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Some will member my thread about seriously wanting a GTS, I am going to see the car tomorrow and collect it on my Birthday! I'm getting ever so slightly excited, this is my first new Porsche

I know the feeling I bought my first new Porsche for my 60th birthday 18 months ago What spec is your new car?

Tried a 991 and Cayman GTS at the Porsche experience centre, the 991 was a bit Mehhh, the GTS was epic, it sounds great with the PSE, and the handling was perfect. Its a lovely bit of kit. Congrats

PowerMalc said: I know the feeling I bought my first new Porsche for my 60th birthday 18 months ago What spec is your new car? Hi Powermalc, I've gone for White Standard wheels with crested centre caps Ally look fuel filler PDK Body coloured roll hoops Auto dimming mirrors with rain sensor 2 zone climate Heated seats Bose Phone prep... What porsche did you get for your Birthday?

matjk said: Tried a 991 and Cayman GTS at the Porsche experience centre, the 991 was a bit Mehhh, the GTS was epic, it sounds great with the PSE, and the handling was perfect. Its a lovely bit of kit. Congrats Thanks matjk. It is a really special car, and I loved the sound of the PSE

Huskyman said: Some will member my thread about seriously wanting a GTS, I am going to see the car tomorrow and collect it on my Birthday! I'm getting ever so slightly excited, this is my first new Porsche Congrats, and happy birthday for Monday Are you collecting from OPC Cardiff?

BGHughes said: Congrats, and happy birthday for Monday Are you collecting from OPC Cardiff? Thanks and yes I am I'm going there tomorrow to view it before collection and sort out those little details like sorting payment so it's all cleared to collect on the Monday!

Huskyman said: Thanks and yes I am I'm going there tomorrow to view it before collection and sort out those little details like sorting payment so it's all cleared to collect on the Monday! Best of luck with that, they're a decent bunch in Cardiff I'm sure you'll come away happy - might get chance to see you on Monday, I'll be there having my summer wheels refitted

Congrats! I picked up my Boxster GTS last November, and it now has 2,150 miles on the clock after lots of dry winter days Best car I've ever owned and the PSE is epic!

Have a great day, fabulous car....

Congratulations. Have a fab day!

Huskyman said: Some will member my thread about seriously wanting a GTS, I am going to see the car tomorrow and collect it on my Birthday! I'm getting ever so slightly excited, this is my first new Porsche Congratulations! You have chosen an amazing car, collected ours two weeks ago, our fifth Porsche, ( two Boxsters, a Cayman S PDK and a pre owned Carrera S PDK) and the Boxster GTS is a quantum leap better than any of the cars that preceded it. You've purchased from Cardiff, one of Dick Lovett's garages, they are really first class ( our last two cars came from Swindon after we were abysmally treated by one of the indifferent major chain Porsche dealers more local to me). Lovett's are a proper enthusiast family owned firm! Enjoy the day and hope the sun shines for you! Edited by dreamcar on Tuesday 17th March 12:17

Congrats, picking up my CGTS on the 31st. And then sadly straight to get detailed, getting Cup 2 fitted and getting ready for the track!

Why detailing if it is brand new? Isn't it? Cup 2 tyres, same size as standard, no issues?

RBT0 said: Why detailing if it is brand new? Isn't it? Cup 2 tyres, same size as standard, no issues? New paint is far from perfect!

RBT0 said: Why detailing if it is brand new? Isn't it? Cup 2 tyres, same size as standard, no issues? When I eventually get my new CGTS in 9-12 months I have already cleared it with the OPC that I will arrange for a specialist detailer to do a new car detail. A new car has very little if any paint protection, the paint will be subject to various dirt & contaminants during transportation & storage. Then once the vehicle arrives at the dealership I doubt they will follow quite the dedication as a specialist detailer will.A new car detail can take a day to do. Infact the dealer could cause more harm during their 'quick' wash. I have seen new cars going out to customers with scratches, swirls etc that was probably caused by the dealership during their wash. It's worth giving your car the best start. The OPC did say they can do a Swisswax detail but tbh I prefer to use a specialist.

