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Message: One option I would leave out if redoing the configuration
Changed By: Laz
Change Date: January 10, 2020 08:54AM
One option I would leave out if redoing the configuration
Change Date: January 10, 2020 08:54AM
One option I would leave out if redoing the configuration
When configuring my 13 S, I prioritized performance, safety, and comfort, and the only added-cost aesthetic considerations were metallic paint and colored wheel caps.* It's fitted with heated and ventilated seats and steering wheel. Also Bi-Xenon / PDLS headlights, Torque Vectoring, and PASM. It doesn't have PCM, and I'm still on the fence as to whether it would've been a good choice for me. The no-cost smoking package is useful just to get the extra power outlet.
It's the PASM that I would leave out this time around. My main reason for choosing it was my concern for the ride quality not being as good as my 01 because of the 2 inch larger diameter wheels (ergo, shorter tire sidewalls.) In retrospect, I've realized Porsche can be trusted to engineer an excellent ride quality in any case. Yes, the PASM Sport setting does have a perceivable positive handling character, (and the Normal setting at its softest is very comfortable,) but standard suspension equipped cars are just fine. I imagine the aerodynamics might be slightly improved because(?) the car has less ground clearance. But that 10mm difference makes the car more susceptible to underside scrapes, particularly on the small plastic nose air dam: passing through driveway curb cuts is problematic. My friend's GT3 Touring has the front axle lift option,** which I might've gotten if it was available. But then, that would've been another 2500 or so on top of the 1800 for the PASM. Yikes!
* The colored wheel caps are a subtle splash of color to the exterior's Agate Grey, blue top, and assorted black pieces. (Interior is also blue.)
** It took some convincing on my part and his dealer. My reason was my experience with PASM, and the dealer said it helps the resale value, which I believe is an honest assessment. Also, after having co-driven it from NYC to Porsche HQ in Atlanta and back, I can say the ride quality is amazingly good, even with the car's very firm suspension.
It's the PASM that I would leave out this time around. My main reason for choosing it was my concern for the ride quality not being as good as my 01 because of the 2 inch larger diameter wheels (ergo, shorter tire sidewalls.) In retrospect, I've realized Porsche can be trusted to engineer an excellent ride quality in any case. Yes, the PASM Sport setting does have a perceivable positive handling character, (and the Normal setting at its softest is very comfortable,) but standard suspension equipped cars are just fine. I imagine the aerodynamics might be slightly improved because(?) the car has less ground clearance. But that 10mm difference makes the car more susceptible to underside scrapes, particularly on the small plastic nose air dam: passing through driveway curb cuts is problematic. My friend's GT3 Touring has the front axle lift option,** which I might've gotten if it was available. But then, that would've been another 2500 or so on top of the 1800 for the PASM. Yikes!
* The colored wheel caps are a subtle splash of color to the exterior's Agate Grey, blue top, and assorted black pieces. (Interior is also blue.)
** It took some convincing on my part and his dealer. My reason was my experience with PASM, and the dealer said it helps the resale value, which I believe is an honest assessment. Also, after having co-driven it from NYC to Porsche HQ in Atlanta and back, I can say the ride quality is amazingly good, even with the car's very firm suspension.
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Author: LazDate: January 10, 2020 08:51AM
One option I would leave out if redoing the configuration
When configuring my 13 S, I prioritized performance, safety, and comfort, and the only added-cost aesthetic considerations were metallic paint and colored wheel caps.* It's fitted with heated and ventilated seats and steering wheel. Also Bi-Xenon / PDLS headlights, Torque Vectoring, and PASM. It doesn't have PCM, and I'm still on the fence as to whether it would've been a good choice for me. The no-cost smoking package is useful just to get the extra power outlet.
It's the PASM that I would leave out this time around. My main reason for choosing it was my concern for the ride quality not being as good as my 01 because of the 2 inch larger diameter wheels (ergo, shorter tire sidewalls.) In retrospect, I've realized Porsche can be trusted to engineer an excellent ride quality in any case. Yes, the PASM Sport setting does have a perceivable positive handling character, (and the Normal setting at its softest is very comfortable,) but standard suspension equipped cars are just fine. I imagine the aerodynamics might be slightly improved because(?) the car has less ground clearance. But that 10mm difference makes the car more susceptible to underside scrapes, particularly on the small plastic nose air dam: passing through driveway curb cuts is problematic. My friend's GT3 Touring has the front axle lift,** which I might've gotten if it was available. But then, that would've been another 2500 or so on top of the 1800 for the PASM. Yikes!
* The colored wheel caps are a subtle splash of color to the exterior's Agate Grey, blue top, and assorted black pieces. (Interior is also blue.)
** It took some convincing on my part and his dealer. My reason was my experience with PASM, and the dealer said it helps the resale value, which I believe is an honest assessment. Also, after having co-driven it from NYC to Porsche HQ in Atlanta and back, I can say the ride quality is amazingly good, even with the car's very firm suspension.
It's the PASM that I would leave out this time around. My main reason for choosing it was my concern for the ride quality not being as good as my 01 because of the 2 inch larger diameter wheels (ergo, shorter tire sidewalls.) In retrospect, I've realized Porsche can be trusted to engineer an excellent ride quality in any case. Yes, the PASM Sport setting does have a perceivable positive handling character, (and the Normal setting at its softest is very comfortable,) but standard suspension equipped cars are just fine. I imagine the aerodynamics might be slightly improved because(?) the car has less ground clearance. But that 10mm difference makes the car more susceptible to underside scrapes, particularly on the small plastic nose air dam: passing through driveway curb cuts is problematic. My friend's GT3 Touring has the front axle lift,** which I might've gotten if it was available. But then, that would've been another 2500 or so on top of the 1800 for the PASM. Yikes!
* The colored wheel caps are a subtle splash of color to the exterior's Agate Grey, blue top, and assorted black pieces. (Interior is also blue.)
** It took some convincing on my part and his dealer. My reason was my experience with PASM, and the dealer said it helps the resale value, which I believe is an honest assessment. Also, after having co-driven it from NYC to Porsche HQ in Atlanta and back, I can say the ride quality is amazingly good, even with the car's very firm suspension.