Hello everyone!

[P911119]

Gareth, are you from Aberdeen? Or been to any of the R2 meets?

 

[gareth.thompson]

Gareth, are you from Aberdeen? Or been to any of the R2 meets?

I think there's now two Gareth's on this thread, but if that was for me, nope! I'm on the south coast!

 

[Gareth992]

Gareth, are you from Aberdeen? Or been to any of the R2 meets?

Yes, im local, only became a Porsche owner in December and joined the club so haven't been to any meets yet, I will be this year though.

 

[P911119]

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).

 

[TonyJW]

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?

 

[PB992996]

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.

 

[P911119]

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.

 

[phil993]

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?

 

[Longp2]

That’s a lithium battery that you have fitted Phil, I have the same in my RWS equipped GTS.
LifePO4 - Lithium iron phosphate.

 

[PythonGTS]

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!

 

[911dbx]

Eek, quite a few! This was my spec: https://porsche-code.com/PSZBQRC7

Lovely spec but personally i would lose the PDCC and night view assist and add the 18 way seats. I’d also add the option to fit roof bars.
I have the front lift and it’s worth getting IMHO. Had an early 992.1 C4S that didn’t have it and grounded it a few times.
I also have the fully open and tilt sun roof which i use frequently.

 

[PB992996]

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.