mark! :D

You guys crack me up :) :)

I had to get new numberplates moving down to Tasmania. My 18 months old daughter always says brm brm when she sees my car, so I went for the following:

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Thats excellent Brad. A story you will be able to tell her when she is older and you bring out that photo :)

Last is collectable too, so good on ya, and its newer too, ha ha.

So how many Km's have you guys racked up. I have just hit 3000km since delivery day on Jan 23...

1'600 odd km's for me - delivery was mid Feb.
Oil and filters at 1'000 km. 1 track day down at Wakefield with hopefully many more to come!

How did you find the gearing at wakefield?

11500km and only spent 7 weeks in Australia since october when i picked it up.

It seemed suited to the track - lots of second and third gear corners. I was down there for a test day in a formula ford and only got the GT4 on for the last session at the end of the day when everyone else cleared out. Car performed great but felt like a Cadillac after 80+ laps in the formula ford!

I noticed that the rear of the car was hopping / skipping in some of the higher speed corners. I put it down to either high tire pressure (didn't get a chance to adjust it down) or the traction control which I didn't switch off as it was the first time I tracked the car.

sounds pretty good, formula ford is something else lucky man would love to try it, i am hoping 2nd and 3rd are right for EC too

Thanks mate, but the anticipation is killing me :D

I've done about 1,600kms including 3 track days - and have ordered a new set of tyres already. lol

I got about 5000kms.

Actually the car is in storage for a week now. This is because Im not tracking it until I can "fix" it and get 18" stickies on. With the OEM tyres, for me, the car is just too slow and not competitive (like to run against Open or GT class).

My lightly modded Cayman S is a lot faster in the corners and its off to the country today for the next sprint event at the track on Sat.

GAZZ - fwiw - Mark tested a set of the Pirelli Trofeo R's a couple of weeks ago at Phillip Island.

We estimate them to be 2s / lap faster than either the Dunlop or Michelin's at that track. It's what I have ordered now. Prices for them were nearly half what we were quoted for the OEM's too.

Still not quite as good as a full R Comp - but it brings the speed of the cars up to a pretty high level.

Had considered that, but some are saying Trofeo Rs' are slow than Dunlops.
Anyway the Cayman S is running A050 SOFT. So compared to that, all the above is way slower.
Sure, I burn the A050s... its not cheap to beat the GT3s and stripped race cars with the lowly Cayman S, ha ha.

Interesting your S is faster in the corners than the GT4. What needs fixing on the GT4?

Nope - Trofeo's are WAAYY faster. We were seeing +10km/hr faster in some corners.

GAZZ - for as good a reference as I can give - the time ran at Phillip Island on the Trofeo R was pretty much the same as my old R34's time there. I took that over to W.A. once and we ran a 63 at Barbagallo long. So I reckon the GT4 on Trofeo's should be pretty close to that.

Not sure what times your Cayman S does there?

63 long is a really good time.
The S did a 66.4 long, which is still the Porsche class A record from 2013.
One other GT4s' ran a 70 long, but were not driven to 100%.

Was just getting warmed up ;)
Hope to get the GT4 back on the road soon to break under the 70's :)

One of my good mates who I used to do the Dutton Rallies with +10 years ago has just started doing Porsche W.A. days in his 964 RSR hotrod (Blaise Paris). He's the reason the R34 came west as we used to run in his EVO over there and he in my R34 in Vic but he was between cars one year.

Was speaking to Blaise before (we're going to Rennsport next week together) and he reminded me it was bucketing down at Barbs with my car - we ran the 63 in his EVO the year later. But he says my thing should have been about that time as well. We did run it at Collie at Duttons - did a 49.1 back then. I think you guys were there on the weekend? I think Blaise said he ran a 50.1 on the weekend in his 964 and a 65 at Barbs the other day so that sounds about right.

This is Blaise's current little bus.

https://fbcdn-photos-f-a.akamaihd.ne...f5e14d99fc6d6c

^^^ enjoyed his build thread over on PF. Snowman are you IMOA or is that another bloke? Can't keep up with the sapphire GT4s haha (lovely colour btw).

Interesting to hear that the cup 2s aren't up to scratch on these things. I run A050 soft front medium rear on my GT3 and would never go backwards now as they're bliss, but I thought the Cup 2 was basically an R-comp in its own right.

Hoping these GT4s drop a bit in the years to come so maybe I can hop into one. Won't hold my breath though!!

No I'm Snowman over there too :)

I'm mostly in the Motorsport section on PF though. But Blaise has always built fantastic cars.

And I'm IMOA here as well :)

That clears that up then :)

Agate grey available
 

Hi guys,

Was out at Rennsport on Sunday and my dealer mentioned he had an Agate grey GT4 with sofas that a customer had passed on. Basic spec and ready to go.

If there is any interest PM me and I will pass on his contact details.

cheers,
Noel

Any idea on price?

Was also at Rennsport and my dealer said he has a Guards Red with Clubsport (carbon seats, half cage) and a few other small things - due in this week a customer canceled for $227K drive away.

I didn't ask him but it's a low spec car & brand new so it should be RRP + options & standard dealer delivery.

Which dealers?

I am getting a price to trade in my yet undelivered GTS on a GT4 at the moment.

Why would you need a trade price on an undelivered GTS? Would have thought best for everyone if you just didn't take delivery.

It is on the water to me now and is a high spec custom order.

Since I posted above they have given me a trade in price and it is too far below my contract price and with no discount on a new car I can't afford it.

Given you have not taken delivery they can still sell as new. They might make you eat some of your deposit but setting it up as a trade means you have pay stamp duty and luxury car tax - there is no way you can get close to whole this way.

It doesn't work like that. They have offered $40k less than my contract price.

Mine is the same look as this except it has Carbon folding buckets, PCCB, no rear wiper and no GTS exterior pack (painted black bits).

https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t5...07201167_n.jpg

Had confirmation today that my GT4 build was completed on 24 May 16 :) Should be getting it in early August! Not long now...

Congrats on the build completion. Which Porsche centre did you go through.
Mine is through Porsche Melbourne and build date 12th of May, waiting for shipping. Expecting a delivery date confirmation any day now.

Thanks mate, Congrats on your build completion too!


I went through Porsche Brighton. I expect my car will be shipped in the next couple of weeks, and then the next part of the waiting game :)

Do you guys know how to track your shipping online off your commission number? I am doing that on my GTS at present which lands in Melbourne on Monday.

