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#16
01-06-2007, 12:06 PM
I think a lot of people would be convinced more on Ceramics (and willing to swallow the replacement cost) if there were any reports of steel brakes on a 997 Turbo (or GT3, etc.) with proper track pads fading or feeling un-solid. I have yet to hear of anything...
#17
01-06-2007, 12:07 PM
Originally Posted by Carlos Amador
There are 2 ways to order the thicker steering wheel:
XPA=$310
& CPA=$930 includes cross stitched seam
It is kinda nuts, but what can I say....If someone is interested, don't be afraid to call (941)284-7743
Carlos
XPA=$310
& CPA=$930 includes cross stitched seam
It is kinda nuts, but what can I say....If someone is interested, don't be afraid to call (941)284-7743
Carlos
#18
01-06-2007, 02:26 PM
Guys,
For what it's worth I got my 997Turbo in Aug from Suncoast Porsche. Carlos was my salesman, Ron is the manager. Have no complaints, they are up front and honest. Both are a pleasure to work with. Haven't had any service needed yet because the car hasn't had any problems!!! So can't comment about Suncoast service.
Mike
For what it's worth I got my 997Turbo in Aug from Suncoast Porsche. Carlos was my salesman, Ron is the manager. Have no complaints, they are up front and honest. Both are a pleasure to work with. Haven't had any service needed yet because the car hasn't had any problems!!! So can't comment about Suncoast service.
Mike
#19
01-06-2007, 03:30 PM
Originally Posted by Marc996Miami
Generation II Ceramics run fine for the track I have many friends who track even the Gen I on 2005 GT3's and it has been fine, they are expensive though when you have to replace them of course and switching to or using steel brakes is much more cost effective.
I have owned several P-Cars and I am a firm believer in the motto: if it does not make it handle better, go faster or stop faster then you don’t need it. Try to buy a car cosmetically as close to what you want. But for the money the Ceramic brakes are worth it imho and when I do buy a GT3 which will be sooner then later it will have PCCB.
As well the $9000 is surly not an issue don’t judge a book buy what it drives I have owned 30+ cars in the last 20 years.
I have owned several P-Cars and I am a firm believer in the motto: if it does not make it handle better, go faster or stop faster then you don’t need it. Try to buy a car cosmetically as close to what you want. But for the money the Ceramic brakes are worth it imho and when I do buy a GT3 which will be sooner then later it will have PCCB.
As well the $9000 is surly not an issue don’t judge a book buy what it drives I have owned 30+ cars in the last 20 years.
#21
01-06-2007, 05:50 PM
Originally Posted by M5Kid
I stand corrected, thanks for the clarification. Wow, $620 for some stitching?
#22
01-06-2007, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by docjackson1
marc-as you know, the ceramics issue comes up quite frequently. you are saying that taking into account that most people who buy a 997tt never track their car, that the benefit that they derive getting ceramic brakes over steel brakes is worth $9000-i don't think so. still taking into account that the car is expensive, $9000 can still buy you a bunch of things. with all due respect, your avitar says that you are driving a cooper s-a nice car none the less, but it becomes easy to advise people to spend the 9k when you don't have to do it yourself. i had to make the decision, and i opted for the steel brakes. i think that you will find that 80% or greater of the owners have done the same. in addition, many of these cars that dealers advertise for sale on these web sites have ceramics, because they are having difficulty selling them.
#23
01-06-2007, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by raclaims
Doc...as usual...I totally agree. The dealer really tried the hard sell on me to get the ceramics...I would guess they make more commission money when they sell the big ticket ad ons.
just my thought.
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#24
01-06-2007, 09:31 PM
Originally Posted by 20C4S
i disagree. i love PCCB. if i buy a car off the lot i would care if the deal is right. if i order the car then PCCB is a must. if u think what u think might as well go buy other cars that cost less.
just my thought.
just my thought.
#25
01-06-2007, 11:25 PM
Originally Posted by 20C4S
i disagree. i love PCCB. if i buy a car off the lot i would't care if the deal is right. if i order the car then PCCB is a must. if u think what u think might as well go buy other cars that cost less.
just my thought.
just my thought.
#26
01-06-2007, 11:28 PM
Originally Posted by docjackson1
i certainly respect your right to spend the $9000-as i said, i wouldn't do it. but let me get this right-are you saying that if you don't want to spend the 9k to get the pccb, that you might as well not get the 997tt?
#28
01-06-2007, 11:40 PM
Originally Posted by 20C4S
that's just me. if i can't get the way i want it might as well not getting it at all.
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01-07-2007, 12:22 AM
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Doc, pccb's mean little to a 3500# street car with street tires and, lets face it, amateur drivers (track, I mean, they're useless on the street).
#30
01-07-2007, 12:27 AM
Originally Posted by 20C4S
i disagree. i love PCCB. if i buy a car off the lot i would't care if the deal is right. if i order the car then PCCB is a must. if u think what u think might as well go buy other cars that cost less.
just my thought.
just my thought.
. I agree with Doc, the pccb's are overpriced and totally unnecessary on a heavy street car, most of which never see the track. The steel big reds are more than adequate for my street and track needs. Of course this is my opinion, the people that order pccb's have their opinions too, it's all good.