Cayman GTS 4.0 Configurator Changes?

[Spenny]

I have a Cayman GTS 4.0 on order with deposit placed Dec 2021, so obviously not anywhere near needing to lock down specification yet (another topic altogether). However as I play with the configurator quite regularly, as we do, I noticed that currently there is no option for LED headlights or BOSE sound?
Is this a glitch in the system or possibly that they are not currently available due to supply chain issues?

I must admit, not being able to select BOSE would be an issue as although I don't think it's great (got it in my current 981 GTS), it must be better than bog standard, whatever that is? Also would not want to pay £2,769 for the Burmeister.
Headlights not so much an issue as I would spec Bi-Xenon's anyway.

Thoughts??

 

[Twinfan]

If they were there and now they're not I would say it's a parts shortage. Back in late 2015/early 2016 bucket seats became unavailable for the 981 GTS I had on order at the time.

I wouldn't worry about it too much until you get closer to your lock point. I suspect various options will come and go these days...

 

[Terry]

Interesting because if you look at the configurator for the Boxster 4.00 GTS it shows LED lights with PDLS as a £1397 option but they are not on the configurator for the Cayman 4.00GTS.

 

[Twinfan]

Could be down to parts availability to specific factories? The Cayman is (mostly) built at Osnabruck and the Boxster at Stuttgart...

 

[Wollemi]

PCCBs are not available either at the moment.

For what is worth I have the PDLS+ LEDs and now have the PDLS Bi-Xenons. The LEDS are so much better. Easily worth another £400 over the Bi-Xenon PDLS. (the standard Bi-Xenons are awful btw)

 

[Spenny]

I'd be interested in why you say the Bi-Xenons are awful? I don't doubt your opinion, just wondered as I have the Bi-Xenons currently and didn't think it worth upgrading on my new Cayman config to the LED's. Happy to be convinced otherwise though.

 

[Wollemi]

The standard Bi-xenon headlights are the low powered versions which are no better than the halogen lights. They are just not bright enough for driving at a decent speed on an unlit road, the lights are your limiting factor. They will do the job of allowing you to be seen by other traffic but that's about it.

Lights that have over a certain light output have to by law have both self levelling mechanisms and headlight washers, so you can easily tell if you have the low power versions by the lack of these items.

The higher power Bi-Xenons, are certainly an awful lot better but the extra for the LEDs is certainly worth it.

 

[JaseGT4]

I'm very happy with the standard lights, my main regret is not going with the Burmeister - until next time

 

[Tetris Keyring]

Just been on the configurator (I must use it once a day; sad I know). It now seems to also suggest some recommended configurations which is new

On the missing options, seems a bit odd. Looks to just be GTS 4.0 and a few options missing. The other models (I checked a GT4 and an S and both have all the options). I'd be very unhappy if I was about to lock-in a config for build and there were options missing.

 

[Scrounger]

The PDSL+ option is still available but you have to select 'headlight washers in alternative exterior colour' to add them. Worth noting that the headlights available on the Cayster are 3 fold. 1. Standard 25kw Xenons. 2. 35KW Xenons (PDSL). 3. LED (PDSL+). I currently have PDSL and have opted for the same on my new GTS. The standard lights are pretty pants so as a minimum go for the PDSL. I do a lot of driving in darkness and these are great imo. The PDSL+ are pretty Gucci but not worth it for me but everyone has their own opinion.

I have also optioned the standard sound system as I'm quite happy with it. The noise of the 4ltr is quite loud when pressing on so not worth the £875. A chap not far from me who is a bit of an audiophile came to listen to my standard system as he'd ordered the Burmeister. He was quite impressed by the standard system as he thought it was going to be terrible but said it just needed a bit more 'flexibility' to be able to produce the sound he wanted so he ditched the Burmeister went for Bose and added a couple of other options that were out of his budget at the time. As of today (8/1/22) Bose is still not available neither are the PCCBs.

Dan

 

[Motorhead]

I’ve noted that on occasions unexplained glitches occur on the configurator, but usually the site stabilises after a short time. I think that this time the introduction of the Special Pre-configurations option has caused a few anomalies and I note that for the GT4 the Chrono Package is spec’d when choosing the Pre-configuration but isn’t available when choosing the personal configuration option.