No I did not know that, how would I get the commission number, is it in the contracts? I'm guessing tracking will be active once its on the ship, is that correct?

Jim, once they give you the VIN number you will be able to track it via the shipping lines track and trace system.
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Very good, I'll call and get my vin number. Thank you.

The commission number is on your contract.

If you don't have it ask your dealer. Once you have this you can track your shipment before you even get your VIN.

I forgot to add the tracking is active from the time it is booked on the boat. In my case it was booked about one week prior to loading.

Great, thanks guys. I'll have a look when I get home, once I have the commission No. how do I track it, which online site is it?

I would ring your dealer and ask for the commission number. Quite often they don't have it when you've signed the contract on day 0, only if you've modified your contract with a change in options say and they give you a new copy once your allocation is confirmed.

To track it, go to:

https://att.2wglobal.com/gstattweb/o...uickSearchPage

Type in your commission number in to the "Customer Reference Number", or if you do happen to already have your VIN, type that in to the "Cargo ID" and then search.

It will come up with all your shipping details.

If you want to nose around, copy your "Bill of Lading" as shown, go back and do a new search just on that number. It will show how many Porsche's are in that shipment to the port of discharge your car is going to.

Now that you know the boat, go to: http://www.marinetraffic.com/ and sign up to become a member and buy the 1 month service for satellite tracking which is about $15.00 and allocate that service to the vessel your car is booked on. But only do this once loaded or you might run out of time before it gets here.

You can track it without the satellite payment, but that is a delayed service and only when the vessel gets close to the shore.

That's great info, much appreciated. I'll be watching it like a hawk...lol.

It is a slow process but somewhat perversely enjoyable if you like your detail.
The boat departs Germany and goes to Belgium, UK, Spain, 3 stops in South Africa, Fremantle, Melbourne, Port Kembla and lastly Brisbane.

It takes 5 weeks to get to Melbourne.

Post back how you go.

Ok, seems like its not booked on the boat. I'll keep trying, regarding vin No.s, are all the zeros actually zeros or is there letters of "O" in there aswell? This is part of my vin No. WP0ZZZ****K19****, is it WP and the letter O or the number zero 0?

They are all the numeral zero.

Keep on trying it. Mine came out of production in the week ending 15/4, but was booked on 11/4. It then arrived at the boat on the 18/4, the same day it sailed.

Fantastic, thanks. Do you mind deleting my vin No. on your post
as I've had 2nd thoughts on posting them on here. TIA

James part of the reason it is not coming up is that your vin should be 17 digits long, the number you've quoted is 15.

Yes I left out the last 2 on here but did enter it, thanks.
I was late to the party as I scored someone else's configurable order in late March, so I'm guessing they're getting out all the older orders out 1st. I've been told it could be waiting for up to 3 or 4 weeks to get on the boat.

I would be surprised if it took that long to get on a boat.

Thanks for this, just checked mine as it was built 3rd of May.

Loaded onto boat on 16/05 and ETA @ Port Kembla is 27th June. So looking like an end of July delivery. :corn:

Yes stock up on lots of popcorn...so thats a 10 week turnaround, I thought it was more like 4 weeks, or am I wrong?

No it is six weeks of watching www.marinetraffic.com willing the boat to go faster.

My car is sailIng past Albany now.

Ok, so I have 6 weeks plus waiting time to board the ship, so maybe 8 weeks for me, pass the popcorn please.........
So yours is nearly here, you must be pretty excited to say the least.

Yes, docks in Melbourne on Monday, but I can see it being another three weeks or so before I can collect it here in Tasmania.

Unfortunately it isn't a GT4 though, see my posts earlier in this thread. Still looking forward to it though.

Also the only port web cam I could find on the whole route is at Fremantle, so you can see the boat in realtime if you are keen.

Looks like everyone who wanted a GT4 in Australia was able to get one :).
Eventually......

Looks like you ordered the GTS, a friend has one and he's absolutely wrapped in it.

Yes it does seem that way doesn't it. As of late last week there's a new allocation at PCM as well if anyone is interested.

Looks like new round for GT3-RS Allocations also just came out for end of year.
One more just locked at PCP :)

I still would have liked a GT4, just got the timing wrong. With cars still available, it stings, but I hope the GTS will be 70% of a 4 in the spec I have ordered.

Well done on the RS, I had a ride in one a fortnight ago and they are fantastic.

My car was built on the 12th of May, that's 15 days ago and no shipping details yet.

I am suprised that it did not go on the boat on the 16th of May. Mine was built on the 3rd of May, was booked on 13th of May and the boat departed on the 16th.

When you put your VIN in the tracking portal does it come up with results?

Search by your commission number then, something doesn't seem right.

The other outlier is that it could be that the car was sent off for a random QA check, which delays the process.

Yes entered Vin No. in the Cargo ID , this is what it says "No records found" and that's it, nothing else come up.

Great, that's all I need. I'll try and look on the bright side and think they'll give my car a good look through.

Ask you dealer for your commission number and search for that.

Also just to check the validity of your vin, put it into here: http://www.vindecoderz.com/EN/Porsche

It doesn't tell you much, but see if it says it is a Australian Spec GT4. At least that way you know your VIN is right.

Thanks, validity came up with a boxter order..!!! I think you're definitely onto something here, not right at all.

My dealer had no idea what a commission number is, he said it should be the same as stock number which is one letter and a series of 5 numbers.

All 981s come up as Boxsters on that site from memory. Look down the bottom at the additional details.

The Commission number is one letter and 5 numbers. Get that number. In face you can ask for a screen print off Porsche Australia's Dealer Connect System.

Here are some screen shots with deleted numbers.


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...9507ac4770.gif



https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...72db793a56.png

So what do you get when you type the G stock number in to the customer reference field on the WW search?

I don't think it has been handed to WW yet, as it hasn't been invoiced to Porsche Australia by the look of that screen shot and no boat is listed.

Same as before. Again I deleted last few numbers before posting here.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...ef97918d92.png

For whatever reason Porsche haven't handed it over to the shipping line yet. Not much you can do but keep on trying it daily until it pops up.

Ok, thanks for your help.

I wouldn't worry too much. I just decoded my VIN in the same tool and it came up with a Boxter as well. ☺

Just received WW logistics vessel booking, ETD 1st June with an ETA 10th July. car was built on 12th May, that's exactly 3 weeks to vessel ETD. Had no notification prior today.
Thanks for everyone's help.

