Porsche Luggage

[Alex L]

Anyone bought any of the Porsche luggage?

http://shop1.porsche.com/uk/baggage/

Was wondering what fitted into the front of a 997 (4wd which has less space than 2wd).

Also wondering if I bought it from an OPC whether the 10% PCGB discount can be applied, or is that just parts [8|]

 

[dereksharpuk]

I purchased the large Porsche aluminium suitcase for my 996 (PTS Trolly XL). It fitted exactly in the front boot. It also fitted the 997 Gen 1 and Caymans! It is even airport baggage handler proof. I have not tried it in my Gen 2 but think the space is the same.

Incidently, my 996 inside car cover from Porsche fitted the 997 and Cayman also!

I would recommend both as long term investments. You can keep them when the car is sold, but I have yet to find out how to keep PASM []

 

[snarf]

Alex - I have the large 80 litre PTS ultralight polycarbonate trolley case which is the same dimensions as the aluminum case bought by Derek, and as he says is a snug fit in the front of my C2S, but it would be as well to check that it will fit the turbo. I also bought one of the 45 litre PTS ultralight polycarbonate trolley cases to put in the rear, but despite the Driver's Selection book indicating that two of these can be accommodated in the back I find it a somewhat unsatisfactory fit.

I presume you are contemplating our forthcoming Swiss meet drive? Space is a concern in these cars but don't forget to also keep a watch on mass. Based on some data published in a C2S UK brochure, which gives the unladen mass as 1510kg and permissible gross mass of 1820kg, the load limit is 310kg. From this the mass of fuel, driver, passengers and standard items such as tool kit, handbook etc. have to be deducted to arrive at an allowable luggage mass.

 

[Dylan1]

but you're on honeymoon alex,you wont need luggage[][][]


have a great day and trip

 

[DSM]

ORIGINAL: snarf

Alex - I have the large 80 litre PTS ultralight polycarbonate trolley case which is the same dimensions as the aluminum case bought by Derek, and as he says is a snug fit in the front of my C2S, but it would be as well to check that it will fit the turbo. I also bought one of the 45 litre PTS ultralight polycarbonate trolley cases to put in the rear, but despite the Driver's Selection book indicating that two of these can be accommodated in the back I find it a somewhat unsatisfactory fit.

I presume you are contemplating our forthcoming Swiss meet drive? Space is a concern in these cars but don't forget to also keep a watch on mass. Based on some data published in a C2S UK brochure, which gives the unladen mass as 1510kg and permissible gross mass of 1820kg, the load limit is 310kg. From this the mass of fuel, driver, passengers and standard items such as tool kit, handbook etc. have to be deducted to arrive at an allowable luggage mass.

If we say 85KG er person for two, 55Kg for fuel that leaves 85Kg for luggage which is 4 reasonable suitaces. shuold be enough.

I have contemplated some of the Porsche luggage but find that many sports type holdalls fit pretty well in the front and a large one can be fitted on to the folded down seat bags where it sits nicely, held by the small abutments and seatbelts.

 

[garyw]

I went for the soft holdall option... squeezes nicely in the front boot and can fit on the rear of the seats quite easily....
CD player is a PITA though..
They offered me a "discounted" price when I collected the car but still felt the cost prohibitive..

Allan, do you use the poly trolleys just for the car or for other Holiday travel aswell?
I was concerned how they would handle a unsympathetic airport baggage handler... seeing the Porsche logo seems to wind some people up... []

Maybe I travel light, but I've never really had issues packing, however my Wife also packs accordingly so certainly a benefit there. []

garyw

 

[Alex L]

Well I just tried an old suitcase in the front of the Turbo and it fitted fine - more space than I thought! So I think I will save myself a few hundred quid and sick to non-Porsche variety.

I am going to get 2 items from the Porsche Design though that I think will be great additions to the trip. I won't say what they are until I have them in my hand as I don't want to find someone pinched the last of the stock before I get my order. NOTE: I am having to source them from my local OPC as the website takes 2 weeks to ship from Germany.

Have decided to not get the mObridge iPod connection as for £450 (with fitting) I can burn myself quite a few MP3 CDs!!!

 

[snarf]

ORIGINAL: garyw
Allan, do you use the poly trolleys just for the car or for other Holiday travel aswell?
I was concerned how they would handle a unsympathetic airport baggage handler... seeing the Porsche logo seems to wind some people up... []
garyw

I have used it on other holidays in other cars but never put through an airport. I have some old, battered, but still very serviceable Samsonite luggage that I use for that.

We also travel light clothes wise, but the spare, jack, camera, lenses and lap top (including the Dell house brick charger) eat into the baggage allowance very quickly.

 

[snarf]

ORIGINAL: Alex L
I am going to get 2 items from the Porsche Design though that I think will be great additions to the trip.

To answer your previous question - these mystery items should qualify for a PCGB discount.

 

[Lancerlot]

I'll be stuffing Tesco bags around the rollcage myself!
Regards,
Clive

 

[Tony M]

I went to the Local dealer and tried the 'Official Luggage' under the watchfull eye of the 'Parts Manager'.

Nothing on offer really fitted properly. The hard boxes would not pass the CD changer and anything else they had to offer was hopeless.

In the end we found a non Porsche Bag intended for Ski-ing equipment that was a perfect fit when inverted ! That filled up the front boot and there was still space to put a few jackets on top and stuff the odd pair of shoes down the side.

Inside the car, we folded the seat backs having first removed the seat 'Cushion which is held in place with Velcro. This left two 'below seat back' cubby holes which took a laptop bag on one side and a squashy bag on the other side.

On top of the seatback platform we managed two small cases side by side, and providing you are not too tall, we found a bit of floor space behind the seats to cram in the last few oddments.

On our recent 'French Riviera tour' with 911 Driving adventures we were often asked how we managed to get so much luggage in a 911.

Now you know !!

 

[jonathanw]

Hi guys

If you have a non 4wd 997 then the large PTS ultraliight and the regular PTS trolley will fit in the front compartment. 4wd cars ie the turbo and 4 will have space for either 2 PTS ultralight medium trolleys or a PTS medium trolley and briefcase. All coupes can take either the PTS medium trolley and briefcase or 2 PTS ultralights on the back shelf. If you have a cab there is less room.

I managed the large PTS in the front and the extension module on the rear shelf of my cab when travelling to France. There was room for squashy bags in the front compartment and in the rear seat wells.

the 4WD cars are seriously compromised for luggage space.

I would not personally use my Porsche luggage on planes. the luggage is hugely expensive but some years ago I got a very good deal at my OPC when they were stocktaking.

The ultralights can be risked on planes and are cheaper in the USA.

 

[garyw]

ORIGINAL: Lancerlot

I'll be stuffing Tesco bags around the rollcage myself!
Regards,
Clive

[] Think of the environment.. bags for life man... its the future []
I wasn't sure if you were going to take the roll cage out or not...

garyw

PS new avantar on the way ?