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Porsche has a long history of offering special editions and anniversary cars. These cars are equipped with particular options groups, paint and leather at an attractive price compared to the same car "a la carte". These cars have no residual additional value in the market place. They are almost entirely cosmetic in nature. If the car suits your taste and it's what you would be willing to purchase on your own, then it's a good deal. No more, no less.
Right but that's not what I'm asking. I'm asking from a pure design perspective, which Porsche thinks they've accomplished, does it fulfill it's own purpose?
The 911 Turbo wheels suggest it fails in that regard.
It fulfills Porsche's purpose of making them more money. Now on to the story of the month - is Ricky going to make a commitment???
Ok so I'll take that as a no then on my question
It's still a gorgeous car and I might order one if I could get clarity on allocations from dealers, so far it seems to early.
I'm going to take my sweet time I guess. I might jump on a car now but every time I go to I am reminded of my dissatisfaction with the options available on it.
Parts is Parts. The Turbo wheels aren't unique to the Turbo despite their name. You should be asking if the car fulfills your purpose. Porsche's purpose was clearly stated by Santa Fe.
Parts is Parts. The Turbo wheels aren't unique to the Turbo despite their name. You should be asking if the car fulfills your purpose. Porsche's purpose was clearly stated by Santa Fe.
I think my question is valid as originally stated. The purpose of the car's design, not the car's release, was to create something unique. In doing that it seems to have failed for the reasons stated.
I'm not sure what part of that assertion you're taking issue with? Who cares about my purpose, I am speaking from a design critique perspective, not a marketing perspective.
Sure the wheel is not specific to the Turbo, but the Turbo itself is not a limited edition car. Porsche's design division is supposedly a seperate corporate entity than the auto division, yes? Their chief concern should be the purity of the design ethos. Either they completely overlooked this (unlikely), or the bean counters overruled them. In the end the product's uniqueness has been compromised.
Actually, I thought the Turbo wheels matched the CS pretty good. Because of the Special Edition pics, I'm actually kinda considering those wheels. But I think I will get something lighter with a wide lip.
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Actually, I thought the Turbo wheels matched the CS pretty good. Because of the Special Edition pics, I'm actually kinda considering those wheels. But I think I will get something lighter with a wide lip.
I agree they look good. I am merely musing about the car's uniqueness factor from a puritanical design perspective.
Are the turbo wheels heavier than stock Cayman 19" ?
I agree they look good. I am merely musing about the car's uniqueness factor from a puritanical design perspective.
Are the turbo wheels heavier than stock Cayman 19" ?
they should be lighter because they are forged and not cast..
Luckily when i finalized my order i opted for everything in the DE1 (black, turbo rims, dual round pipes, PASM, sport chrono plus, xenon, etc) plus:
sports seats
red seat belts
thicker sports steering wheel in smooth leather (no alcantara)
PCM + Bose
Parking sensors
I dont like the text on the paint, but all im missing are the red taillights! Asked the dealers how much they would cost in Lebanon and they told me not less than a 1000 dollars... Im definitely gonna figure out a way to get them shipped from suncoast!
PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
This active damping system offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.
The driver can choose from two setup modes, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’, using a separate ‘damper’ button on the center console. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for general road driving and circuits with uneven tarmac. ‘Sport’ mode is intended for smoother track surfaces, where the harder settings help eliminate pitch and roll.
In either mode, PASM continuously evaluates the current conditions while automatically selecting the corresponding damper rates from the respective set of mapped values.
A range of sensors are used to monitor the movement of the body under acceleration, braking and cornering maneuvers, as well as on poor road surfaces. The PASM control unit then evaluates this data and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode. The result is a significant reduction in body movement as well as a better grip on the road.
For example: if ‘Sport’ mode is selected, the suspension is automatically set to a harder damper rating. If the quality of the track surface falls below a certain threshold, the system immediately changes to a softer rating within the ‘Sport’ setup range. When the quality of the tarmac improves once more, PASM automatically returns to the original, harder rating.
Need more information about PASM? Click this link: FAQ for PASM
Sport Chrono and Chrono Plus
This optional package is a valuable addition for trackday use. Available in conjunction with the CDR-24 CD radio, it includes a swivel-mounted analog and digital timer unit which is centrally located on the dashboard. All functions are easily accessible via the control stalk for the on-board computer. Analog dials measure hours, minutes and seconds, while a separate digital field displays whole seconds, tenths and one hundredths of a second. A second digital display runs in parallel in the instrument cluster. Click this Link to visit the FAQ entry for Sport Chrono.
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I think my question is valid as originally stated. The purpose of the car's design, not the car's release, was to create something unique. In doing that it seems to have failed for the r
