Just got a GT4

hgtran21 · 03-14-2016, 01:10 PM

congrats to you! it looks amazing with the gt3 fenders and in red with those 918 bucket seats

C5driver · 03-14-2016, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I'm assuming this is because the dealer will be paying amex a fee based on the trans amount. Definitely check with the dealer prior to pickup.

Already did! We're good.

C5driver · 03-14-2016, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by hgtran21

congrats to you! it looks amazing with the gt3 fenders and in red with those 918 bucket seats

918-style! The GT3, GT3RS and GT4 seats are made by Lear and the 918's are made by Recaro, I believe.

rjd598 · 03-14-2016, 01:36 PM

sorry for the stupid question, but how did you get those fenders?!? i think i'm missing something and i'm clearly out of the loop

C5driver · 03-14-2016, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

sorry for the stupid question, but how did you get those fenders?!? i think i'm missing something and i'm clearly out of the loop

Not stupid at all...

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Is the red car pictured a photoshop? I've never seen the GT3 RS fender vents on a GT4.
Yes. It's from Greg Thompson Automotive Design (http://www.gtautomotivedesign.com/) and is expected to go into production Q3 2016. The jury is still out on not only the date, but more important...the functionality. The car itself is set up by Porsche Motorsport and anything cosmetic at the expense of that balance would be foolish IMO, but we'll see.

rjd598 · 03-14-2016, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by C5driver

Not stupid at all...

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho View Post
Is the red car pictured a photoshop? I've never seen the GT3 RS fender vents on a GT4.
Yes. It's from Greg Thompson Automotive Design (http://www.gtautomotivedesign.com/) and is expected to go into production Q3 2016. The jury is still out on not only the date, but more important...the functionality. The car itself is set up by Porsche Motorsport and anything cosmetic at the expense of that balance would be foolish IMO, but we'll see.

dammit i skimmed too fast so i missed the answer hahah

would look unreal if you got it, but either way hell of a car. congrats

Gabe@TAG · 03-14-2016, 01:42 PM

Spent a good part of last week driving a GT4 with an Akrapovic exhaust that we did.

I can't emphasize enough how much I love this car. Congrats my dude, you're gonna love it.

And if you want a taste of the sound, here.

C5driver · 03-14-2016, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rjd598

dammit i skimmed too fast so i missed the answer hahah

would look unreal if you got it, but either way hell of a car. congrats

Only if it doesn't mess up the aero. Keeping my fingers crossed, since it'll up the badassery factor by 3

gonzo · 03-14-2016, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabe@TAG

Spent a good part of last week driving a GT4 with an Akrapovic exhaust that we did.

I can't emphasize enough how much I love this car. Congrats my dude, you're gonna love it.

And if you want a taste of the sound, here.

That launch looked strong. Dug in, tucked and gone.

swagon · 03-14-2016, 02:09 PM

Congratulations! I, too, am envious.

I have found out that there's already a quite strong aftermarket following for the car.

1MOREMOD · 03-14-2016, 02:09 PM

I always thought caymans were a woman's car?

Twixboy · 03-14-2016, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

I always thought caymans were a woman's car?

No, that's the Boxster.

C5driver · 03-14-2016, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

I always thought caymans were a woman's car?

You're confusing that with the X5.

C5driver · 03-14-2016, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabe@TAG

Spent a good part of last week driving a GT4 with an Akrapovic exhaust that we did.

I can't emphasize enough how much I love this car. Congrats my dude, you're gonna love it.

And if you want a taste of the sound, here.

That's funny...I saw your video already! Sounded awesome

1MOREMOD · 03-14-2016, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by C5driver

You're confusing that with the X5.

Nah is a smoke producing diesel so man car. Also tow rig

Mywifes335 · 03-14-2016, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Twixboy

No, that's the Boxster.

Cayman is literally a Boxster with a hardtop. Same chassis, drivetrain, etc. Except, I believe the Boxster chassis is a year ahead in iteration.

Regardless, the Cayman GT4 is badass. I just can't afford it without dipping into retirement.

Twixboy · 03-14-2016, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Mywifes335

Cayman is literally a Boxster with a hardtop. Same chassis, drivetrain, etc. Except, I believe the Boxster chassis is a year ahead in iteration.

Regardless, the Cayman GT4 is badass. I just can't afford it without dipping into retirement.

Come on man, who needs to retire? Just keep working until you're dead, that way you don't even need to save for retirement and can always live for the present.

C5driver · 03-14-2016, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mywifes335

Cayman is literally a Boxster with a hardtop. Same chassis, drivetrain, etc. Except, I believe the Boxster chassis is a year ahead in iteration.

Regardless, the Cayman GT4 is badass. I just can't afford it without dipping into retirement.

Little factoid...the GT4 has a different chassis number than a Cayman.

tiltmode43 · 03-14-2016, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by C5driver

Found one of the last GT4 allocations in my area and finalized this build last week with my CA. Having never owned a GT program car, let alone a Porsche, the experience was something entirely foreign, but not altogether unpleasant. For example, the build has to be approved by the general manager. That never happened with BMW.

The largest obstacle for me was the carbon ceramic brakes, but ultimately it came down to two things...1. the GT4 Clubsport race version has the steel brakes and 2. paying $25,000 for 4 replacement rotors that Porsche does not warrant seemed a bit excessive.

The light weight bucket seats were a must. The RS fenders are a Greg Thompson design, but production appears to be later this year.

Goes into production 22 April and out on 6 May. ETA 1 July with PDI.

There will be no more allocations for the GT4 from Porsche and production at Osnabruck will be finished approximately August. The 981 GT4 will be a single model year...MY2016. Speculation being what it is, there's a good bet that GT4 will return in MY19 or MY20 as a 718.1.

Anyway...I'm totally stoked and can't wait to drive the anti-M6! As for the $15,000...

The bolded part is AWESOME to see. Many years ago I used to follow different modifications Greg did to his RX8 aero. It's awesome to see how far his work has progressed and that I'm reading his name here a BMW forum, because he's doing Porche parts. Love his work.

Oh, and congrats on the car as well, going to look stunning! I wonder their total fee on that CC transaction - it's got to be over $3k.

gonzo · 03-14-2016, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Twixboy

No, that's the Boxster.

Put me in a 16' boxster spyder next to a gt4, track or drag. The gt4 has the suspension bits and wing while the spyder weighs a few sacks of dirt less. Drivers race imo.
And I can get some sun.

I think it would be price difference between the two and a coin flip. Love both.

PatrickC23 · 03-14-2016, 03:34 PM

I wish I could find a dealer willing to take full payment on AMEX, most I have ever been able to do is the deposit because of the 3.5% fee.

gtron · 03-14-2016, 04:35 PM

I just thought about how painful the wait is going to be for you. I ordered a silly rally car a few weeks ago and it's driving me nuts. I only have 6-8 weeks. I'm not sure how you can deal with such excitement. I can't wait to see pics of delivery.

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