Jim, that timing is pretty normal.mmine was at port in Bremerhaven for 4 weeks before shipping. Also don't be surprised if there is hold ups at this end. Mine was almost 4 weeks from arrival at port in Melbourne before I was able to take delivery due to quarantine issues...
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But on the other hand mine got on a boat within a few days, arrived in Melbourne on the due date which was Monday and got cleared within two days, I.e. yesterday.

So it all depends on a whole host of factors. At least you know where it is now and have a date. That is livable, not knowing isn't.

That's awesome and great to hear the timing was so good for you. Better go buy a tattslotto ticket :)

And for you to stop walking under ladders :)

Thanks C

Is that you Chris Perry? If it is, its me Jim (JimTT)

Great news James. Glad to hear it wasn't one of those affected by the accident.

The timing seems right, mine was built 03/05 and on a boat 16/05. I guess it depends on the boat availability.

Question about Paint Protection.

Who of you are clear wrapping you car? Are you wrapping the whole car or just front end?

Any people who prefer to glass coat it rather than wrap it.

After talking to a few people it seems like the pros of wrapping over coating is it gives more protection.

The downside to wrapping is it is not as glossy and doesn't bead as well as glass coating, plus on a white car you may see discolouration after a couple of years.

What are everyone's thoughts on this?

At least you guys made it onto the boat :(
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=3&theater

Mine is still in Melbourne on vacation and waiting to come home...... ;)

From my understanding glass coating is designed to try an prevent fine scratches in the clear and offers next to no protection for rock impacts.

Film does both of protecting the paint from impacts and the clear from fine swirl scratches. Like any product though, it needs up keep in the form of a fine polish like Clearplex Plastic cleaner to keep the clarity.

I am doing a full front wrap on mine, plus the sills, up the rear guards, full roof, windscreen pillars and mirrors. Plus I am also fitting Clearplex windscreen film to prevent hazing and chips.

I was going to do a full wrap on the car but I have been turned off a little by people telling me that discolouration of the wrap will show up on white cars more. Now in 2 minds.

Thanks, yes I really thought mine was one of the two white ones on that truck. I feel for the owners of those cars though.

Yes Jim it's me. :)
Glad your car is on the water now.
Cheers
Chris

I have had the front from the windscreen forward wrapped, under sills inlet blades, door handles and mirrors as well. The back half of the car is ceramic coated and after the wrap I put a spray on ceramic sealer called Reload over the top. The wrap is so so. Cannot say I am thrilled with it but it's doing its job and preventing chips etc. it is going back to get some of the wrap redone due dirt underneath the wrap and some imperfections.

Ha yes I think you are right :roflmao:

Thanks mate.

How is the unwrapped parts of the car going with less protection? Do you track the car?

No problem really. The car wil not be tracked or rained upon if I can help it. :)

The only area that seems to have copped a little bit is the rear guards at the bottom behind the tyres but even if it was wrapped I think it would have too. I have done 3500km so far...

Hey Chris
Good to see you on here, looks like you're really enjoying your car, it definitely looks amazing in black. Hope to catch up soon. :thumbup:

James I have been doing a bit more digging and found out that the "Production date" was the actual scheduled date from when you got a commission number. Your actual build date is "Plwk" for product week, so yours came off the line much later. So yours didn't sit around for any length of time.

Hmmm, my build date is 23 May 16, but my Plwk is 23. I still don't have a confirmation on WWL... :(

Week 23 is next week. So I'd say it hasn't come out of build yet.

My dealer was showing me last night where they can enquire as to what stage of the build it is at.

I'm not sure I understand this, if I work out 22 weeks from the start of Jan that works out to be 3rd of June.

My car was booked on the ship 24th of May and loaded on the 1st of June, build date 12th May, what am I missing here.

I think the build date on your AS400 screen shot isn't the actual build date, only the first date allocated for it.

When I look at my AS400 shot, my "Build date" is 28/3/16 and my "Plwk" is 15. I know that my dealer told me that it came out of week 15 which was the week ending 15/4/16 and it got booked on the boat on 11/4/16, loaded on to the boat on the 18th and billed to Porsche Cars Australia on 19th.

This tallies up with week 15, not week 13 (28/3/16). So I don't think your stated build date is correct based on my car's details and meaning its sat around for a few weeks unaccounted for.

Nice bit of info and thanks for explaining.

Edit; My Port delivery date changed in as many days, first it was 10th then 11th and now 12th of July.

Thanks mate, that makes sense. I'll keep checking, but won't panic just yet :)

It looks like the Faust is late leaving, so it will keep on blowing out until it does depart Zeebrugge.

Yes, at least 2 days stop over, maybe mechanical issues with the boat.

I see you are up and running now James. Got your Sat Nav subscription on Marine Traffic now? :corn:

Regarding wrapping, my car is white and I have had the full front including "A" pillars, sills up to the panel join behind the scoop, and small strips behind the rear wheels, done in Racewrap Pro that Shane says will not yellow. He has experience with a number of products and he is confident that the material he is using currently will not yellow.
We did not do any disassembly work to wrap into the panel joins as I consider the film is sacrificial and expect I will replace sections at some stage. Also I did not want to disturb the factory build by pulling the car apart. We did however pop the headlights out to tuck the film in behind them, which is a very easy job.
I am very satisfied with the result and Shane was very particular about getting everything just right.

Yes up and running, boat currently at Southampton. Having problems trying to sign up, keeps coming up with "fatal errors". No big deal.

You need the Sat nav subscription for when it goes now the west coast of South Africa and when it crosses the Indian Ocean as well as the Aussie Bight.

My car finally got loaded onto a ship! :)


Theben - arrives in Melbourne on 19 Jul 16!!!!


Hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Now to watch it sail my way :corn:

That's a big fat red ship :D

Congrats, time seems to pass slow waiting. Mine's scheduled to arrive at the port on the 12th of July. I had a call from PCM with a delivery date of 20th.

Thanks James. My car should be in Melbourne on 19 July, so hopefully I should have a delivery on 27 Jul 16, cross fingers! Sorta fits in with the Plwk 22 and 23!

How accurate is the 8 day delivery from arriving to port? My car is due to arrive at port on the 27th of June, so does that mean I should pick it up around 5th of July? I have never had a car deliver so quick after docking, but then again I have never bought a brand new Porsche before either.

