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dickdasterdly
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Joined: 09 Apr 2014
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Location: Cheshire, UK
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 Posted: Fri Dec 08, 2017 8:59 pm Post subject: Contemplating a GTS 4..
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Evening all, long time no see 
Seriously considering going for one of these baby’s, what’s the general consensus?
The vibes I’m getting to date is that I won’t be too disappointed!
Certainly like the looks and dig the two centre exhausts, the GT Silver with those Black wheels appeal.
Any pointers will be appreciated 
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HSC911
Reims
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Location: Bedford
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dickdasterdly
Silverstone
Joined: 09 Apr 2014
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Location: Cheshire, UK
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 7:24 am Post subject:
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Dam dog 
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Gorsh
Trainee
Joined: 24 Oct 2015
Posts: 76
Location: Isle of Man
2018 Porsche 911
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 8:40 am Post subject:
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Just to tempt you - only it's a 2 GTS. 4k miles in and I love it more and more. Worth noting is mine is on -10 PASM (wanted extra clearance and a tad more comfort on poor roads).
Any question please ask
Gordon.
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Gorsh
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Joined: 24 Oct 2015
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Location: Isle of Man
2018 Porsche 911
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 8:42 am Post subject:
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Forgot to add - I am pleased I ordered the painted rear valance - focuses the eye on the exhausts much better IMO.
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dickdasterdly
Silverstone
Joined: 09 Apr 2014
Posts: 125
Location: Cheshire, UK
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:22 am Post subject:
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Great pics Gordon, thanks a lot. That’s exactly it! (although i’d go for the 4)
What is the clearance all about? I thought it was lower than the other models but that clearance was set, are you able to stipulate what clearance you want?
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Gorsh
Trainee
Joined: 24 Oct 2015
Posts: 76
Location: Isle of Man
2018 Porsche 911
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:40 am Post subject:
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| dickdasterdly wrote: | Great pics Gordon, thanks a lot. That’s exactly it! (although i’d go for the 4)
What is the clearance all about? I thought it was lower than the other models but that clearance was set, are you able to stipulate what clearance you want? |
The standard Carrera S has -10 PASM with an option to upgrade to -20 Sports PASM. The GTS Coupe models (not Convertible or Targa) have -20 Sports PASM as standard and it's a no cost option to have the -10 PASM. Hope that makes sense! Have a look at the options on the configurator.
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dickdasterdly
Silverstone
Joined: 09 Apr 2014
Posts: 125
Location: Cheshire, UK
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 9:58 am Post subject:
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Okay, got it. Think i’d do the same as you, 10mm is more than adequate and would make the bumps etc slightly less of an issue. Can’t see that 10mm effecting the looks.
Agree as well about painting around the exhausts.
I’m not going to go mad on the options (my last 4s had the ceramics, a complete waste of a perfectly good £6k), just the basics I think; front/back sensors, steering plus, PDK and perhaps the carbon mirrors and the LED blackened lights, would look good I think on the gt silver.
Thanks again for your help Gordon.
Nick.
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Ken White
Spa-Francorchamps
Joined: 16 Feb 2009
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Location: Isle of Man
2008 Porsche 997 Carrera 4S
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 11:37 am Post subject:
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I hope you are still enjoying the new car experience. Car is looking great. Will probably see you at the local do tonight.
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Gorsh
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Joined: 24 Oct 2015
Posts: 76
Location: Isle of Man
2018 Porsche 911
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| Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2017 12:45 pm Post subject:
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| Ken White wrote: | | I hope you are still enjoying the new car experience. Car is looking great. Will probably see you at the local do tonight. |
Hi Ken - yes we're going tonight, see you later.
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weejimmy
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Joined: 26 Mar 2014
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Location: Bucks
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FWIW the full -20mm is fine. I was very worried it would be harsh but not at all. I never give it a second thought. The car rides very well IMO.
I do have axle lift for steep inclines though! 
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Current: 991.2 C4GTS
Past: 991.1 C4S
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Norfolk & Idea
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Joined: 15 Jan 2016
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Location: South Yorkshire
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| Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 4:39 pm Post subject:
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I was talking to a chap the other day with the new 3.0l version. He was hugely impressed with it. And he has a very serious Porsche collection including 991.1 GT3RS and 991.2 GT3.
His GTS is his daily and he loves it. They must be good!
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2012 997.2 Turbo Basalt Black
2008 Ducati 1098R (Track)
2016 Macan GTS
2008 Vito Sport- Household Star!
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dickdasterdly
Silverstone
Joined: 09 Apr 2014
Posts: 125
Location: Cheshire, UK
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| Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2017 10:05 pm Post subject:
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Thanks both, good to hear (& it does look good in red, is that Carmine red)?
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weejimmy
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Joined: 26 Mar 2014
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Location: Bucks
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| Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2017 9:13 am Post subject:
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Yep. It looks more scarlet than it is in that picture. Its more of an Alfa blood red I would say.
If you do go for one try to get one with the full GTS interior. It is absolutely lovely. I really liked the interior on my C4s, but the GTS is a step on. Lots of people have commented on it - it just finishes the car off perfectly.
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weejimmy
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Joined: 26 Mar 2014
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Location: Bucks
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BTW - I think technically its a 'Carrera 4 GTS', not a GTS4.
Told my dealer principal I had just ordered a GTS4 and he thought I had bought a Cayman!
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dickdasterdly
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Joined: 09 Apr 2014
Posts: 125
Location: Cheshire, UK
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Thanks weejimmy, I’ll bear that in mind re the interior, the 4s interior I had was nice (had a carbon trim and yellow dials to match the ceramics). £6k on ceramics just to match the yellow dials, thank f**k the mrs never found out about that little bit of detail last time around 
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HSC911
Reims
Joined: 23 Jul 2014
Posts: 4061
Location: Bedford
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| Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 9:11 am Post subject:
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| dickdasterdly wrote: | | Thanks weejimmy, I’ll bear that in mind re the interior, the 4s interior I had was nice (had a carbon trim and yellow dials to match the ceramics). £6k on ceramics just to match the yellow dials, thank f**k the mrs never found out about that little bit of detail last time around |
Collars must match the cuffs 
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dickdasterdly
Silverstone
Joined: 09 Apr 2014
Posts: 125
Location: Cheshire, UK
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| Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:27 pm Post subject:
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Precisely 
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