GT3 Touring Package

I once wrote in my blog, "My husband has ordered the GT3 Touring Package, but I'll post more details on the options and specs later.It has been a long time since I wrote

My husband ordered a Porsche 911 GT3 Touring Package without wings.

So, I'd like to reiterate the "Why my husband chose the GT3 Touring Package and decided on options and specs like thisI would like to introduce the "Why is it so important to have a good relationship with the company?

The options are basically a matter of personal preference, but I hope it is helpful to know "what thoughts and reasons you chose them".

Husband who loves touring

My husband uses his car every day to commute to work. He also goes touring and driving quite often. Moreover, he is a "good driver" who "drives a car to work.Going on a long touring trip for 4 days and 3 nights.I often drive long distances, for example. I'm also one who likes to go for a run on the track.I go a few times a year at most.

My husband likes touring & driving exclusively.

The RS system is not suitable for my use like this, and it is a waste. Above all.Selected regular GT3 because I didn't think I could use the RS system.The one we chose was the "DONPHI" specification, which is a perfect fit for touring enthusiasts. The one we chose had the specifications that are perfect for touring enthusiasts: "touring package".A GT3 without wings is too chic.There will be a small number of them, so they will be rare and not be seen in other places.

My husband said. Incidentally, my husband's current horse (motorcycle), a Yamaha Cerro 250, is also a "touring cerro," which is designed for touring.

Commitment to MT

The Touring Package can only be selected for the MT version.but this also seemed to be a don't-miss for my husband. But it's not that he didn't like PDK.

I used to drive a GT3 PDK for a friend of mine.World-class transmission with lightning-fast gear shiftingI thought so, but there is no creep when starting off, so it would be hard to slow down in traffic.I don't want my wonderful PDK to become conversely stressful in the city.I thought, "I'm not a good person.

He said.

In this respect, a manual transmission can be controlled at will, and it is already "in theExperiencing the fun driving in the city with the Boxster's MTSince I had been a fan of the "Touring Package," I wanted a car that could only be driven with a manual transmission. Besides, as environmental standards for automobiles become stricter, there was no telling when the MT would be discontinued, and I knew that I would not have many opportunities to drive a 500 hp NA engine with a MT.

I was told that my husband was right. While I think my husband is right, I am not sure if I can drive the GT3 Touring MT, since I am still whining about the MT in my current Boxster GTS...that's my only concern.

Body color is crayon

Incidentally, my husband had this to say about why he chose crayon for the body color.

The crayons are.I've been seeing them since about the time the new Panamera came out.I think it's the color that I've come to love. I started seeing crayon Panamera on instagram every now and then, and I was curious about it, and then I started seeing crayon photos of GT3 and GT3RS.

And.

Why did the crayon bother me?

At first glance, it looks matte and matte-like, but it actually has a glossy appearance.
It's hard to get a sense of three-dimensionality when it's white.Crayons give a three-dimensional effect despite their light coloring.You can feel the
Grayish color has been in vogue in Europe for the past few years in terms of car color trends.
In Japan, it seems that you are not likely to be seen with other people.(Crayons are a popular color in the West.)

That's why, he says. Also, "GT3 but without feathersThe dual nature of GT3 touring, which Crayon calls "theWhile it looks white at first glance, it is actually a deep colorHe did not hesitate to choose crayon as the body color because he thought it matched the duality of the "two sides.

By the way.This color is called Chalk in the U.S., not crayon.Fairly similar colors include Fashion Grey and Sport Classic Grey for Porsche.(If you look online, you can find articles and other information comparing the two.)

Other options, etc.

We would like to briefly discuss the other options and the reasons for our selection.

Touring Package (Black)

The Touring Package itself was selected in black, but this allowed the "The logo and window frames are black instead of silver chrome. And the tail lights are also black.The design was chosen because I thought it would look good on a crayon. I think this design will look good on crayons and selected.

PCCB

PCCB(Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes)was always going to put it on if I bought my next Porsche. I know it's partly because of the "braking power," but it's more than that.Significant reduction in unsprung weight, which has a positive impact on ride quality and handling.The emphasis was on the

Seats/Interior

Seats are "Adaptive Sports Seat Plus (electric 18-way)But, to be honest, I've decided toI wondered if I should get carbon full bucket seats.The "full bucket seats" are cool by any measure, and since they are only available for the 918 Spyder and other role-playing models such as the GT3 series, they are extremely valuable.