I was told by a Melbourne dealer it was about 8 days from day of docking to it arriving at their dealership provided that there was no customs or quarantine delay. But don't forget once it arrives at the dealer it has to go off for its PPI and that can take around 4 days or so.

Sounds like a few more GT4's are coming into Vic shortly. We should do a catch up one day - Chris we STILL haven't done one.

FWIW - I ended up getting my wrap done through PCB. Price was essentially the same as Shane quoted - was the full bonnet, front bars A pillar, headlights, mirror etc job - but meant not having to go out to Sunshine (they did it during a service I had done after doing 4 track days - they had the car for 2 days). As far as I can see the job is perfect too.

Also interesting - I have 2 mates who in the last month have placed orders for GT4's. Both getting September deliveries. I remember PCM telling me in March 2015 I couldn't get one! Thankfully PCB said I could (and I mean thankfully - I love this car. Looking forwards to taking it out for a cruise this weekend, and doing another track day on the 18th!)

I will be in Melbourne the week of the 27th June if you guys want to meet up then. I'm taking advantage of being in Melbourne to get cargraphic headers and a tune installed by evolve. :D

^^ I'm keen for a set of those too Brad. Did you buy them from Evolve or bring them in yourself. (I presume you have gone for the 200cel long tube?).

I can do a catch up early that week (30th Fri/ 1st Sat I'm stuffed with EOFY ****).

I arranged through Evolve as I had a limited window in Melbourne and it would be expensive for me to stick around if the logistics didn't work themselves out. I haven't done the maths - is it economical to bring them in yourself?

I did opt for the 200cel sports headers. Originally was considering the 100cel option, but they are not roadworthy and it appears they don't last as long. Catless seems far too loud for daily driving - particularly around sleepy Hobart.

I am reasonably flexible in terms of catching up, but my car will be in the shop for at least Monday and Tuesday. I actually arrive overnight on the Ferry 24/25th, so could perhaps catch up on that weekend. When are others free?

Hey Snowman
Do you mind letting me know how much you paid for your wrap and their contact details. Do they wrap it around the edges and does it have a reasonable gloss finish to it?

I have another daily P car and I'm pretty keen to catch up. I'd love to see your car. I'm free this Sunday morning and Monday, where do you live, I'm in Balwyn.

James - yes they definitely wrap full around the edges. You need to pop the bonnet to see where the wrap ends for example.

Mine was done completely through Porsche Centre Brighton. Was $2300 inc. I know the deal through Shane which Chris got was $2,000 but you had to get the car out to Sunshine (I'm down in Aspendale).

I'm heading out with the Otium guys on Sunday for a run up to Macedon. We are meeting at the Lorbek Carpark in Port Melbourne at around 10am (cruise leaves around 10:45 but I'll be there from 10ish). It's a good spot to meet - it was where I was going to suggest we meet if we wanted to do a GT4 meet-up as well. Happy to show you the wrap job there on Sunday morning.

(Will be good general car porn as well. I think 80+ supercars are registered for the cruise).

Here's a pic from one earlier this year when I first got my car.


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...ab4181f211.jpg

Brad - Sat 25th or Sunday 26th works for me if others are keen. My wife and kids are away so I have an easy leave pass all weekend. :cool:

Congrats Quack....., Won't be long now!!!

Shame you guys are in Melbourne. I'm in Sydney that weekend, would love to crash your party!!! And learn about what mods are available in Oz. Might be more feasible to import from Oz then the States.

Do headers work with the Sports Exhaust System? Do you still have the normal and sports modes?

Would love to hear your thoughts once you get the tune and headers done.

Yes - the headers replace the existing manifolds, but not the sports exhaust which will continue to function as it did before. Should provide an easy way to modulate the noise if the headers significantly increase the sound. Feedback from others indicates the sports headers only increase volume by about 25% which sounds about perfect to me.

Will for sure share my thoughts once they are fitted with the tune.

Sunday 26th AM ok?

Anyone else able to make it along?

Thanks, that's a good price, I'll look into it.
Lol...80 cars, there might be a few more now that this publicly posted on here. I'll swing past at 10am this Sunday, I'll be coming in a silver 996 Turbo coupe. I think from memory you have a blue GT4, is that correct?
Oh, they call me Jim by the way, I know it's a bit confusing as my forum name is james, but they wont let you change it, stuck for life.

I should be good for the 26th June but wont have my GT4 then.

EDIT; I know some nice twisty roads through to the east, I'm happy to lead if you're interested in an early start and finish, say meet at 7am in Doncaster and can come back as early as 11am or even stretch it out further.
Anyone on here is welcome, Ideally up to 8 or 9 cars usually works well.

an aussie review would be awesome,

Definitely looking forward to a review. The headers were something I was interested in, so hearing your thoughts would be great.

I have the CG sport header on.
The USA ones will fit but there is a fitment issue, so you need to tell them you will require the one to match your existing header part numbers.
I got mine from BGB.

Snowman, thanks for posting about the wrap organised by PCB, I'll be talking to them about this. $2300 seems like a good price (I had my Ducati 1098R done and love the wrap!)

Bardman, keep us updated on the CG headers and tune from Evolve Technik. I've been looking at my options - straight COBB Accessport tune; Fabspeed 450 package (tempting, very tempting, and John Gaydos is a very, very cool guy.... but having to import and finding someone to install is well mmmm and.... warranty...!), or Evolve Technik (left a message with them and no reply :grr:.... hmmm.... and again.... warranty....!)

Leong72, thanks mate, tracking the ship online is killing me! :)

(HURRY UP FAT RED W&W CARGO SHIP)

Hi Snowy,

Just catching up with this sorry. Yes we absolutely must catch up. Will give you a call in the next week and see what we can do.
Good price on your wrap. It was Sunbury to get it done so even further than Sunshine and one of the reasons I haven't managed to get mine rectified as I just haven't had the time to get the car out there and back.

Speak soon
Chris

Sounds good Chris.

Jim - good to meet you on Sunday.

Christian from Evolve was there on Sunday too. Interestingly he said the headers - even with the additional tune - would not void the warranty. I figured the headers alone wouldn't, but that tune would, but he claims otherwise.

Also interesting to hear on the weekend that PCM have 2x GT4 allocations available for Sept deliveries incase anyone knows someone who is looking for one.

Yes good to meet you too.

Your car sounds amazing, I would not want mine any louder than that, its just perfect. That blue looks gorgeous in the flesh.

