My Base Cab order (need advice/opinions)
#17
I like you was torn about the PSE, But then I came to the conclusion that I like to drive with very loud music 90% of the time. I probably won't get full use out of the PSE. The base exhaust clip in the configuration sounds good enough for me. Also the sound inside the cabin is extremely good which for me is where it counts. I don't need to wake the neighbors every time I race out of my neighborhood. One less reason for them to shoot me dirty looks since I drive too fast as it is. Also listening to the base 991 exhaust back to back with the 997.2S on the configurator, it sounds as good if not better.
#18
I find it funny that people are complaining about the look of the "small" brakes on the 991. I would challenge anyone to tell the difference of 10mm OD in the brake rotors if the calipers were not painted different colors.
The standard base car brakes a fantastic, especially compared to pretty much any other cars bbrakes out there. Much better feel than BMW....
The standard base car brakes a fantastic, especially compared to pretty much any other cars bbrakes out there. Much better feel than BMW....
#19
I'm ordering mine without the Premium Pkg or Bose but with PDK, PSE, PASM Sport Suspension, Torque Vectoring Plus, 20" wheels, sunroof (only nod to non-track beneficial items), Chrono Pkg, in Agate Grey. I will throw in a set of track seats so don't need the fancy seats (or the cost). The PASM Sport Suspension requires the 20" wheels but I don't why. Anyone know?
#20
Don't think so. I ordered a base coupe back in November and was told it wouldn't be here in the US before April. The dealer told me that was the earliest any base coupe would make it to the US. I changed my order to a cab, but the expected arrival date did not change.
#21
Also the brakes on the old base were much better than the current M3, read the car and driver review. The M3 brakes began to fade after hot laps while the base 997.2's brake stayed on and continued to bite strongly. (The car is lighter this year guys! Braking is better based on that even if they aren't bigger!)
#22
That's what I thought. So now it seems the delay in the base cars is limited to the US/Canada only.
#23
I did read on a German forum (pff) of possible Cabrio delays, but my schoolboy German language skills couldn't decipher all the details. Google translate wasn't much better.
#24
Was there a report of a delay on the base cars? I think I read that PCNA were putting all their efforts into bringing as many hi spec 991 S PDK cars as they could initially. This makes sense as I assume they are the most profitable 991 models currently being produced.
I did read on a German forum (pff) of possible Cabrio delays, but my schoolboy German language skills couldn't decipher all the details. Google translate wasn't much better.
I did read on a German forum (pff) of possible Cabrio delays, but my schoolboy German language skills couldn't decipher all the details. Google translate wasn't much better.
Anyone know what this is? OPTION ZAB Ornamental Porsche Crest Y 0?
I don't have it on my order sheet and can't seem to even find it when I build my own on porscheusa.com
#25
I wouldn't worry about it. I believe it is the crest on the front of the car. Lots of people have been asking about it, but I can't imagine them building a car without it for sale to a normal customer. The only time I could think of them not including it in a build is if the car was destined to go to another company for further production (i.e. - RUF).
#27
Was there a report of a delay on the base cars? I think I read that PCNA were putting all their efforts into bringing as many hi spec 991 S PDK cars as they could initially. This makes sense as I assume they are the most profitable 991 models currently being produced.
I did read on a German forum (pff) of possible Cabrio delays, but my schoolboy German language skills couldn't decipher all the details. Google translate wasn't much better.
I did read on a German forum (pff) of possible Cabrio delays, but my schoolboy German language skills couldn't decipher all the details. Google translate wasn't much better.
ChuckJ
#29
I wouldnt say gauche, people modify their brand new porsches all the time. Some people like red brakes some don't. I know some people who really dont like the yellow PCCB's and are considering painting them red as well. Gauche would be putting turbo lettering on you base 991 and painting the brakes red or yellow while trying to pass it off as a turbo.
Last edited by Ptarded; 02-20-2012 at 06:53 PM.
#30
Enjoy it, im sure you will.