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I've narrowed my 992 GTS search down to three cars, one crayon, agate grey and ice grey. One I'm edging towards has the front axle lift, as there are a number of speed humps around where I live. How useful is it, or is it just overkill? Does standard clearance go over most/all speed humps anyway? Ta!

I personally think it's overkill on a non GT3 911 - had it on my 992 S and never used it

I'm due to lock my GTS spec next week and can't decide whether to option lift. Never had it on my 991 GTS and never missed it but is it essential for resale?

The only porsche it be really useful on is a GT4 and its not available Overkill on a non GT3 / RS porsche.

If lifting kit is over kill, what about rear steering? A must have? or would PCCB be a better option?

SAG6Y said: I'm due to lock my GTS spec next week and can't decide whether to option lift. Never had it on my 991 GTS and never missed it but is it essential for resale? No

I’ve only had my GTS since Monday and, after reading a few “must haves” lists, I was a bit worried that the car would be unusable due to not having the front lift! I needn’t have worried as I haven’t found a speed bump that it couldn’t clear and it also easily clears the slight incline onto my drive. My opinion would be that it’s probably a nice to have but, for me, not required or worth the cost.

FAL. Depends on your usage. Had a 992 CS with the lowered suspension option and no FAL. Scraped on ramps in a couple of multi storey car parks and the more extreme speed bumps. Since then had a 992 GTS and a 992 Turbo S (lowered option) both with FAL and no problems.

Geoffcapes said: If lifting kit is over kill, what about rear steering? A must have? or would PCCB be a better option? I had it on a GT3 Touring and never used it. RWS and PCCBs actually contribute dynamic benefits.

Robert-udyrh said: FAL. Depends on your usage. Had a 992 CS with the lowered suspension option and no FAL. Scraped on ramps in a couple of multi storey car parks and the more extreme speed bumps. Since then had a 992 GTS and a 992 Turbo S (lowered option) both with FAL and no problems. This. I have it on mine and it comes into use every time I drive it. Owing to a funny entrance and exit into/out of my drive/garage and also the works underground car park. So for me it was a no brainer to spec it and glad I have.

Specced on my 991.2 and have used it a number of times around Devon & Cornwall where drives tend be steep and also for driving across fields at motoring events….probably not strictly necessary but takes the worry away.

Didn’t have it on my 991.1, couple of scrapes, especially in French car parks. Got it on .2. If there’s nasty jumps locally, and it isn’t breaking the bank, I’d get it.

Geoffcapes said: If lifting kit is over kill, what about rear steering? A must have? or would PCCB be a better option? Got all 3 on our 991.2 GTS FAL was a must for us due to a steepish drive , would scrape every time without it.

Sold my 718 gt4 due to ground clearance issues. I wouldn’t not have it for the little that it costs, you may live to regret it in the long run.

GT4RS said: Sold my 718 gt4 due to ground clearance issues. I wouldn’t not have it for the little that it costs, you may live to regret it in the long run. The exact same, bur 992 higher/nose shorter.

I have it on my 991.2, apart from sloping car park entrances it’s proven useful in negotiating some low kerbs. Got rear steer too, can’t see the point in that though

I'd say that if you want to keep the underside of your front PU pristine, then get FAL. I've not got it but would have found it useful on two painful occasions. RWS makes for a feeling of agility and thus improves enjoyment IMO.

On a GTS I would say it not really needed, GT3 is the opposite!

Schuey_911 said: This. I have it on mine and it comes into use every time I drive it. Owing to a funny entrance and exit into/out of my drive/garage and also the works underground car park. So for me it was a no brainer to spec it and glad I have. This for me, needed it for my driveway, but use it all the time, I do have the aero kit so the front lip is longer.

bennno said: The only porsche it be really useful on is a GT4 and its not available Overkill on a non GT3 / RS porsche. Agree with this. I had it on a 992 C2S and rarely used it. I’d suggest it’s more a ‘luxury’ item on anything non GT/RS related so depends on your budget and what you’ve included/excluded and would be pretty low down my own options list.

FMR said: Schuey_911 said: This. I have it on mine and it comes into use every time I drive it. Owing to a funny entrance and exit into/out of my drive/garage and also the works underground car park. So for me it was a no brainer to spec it and glad I have. This for me, needed it for my driveway, but use it all the time, I do have the aero kit so the front lip is longer. Yep, Aerokit for me too so makes even more sense.

Had it on my 992 turbo s and would deff tick the box again had a 992 4s prior without it and although it wasn't terrible for grounding it did happen a few times, would say definitely better having it. Im getting a dakar next so wont be as much of a concern lol

Jim300186 said: Had it on my 992 turbo s and would deff tick the box again had a 992 4s prior without it and although it wasn't terrible for grounding it did happen a few times, would say definitely better having it. Im getting a dakar next so wont be as much of a concern lol Haha, yeah you will need the opposite, a 'Lowering Kit' lol.

On the 992 GTS there is a piece of plastic sacrificial trim under the front spoiler so even if you ground, that is all that you catch. I didn’t spec it and haven’t regretted it. Speed bumps are certainly not an issue. Think if you have it you will feel obliged to use it and a year of not needing it has proved my front end would have been going up and down like a w es knickers for no reason. I find the suspension on my car to be too firm for the crap roads round here (south bucks). If I was doing it again I might opt for PDCC (a mate has it and his car feels less bumpy but he also has different tyres) and I might remove the -10mm suspension option.

Having taken the front splitter clean off my 992 GTS on a speed bump its a option I wish I'd checked.

Slightly off topic, but as there are a few 992 and 992 GTS owners in this thread, I may as well post it here. I've noticed the PSE (Porsche Sports Exhaust), is noticeably getting louder as the miles are being put on the car. I'm almost at 3700 miles now, and the exhaust is definitely louder in 'Sports' mode, louder on acceleration and deceleration, particularly the blips on the downshifts. Sounds great, took my 10 year old daughter for a little drive yesterday evening and we were just grinning from ear to ear with the sounds the car was making!

Schuey_911 said: Slightly off topic, but as there are a few 992 and 992 GTS owners in this thread, I may as well post it here. I've noticed the PSE (Porsche Sports Exhaust), is noticeably getting louder as the miles are being put on the car. I'm almost at 3700 miles now, and the exhaust is definitely louder in 'Sports' mode, louder on acceleration and deceleration, particularly the blips on the downshifts. Sounds great, took my 10 year old daughter for a little drive yesterday evening and we were just grinning from ear to ear with the sounds the car was making! I’m only 150 miles in but the noise from the PSE sounds great to my ears, doesn’t sound quite the same as my 991.1 PSE but no better or worse just different - a few turbo hating naysayers will disagree but that’s ok!!

Trufit said: I’m only 150 miles in but the noise from the PSE sounds great to my ears, doesn’t sound quite the same as my 991.1 PSE but no better or worse just different - a few turbo hating naysayers will disagree but that’s ok!! Awesome, I think for a turbo engined car, Porsche have done a great job! Not only does it rev out like a N/A but with the added benefit of the low down grunt, its sounds very good too, love the occasional whoosh from the turbo/wastegate as well.

Schuey_911 said: Awesome, I think for a turbo engined car, Porsche have done a great job! Not only does it rev out like a N/A but with the added benefit of the low down grunt, its sounds very good too, love the occasional whoosh from the turbo/wastegate as well. its even better when the tyre roar doesnt mask it