However, since I bought it for the purpose of touring long distances, it is hard for me not to be able to recline the seat or fold it down to rest at convenience stores or roadside stations.

He said.

."Then why not the standard Sport Seat Plus?He sometimes wondered if he would ever be able to make it.

I really wanted the interior stitching to be the same crayon as the exterior color. That would makeWe had to choose the leather package and the Adaptive Sport Seat Plus as a set.

The company said, "If you don't choose the leather package, you cannot choose the color of the interior stitching. Incidentally, if you don't choose the leather package, you won't be able to choose the color of the stitching on the interior, and the dashboard and door trim will be plastic and "The interior of the GT3 is completely inferior to the Boxster GTS with leather package.That's what he wanted to avoid. He wanted to avoid that.

And with the Touring Package standard, the shift area, the glove box cup holder cover panel, and the door trim are black aluminum panels, which are somewhat more mature. So, we chose to go with the Panamera as well.Carbon Interior Package (for Leather Package)were chosen and these parts were made into a carbon interior.

In addition, silver gray seat belts were selected to match the exterior.

light

The lights were "black xenon with PDLS," while LED lights were the choice on the Panamera, "but thePhysically, there is not much difference in brightness." and "I prefer the xenon design with four daylights inside the lights to the LED design with four daylights along the edge of the circle.We chose this one because it is "the best of the best".

By the way, here is the LED light with the daylight on.

Here is the xenon light with the daylight on.

Automatic anti-glare mirror

They don't care much about the automatic anti-glare mirrors, but they come with a set of these.Automatic wiper function is the goal.Choice in. Incidentally, when he bought his Boxster GTS, he did not know about it and did not order it as an option, which he later regretted.

Heated seats

He chose the heated seats because they are useful when it is cold or he catches a cold. Or rather, "When you catch a cold, why don't you just stay home and sleep?I wanted to have seat ventilation, but I heard that it is not available in GT3.

smoker package

I don't need the ashtray feature of the smoker package, butSelected for more 12V power sockets.I did. He said that since he charges various smartphones and photographic equipment while touring, it is important to have a lot of power sources.

wheel

I'm not a big fan of black wheels and was going to keep the silver ones.With crayon and PCCB yellow calipers, a slightly darker color would be more suitable.I thought, "I'm a very good person," so I chose the color satin platinum.

Incidentally, my husband said that the only thing he was not happy about was that he didn't like that we could only choose center-lock wheels.

I can't fix a flat tire while touring, and removing the wheel myself is inconvenient because I need a big torque wrench.
If it's an RS series or something like that, it might be necessary since they will be racing, but I would have at least wanted the touring package to have a choice of regular 5-hole wheels as well.

He said.

Sport Chrono Package

In the case of the GT3, there is no Sport Plus mode, so the Sport Chrono Package includes only the stopwatch itself, the digital stopwatch function, and the performance display function of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM).
This time, they could have done without it, but they chose to have a stopwatch as an accent for the interior.

reversing camera

The reversing camera was chosen because it is more convenient to have a quirky camera.

Front axle lift system

The "front-axle lift system" is aNecessary when going over steps at convenience stores and gas stations."In addition, the decision was made that In addition

In my case, it is essential for touring, as I sometimes drive on rough roads as if they were off-road. I can't do without it.

He said.

All of the above, in general.I'm going to make this a true "touring package" for touring.And the tires, from the Pilot Sport Cup 2 (dry-oriented shallow-groove sport tires) when the car was new, can be driven with confidence even in pouring rain.Pilot Sport 4SHe plans to change it one of these days to

End of April to end of May delivery?

In fact, we only had about 30 minutes to decide on the specifications for the GT3...(One day in the afternoon, the dealer called me and said, "If you decide within an hour and a half from now, we can order!" I went straight to the dealership and made a decision in a hurry.)

."I'm amazed you were able to think this through and order so much in just 30 minutes.I say."

I had been configuring and researching the Touring Package on international Porsche sites to death when it first came out, so I was ready when the call came!"

And my husband replied with a smug look on his face. w

As of now, the GT3 is scheduled to be delivered around the end of April or May. I wonder if they are on a boat somewhere on the sea by now. Now...I'm going to practice my MT too!