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What GT4 spec

:) the two things I can't include, will never get out of buckets in the garage and would never touch pdk - manual is king :)

Thanks

 
Jase,

You’ve got a CGTS 4.0, so if you’re happy with that then just spec the GT4 the same or add anything you’ve regretted not having. Only you can decide that.

I would spec the bucket seats myself (subject to a tryout drive) but understand your reservations, and +1 on staying with the manual transmission even if it goes against the grain with many potential owners.

Jeff

 
Wish I’d spec’d the reversing camera, spoiler makes rear visibility difficult, although I wouldn’t want the sensors....

 
Ian, FYI rear sensors and a reversing camera are now standard fitments in the latest spec. Jeff

 
Thanks guys, yes the reversing camera is now standard, the OPC are very keen for me to spec with them??? I was just going to follow Jeff's suggestion and follow on what I have on the GTS subject to colour etc. I'd love buckets but practicality says no as this will be almost a daily.

 
JaseGTS said:
Thanks guys, yes the reversing camera is now standard, the OPC are very keen for me to spec with them??? I was just going to follow Jeff's suggestion and follow on what I have on the GTS subject to colour etc. I'd love buckets but practicality says no as this will be almost a daily.

Remember the GT4 doesn't like slopes (it scrapes the front splitter quite easily, and even the rear) so it's not a good daily unless you only travel on flat roads. Even what looks like a fairly gentle driveway can be a no-no. Having owned a 718 GT4 for two years, it does have significant limitations in where you can take it and you have to be realistic about it.

This is going to sound harsh, and it's just my view, but if you're going comfort spec I think you'd be better off sticking with your GTS which is essentially a GT4 Touring as it has the same engine. The reason to switch to a GT4 would be for track work and/or the full GT Clubsport package - at the very least they need bucket seats in my opinion otherwise why bother?

I've probably missed why you're making the switch so apologies if all this is irrelevant...

 
I agree with you on the GT4 Touring comment Dave. Apart from the 20bhp less than the full fat GT4, it is the same engine. The GTS ride is excellent even with the 20mm drop and I've had no issues with speed humps etc however I do still stress a little on larger ones. I really don't think I could cope with the 30mm drop of the GT4.

Hopefully Jase can tell us more why he wants to swap out his GTS for a GT4. That may give us more of an understanding.

Dan

 
Yep, hopefully he will [:D]

I personally don't mind scrapes here and there, that's fine as I see the plastics as consumables, however it doesn't take much of a slope for it to be too much for the car to cope with and you risk ripping off the bumper due to the length of the splitter :rolleyes: My brother-in-law's drive is a no-go, as are all multi-storey car parks for this very reason.

If you want a car you can take anywhere and everywhere you need the GTS, not the GT4. I wouldn't swap mine but my usage is non-daily fun drives, trips to watch motor racing, visiting family/friends and occasional track days so I can accept the compromise and I value the buckets/harness/cage/additional chassis adjustability etc.

 
Dan/Dave,

Some very useful and important factors based upon usage experience which Jase really does need to consider before committing to a GT4 as a daily drive. Although (unfortunately!) I can’t speak from experience, I have to agree with Dave’s comments.

Jeff

 
Some lube for the OPC visit. Why even ask what spec is right on a public forum? the 1st post added two things the OP did not want. We could all do the same !! just spec what you want really but it looks like to me the GTS 4.0 he already has would work better for the OP. So the best spec is the car he has already !

 
Twinfan said:
I think you'd be better off sticking with your GTS which is essentially a GT4 Touring as it has the same engine.

Finally someone whom see's it the same as me! I said exactly this point on a Facebook group and OMG did I get some backlash! If Porsche did the same with the 911 with regards to the GTS, i.e. GT3 engine then I would probably stretch myself and go for that! What they currently label 'touring' is just a GT3 without a wing.

 
Twinfan said:
JaseGTS said:
Thanks guys, yes the reversing camera is now standard, the OPC are very keen for me to spec with them??? I was just going to follow Jeff's suggestion and follow on what I have on the GTS subject to colour etc. I'd love buckets but practicality says no as this will be almost a daily.

Remember the GT4 doesn't like slopes (it scrapes the front splitter quite easily, and even the rear) so it's not a good daily unless you only travel on flat roads. Even what looks like a fairly gentle driveway can be a no-no. Having owned a 718 GT4 for two years, it does have significant limitations in where you can take it and you have to be realistic about it.

This is going to sound harsh, and it's just my view, but if you're going comfort spec I think you'd be better off sticking with your GTS which is essentially a GT4 Touring as it has the same engine. The reason to switch to a GT4 would be for track work and/or the full GT Clubsport package - at the very least they need bucket seats in my opinion otherwise why bother?

I've probably missed why you're making the switch so apologies if all this is irrelevant...
Thanks for the information, the opportunity came up for a slot and I thought why not, however you do make some very relevant points, my GTS is 10mm lower and clears most obstacles but I do have to be careful. I'm very happy with the car but thought that it would be worth experiencing before they stop making them.

I would be using it a few times a week and this would involve driving through a city etc. maybe not such a good idea. No intention of any track work.

 
If that’s the case Jase, I’d stick with the GTS but if you have to scratch that itch…… The problem you may have is if you find it’s too harsh for you to use. Selling it wouldn’t be an issue and I doubt you’ll loose any money on it but you’ll be very lucky to get another GTS allocation so it would have to be used or jump up to a 911 but a base with some toys on it is nigh on £95k!

A tough decision to make and I wish you good luck.

Dan

 
Scrounger said:
If that’s the case Jase, I’d stick with the GTS but if you have to scratch that itch…… The problem you may have is if you find it’s too harsh for you to use. Selling it wouldn’t be an issue and I doubt you’ll loose any money on it but you’ll be very lucky to get another GTS allocation so it would have to be used or jump up to a 911 but a base with some toys on it is nigh on £95k!

A tough decision to make and I wish you good luck.

Dan

It did seem like a good idea at the time, glad I didn't specify PTS now :) I agree, getting another GTS if I am unhappy with this would be a nightmare and I don't want to go back to a 911. On the plus side I will be £5k better off if I withdraw.

 
If you haven't driven one already, I'd see if you can get a test drive of a used car. Failing that, pay the £400ish and do a session in one at Silverstone PEC.

Could be money well spent and it's a great day out anyway!

 
I'm hoping to have one for the day shortly. I haven't booked my Silverstone day yet for the GTS so need to get that sorted. The GTS is perfect in every way but I was hoping it would have been a little harsher, I still use a TR4A frequently along with a few other bone shuddering classic cars so used to harsh rides. My main worry would be driving it in to the garage (and of course speed bumps although I can avoid most of those by taking a different route) but I think reversing it in would make a difference plus I could spec buckets then as the door would open into the other garage - every cloud :)

 

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