Super surprised regaring tune not affecting warranty, this doesn't sound right. I'm sure Porsche would not approve of it, I'd want it in writing if they did, you know they can always tell if it has been flashed.

Big turn out just as you mentioned, how was the drive with that large group of eye candy.

Here are some pics of the meeting point, if you dont want your pic posted, just let me know and I'll remove it.

This was less than half of the cars.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...7300445161.jpg

Snowman and his hot rod.

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...d6b358161c.jpg


The porkers, mines the very 1st 996TT.


https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/rennlis...5661d7ffb9.jpg

A flash tune would invalidate warranty if something went wrong mechanically such as an over-rev. Headers would do too.

From my experience certainly when it gets to extended warranty, the dealers want the car back to factory specs, even down to the N rated tyres before they approve it. They have to take photos of the car to send to PCA too.

Dave that is FANTASTIC! Right around the corner :) I ended up buying a Cayman R I loved the GT4 so much, just couldn;t handle the price tag...yet haha.

Thank you for the kind words, they are much appreciated :cheers: You know i'll take care of you as much I can on importing the package, and the install really isn't that bad. Heck if you comp the flight i'll fly out there and we will do it over a weekend together :rockon:

Hi Chris - what about catching up with a few of us on June 26?

At combined WOT and high rpms its plenty loud, but it could use a little boost at lower rpms. :thumbup:

Evolve / PP-Performance (who they get their tunes from) actually offer a 12 month warranty on your engine with the tune (albeit limited to $15k or something like that).

In any case, I actually don't think there is an such thing as "voiding" your warranty. If you make a claim and you have after aftermarket add ons, the onus is on the manufacturer to prove that the add on caused the damage if they want to dispute the claim. However, if it did end up in a courtroom you have lost already (through your lost time and money) so I think its a decision that each individual has to make based on their risk profile.

I saw this reference and then looked at their website. I've never heard of them previously, is it worth joining?

These just arrived at the shop! They are off now to get ceramic coated and will be fitted in 2 weeks time! :burnout:

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Bardman,
You shouldn't post pics like that, its boarding on porn....ha ha. But seriously, that's a work of art.

Lol, sorry I forgot to add the NSFW tag. :)

Looking forward to seeing what they look like with ceramic coating.

My ETA keeps changing, originally it was due on 10th July at port, then 12th and now it has just gone to the 14th. At this rate I'll be lucky to see it any time in July, might even be August.

Could be weather slowing the ship or berth availability at one of the ports.

Got one on the same boat... Boo

8 Caymans, 1 911 and 1 Spyder on the boat for Melbourne discharge by the look of it. Along with 1 911, 6 Caymans for Port Kembla. A heap of Mecans for all ports too.

My GTS arrived at the dealer yesterday, collection on Thursday.

Jim it would be interesting to see what they put on your compliance date for the build month. I came out of week 15, mid April, but the build date on the compliance is March, which was my original build date. However the shipping paint protection film applied to the car has a sticker on it saying March 29, so your build date is at the start of production, not end if you are crossing months.

What was the turn around time from local port to dealer?

Other than Tassie, 7-8 days if everything goes well.

Anyone else asked or asking the dealer to show the car on a hoist for under body inspection prior to collection? Or is this considered ott?

That would be ok, as they have to do the PDI anyway. Just ask them to have it on the hoist for you to look at prior to collection.

I got my dealer to contact me as soon as it got wheeled off the truck and went to look at it then. But obviously you don't get to see underneath it.

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Same boat as me? were are you located? Waiting just seems to take for ever doesn't it.

That's a lot of Caymans, are they on the same boat as mine? Interesting regarding compliance date, thanks for the heads up. Your car looks awesome, nice wheels.

Yes, same boat as yours. Copy your bill of lading in to a new search for those getting of at Melbourne to show up.

Thanks NBTBRV8, that WWL database is really helpful. The ability to search up to 1000 cargo ID means anyone can dump all the GT4 ROW VINs (or indeed other models) into that search engine and we can see how many have come or are coming Down Under. Some interesting tit bits:


1. The lowest GT4 VIN delivered by the shipping line was to Femantle on 5 Jan 16 =first produced GT4 in Australia
2. The first GT4 delivery from the shipping line was another GT4 on 2 Dec 15 in Brisbane = first GT4 delivered in Australia.
3. 61 x GT4 have been delivered by the shipping line into Australian ports as of today.
4. Looks like another 60!!! examples have been loaded in the last couple of weeks.
5. For GT4, that makes 121 examples now landed or coming.

But how are you identifying GT4 VINS from standard Cayman VINS?

Last 5 digits. GT4 start from 88072 latest one loaded is 90412 (for Australian GT4)

That means a lot more than 60 in Aus currently as there's quite a few of us who got them in 15. Mine arrived in October and I was a couple of months behind Bardman and ...... I've forgotten who it was in WA.

I'm real happy for those that scored one including myself but the GT4's are not as exclusive as they originally lead us to believe. I was told 70 Aussie ones in total and now its already around 121, a little crafty by Porsche if you ask me.

The dual allocation buggered up the market for all concerned, they should have said that they "might" be getting a second allocation through, rather than flatly saying they were all sold out with no hope. Now there are going to be some cars unsold at the end of this, when people like myself couldn't get one in the lull and bought something else.

Totally agree with this, they really hyped the whole exclusivity thing up.

Based on what I'd read and was told by various dealers in VIC the first and fully sold AUS allocation was 70 x GT4's. Incidentally when I was in NZ Continental cars had deposits for a further 11 cars with no allocations confirmed and that was Feb'16. In March'16 I got the impression (and a phone call from my dealer) that production had been bumped up significantly to cover some of the short fall which PCA mentioned was at the 140 car mark - so I'd anticipate somewhere in the middle at the least as it still seems some will miss out.

It appears that there's 121 in 2016 so add to that the 20-30 in 2015 and that brings us to 140-150. Iirc the Cayman R for Aus was about 30? I'd be interested to see if the GT4 outsold the S in Aus, it can't be too far off.

From the WWL database, there appear to be 19 x 2015 GT4 around Jim Richard's Targa Tasmania GT4 VIN (inclusive of Jim's). I've blanked out the last three digits of the VIN in case folks have privacy concerns.


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First delivered off the ship was to Melbourne- officially #1?

My last 3 digits are 583, where does that put me on the list?