Congrats. You've even got the sunshine atm. Cardiff are not too bad as OPC's go. Post some photos up.

RBT0 said: Why detailing if it is brand new? Isn't it? Cup 2 tyres, same size as standard, no issues? The front is wider than stock (245 instead of 235, same rear 265) Haven't picked up the car yet, but I can't see any problems. It is also getting new sway bars, springs, pagid r29s and clear bra. Then it should be about done for a full season of track work The paint is far form perfect from factory, and also I want to get some more protection on there. Especially the rims when the new pads which will dust a lot more. Luckily I have black rims...

Sorry for not replying to this thread but I have been enjoying driving it too much!! Here is a photo I took yesterday.. Wow what a car! The engine and gearbox seem to be perfectly matched, and I am so glad I went for the PDK. The handling is sublime, but the steering doesn't seem to have the same feel as the 986 Boxster S. I am still running it in, but the PSE is seriously loud, and I just had to give it a brief squirt in the tunnels If anyone wants more driving impressions just give me a shout.. More pictures to come as well...

Very nice. What wheels are those?

Trev450 said: Very nice. What wheels are those? Thanks! They are the standard wheel for the Box GTS, they are the Carrera S wheels with the optional crested centre caps.

looks great - enjoy!

I was going to ask the same, are they 19's or 20's? I'd like to get something similar, but want to go 19" Max. Car looks great!

Yidwann said: I was going to ask the same, are they 19's or 20's? I'd like to get something similar, but want to go 19" Max. Car looks great! Thanks Yidwann. The wheels are 20" as standard and I am not sure if you can go to the 19". In the configurator it only allows you to either change the finish or the style.

Looks fab Huskyman Sorry I missed you at the Porsche Centre on the day. Saw the car was under cover in the pick up area It was gone when I came back to collect mine

Stunning. I have just ordered a Boxster GTS spec still to be decided, so I am very interested in any comments you may have. Went for Boxster over Cayman because I wanted a convertible, and I am expecting it to be an epic drive. I had a 986 3.2S which was wonderful, and only regretted not having the PSE and bucket seats. Going to Silverstone in May for a spin and to finalise the spec. What I am thinking about:- White Black GTS interior with Sport Plus seats and red stitching Black Carrera S wheels with polished rims Body colour roll bars Manual PCCB PTV Cruise Heated Seats Bose sound system Folding mirrors Rear sensors Leather pouch for key Bluetooth GTS door badge delete (they are going to catch in my microfibre polishing cloth) Factory collection

BGHughes said: Looks fab Huskyman Sorry I missed you at the Porsche Centre on the day. Saw the car was under cover in the pick up area It was gone when I came back to collect mine Wow that looks good! I hope you are enjoying yours as much as I'm enjoying mine I didn't rush so there must be a good time between hand overs. Hopefully we can meet at a local porsche thing. Enjoy your car!

MDahmen said: looks great - enjoy! Thanks, trust me I am

cardigankid said: Stunning. I have just ordered a Boxster GTS spec still to be decided, so I am very interested in any comments you may have. Went for Boxster over Cayman because I wanted a convertible, and I am expecting it to be an epic drive. I had a 986 3.2S which was wonderful, and only regretted not having the PSE and bucket seats. Going to Silverstone in May for a spin and to finalise the spec. What I am thinking about:- White Black GTS interior with Sport Plus seats and red stitching Black Carrera S wheels with polished rims Body colour roll bars Manual PCCB PTV Cruise Heated Seats Bose sound system Folding mirrors Rear sensors Leather pouch for key Bluetooth GTS door badge delete (they are going to catch in my microfibre polishing cloth) Factory collection I'm going to sound like a killjoy, but unless you want this car as a track hound I would forget the PCCB. It is a seriously costly option and you could spend the money elsewhere... As for the PTV the car has sublime turn in and traction, so for a road car it is not needed. I went for the dual zone climate, as far as I am concerned this is a must. I would go for front and rear parking sensors as well. As for the GTS interior package, I stuck with the standard one, as the ambience is lovely I've washed mine, and dried it with a micro-fibre drying towel and the GTS badge does not snag. Factory collection?!? If you want it then go for it, but £1200 plus is a lot of money for a flight, a tour of the factory, the museum and some vouchers for hotels... Mind you the Euro trip is a nice idea Just remember the more options you spec the bigger hit you take come resale. This is only my opinion, so what ever you choose good luck and enjoy Edited by Huskyman on Friday 27th March 23:32

