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Great to hear Gareth992. The R2s 1st meeting of the year is in 2 weeks at Banchory and called "Short Drive Long Lunch". Even if you don't have your new 992 or even another Porche, it would be great to see you there (Falls of Feugh).
 
Great spec. I would support having axle lift as well. Also 992s haven’t got windscreen top tint as standard so if you are used to it worth getting at <£100. Also brake callipers in black against blue paint maybe good? I also have the Al gear lever which you have specced and, although expensive, have not regretted it. Lastly a heated steering wheel could be useful?
 
I have the front axle lift on my 992.1 GTS and have found it very useful. I have however managed to scrape the underneath a couple of times when I wasn't expecting to, though my OPC confirmed there was no damage. I also have a 996 Carrera and have never scraped the ground in 20 years, so in future I think I would probably choose a Carrera or Carrera S, without the lowered suspension, as it is more practical for road use. I also have the heated steering wheel which I have found very effective indeed in the recent cold weather.
 
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I would endorse Tony’s view of the front screen tint Especially if you are going for a glass roof. Think it was circa £70. Also the heated wheel was standard spec on the GTS. For me the GTS standard spec is great with the race text interior, rear wheel steering, sports seats which are all options which I would have picked. I opted not to go for the coloured stitching. It looked a bit expensive for what it was for me but, at the same time, I was happy to pay a premium for the ceramic brakes. Horses for courses. Just love the configurability………my son is looking at a Ford Kuga,……he doesn’t get it.
 
Advice please - my 992 GTS has rws and I believe it should come with a lithium battery? This looks like a regular battery to me - am I correct?20250115_220535.jpg20250115_220529.jpg
 
That’s a lithium battery that you have fitted Phil, I have the same in my RWS equipped GTS.
LifePO4 - Lithium iron phosphate.
 
View attachment 3447View attachment 3451I just love how these cars are so configurable



I have had my first 911, a 992.1 4S in white since almost new. Bought as a pre registered from Bristol with a photo which suggested it had 999 miles on the clock but when I went to pick it up, turned out it was only 99.9miles. Bought it as a daily with a set of winters that I am now selling. Absolutely loved every minute of ownership although it’s only done 30k. its currently under offer selling via The Autolounge.

I put my deposited for a 992 in Jan 2023 but was holding out for a 992.2. i picked up my 992.2 4 GTS just before Christmas and as I just keep it on the drive, I’m now waiting the 4” of snow to melt before I take it out again. It was the first GTS that the OPC had in but I saw they have just taken delivery of a Targa last week.

Clive, agree with your comments on options with the exception of the front axle lift. I didn’t have that with my 991.1 but still managed to have the slightest scrape in a steep decline. The GTS is 10mm lower so I wanted to have that option to make sure I don't have any expensive damage. i went for the slate grey neo and just love it.

Ceramics was my most expensive option but think I was just short of £160k. Also went for the glass roof, again just because it lasts more light it and I can benefit from that all year round.

I did get PPF on the front bumper, side skirts and half way up the rear 1/4s and the piano black bits on the centre console. The rest had the ceramic coating including the wheels. I used Clark Aitken who has an excellent name up here in Aberdeen and who’s dad started the R2 of the Porsche Club GB. I’ve see in done badly but Clark’s done a fantastic job and the cost? All in - £1595. Delighted. Haven’t had to wash it yet but did put new media into my water purifier that I got about 10 years ago from Race Glaze.

There is a lot of talk about the rev counter lost in the 992.2. To be honest I didn't like the 2+2 dials in the 992.1 mainly because they were hidden by the steering wheel. So I much prefer the full electronic dash
Many congrats on your stunning 992.2 GTS! (I have a 992.2 Carrera T on order.)

May I please ask about your front number plate sticker, and particularly what the height is, as am planning on getting a sticker front number plate for my T.

Thanks! (y)
 
If you're expecting delivery around March / April, have you spoken to your OPC about whether your specification has locked i.e. finalised and further changes are unable to be made? Just that my specification was finalised around 5 months before I took delivery of it, which I did in January 2024, so not that long ago, however maybe the process has changed since then.
 
Interesting, is there a particular reason for omitting this - cost, ineffectiveness etc.?

Regards,

Clive

I have only ever driven one car (992.1 C4S) with the PDCC (fast road use not track) and I couldn't tell the difference at all (I admit it am no driving God) and for the cost I would rather something tangible i can experience like the 18 way adjustable seats or some interior upgrades that would enhance the cabin feel/quality. Just a personal view.
 
It is possible, of course, not everyone purchasing a new 911 will be aware of what PDCC actually does.

Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control is an active anti-roll bar system that minimizes lateral instability on uneven ground and thereby greatly improves ride comfort. Something I personally would consider quite desirable when driving Britain's dreadful road surfaces.

During cornering, PDCC suppresses lateral body movement, optimizes wheel camber and counteracts any roll generated by forces operating at each individual wheel. Steering angle and lateral acceleration have an influence too.

With PDCC, chassis and tyres hold the road much better, enabling the driver to steer through corners faster and with greater ease. It is a feature optimising turn-in, improving performance and increasing ride comfort. So, something, I would submit, that is highly desirable and worthwhile in an accomplished, top-notch sports car. 😃

Regards,

Clive
 
It is possible, of course, not everyone purchasing a new 911 will be aware of what PDCC actually does.

Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control is an active anti-roll bar system that minimizes lateral instability on uneven ground and thereby greatly improves ride comfort. Something I personally would consider quite desirable when driving Britain's dreadful road surfaces.

During cornering, PDCC suppresses lateral body movement, optimizes wheel camber and counteracts any roll generated by forces operating at each individual wheel. Steering angle and lateral acceleration have an influence too.

With PDCC, chassis and tyres hold the road much better, enabling the driver to steer through corners faster and with greater ease. It is a feature optimising turn-in, improving performance and increasing ride comfort. So, something, I would submit, that is highly desirable and worthwhile in an accomplished, top-notch sports car. 😃

Regards,

Clive

I had read the blurb too but my driving ability meant that I couldn't tell between the C4S i actually owned at the time and the C4S curtsey car i had for a few days while my rear speakers were being replaced (again!).

I can see the advantage on track perhaps or if you are able to take the car to the limit but road use (and fast road use) not so much. I take your point about the road surfaces but driving the roads i was already familiar, i couldn't tell the difference. Like i say, it's a personal view from my own experience and if it's something you value, then enjoy it!
 
Personally, I would be requiring optimum handling and roadholding irrespective of track or public highway, but one of the joys of the configurator is you pays yer money and takes yer choice. 😏

Regards,

Clive
 
When the 992 first came out I went on an extended test drive in an S with PDCC. While this was by no means long enough to become familiar with it I was left with 2 impressions which lead to my not specifying it. I found the sensation of the car not leaning slightly when taking a fast corner reduced the feedback of how the car was behaving. Adding to this was that the slope of the horizon did not change as expected. Overall it also reduced the comfort rather like the opposite behaviour of those Virgin Pendalino trains which actively lent into corners. The salesman commented that he would not specify it unless living in an area with particularly uneven roads (I know there are poor everywhere). Granted for very fast driving or track work it would likely come into its own.
 
Great feedback from those demo drives and highly knowledgeable sales people. I've only been driving Porsches since 1979 and spec'd and purchased 16, but what do I know?
Regards,

Clive
 

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