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Old 05-18-2010, 05:53 AM
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my 4s, before delivery, I had to take a peek


sitting on Pirellis btw

what go you guys think


Old 05-18-2010, 09:35 AM
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Congrats! Very nice looking! Which color interior did you go with? I will keep an eye out for you on the streets when I visit next year!
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tkids, if you do see me I'll give you a joy ride

Blue & cream interior



Then I ordered these also:

- key pouch in smooth leather inrior (always wanted one from my 2 earlier Porsches)
- ski bag option (allows me to raise/lower the 2 seats and the armesrest independantly as stock only allows you to lower the full rear right passenger seat or the rear left passenger seat & armrest area)
- tow hook system , would be nice to tows bikes and perhaps even my kayak some time.

I tried the tow hook system. It is amazing! Smooth and deliberate.
Old 05-18-2010, 12:55 PM
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unfortunately, in my experience, pirelli's are horrible Very soft, QUICK tread wear, and become very very noisy after about 60% tread life. When my rears were done, I bit the bullet and swapped all four out for the Bridgestone Potenza RE050 1000% better in all respects
Old 05-18-2010, 03:20 PM
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thanks for that info cole.

I am surprised to hear that. What about Michelins?

I have gone through 24 tyres in the past 3 years of Michelin Pilot Sport II. Love them.
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Originally Posted by need_cayman
tkids, if you do see me I'll give you a joy ride

Blue & cream interior



Then I ordered these also:

- key pouch in smooth leather inrior (always wanted one from my 2 earlier Porsches)
- ski bag option (allows me to raise/lower the 2 seats and the armesrest independantly as stock only allows you to lower the full rear right passenger seat or the rear left passenger seat & armrest area)
- tow hook system , would be nice to tows bikes and perhaps even my kayak some time.

I tried the tow hook system. It is amazing! Smooth and deliberate.
The painted Diffuser looks nice with White, good job there!

I will be staying at the Yaz hotel, maybe we can sneek onto the Formula 1 track, I will be happy to sit shot-gun while you run the track!!!
Old 05-18-2010, 03:56 PM
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Glad someone noticed the white painted apron.
It's usually either all black op all white. I purposely designed it this way so the rear looks less bulky. Because the black part blends in with the black tarmac on the street , rendering it smaller overall.
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Glad someone noticed the white painted apron.
It's usually either all black op all white. I purposely designed it this way so the rear looks less bulky. Because the black part blends in with the black tarmac on the street , rendering it smaller overall.
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Originally Posted by need_cayman
Glad someone noticed the white painted apron.
It's usually either all black op all white. I purposely designed it this way so the rear looks less bulky. Because the black part blends in with the black tarmac on the street , rendering it smaller overall.
If I wasn't getting Carbon Grey and went with a lighter color, I would do the same. Looks like you thought this out at all angles!!!
Old 05-18-2010, 04:42 PM
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I left the diffuser black and had the apron around the diffuser painted as the car (dark metallic blue).

I see you skipped the Sport Exhaust. Really enjoy this option on my car. Plans to put an aftermarket exhaust on?
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Great car and of course the color you need for your location. Regardless of what other cars you have you will love this car. I have the cooling seats and it sure is nice.
Old 05-19-2010, 02:09 AM
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What a beautiful car! These things are tremendous. May you have a wonderful experience with it!
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Have had mine for a few weeks. It is a very nice car in every aspect for which it was designed. Taking a road trip starting tomorrow: Seattle - Monterey-Los Angeles-Seattle :-) Should be fun-fast- and comfortable.
Old 05-23-2010, 01:40 AM
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Beautiful car---enjoy!

By the way, I run Pirelli PZero Rossos and love them.
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Thanks guys!


Dan, I do plan on getting some sort of aftermarket exhaust. Something not too loud at cruising/idle but scream when you hit it.
Any suggestions or too early?


Roberga, thats quite a trip. Shoot us a report when you get back safely.


John, not sure if these are Rossos.
I've used Michelin Pilot Sport II for 4 years now (between my Cayman S and 911 TT).

This is the first time I will drive anything other than Michelin PSII.


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