Wow the PSE is seriously loud I slowed to 22mph in second (PDK) and gave it only 50% throttle up to 4K rpm in a tunnel and wow!! The guy following me had a big grin and the thunder when I lifted had me laughing like a kid! I can't wait to run it in and rev it out all the way... When I drove the demo I loved the way the engine would pick up at 4k, pull really hard at 5k and then charge for the red-line.. and oh what a noise... A guy in the same street as me has a seriously loud car and he commented on how loud mine was!! I do turn off the PSE when I enter the street after 7pm mind... Plus points so far Headlights are very good, controlled beam and good illumination of the hedgerows with a defined beam pattern, and I love the cornering lights. Dip is very fast and I do not get annoyed flashes from on-coming motorists PDK is everything I expected of Porsche and it makes me laugh in sport plus mode when changing down The handling and turn in is awesome, steering feel and the feel through the seat is good as well The seats are amazingly comfortable and lock you into place, I did 223 miles on the first day in it and I felt so comfortable, and the cabin ergonomics and driving position are ace The ride even in Sports Plus is excellent, the car breathes with the road rather than fights it I love the TFT display in the right dial, especially the one that gives info on the oil, and water temps, and the oil pressure. I love to see a car is at operating temps before enjoying it Negative points If you engage the Sports plus without the PDK it in manual it goes for the lowest possible gear.. I select manual first and then Sports plus.. Oh and BTW am I the only one who hates the idea of big throttle openings at low RPM? I am running the engine in at the moment, but the thought of a big throttle load at low RPM makes me wince.. Husky PS I have some more photos for those who wants to see them!

That looks amazing in white. Post more photos if you have some.

Anyone thought of going for bucket seats? Spotted them in a car at the factory collrction point and although i appreciate its not a track car they really finish the GTS off nicely. Have to sat the GTS models have grown on me and a boxster S with pdk I can see myself getting into v soon. OP congrats on car a real stunner and looks so cool in white too. More picture if you please sir .....

