Whaleblue Posted November 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Nath said: I agree. That's just the right amount of red for me, enough to make it interesting but not be overpowering. I would have to think long and hard about the roof though, as I do like the contrast. Are you able to spec yours with that interior? Unfortunately not. I could have the interior, but with a black hood, but I don't think there's any way of getting a black cowling over the instruments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nath Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 Easy job for an aftermarket trimmer to sort? May affect warranty though?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 1 hour ago, Whaleblue said: Unfortunately not. I could have the interior, but with a black hood, but I don't think there's any way of getting a black cowling over the instruments. I thought you would have learnt by now, everything is possible with Porsche. You specify it, and they will build it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whaleblue Posted November 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 2 minutes ago, Araf said: I thought you would have learnt by now, everything is possible with Porsche. You specify it, and they will build it. At sensible cost for a tweak to a fairly standard build, or typically at £x00's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin G Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 9 minutes ago, Whaleblue said: At sensible cost for a tweak to a fairly standard build, or typically at £x00's? You won't know if you don't ask, and that costs nothing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 8 minutes ago, Whaleblue said: At sensible cost for a tweak to a fairly standard build, or typically at £x00's? I would think that one would be a free swap. If you went for a leather covered cowl, that would be an upgrade, so would cost. Are the two tone seats still the same price as one colour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus Posted November 29, 2016 Report Share Posted November 29, 2016 14 minutes ago, Whaleblue said: At sensible cost for a tweak to a fairly standard build, or typically at £x00's? It's never a sensible cost With Porsche ? Porsche even defies man maths. I'm currently in a 718 with 23 grands worth of options ( courtesy car not mine alas ) and it doesn't even have led lights or full leather. The options list is crazily vast. However your in for a right treat when you get it. Enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whaleblue Posted November 30, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 I've realised the two tone seats aren't Sports Plus, and I like the extra support given by this Plus's, so will stick with just black! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin G Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 1 hour ago, Whaleblue said: I've realised the two tone seats aren't Sports Plus, and I like the extra support given by this Plus's, so will stick with just black! The black is a no cost option but the Sports Plus seats can come with any colour combo, problem is it costs £2424. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyderman8 Posted November 30, 2016 Report Share Posted November 30, 2016 My must-haves would be heated Sports seats, full black leather and wind deflectors. Not worried about PCM as I tend to use Waze on my phone. Would settle for 19" wheels if there's a nice design available. If I went for PDK I'd also spec Sport Chrono. As for colour, I honestly don't know! Agate probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whaleblue Posted December 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 On 30/11/2016 at 1:21 PM, spyderman8 said: ...wind deflectors.... If I went for PDK I'd also spec Sport Chrono. ... I don't think there are any wind deflectors, other than the one between the roll hoops, and it's standard on the 718. I've been wondering about the Sport Chrono. A proper toy, fun on the road? Also, anyone know what it changes regards suspension if you've only specced the standard (non-PASM)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mneil Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 As far as I am aware, no PASM= no ability to change the suspension setting, I have the sports suspension, it handles like a sports car should and the 20mm lowering makes it look so much better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 2 hours ago, Whaleblue said: I don't think there are any wind deflectors, other than the one between the roll hoops, and it's standard on the 718. I've been wondering about the Sport Chrono. A proper toy, fun on the road? Also, anyone know what it changes regards suspension if you've only specced the standard (non-PASM)? Sport Chrono doesn't change the suspension unless you have PASM, and then it only changes the damping characteristics, not the ride height. It also raises the rev limit and sharpens pedal response. I think it does liven up the car, which you wouldn't want happening every day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSyn Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Sports Chrono also includes dynamic transmission mounts which, I think, stiffen up under acceleration Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whaleblue Posted December 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 Thanks chaps. Well, I thought the standard Sport mode (activated via the button next to the gear lever) was plenty enough sharpening TBH, and I don't want the PASM (I really found the stock suspension with 19" wheels a perfect compromise between ride comfort and performance) - so I'll resist the Chrono which I imagine would go largely unused. Spec finalises tomorrow - I've spent hours on the configurator this weekend! I'm also leaning to downgrade to standard cruise control (from ACC/PAS). I'm not sure I'm on motorways enough to justify it. Can anyone confirm that the standard cruise control has speed limiting, as well as full cruise mode? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stuart21UK Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 11 minutes ago, Whaleblue said: Thanks chaps. Well, I thought the standard Sport mode (activated via the button next to the gear lever) was plenty enough sharpening TBH, and I don't want the PASM (I really found the stock suspension with 19" wheels a perfect compromise between ride comfort and performance) - so I'll resist the Chrono which I imagine would go largely unused. Spec finalises tomorrow - I've spent hours on the configurator this weekend! I'm also leaning to downgrade to standard cruise control (from ACC/PAS). I'm not sure I'm on motorways enough to justify it. Can anyone confirm that the standard cruise control has speed limiting, as well as full cruise mode? not sure about the cruise...on my 981 its just normal cruise...the 981 can have speed limit 'beeps' programmed in but it has no impact on the speed the car is going I liked the two tone interior on the previous page...which I guess you are not now having BUT what I would give consideration to is getting the roll over hoops colour coded...IMO the black plastic (if unpainted) lets down the quality feel of the car...glad I had it done on mine (and only cost around £344 IIRC) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toeside Posted December 4, 2016 Report Share Posted December 4, 2016 http://www.porsche.com/uk/models/718/718-cayman/chassis/sport-chrono-package/ I would go sport chrono option it complements the PDK very well certainly in the 981 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyderman8 Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 On 30/11/2016 at 1:21 PM, spyderman8 said: Would settle for 19" wheels if there's a nice design available. That's interesting - the configurator won't allow you to spec painted 19" wheels - forces you to change to 20". Good call on standard Cruise (I use mine a lot in both cars now) and painted roll bar hoops - agree with both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whaleblue Posted December 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 OK, spec updated. I've kept the AAC/PAS as the standard Cruise still does not have "speed limiting". Personally I find bog-standard cruise on southern UK roads more-or-less useless. I've also specced the Bose after all - will post on the Sounds thread for anyone interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Araf Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 I've had speed limiting on previous cars and never used it. Frankly, I found it downright dangerous, when you go for an overtake and then find the car won't go any faster. Maybe I just wasn't used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1flyguy Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 4 hours ago, Whaleblue said: OK, spec updated. I've kept the AAC/PAS as the standard Cruise still does not have "speed limiting". Personally I find bog-standard cruise on southern UK roads more-or-less useless. I've also specced the Bose after all - will post on the Sounds thread for anyone interested. Do you mean adaptive cruise control or actually speed lmiting? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topradio Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 44 minutes ago, Araf said: I've had speed limiting on previous cars and never used it. Frankly, I found it downright dangerous, when you go for an overtake and then find the car won't go any faster. Maybe I just wasn't used to it. Agreed, we had it on the Merc and apart from playing with it when we first got the car never used it. I find the standard cruise great and very easy to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whaleblue Posted December 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 51 minutes ago, r1flyguy said: Do you mean adaptive cruise control or actually speed lmiting? Sorry, yes I meant ACC (Adaptive Cruise Control). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whaleblue Posted December 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Araf said: I've had speed limiting on previous cars and never used it. Frankly, I found it downright dangerous, when you go for an overtake and then find the car won't go any faster. Maybe I just wasn't used to it. I've had it on an auto box SLK - kick-down overrides the limiter. Not sure how it would work on a manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Days Posted December 5, 2016 Report Share Posted December 5, 2016 On my manual, there is a sport button. At first I thought all it did was firm up the suspension, but it does give a faster throttle response as well. The car just seems to want to 'go' more, as if it doesn't enough already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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