When I placed my order in late 2015 my dealer said he had 6 others infront of me and the chances were slim to none. They were getting 1 allocation every couple of months. After bugging my dealer for weeks in March to get a definite answer I ended up placing my order for the C63s Coupe which I was also in line for. 3 days after I confirmed my C63s Coupe order I got a call from my dealer advising that I got a GT4 allocation. I don't think anyone had any idea that they were getting such a large 2nd batch.

Same as the GT3RS I guess, apparently they are still making them with allocations still coming through and builds going through to the end of the year.

Yeah, sounds similar. I also had the option of taking on a GT3 RS for May'16 delivery which a customer had hopped out of in favour of the 911R. Didn't make WAF on $$$...! I tried...

Can't take anything away on GT4 it's undeniably a great car even at the 150+ onshore example mark and it didn't put me off knowing there was a second batch being baked and who knows what the 718 GT4 will offer. I do feel for those that did make alternative plans on the information Porsche initially provided. I sold my F80 M3 and bought a Mazda 2 until I had a solid yes or no or identified the better alternative within range.

The extended thinking is that if I'd missed on GT4 I can safely say I'm not a used car buyer and wouldn't have been interested in a hiked up price on an 800km example or car that's done several thousand kms and had a life -for me the car needs to be an x rated virgin fresh out of the box! But each to their own.

The resale I assume like everything else it'll drop like a bomb and factored that into my decision making accordingly. Guess we'll all be in that boat together and for those that play the long term strategy it might pickup.

Given the tax we pay on cars I think this is a pretty safe assumption. :)

So a mate of mine went in to PCM on Saturday and placed an order for one for Oct delivery. He went to looks at the Agate Grey / PCCB one that is for sale on carsales, and ended up ordering a new one instead.

Interestingly the agate one that PCM are selling as an ex-demo is being sold below the initial delivery price.

No it wasn't ex demo, it was owned by a guy and was originally posted for sale on another website. Plus it was removed from sale this morning.

Going by VIN sequence for the first batch *583 is Australian GT4 #7

FWIW, it arrived third in a group of 4 x GT4- same boat as Jim Richard's targa Tassie GT4.

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So for Aussie GT4's

First 2015 batch: 19
Landed from second batch from end of 2015: 61
Enroute from the second batch: 60

Total landed or en route as of 17/6: 140

Certainly sounds like a lot- maybe that's why Aussie flippers are dropping their prices- the guy who initially listed his GT4 on at $320k- priceless! Certainly looks like anyone who wanted one got an allocation.

A similar search reveals 67 GT3RS landed or shipping but also still counting. The last RS was just loaded in BREMERHAVEN on 17/6...

^^ My mate that ordered the GT4 on Saturday was trying to get an RS alloaction but couldn't get one.

He's put a deposit down on the 991.2 RS and is getting the GT4 in between. Anyways - he was told the one there was ex-demo. Either way it was very low kms. Main reason he ended up ordering a new one was he didn't want the PCCB's. Interesting that it is now off the market - must have been a busy afternoon as he was test driving it at 2pm on Saturday!

What spec has he gone with on the GT4?

Agate with black, Clubsport, extra harness, Sports chrono, leather trim, carbon bits, digital audio.

if he can change the spec delete the roll cage it is a waste of 10k as it doesn't even meet level 2 Cams, same roll cage can be sourced locally for under 2k, money is much better spent on the carbon buckets

Did they move much on the price of either car?

It was me who caused the ad on carsales to disappear, yes a bit of a bombshell decision. Agate is an incredible colour with the black wheels for the GT4, I drove it and was hooked immediately, much better in the flesh plus the those options and the price was too good to refuse. Its only a couple of months old. So I gave up my allocation on my white one and buying this one, they're doing a full wrap and darkest legal tint, will be ready next week. I really hope I dont regret this decision, I welcome others thoughts on this spontaneous decision.

Oh, had the DME read out, came back with zero rev ranges, zero even in range 1.


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2015 Porsche Cayman GT4 MY16
"dealer demo"
650km
$259,000 drive away
VIC reg: AIG750
LMCT: 3140

Features Include :
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- Sport Chrono Package
- GTS and Alcantara Package
- Full Bucket Seats
- Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes
- Wheels Painted in Satin Black
- Centre Console Trim in Carbon
- Racing Yellow Seat Belts
- Sun Visors in Leather
- Storage Compartment Lid in Alcantara
- Dashboard Trim Package in Leather
- PCM Package in Leather
- Carbon Interior Package
- Door Trim package in Leather/Alcantara
- Door Sill Guards in Carbon
- Inner Door Sill Guards in Leather
- Black Bi-Xenon Headlights
- Light Design Package
- Stitching in Contrasting Colour
- Instrument Surround Upper Section in Leather
- Steering Column Casing in Leather
- Vehicle Key Painted
- Online Services
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But your white one is on the boat, so how did you get out of that?

A freind is taking my white one.

Congrats James - looks awesome. Will you have it this Sunday? Would be good for the two agates to meet up! :D

Fantastic- congrats. 918 seats and 918 brakes. Colour combo looks great- especially the interior detail. Awesome pickup.

That's certainly one unique way to avoid the last one month of waiting.

Haha - nice one Jim. It's a great spec.

I'm sure one day you'll meet Paul who is my mate that looked at it on the weekend.

[QUOTE=James88;13389435]It was me who caused the ad on carsales to disappear, yes a bit of a bombshell decision. Agate is an incredible colour with the black wheels for the GT4, I drove it and was hooked immediately, much better in the flesh plus the those options and the price was too good to refuse. Its only a couple of months old. So I gave up my allocation on my white one and buying this one, they're doing a full wrap and darkest legal tint, will be ready next week. I really hope I dont regret this decision, I welcome others thoughts on this spontaneous decision.


Great looking package! Does it vary much from your white spec?

Seeing as quite a few of you are getting wraps, my question is how to have my dealer out East VIC (PCD) organise wraps as part of the delivery. Any advice I could impart to them or am I best to try to sort off my own bat?

Good on you Jim. Like Agate Grey it was a colour I considered when I specced mine. Very different spec to what you were originally going for....

Being a 981 Spyder owner, I'd love to know the numbers for them in Aus, can you help?

Congrats on the car James! You got a very nice car at less than what it costs. I offered the car to the guys on AE but there were no takers. Don't worry, nothing wrong with the car at all and it was not thrashed before it was traded.