C Huskyman said: I'm going to sound like a killjoy, but unless you want this car as a track hound I would forget the PCCB. It is a seriously costly option and you could spend the money elsewhere... As for the PTV the car has sublime turn in and traction, so for a road car it is not needed. I went for the dual zone climate, as far as I am concerned this is a must. I would go for front and rear parking sensors as well. As for the GTS interior package, I stuck with the standard one, as the ambience is lovely I've washed mine, and dried it with a micro-fibre drying towel and the GTS badge does not snag. Factory collection?!? If you want it then go for it, but £1200 plus is a lot of money for a flight, a tour of the factory, the museum and some vouchers for hotels... Mind you the Euro trip is a nice idea Just remember the more options you spec the bigger hit you take come resale. This is only my opinion, so what ever you choose good luck and enjoy Edited by Huskyman on Friday 27th March 23:32 Definitely more pics! The white is looking good. I'm considering what you say carefully, but can I explain some of my choices. I will never track the car, never, apart from anything else it is not insured. However, though I'm no Walter Rohrl, I think that I have got a high degree of sensitivity to car handling. The difference between Cayman and Boxster for example, to me is not just significant, it is enormous. I suspect that I am going to notice the benefit of lower unsprung weight which comes with the PCCB, in acceleration and handling. I think that I am going to notice the sharper turn in and throttle sensitivity of the PTV, and I am certain that I am going to want the slippy diff that comes with it. The truth is I guess so but I don't know. I hope to find out at Silverstone. I suspect that the combined weight saving of PCCB and a manual box over the dual clutch PDK is going to give me a performance advantage. If I could I would skip the AC altogether like you can on the GT4. Fresh air and the occasional bit of heat are more than enough for me. I always regard cars as keepers, though sometimes it doesn't turn out that way. I will probably have it for 10 years. I would still have had my 986320 (which I collected new from Stuttgart in 2001 and sold with great regret in 2007) if it hadn't been for the credit crunch. Options make more sense in that situation, provided of course that the difference is perceptible. As said, I always regretted not having more options on the 986. I missed them on every trip, however good it was otherwise. For the same reason, I wont use the car when there is salt on the roads which is basically all winter. Porsche steel brakes are good but they corrode before your very eyes. On my last Boxster I replaced all the discs as a result of corrosion, twice. Over time I reckon PCCB may be cheaper. The car has AC as standard. I can't see the point in dual zone. Apart from the additional weight I have the dual zone in my S Type Jag, and I am forever switching it back off so both sides are the same. Otherwise you have a system which to my mind is burning energy fighting with itself. My passenger and I can agree what temperature we want to set. The thinking behind factory collection is this. The car is prepped at Zuffenhausen, not by some spotty trainee oik in a dealership who will probably take it out stone cold and cane it as part of the PDI. You get the undoubted joy of touring the factory. A tip. Book an additional nights accommodation so you can accept the various complimentary Porsche branded drinks over lunch. A couple of determined Scots can inflict a lot of damage on the corporate cocktail cabinet over lunch, hopefully without getting flung out. Getting through £1200 worth may be a challenge. Thirdly, you can run the car in the way it should be - over 1500 miles on German Autobahns, Swiss and Austrian mountain passes, and country roads. This will be a benefit to the car for its lifetime. If you say it's not a problem, I'll keep the GTS badges. The GTS interior is a matter of taste. Curiously on the Configurator it is called the GTS Communications Package. Not sure what this means. I have sat in the seats and they are superb. I agree with you, I am not sure it is necessary. I like the red GTS badges stitched on the headrests. The carbon fibre is a bit bling. Buckets and a little extra leather instead, with the guards red seat belts, might be a suitable alternative. I am confused about what the car comes with as standard. Could you post a couple of interior pics. It's probably great. The controversial decisions are of course, manual not PDK, and no Porsche Sat Nav. Edited by cardigankid on Saturday 28th March 09:35

cardigankid said: I suspect that the combined weight saving of PCCB and a manual box over the dual clutch PDK is going to give me a performance advantage. If I could I would skip the AC altogether like you can on the GT4. Fresh air and the occasional bit of heat are more than enough for me. The car has AC as standard. I can't see the point in dual zone. Apart from the additional weight I have the dual zone in my S Type Jag, and I am forever switching it back off so both sides are the same. Otherwise you have a system which to my mind is burning energy fighting with itself. My passenger and I can agree what temperature we want to set. The controversial decisions are of course, manual not PDK, and no Porsche Sat Nav. Edited by cardigankid on Saturday 28th March 09:28 Re dual zone - it's not the dual zone which is important, it's the fact that it's climate not simple aircon. I'm not sure from what you say that difference is important to you, but may be. There's no issue in keeping the two sides the same if that is what you prefer. I really don't want to start the arguments about manual vs pdk again, it only results in silly abuse. It shouldn't be a controversial decision - if that is what you prefer (and many do) that is the right decision for you. However, re performance - if that is really an issue to you - unless you are going to be far more abusive to your gearbox than most owners would be, you won't get close to pdk acceleration with a manual. To get the acceleration figures road testers do, they keep the throttle pinned to the floor when changing gear and let the engine bounce off the rev limiter, and then pop the clutch. It's that brutal.

