Thoughts about my MY2014 CTTS build?
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I have a JBM CTT with CQ1 and the wheels are a beautiful shiny black. I would like to see what the matching JBM would look like but you would not be disappointed with CQ1.
Now the black Sports Edition wheel will torture you with the constant brake dust and the many surfaces of that wheel which will need cleaning. As many have said the PCCB eliminates that problem. The Big Easy got so tired of dealing with the brake dust that he converted his to the complete PCCB brakes. (waiting to hear how he made out with that)
I am still thinking of ordering aftermarket ceramic pads and changing just the pads.
Rob
Now the black Sports Edition wheel will torture you with the constant brake dust and the many surfaces of that wheel which will need cleaning. As many have said the PCCB eliminates that problem. The Big Easy got so tired of dealing with the brake dust that he converted his to the complete PCCB brakes. (waiting to hear how he made out with that)
I am still thinking of ordering aftermarket ceramic pads and changing just the pads.
Rob
Now, the piggy bank is broken! I blame RAK and PEPPER!
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Glad to see your are properly lurking out here. Good that you are happy with your conversion.
I will testify that RAK and PEPPER are to blame for your financial state of affairs.
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I will testify that RAK and PEPPER are to blame for your financial state of affairs.
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Hoya,
Hey, I am building a Turbo right now-- JBM and had the same question on the wheels, since the online config, doesn't clearly explain the difference for a black Cayenne. Here is what I received from a German dealer in Zuffenhausen; below is his response about the wheels for JBM:
1. CQ1 - wheels are painted in black (no metallic!)
2. CN5 - wheels are painted in body color (Jet Black Metallic)
"I would prefer CN5 - I would not like a difference between body-color and wheel-color!"
My thoughts: I would also recommend the wheel arches painted (extra cost), not just in bumper color black for the 21" wheels.
My Euro delivery should be ready by the end of Nov. I ended up going with the espresso / cognac interior, but otherwise similar "blacked out" exterior.
Good luck with your build!
Hey, I am building a Turbo right now-- JBM and had the same question on the wheels, since the online config, doesn't clearly explain the difference for a black Cayenne. Here is what I received from a German dealer in Zuffenhausen; below is his response about the wheels for JBM:
1. CQ1 - wheels are painted in black (no metallic!)
2. CN5 - wheels are painted in body color (Jet Black Metallic)
"I would prefer CN5 - I would not like a difference between body-color and wheel-color!"
My thoughts: I would also recommend the wheel arches painted (extra cost), not just in bumper color black for the 21" wheels.
My Euro delivery should be ready by the end of Nov. I ended up going with the espresso / cognac interior, but otherwise similar "blacked out" exterior.
Good luck with your build!
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Oh yeah- Like SmittyCat said- The wheel arches painted is a nice touch. I regret not getting that.
I did the front windows and windshield (very light tint) with the 3M Crystalline and it matched nicely and should have the UV and heat rejecting properties like the tint you mentioned. How much to they bang you for the thermal glass? And I assume you would still have to get the front windows tinted if you want that matched look.
I did the front windows and windshield (very light tint) with the 3M Crystalline and it matched nicely and should have the UV and heat rejecting properties like the tint you mentioned. How much to they bang you for the thermal glass? And I assume you would still have to get the front windows tinted if you want that matched look.
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Oh yeah- Like SmittyCat said- The wheel arches painted is a nice touch. I regret not getting that.
I did the front windows and windshield (very light tint) with the 3M Crystalline and it matched nicely and should have the UV and heat rejecting properties like the tint you mentioned. How much to they bang you for the thermal glass? And I assume you would still have to get the front windows tinted if you want that matched look.
I did the front windows and windshield (very light tint) with the 3M Crystalline and it matched nicely and should have the UV and heat rejecting properties like the tint you mentioned. How much to they bang you for the thermal glass? And I assume you would still have to get the front windows tinted if you want that matched look.
As for the arches, I believe the CTTS has them painted as standard.
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Drive both for a day and make a choice.
