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Finally a replacement for the Z4M - Porsche Boxster S 981
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That makes for a very long drive to work
That road looks awesome
The old Pacific Highway between Gosford and Sydney is great fun but you have to watch out for cyclists, as are the roads in the Royal National Park (although bikers and the police are the hazard there).
As you say, fun without risking your licence.
That road looks awesome
The old Pacific Highway between Gosford and Sydney is great fun but you have to watch out for cyclists, as are the roads in the Royal National Park (although bikers and the police are the hazard there).
As you say, fun without risking your licence.
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john-e89 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 09, 2018 3:20 pm It’s a cracking colour too, very very nice. I agree on the comedy value, they’re crazy chuckable aren’t they...
I’m a short arse too but my back and shoulders are too wide for the seats, I guess from being a long time competitive swimmer. They put wing backs in the options list but there’s still no more side bolster support and the wings don’t look very wide either, I do find it strange that you don’t seem to read about how bad the seats are....must just be me....
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To elaborate lol - You're right the upper of the seat is a bit too narrow for my shoulders.. The Lumbar isn't too bad that said for me.Jaw wrote: ↑Mon Nov 12, 2018 1:16 amjohn-e89 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 09, 2018 3:20 pm It’s a cracking colour too, very very nice. I agree on the comedy value, they’re crazy chuckable aren’t they...
I’m a short arse too but my back and shoulders are too wide for the seats, I guess from being a long time competitive swimmer. They put wing backs in the options list but there’s still no more side bolster support and the wings don’t look very wide either, I do find it strange that you don’t seem to read about how bad the seats are....must just be me....I officially hate you.
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I know....nothings spot on is it...Jaw wrote: ↑Mon Nov 12, 2018 1:18 amTo elaborate lol - You're right the upper of the seat is a bit too narrow for my shoulders.. The Lumbar isn't too bad that said for me.Jaw wrote: ↑Mon Nov 12, 2018 1:16 amjohn-e89 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 09, 2018 3:20 pm It’s a cracking colour too, very very nice. I agree on the comedy value, they’re crazy chuckable aren’t they...
I’m a short arse too but my back and shoulders are too wide for the seats, I guess from being a long time competitive swimmer. They put wing backs in the options list but there’s still no more side bolster support and the wings don’t look very wide either, I do find it strange that you don’t seem to read about how bad the seats are....must just be me....I officially hate you.
And so begins the modlist on another car
I’m looking at Recaro ergomed seats, fully electric with heating and cooling if you want it, pricey but as seats are perhaps the most important factor in a car they’re worth it imho. They would make the car spot on I think.
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Very nice.
They do so much so well and although on paper they don't seem amazing when you get behind the wheel its a completely different story.
I wouldn't worry about the GTS, its a pack essentially... and marketing. You get a very small bump in power and you get all the important stuff at a reduced cost than speccing up a normal car... somehow this makes them very desirable pre-owned and you end up paying far more over a standard car. Just shows how good Porsche marketing is.
Plus you get the (IMO) awful alcantara interior that wears badly and feels awful take the leather any day.
Enjoy
They do so much so well and although on paper they don't seem amazing when you get behind the wheel its a completely different story.
I wouldn't worry about the GTS, its a pack essentially... and marketing. You get a very small bump in power and you get all the important stuff at a reduced cost than speccing up a normal car... somehow this makes them very desirable pre-owned and you end up paying far more over a standard car. Just shows how good Porsche marketing is.
Plus you get the (IMO) awful alcantara interior that wears badly and feels awful take the leather any day.
Enjoy
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Depends which seats you have? I think there are 3 different variants with different adjustments and support.john-e89 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 09, 2018 3:20 pm It’s a cracking colour too, very very nice. I agree on the comedy value, they’re crazy chuckable aren’t they...
I’m a short arse too but my back and shoulders are too wide for the seats, I guess from being a long time competitive swimmer. They put wing backs in the options list but there’s still no more side bolster support and the wings don’t look very wide either, I do find it strange that you don’t seem to read about how bad the seats are....must just be me....
In the 997 the standard 3 ways arent so good and gave me a bad back but the 14 way in the 991 are just about perfect. Pretty sure the 14s were an option in the 981.
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Yep three styles Tom, non adjustable buckets, 6 way standard with the narrow backs, 14 way and 18 way with wingbacks. 18 way include electric steering column adjustment over the 14 way. I’d buy a pair of wingbacks off the bay but they’re barely any better than the standard, not much bolster support and very hard. Hopeless in such a good car.tomscott wrote: ↑Wed Nov 14, 2018 6:10 pmDepends which seats you have? I think there are 3 different variants with different adjustments and support.john-e89 wrote: ↑Fri Nov 09, 2018 3:20 pm It’s a cracking colour too, very very nice. I agree on the comedy value, they’re crazy chuckable aren’t they...
I’m a short arse too but my back and shoulders are too wide for the seats, I guess from being a long time competitive swimmer. They put wing backs in the options list but there’s still no more side bolster support and the wings don’t look very wide either, I do find it strange that you don’t seem to read about how bad the seats are....must just be me....
In the 997 the standard 3 ways arent so good and gave me a bad back but the 14 way in the 991 are just about perfect. Pretty sure the 14s were an option in the 981.
Oh and just for info the Alcantara on the GTS can be deleted on order and any other interior added in its place.
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Cheerstomscott wrote: ↑Wed Nov 14, 2018 6:05 pm Very nice.
They do so much so well and although on paper they don't seem amazing when you get behind the wheel its a completely different story.
I wouldn't worry about the GTS, its a pack essentially... and marketing. You get a very small bump in power and you get all the important stuff at a reduced cost than speccing up a normal car... somehow this makes them very desirable pre-owned and you end up paying far more over a standard car. Just shows how good Porsche marketing is.
Plus you get the (IMO) awful alcantara interior that wears badly and feels awful take the leather any day.
Enjoy
ha yeah - I'm not too caught up on not having the gts, extra horses don't seem too far away either with a full exhaust and map there are a few claims of hitting above 370 or so if I ever really did want the extra beef but then it'd be pointless as I have the 911 for that. You're right, they are more than their spec sheet might suggest
Alcantara - Love it as a material hate it on seats for that very reason!
Had a great run back from work last week, tomorrow taking a tour of the Bathurst race track in the morning 60kph limits though..
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