Huskyman said: Wow the PSE is seriously loud Negative points Oh and BTW am I the only one who hates the idea of big throttle openings at low RPM? I am running the engine in at the moment, but the thought of a big throttle load at low RPM makes me wince.. I too am surprised at how soon the pdk changes up in normal mode. It will get into 7th at little above 40 (1100 rpm) and holds it longer than I would be inclined to. Even when driving manually the change up light comes on surprisingly early - I normally delay the up change a fair bit even when driving fairly gently.

bcr5784 said: .... However, re performance - if that is really an issue to you - unless you are going to be far more abusive to your gearbox than most owners would be, you won't get close to pdk acceleration with a manual. To get the acceleration figures road testers do, they keep the throttle pinned to the floor when changing gear and let the engine bounce off the rev limiter, and then pop the clutch. It's that brutal. I was not aware of that tactic (keeping the revs at maximum while selecting the next gear). As you mention, most owners will not treat their own cars so aggressively.

Storm996 said: That looks amazing in white. Post more photos if you have some. Thanks OK here goes... Husky

bcr5784 said: cardigankid said: I suspect that the combined weight saving of PCCB and a manual box over the dual clutch PDK is going to give me a performance advantage. If I could I would skip the AC altogether like you can on the GT4. Fresh air and the occasional bit of heat are more than enough for me. The car has AC as standard. I can't see the point in dual zone. Apart from the additional weight I have the dual zone in my S Type Jag, and I am forever switching it back off so both sides are the same. Otherwise you have a system which to my mind is burning energy fighting with itself. My passenger and I can agree what temperature we want to set. The controversial decisions are of course, manual not PDK, and no Porsche Sat Nav. Edited by cardigankid on Saturday 28th March 09:28 Re dual zone - it's not the dual zone which is important, it's the fact that it's climate not simple aircon. I'm not sure from what you say that difference is important to you, but may be. There's no issue in keeping the two sides the same if that is what you prefer. I really don't want to start the arguments about manual vs pdk again, it only results in silly abuse. It shouldn't be a controversial decision - if that is what you prefer (and many do) that is the right decision for you. However, re performance - if that is really an issue to you - unless you are going to be far more abusive to your gearbox than most owners would be, you won't get close to pdk acceleration with a manual. To get the acceleration figures road testers do, they keep the throttle pinned to the floor when changing gear and let the engine bounce off the rev limiter, and then pop the clutch. It's that brutal. I agree with you whole heartedly re the dual zone, and there is a sync button there as well to match the zone temperatures so you wish. I have seen videos of performance testing, and with a manual it makes you wince as you can hear the gearchanges being smashed through at full throttle... I originally specced the PCM sat-nav system, but cancelled it as I use my phone for sat-nav duties, and saved myself 2.5k in the process

White looks fabulous on the GTS - but I would say that! With mine I chose the gloss black GTS exterior pack, matched it with the gloss black finished Carrera S wheels. Interior package painted also looks good with the standard Alcantara and leather interior, too me carbon makes it too coal cellar dark.

That's just about what I had in mind. How do you find the PCCB's?

bcr5784 said: However, re performance - if that is really an issue to you - unless you are going to be far more abusive to your gearbox than most owners would be, you won't get close to pdk acceleration with a manual. To get the acceleration figures road testers do, they keep the throttle pinned to the floor when changing gear and let the engine bounce off the rev limiter, and then pop the clutch. It's that brutal. I accept that the PDK is faster, but for me it's less about absolute acceleration statistics than it is about immediacy of response when powering through some S curves or accelerating in gear. I know that the PDK comes with launch control but I won't be trying to beat other Boxsters away from the lights. As you say the old debate is purely a matter of preference. I like the tactile experience of changing gear. The character of the box matters and by all accounts this one is a peach.