Thanks, no, car wont be ready, will have to wait for wrap and tint, I should have it by Thur the 30th. What time and were is the meet, I will be having a late night on Saturday and depends how I scrub up Sunday morning, could I have someones phone number. I'd hate to keep any one waiting.

Yeah thanks, the seats were quite surprisingly compfortable and those brakes just stop on a dime.

I actually went there today with a friend thinking he might be interested in it and then it all turned around.

Agate one is almost fully optioned except for roll cage and harnesses, my white one very little options. PCM is using James from Invisible brass, I know PCB have their own guy as well, PCB & PCD have the same owners so they probably use the same wrapper.

Thanks Chris, yes very different specs but it is what is and I quite like it to tell you the truth. The only thing that concerns me is I'm giving up a brand new never driven one for a slightly used one with a few test drives by others. Still time to change back..lol

I just saw this, thank you. What is AE? Was this your car !!!!!

AE = Aussiexotics

Guys,
The first delivered GT4 in Australia was to Perth.
That is my car :thumbsup:.
The week before Fathers day. Twas a good Fathers day ;).

Oh and that blurb in Christophourious about the first GT4 is WRONG :banghead:.

Just had to set the record straight....ha ha.

Congrats mate, beautiful car.

One this I noticed is the painted key is yellow, I thought you could only order the painted key to match the exterior paint colour. The car has got the key to match the interior seat belt and stitching colour which is what I wanted to do with mine but didn't think it was possible.

Thanks for all the replies, does anyone know if l can run steel rotors with these yellow calipers?
Just a thought, as l was thinking of maybe preserving the ceramics.

^^ Jim - there are some options.

This is one for example - https://rennlist.com/forums/gt4/9402...for-pccbs.html

Why bother? You'll never wear out PCCB on the street. Unless your track hammering for 2 hours per week every week.

My PCCBs' on the Cayman S have done 70kms and still look like new. Almost zero wear.

Thanks Andrew

Thanks, yes this is what I have found out. Ceramics are quite lighter so that's a plus in unsprung weight, they really felt brilliant.

You were previous owner? Why did you sell?

Sure but 981 Spyders are seldom spotted so gathering data to verify their VIN sequence is a little harder than GT4/RS. Instagram has plenty of Aussie GT4/RS as it seems every car obsessed teenager old enough to own an iPhone likes getting their spotted pic on Instagram (and maybe a few adults too!).

The only publically available 981 Spyder VIN I could verify is: WP0ZZZ98ZGS150250. Based on that, their sequence is between WP0ZZZ98ZGS150000 - 1999. This looks right as the US Spyder Registry thread leaves less than 2000 produced for ROW (ie not counting North America). Plus the sequence before and after these VINs return no results. So here you go!

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25 x Spyders up to today and as the last one was loaded over a month ago that might be it. I can do the search again in a month to see if there any others pop up but certainly looks like very low numbers compared with 140 x GT4 and 67 x GT3RS (and still counting).

PS: I've stopped blanking out VINs as they are publically available. If folks have a problem with that, please chime in. Based on this info though, would Aussie rennlisters be interested in an Aussie 9x1 GT3/RS/GT4/Spyder registry? This could also help confirm the numbers if people verified their VINs.

Great work DR1VEN.

This would be great. Are you aware of a VIN decoder that works for Australian VINs? The one that gmaki uses only works for NA VINs (I tried it on mine to test).

No he wasn't but his friend was, he owns quite a few top end cars and its typical of him to sell soon after purchasing. My friend bought a Meteor Grey GT3 997.2 that belonged to the same person, it had only about 900km and fully optioned, similar to my Agate GT4.

Just spoke to James from Invisible car brass who's wrapping my car at PCM, he now uses Premium Shield Elite wrap. He said its way better than the others, its stronger, thicker, more durable and higher gloss finish.
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OK guys my cancelled white GT4 will now be available at PCM at RRP in around one months time when it arrives off the boat. This was mine which I cancelled to purchase the Agate one, the timing wasn't right for my friend to purchase as originally discussed. I have zero vested interest in this as my deposit was transferred to the other car.

So you lost your deposit?, as a matter of interest what ballpark amount was it? When I tried to move from my GTS to GT4 I was going to lose my deposit plus $30k +, so you might have gotten out of it lightly.

thanks... it was your link to WWL that you posted that makes it possible :cheers:

See https://www.stuttcars.com/technical/vin-decoder/ to decode ROW (rest of world) Porsche VINs- the section for models after 1981.

A lot of the VIN stays the same for each model. The model (981/991) is digit 7,8,12. The factory is digit 11.

What changes is the model year- digit 11 and then the unique serial number in digits 14-17 (inclusive). These last digits are grouped for each model like GT4 or GT3RS etc.

After verifying a VIN, searching the surrounding numbers on the shipping database gives us the total numbers imported to Australia. The trick is to find all sequences- it looks like MY16 Spyder has 1 (like NA Spyder VINs) but MY16 GT4 looks like 2 (again, same as NA database) and MY16 GT3RS looks like 2. GT3 is more difficult as it has MY14 and MY15 and I don't know how many sequences in each. The more verified VINs, the more certain we are that all sequences have been found so it helps if folks can share any unidentified ROW VINs if we do this.

Great result transferring your deposit! Any chance u can share the spec of the white car for rennlisters before it arrives?

Tempted to walk on your GTS deposit at PCB and buy PCM's white GT4 that was for James88??? :evilgrin::evilgrin::evilgrin:

^^^ scratch that, I see you have taken delivery of your GTS. Sorry, confused with another Rennlister!

I take delivery tomorrow, but I am not Vic based anyway.

If you read what he wrote, he was able to transfer his deposit to the other car - no deposit lost. I still have no comprehension on how you were not able to do the same, let alone lose an extra 30k.

Because our local dealer didn't want to stock the car, but wholesale it on. In a market like Melbourne they will be able to sell the GT4 without too much issue.

Ok, got it now. From memory you had a very special spec which I guess would take time to sell and no doubt would sell at a discount. Still think they could have helped you out more to get into a gt4. It's not like you were going to the competition. In any case the gts got rave reviews also so you still end up with a special car.

^^^^ Yep, I'm guessing the retail price of NBTBRV8's GTS with PCCB, optioned wheels and lights is pretty close if not in GT4 territory so the dealer's reluctance to take it into stock is pretty understandable- especially if the factory is still taking GT4 orders.