Dan, I’m with you on selecting PDLS in either form. My 987.2 CS has the first iteration of PDLS and I’ve never regretted specifying them when I purchased the car more than 12-years ago, despite their not insignificant cost. Although I don’t do a lot of night driving I’m very grateful for both the extra brightness (essential for my chronologically challenged eyesight ) as well as the “road-following” capability.

I agree with you that the standard sound system is perfectly adequate, given the high background noise level in the Cayman. If you really want to enjoy your music when you’re driving buy a Range Rover!

Jeff

 

[Spenny]

The PDSL+ option is still available but you have to select 'headlight washers in alternative exterior colour' to add them. Worth noting that the headlights available on the Cayster are 3 fold. 1. Standard 25kw Xenons. 2. 35KW Xenons (PDSL). 3. LED (PDSL+). I currently have PDSL and have opted for the same on my new GTS. The standard lights are pretty pants so as a minimum go for the PDSL. I do a lot of driving in darkness and these are great imo. The PDSL+ are pretty Gucci but not worth it for me but everyone has their own opinion.

I have also optioned the standard sound system as I'm quite happy with it. The noise of the 4ltr is quite loud when pressing on so not worth the £875. A chap not far from me who is a bit of an audiophile came to listen to my standard system as he'd ordered the Burmeister. He was quite impressed by the standard system as he thought it was going to be terrible but said it just needed a bit more 'flexibility' to be able to produce the sound he wanted so he ditched the Burmeister went for Bose and added a couple of other options that were out of his budget at the time. As of today (8/1/22) Bose is still not available neither are the PCCBs.

Dan

Thanks for that Dan - now better understand the headlight options. I will go for the Xenons (PDSL) as I think that's what I have currently on my 981 GTS and they perfectly OK and I think they look better than the LED's. Sound system I will go for BOSE but totally understand the comments regarding enjoying engine noise rather than listening to music!

If I opt for these and do not tick the headlight washers in matching or alternative colour, will they be silver/chrome or black as standard? It looks like silver/chrome on the configurator. Black would be fine as I'm going for a jet black metallic car.

 

[Scrounger]

They'll be silver if you don't select anything. If you click 'headlight washers painted' they'll come body coloured.

Dan

 

[Twinfan]

They'll be silver if you don't select anything. If you click 'headlight washers painted' they'll come body coloured.

Dan

I believe they're black plastic on Spyder/GT4/GTS, silver on everything else.

 

[Spenny]

They'll be silver if you don't select anything. If you click 'headlight washers painted' they'll come body coloured.

Dan

I believe they're black plastic on Spyder/GT4/GTS, silver on everything else.

I'll ask the OPC but suspect they won't know! Anyway long time until spec'n lockdown so no hurry to sort out (and only £143 option to paint these, in the scheme of things!).

Another quick one - not planning on specifying two zone automatic climate control (£539 option). Presumably it will still have climate control (AC)? Haven't got it on my 981 GTS and not something I've missed? And two zone in a car that has such a small cabin and 75% of the times I will be driving alone.

Any advice appreciated.

 

[Motorhead]

Nigel,

The standard a/c is not climate control … you have to adjust the temperature and fan manually. I’d definitely recommend that you select the climate control option. It’s a small cabin and the temperature can change quite rapidly in some weather conditions.

Ridiculous penny-pinching stinginess by Porsche.

Jeff

 

[Twinfan]

Yep, as Jeff says the key part of that option is "climate control" not "dual zone"!

 

[Tetris Keyring]

I have just the stock a/c on mine and not the climate control upgrade. Personally I’ve not missed having it at all (always had it in my previous M cars) and find the stock a/c adequate.

 

[Spenny]

I have just the stock a/c on mine and not the climate control upgrade. Personally I’ve not missed having it at all (always had it in my previous M cars) and find the stock a/c adequate.

Yeah me too and not an issue for me either.

I appreciate however and now understand comments regarding climate control thank you, but likely I won't spec it.

 

[ralphmusic]

I would always want "Climate"

First because my daily Merc has a/c without auto temperature control and I find I am always fiddling with it to manage an even temperature,

secondly I want one temperature and my wife wants her side to be noticeably colder.

"Climate" = happiness, Merc = I am cold.