Any P car is overkill for driving the family around it just depends on how much overkill you willing to fork out.
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Good specs. I have a turbo. Don't get the Turbo S, it's a waste of money and it's only 0.1 seconds faster from 0-60. You'll never notice that and it costs way too much for that kind of performance improvement. I don't know of any other advantage for the Turbo S... so save some money and get the Turbo and then add carbon brakes if you want (although they aren't really necessary unless you plan to track the car). Definitely, 100% get the ACC system. It's very useful in stop / go traffic. And leave the active safety system on... you'll be happy if it ever saves your *** in a moment of not paying attention.
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I looked at the turbo, it was my first choice, I wound up with a GTS. I may be unpopular stating this but I think the GTS looks better and the fact that I saved 30k was nice too. I like the GTS ride and it adjustable, so when you want it comfy it can be and when you want it sporty it can be. I also prefer a naturally aspirated engine, I realize that this is a personal preference, not looking to start a thread war. I have owned twin turbo cars as well so I am not a hater.
Drive both for a day and make a choice.
Any P car is overkill for driving the family around it just depends on how much overkill you willing to fork out.
Drive both for a day and make a choice.
Any P car is overkill for driving the family around it just depends on how much overkill you willing to fork out.
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I'm going through Cartelligent who I believe is working with Rector down in Burlingame. Which dealer did you go through? Anyone better than the other for servicing?
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I looked at the turbo, it was my first choice, I wound up with a GTS. I may be unpopular stating this but I think the GTS looks better and the fact that I saved 30k was nice too. I like the GTS ride and it adjustable, so when you want it comfy it can be and when you want it sporty it can be. I also prefer a naturally aspirated engine, I realize that this is a personal preference, not looking to start a thread war. I have owned twin turbo cars as well so I am not a hater.
Drive both for a day and make a choice.
Any P car is overkill for driving the family around it just depends on how much overkill you willing to fork out.
Drive both for a day and make a choice.
Any P car is overkill for driving the family around it just depends on how much overkill you willing to fork out.
The GTS is fantastic, don't get me wrong... but not sure that it offers any advantage (aside from savings) over the Turbo.
On the other hand... the Turbo S does not justify the significant price increase, as it's only 0.1 seconds faster from 0-60 and is otherwise the same. That's hardly a performance upgrade and I think they are just making money off of the "S" badge and not much else.
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Not sure what part of the GTS you think looks different from the Turbo. The only difference I think is that the GTS has the regular exhausts and the Turbo has the individual ones. Otherwise, I believe the cars look similar. Also, the Turbo has an adjustable suspension (soft, normal, sport) as well.
The GTS is fantastic, don't get me wrong... but not sure that it offers any advantage (aside from savings) over the Turbo.
On the other hand... the Turbo S does not justify the significant price increase, as it's only 0.1 seconds faster from 0-60 and is otherwise the same. That's hardly a performance upgrade and I think they are just making money off of the "S" badge and not much else.
The GTS is fantastic, don't get me wrong... but not sure that it offers any advantage (aside from savings) over the Turbo.
On the other hand... the Turbo S does not justify the significant price increase, as it's only 0.1 seconds faster from 0-60 and is otherwise the same. That's hardly a performance upgrade and I think they are just making money off of the "S" badge and not much else.
As fo the Turbo/Turbo S, my original intent was to get a Turbo only. Spoken with the dealer and Porsche NA and there are no Turbo allocations left that would deliver the car to me before end of year. I need to have the car in service in order to take advantage of IRS 179. Have looked for an off the lot model, but haven't found one that met my criteria. So I am mulling whether to accept less or go with a Turbo S build.
Also on the Turbo S, there are some of the options I was looking at come standard: PDCC, PVT, CF trim, extended exterior in high gloss, and some other minor ones.
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I've heard nothing but good things at Sonnen. I would've love to have gotten my car through Sonnen, the staff there were great but they didn't have any slots to order til a lot later. I ended up getting it from Porsche of Fremont, they gave me the best deal and had a slot for next month. I think I'll probably go back to Sonnen for servicing though.