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$1100 Porsche credit...what to get for my Spyder??

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Old 02-18-2012, 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by mile2424
A part was ordered for my car which arrived damaged in shipment from The factory after a 6 week wait time. So the part had to be re-ordered and PCNA was nice enough to compensate me for my patience.
All the best to you whatever you decide.
Old 02-18-2012, 10:18 AM
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If you have a manual, get the SSK and maybe the alcantera ****.
Old 02-18-2012, 11:26 AM
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SSK is on my list of mods too, I'm just not a fan of disassembling interiors and potentially increasing the chance of introducing rattles.

Aaron has PDK on his Spyder, he already has the benefit of the shortest shifting possible! Let us know what they quote for the PSE install. I promise you will enjoy it much more than the leather interior parts, it adds even more personality to the car.
Old 02-18-2012, 06:40 PM
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Personally, I would not get the PSE. Only adds weight and sound, nothing else. Although it does lighten the wallet substantially. I'd rather buy sport bucket seats, but that's just me.

It looks like someone forgot the side graphics on your car - I'd order those. Clear side markers too.

The leather PDK surround is a nice touch. The leather console lid is nice. I wouldn't get leather sun visors in a cab, but if you have 'free' money, they might be a thought. If the glare from the naked instrument cluster bothers you, you could buy a leather instrument cluster cover in leather.

Otherwise, I'd stock up on brake pads and tires. Then see how fast I could wear them out!
Old 02-18-2012, 07:50 PM
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Leather Fuse box Cover All the way
Old 02-24-2012, 05:19 PM
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So I have to decide by Monday....I sent my voucher to Suncoast so deciding between the following:

1. PSE - would love it but don't really want to put out the extra mull
2. Leather door sills like eduardo has on his Spyder
3. Leather euro sun visors without the air bag stickers
4. Console lid with Porsche crest embossed
5. A part of the Spyder I would make into an art piece for the garage.....
Old 02-24-2012, 05:27 PM
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1, 4, 3, 5, 2 in that order.

The only reason I wouldn't pick the door sills is that you have to be extra careful getting in/out of them. While I would be careful getting in/out I know many of my passengers will not be, especially with the sport buckets.
Old 02-24-2012, 09:52 PM
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VVVRROOOOMMM PSE!
Old 02-24-2012, 10:04 PM
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PSE. Pretty much everyone agrees. You could also use the credit to help get rid of those sport seats and put in carbon buckets like car was meant to have. Everything else you have listed has no 'significance' or 'impact'.
Old 02-24-2012, 10:33 PM
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Hey, what about the OEM wheel spacers? If you're looking to stay within the credit limit, those would do the trick. They might look the spyder stance look a bit more aggressive?
Old 02-24-2012, 10:57 PM
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I am with Bill S. in the minority regarding PSE. No power, more weight, more noise. Engine sounds are what I like to hear, not exhaust sounds.

While I am not a leather guy, I would enhance what is one of the features of your particular car - leather sun visors. Light colored leather door sills may look good initially, but I cringe to think how they would look after a few years. And I think the more Porsche crests and logos, the cheesier the car...we all know what it is.

I would also look into the leather key case made for the new Cayenne and Panamera...seems to be clever in its operation. And I am very pleased with my Porsche mini-LED cigarette lighter light...it has come in handy a few times.
Old 02-25-2012, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Alan Smithee
I would get the silly expensive LiON battery instead of PSE, but that's just me.
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Old 02-25-2012, 11:41 AM
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Is the weight gain on PSE that significant? I thought it was 1-2 Lbs.
Old 02-25-2012, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Marine Blue
Is the weight gain on PSE that significant? I thought it was 1-2 Lbs.
I thought I read somewhere that it was more like 20 - 30 pounds.
However, sometimes I mis-remember things - just ask my wife!
Old 02-25-2012, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by RayDBonz
I thought I read somewhere that it was more like 20 - 30 pounds.
However, sometimes I mis-remember things - just ask my wife!
That is considerable, are you sure about this? I can't imagine that a button, some wiring, a valve and a bypass would add that much weight.


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