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Prelim Specs - Have I lost my mind?

Old Jul 22, 2008 | 05:52 PM
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Prelim Specs - Have I lost my mind?

I'll start by saying that my choice of color and options will likely have a polarizing effect on the critics, but I would like to hear your input.
I'm especially worried that this spec is 'over the top' although this is coming from a guy who drives a 3400 pound yellow hi-liter.
While I feel that all Porsches are special, I want this particular TT to be my 'extra special' one that I will likely keep until the next generation 911 turbo comes along.

The basic car description is:
An Orange paint to sample 997TT coupe (same color as RS)
6-Speed,Sport Chrono, LSD, sport shifter
Black Leather, Regular power seats with heat
Bluetooth/iPod
Full Orange deviated stitching
Orange paint on shift trim, trim strip, belt outlet, door pulls
Extra leather goodies

Details:
98 Non-Metallic paint to sample
AT Black Full Leather
CJX Floor Mats with Leather Surround
342 Heated Seats
XSC Porsche Crest in Headrests
619 Bluetooth Interface for Mobile Phone
640 Sport Chrono Package
686 XM Radio
870 Universal Audio Interface
220 Limited Slip Rear Differential Lock
425 Rear Window Wiper
509 Fire Extinguisher
XCZ Sport Shifter
431 Multifunction Steering Wheel
XMP Sunvisors in Leather
XMZ Rear Center Console Leather
XNS Steering Column Leather
XV1 Defroster trim in leather
XZD Dome Lamp Cover Leather
CPA Thicker Steering Wheel Leather
CUV Storage Compartment Lid with Logo
CWV Instrument Surround Leather
DAW Gear Lever Handbrake Aluminum & Leather
CDJ Gear Lever trim ext color
CDM Trim Strip Ext Color
CDR Belt Outlet Ext Color
CMC Door Opener Ext Color
09991 All excl options dev stitch
24891 Fr and Rear seats dev stitch
24901 Dashboard dev stitch
24902 Door trim dev stitch
24903 Door handle dev stitch
24904 Side console dev stitch
24905 Rear side panel dev stitch
CXB Illuminated Door Sills Stainless
XXF Red Taillights

I am passing on the Adaptive Seats because I just don't feel comfy in them and my 997 serves as my DD.
I am also passing on the PCCB. I will likely have the calipers painted Orange though!

So,....now that I've shown you mine, please show me yours (your OPINION that is).
 
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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Dave, it sounds good to me, but I'd be careful with the orange bits on the inside (the painted ones). Those combined with all that stitching can get a little out of hand. Other than that, I'll buy it when you get your new one! I'm officially calling first dibs...
 
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris from Cali
Dave, it sounds good to me, but I'd be careful with the orange bits on the inside (the painted ones). Those combined with all that stitching can get a little out of hand. Other than that, I'll buy it when you get your new one! I'm officially calling first dibs...
OK Chris,...you got dibs.
I'm definitely worried about being too Orangey on the interior bits. I wonder if I should do just deviated stitching or just orange trim.

Some of my interior would resemble this one minus the alcantara:

 
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The spec is good, some things I would do different:

std. taillights instead of all-red, all-red might blend in a bit much with the orange paint.

I would also skip the multi-function wheel, it only allows you volume control and I believe to pick-up and hang-up the phone, not to mention it's kind of ugly compared to the standard rounded off wheel center.

Overall I like the spec, sounds unique and fun.
 
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 06:27 PM
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I like it. I'm a big PCCB fan, but other than that, I think it sounds great. Do it . . .
 
Old Jul 22, 2008 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ZAMIRZ
The spec is good, some things I would do different:

std. taillights instead of all-red, all-red might blend in a bit much with the orange paint.

I would also skip the multi-function wheel, it only allows you volume control and I believe to pick-up and hang-up the phone, not to mention it's kind of ugly compared to the standard rounded off wheel center.

Overall I like the spec, sounds unique and fun.
Thanks, it's interesting you zeroed in on the MF steering wheel and the red tail lights as those are the two things that I'm not fully sold on. I love my current sport steering wheel,...maybe I should stick with it. I've also thought about getting the GT3RS wheel (Suncoast has a few) but I don't necessarily want to go down the Alcantara road.
 
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The first thing i noticed and the only thing i would change is the adaptive seats - the painted seatbacks would complete the interior...are they that bad for dd'ing?
 
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Originally Posted by LABrit
Only thing i would change is the adaptive seats - the painted seatbacks would complete the interior...are they that bad for dd'ing?
I know people just seem to love them,...maybe I should try them out again. When I spec'd my first car, I opted against them because I couldn't get comfy in them mainly around my shoulders. I should pop by the dealer again and see if my ASS fits the A.S.S..
 
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Yes, you've gone quite mad. Love it!
Too many leather bits, ditch the red lights and orange bits as well.
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I'd definitely add some carbon fiber to this interior. And bucket seats for sure!

Also I'd add the PCCB. It comes much more pricey if you want to get them later.
 

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