Huskyman said: I agree with you whole heartedly re the dual zone, and there is a sync button there as well to match the zone temperatures so you wish. I have seen videos of performance testing, and with a manual it makes you wince as you can hear the gearchanges being smashed through at full throttle... I originally specced the PCM sat-nav system, but cancelled it as I use my phone for sat-nav duties, and saved myself 2.5k in the process I'm used to Tom Tom, and I like being warned about speed traps. I am also hoping to find a unit which both gives me Nav and a GoPro type camera which are becoming essential these days. As you say, 2.5k for a built in Nav system is bonkers. To give you an idea of the extent to which Porsche are taking the piss, a VW Golf GT comes with Nav as standard. A VW Golf Match 1.6 TDi at £19k comes as standard with Adaptive Cruise Control. It must cost them all of 90 quid to fit.

cardigankid said: I accept that the PDK is faster, but for me it's less about absolute acceleration statistics than it is about immediacy of response when powering through some S curves or accelerating in gear. I know that the PDK comes with launch control but I won't be trying to beat other Boxsters away from the lights. As you say the old debate is purely a matter of preference. I like the tactile experience of changing gear. The character of the box matters and by all accounts this one is a peach. The immediacy of response, when powering through some S curves is exactly the same?

cardigankid said: That's just about what I had in mind. How do you find the PCCB's? Very very good, no regrets! Progressive and precise. No issues in the wet, or when cold which some have reported with the earlier generation PCCB. Very little brake dust either. Having driven standard and PCCB equipped cars at Silverstone, the ride quality and steering feel is also improved. With white I really recommend the GTS exterior pack, congrats brilliantly with the white - mine is Carrara White metallic. Edited by dreamcar on Saturday 28th March 21:36

dreamcar said: Very very good, no regrets! Progressive and precise. No issues in the wet, or when cold which some have reported with the earlier generation PCCB. Very little brake dust either. Having driven standard and PCCB equipped cars at Silverstone, the ride quality and steering feel is also improved. With white I really recommend the GTS exterior pack, congrats brilliantly with the white - mine is Carrara White metallic. Edited by dreamcar on Saturday 28th March 21:36 Those radiators look a bit exposed

nsm3 said: The immediacy of response, when powering through some S curves is exactly the same? Not quite with you. I am thinking that a car which is that little bit lighter will hold the road that tiny bit better and pick up speed that little bit faster. Maybe I'm deluding myself, but brakes weigh quite a lot.

cardigankid said: Those radiators look a bit exposed Yes they do - I've been thinking about those after market grilles......

cardigankid said: nsm3 said: The immediacy of response, when powering through some S curves is exactly the same? Not quite with you. I am thinking that a car which is that little bit lighter will hold the road that tiny bit better and pick up speed that little bit faster. Maybe I'm deluding myself, but brakes weigh quite a lot. You were talking PDK, which is 44lbs heavier than a manual box. In manual mode, I still don't see how there is any more immediacy when powering through some S curves? Talking about PCCB is another issue altogether.

Get some grilles as soon as you can. Not just for stone strikes, it'll keep the leaves and general s t out of the pods which will rot your condensers. Which cost significantly more than a set of grilles...

Where can you buy the grilles?

nsm3 said: You were talking PDK, which is 44lbs heavier than a manual box. In manual mode, I still don't see how there is any more immediacy when powering through some S curves? Talking about PCCB is another issue altogether. I'm thinking manual and PCCB.

cardigankid said: Not quite with you. I am thinking that a car which is that little bit lighter will hold the road that tiny bit better and pick up speed that little bit faster. Maybe I'm deluding myself, but brakes weigh quite a lot. The only real way of telling whether you are deluding yourself is to try steel and PCCBs back to back (it's an expensive delusion if you are!). If you are getting a PEC day then, as others have posted, try and and arrange it. From what you say earlier re the manual gearbox (I presume you haven't tried one) it does sound like a bit more research would be a good idea (and a lot of fun!)

Grills from Zunsport have them on my BGTS keeps all the cr*p out and looks better.

Pics?