But those options do make that GTS extra special. From Chris Harris' conclusion on the new 718S Boxster:

"Despite the extra speed, I’d prefer a nearly new six-cylinder car from last year, but here’s the bit that will really stick in the craw of the opposition: even though Porsche has made the new Boxster less desirable than the old Boxster, it is still by far the best car of its type."

So a NEW six-cylinder 981 just the way you want it would be even better. Congrats NBTBRV8 and enjoy. Post some pics!

just got news my car has been built - now the 2 month delivery time - this will be the longest I have ever waited for a car: 10 months - so long my eyes have started to stray to other cars, only the GT4 picture thread has kept me faithful

Hi All

If anyone is looking for a GT4, I have one available. It is one of the last allocations (June build) and due for August Delivery. It is in NSW and you will be the first registered owner as the contract will be signed over to you. I'm an enthusiast and this was going to be my first Porsche (dream car basically) but the timing just isn't right for me and I've finally decided to let it go and hope that one day in the future I can pick one up.

Details are:
- White with Platinuim wheels (GT colour, perfect contrast combo of paint, wheels, tyre and red brakes)
- Sport Bucket Seats (not 918) See pic below
- Sport Chrono Package
- Steering/Gear in Leather
- Seat belts guards red
- Smoking Package (cleaner console)
- Passenger footwell storage net
- Floor Mats
- Fuel Tank 64 Litre
- Tints

If interested send me a PM and we can chat offline
Thanks

No additional extras, pretty much stock.

No I did not lose my deposit, used it to secure the agate grey one, so no financial disadvantage at all plus the reduced cost and bonus free wrap and glass tint.

They said they will not have any issues selling white one as there are no extra options, so its the starting retail price. Cheapest one available and its brand new.

Nice one. Out of curiosity, where have you strayed to? If you want a NA manual or even just a manual, there really aren't many options. My first non manual car was my last car - a C63 507 edition - I just wasn't satisfied with pulling paddles (I even half heartedly looked into converting that car into a manual). I will stick with a manual car as long as I am able to.

I agree Brad. I had the same issue with the R35 GT-R's.

It's also why if they do decide to build the 991.2 GT3 with an optional 6MT it will give me a great dilemma. I love my GT4 and the gearbox option was the key to me buying it - but it'd be even more killer with an extra 100HP.

Sounds like a good deal, the Agate car whilst not my preferred colour was a top spec, so we'll done.

Thanks, I would have never chosen Agate, did not appeal to me at all in photos. Colour samples and photos do not do it justice but in the flesh it really looks pretty amazing and suites the black wheels, I was never one for black wheels either but this combination really pulled it off for me.

My Macan Turbo is Agate with Black wheels. Agree the color combo works a treat.

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yeah not many competitors out there for a manual I agree, but have been considering waiting for 991 GT3 prices to come in under 300k

[QUOTE=Snowman.;13394821]My Macan Turbo is Agate with Black wheels. Agree the color combo works a treat.

Hows the macan for towing? was looking at a similar setup

Nice package Andrew, towing in style.

Nice setup. Great tow car.

Any of you guys have a dashcam installed? Any recommendations?

[QUOTE=No Heel No Toe;13394866]It tows really well. It feels as good as my old R50 Touraeg does which I admit surprised me a bit.

Fuel usage goes up from around 11.5l/100 normal to around 17l/100 when towing the GT4 which is not too bad. (With cruise set to 115 on the Hume).
I really can't fault the Macan's. If anything their only fault is that the price of them makes you wonder why things like 991's are so expensive because you get a LOT of car for the $$$.

Hijacking a GT4 thread, but it is a GT4 lite.

Unfortunately my ****ty camera phone over exposes Guards Red, but you get the idea.

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^^^wow- very special GTS indeed. Manual, buckets, PCCB, sport techno, extra leather and cool seatbelts. The options on this one are right up there with James88 pretty much fully loaded agate GT4. :thumbup:

Are they coming with N1 P Zeros now? Looks like some thought went into those plates- echoes the official press shots. Nice touch.


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Great looking car and very good spec. Well done and a big congratulations

Chris

I specced it pretty heavily:

PTV + LSD
PCCB
Smokers pack
Homelink
GTS communication package (red stitching & carbon trim)
Entry and drive
PDLS+
Bose
Buckets
Dimming mirrors + rain sensor
Sports chassis -20mm
Technos + black paint
Leather steering column

Yes the plates echo the German press cars, on my 997.2 GT3 I had TGO911. Unfortunately they come on the N0 Pirelli tyres still. Not a good tyre by all accounts.

Beautiful car mate. Congrats. What a great colour, love the different shades in different light. :rockon:

awesome, that's how a GTS should always be specced

Beautiful GTS , very tastefully specced out. Those buckets look like they recline, is that right? If they do, well that's a big bonus.
Congratulations, hope you get lots of bonding time. Funny, my wife said I'll probably sleep in my car when it arrives, I think she may be a little jelly.

No they don't recline, the only things you can do with them is fold them forward (not that useful on a 981), and slide them back and forth.

To me they feel more comfortable than LWBS.

Looks great. You are not wrong on the phone camera, I thought it was lava orange at first glance...

BTW - you took a selfie here. Intentional? :D

Yeah, I didn't bother editing it out as we are all friends on here aren't we?

of course, i gotta say that build is made for the track or targa, its a full on drivers car

Hey guys, thought I would introduce myself. Took delivery of my GT4 back in Feb. Carmine Red, full leather interior, silver contrast stitching and belts, lightweight buckets. Brilliant car. Absolutely loving it.

Some great info on here in relation to Aus allocation numbers. Seems as though most of you are Melbourne based, but not sure if there are any fellow Brisbane owners on the forum? Anyway, gratuitous pics...

Very nice SammyJ, i am drooling over your car, i have a CR coming in August, have waited so lonnnnnngggg

If anyone has a Carmine Red car with Porsche Entry and drive, I have a brand new Tequipment Carmine Red starter switch for sale that replaces the standard polished chrome item.

PM me if interested.


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We don't have a button.... We have to turn the key.

You don't understand Porsche Entry & Drive. I know there is no button, those that have it will understand.

I think he means that the GT4 doesn't have entry and drive. :)

The GT4 doesn't have entry and drive? I didn't know they were such poverty models ;)

I know you are joking but yes we are now poorer but happier people for it, GT4 is meant to be about basics, its all about lightness.


BTW my white GT4 sold within 2 min of my release, anyone here?