Targa GTS question
#1
Targa GTS question
New to the forum, l love Porsche specially the Targa but could not afford it or made it a first priority. Hitting 50 year old, house is now paid off, daughter is on her own and out of college so I am thinking of ordering a new Targa GTS, manual transmission and asking for advice to see what I should pay attention to when I order. This will not be my daily driver, I like to push the car around a winding road once a while but will never tract the car.
thanks in advance
Tom
thanks in advance
Tom
#2
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New to the forum, l love Porsche specially the Targa but could not afford it or made it a first priority. Hitting 50 year old, house is now paid off, daughter is on her own and out of college so I am thinking of ordering a new Targa GTS, manual transmission and asking for advice to see what I should pay attention to when I order. This will not be my daily driver, I like to push the car around a winding road once a while but will never tract the car.
thanks in advance
Tom
thanks in advance
Tom
#3
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Manual - since your not tracking
Rear Axel Steering
Front Axel Lift
Full leather/Carbon fiber with Deviated stich.
Sport PASM with PDCC. SPASM
PCCB
Burmster (audiophile)
PDLS - Black LED lights
Park Assist(front and rear) with reversing camera
Electric slide/tilt sunroof in glass
Power steering plus
Adaptive Sport Seats Plus (18 way) with Memory package (heated/ventilated)
#4
here are some must have options for me but don't have knowledge about performance. must have: manual transmission, carmin red, carbon fiber steering, carbon fiber exterior mirror, CF shifter, red GTS logo on seats and interior aluminum exterior Targar bar car.
"Electric slide/tilt sunroof in glass" is this one of the options on a Targa ???
"Electric slide/tilt sunroof in glass" is this one of the options on a Targa ???
Last edited by vipertom 1970; 05-23-2018 at 03:22 AM.
#5
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here are some must have options for me but don't have knowledge about performance. must have: manual transmission, One of Porsche red upgraded color, carbon fiber steering, carbon fiber exterior mirror, CF shifter, red sticking on seats and interior, aluminum exterior Targar bar car.
"Electric slide/tilt sunroof in glass" is this one of the options on a Targa ???
"Electric slide/tilt sunroof in glass" is this one of the options on a Targa ???
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#9
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FAL is not necessary on a Targa.
#10
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Oh boy, if you're hooked on this model, you'd better find that allocation before worrying about the build. Everyone here can help with the build but not an allocation. Good luck, vipertom.
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#14
Racer
no PDCC
no PCCB unless you want to pay $9k for yellow calipers and minimum brake dust
no power steering plus
SPASM and Sunroof n/a (lol)
yes RWS
yes Multifunction steering wheel
yes to anything else you prefer
I love the mini ducktail (Sport design spoiler) on these cars
Give some thought to wheel options. Many threads on this. I love the stock satin black CLs, but not everyone does.
Congrats and best wishes!
#15
Absolutely get the RAS. I also highly recommend PDCC. After having a car with both I would never order one without them.
Ceramic brakes aren't a must, they're just nice for less brake dust and lower unsprung weight, but like you said they're expensive. FAL isn't needed at all on a Targa. I don't have it on my cab, and I've never needed it. If it was a coupe with SPASM you might need it, but on a Targa you can save the money unless you plan on lowering it.
Also, definitely get the leather dashboard. The standard plastic dash is just sad and not fitting of a car this expensive. As for the Alcantara, I absolutely love it and it's one of the distinguishing features of the GTS, so I highly recommend it. It wears well, stays cool in summer and warm in winter, and keeps you in your seat for spirited driving.
I highly recommend not getting a CF steering wheel. It looks cool, but if you live in a hot climate like I do it'll get unbearably hot in the heat. I had it in my 997TT, and it was painful to get in the car and drive off after it had been sitting in the sun. I almost needed driving gloves. After that experience I would never spec a CF steering wheel again.
Ceramic brakes aren't a must, they're just nice for less brake dust and lower unsprung weight, but like you said they're expensive. FAL isn't needed at all on a Targa. I don't have it on my cab, and I've never needed it. If it was a coupe with SPASM you might need it, but on a Targa you can save the money unless you plan on lowering it.
Also, definitely get the leather dashboard. The standard plastic dash is just sad and not fitting of a car this expensive. As for the Alcantara, I absolutely love it and it's one of the distinguishing features of the GTS, so I highly recommend it. It wears well, stays cool in summer and warm in winter, and keeps you in your seat for spirited driving.
I highly recommend not getting a CF steering wheel. It looks cool, but if you live in a hot climate like I do it'll get unbearably hot in the heat. I had it in my 997TT, and it was painful to get in the car and drive off after it had been sitting in the sun. I almost needed driving gloves. After that experience I would never spec a CF steering wheel again.