SHIFTY said: Grills from Zunsport have them on my BGTS keeps all the cr*p out and looks better. They're going to love me at Zuffenhausen when I rock up and ask them if they'd mind fitting some after market grilles because the standard equipment is s te. Nevertheless, that's what I'll do. I thought I might take it to a detailer in Stuttgart immediately after collection. He could do it I suppose.

bcr5784 said: Re dual zone - it's not the dual zone which is important, it's the fact that it's climate not simple aircon. I'm not sure from what you say that difference is important to you, but may be. There's no issue in keeping the two sides the same if that is what you prefer. I don't really understand that at all. As far as I am concerned if you have AC it should blow icy cold. Climate Control sounds sexier but what does that mean in practice? Plus of course when you drop the roof none of it makes any difference at all.

bcr5784 said: The only real way of telling whether you are deluding yourself is to try steel and PCCBs back to back (it's an expensive delusion if you are!). If you are getting a PEC day then, as others have posted, try and and arrange it. From what you say earlier re the manual gearbox (I presume you haven't tried one) it does sound like a bit more research would be a good idea (and a lot of fun!) What seems to be THE two most emotive subjects - manual or PDK? And iron brakes or PCCB!!!

cardigankid said: bcr5784 said: Re dual zone - it's not the dual zone which is important, it's the fact that it's climate not simple aircon. I'm not sure from what you say that difference is important to you, but may be. There's no issue in keeping the two sides the same if that is what you prefer. I don't really understand that at all. As far as I am concerned if you have AC it should blow icy cold. Climate Control sounds sexier but what does that mean in practice? Plus of course when you drop the roof none of it makes any difference at all. the trouble comes when you are driving roof up .. the standard a/c has no temp regulation at all. So you need to keep fiddling with the 'temp' control as the interior gets too hot or too cold .. the 'temp' control merely regulates the output of the system and has nothing to do with the temp of the interior. With the temp controls not easily accessible as they are behind the gear lever, it's a real pain. climate is the one thing I wish I had specced on my 981 Boxster S

dreamcar said: What seems to be THE two most emotive subjects - manual or PDK? And iron brakes or PCCB!!! And the only way to decide is suck it and see!

bcr5784 said: And the only way to decide is suck it and see! Agreed - that's what I did before signing up for PCCB.

I'm beginning to think that the 'GTS Communication Pack' doesn't represent very good value at £2k-odds for red stitching, a carbon strip on the dash which I don't like anyway because its bling when the car should project function, iffy pinstripe seatbelts and red trimmed floormats. The car seems to come with a pretty high level of interior specification as standard. Maybe better to go for the lightweight bucket seats, get Guards Red belts which do look good, the deluxe floormats and some extra leather bits instead? By the time I have that plus the manual box and the PCCB's I have saved some serious weight. What do you think chaps?

Was thinking the same, but then ended up in buying it, it does make the difference in a GTS.

They are cunning, they know that. This is where we are at present - http://www.porsche-code.com/PG973ZA9 Edited by cardigankid on Wednesday 1st April 21:54

We did initially specify the GTS interior pack ( or communication pack that they call it now for some totally obscure reason) but deleted it when we decided on PCCB to recoup some of the added cost. As it turned out we were very glad we did, the following weekend we returned to our dealer and they had both a car with the interior pack and also one with interior package painted. We both instantly preferred the interior pclage painted, with our chosen colour of Carrara white the White trim strips really lifted the interior from the coal cellar effect the interior pack gave, even with the deviated stitching. Here are a couple of photos of the interior package painted on our own car at the dealer prior to PDI :-

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Even after seeing the Spyder, I'm thinking that the GTS is still the way to go. It's a proper open top GT/Sports car. Good as the Spyder undoubtedly is, iconic as it certainly is, a and with the epic 3.8 litre engine, I think that the GTS is the better practical all round package. I don't think that the Spyder is something for every day, especially in places where it rains a lot. If you can keep it in a garage for good days and just watch it appreciating, it's probably a very good proposition. Edited by cardigankid on Friday 3rd April 23:36

That looks fantastic. Very effective indeed. Is the dashboard leather as part of the standard kit?

cardigankid said: That looks fantastic. Very effective indeed. Is the dashboard leather as part of the standard kit? Yes, top of dashboard, doors, sides of centre console the same as the full leather option, with the difference that the door cards, dashboard below the trim strips, seat centres, steering wheel rim and gear lever / selector trimmed in Alcantara. The head restraints are still embroidered with "GTS" but in black stitching rather than red or silver - which is more subtle and I prefer.