\u30102\u3011The GT3 Touring Package is simply stunning. I\u2019ve always wanted a brand-new left-hand drive 911 with a manual transmission, and currently I\u2019m driving a parallel-imported 991 Carrera T, but someday I hope to go back to a naturally aspirated or air-cooled model. \u30103\u3011My GT4 was scheduled for production as soon as the factory reopened. (As of May 11, 2020)<\/span> The delay was about the same length as the factory shutdown. If the factory is running at full capacity, delivery might be around autumn. \u30104\u3011I wanted a Ferrari, but I compromised and bought an Alfa Romeo 4C when I was 26 because \u201cI had saved enough money.\u201d However, recently my desire for a Ferrari has grown stronger, and this blog has encouraged me to start taking some steps toward that goal. I sometimes go to the Royu Driveway, so please say hello if you see me. (shuhei)<\/span><\/p>\n \u30105\u3011\u201cEarning\u201d is important. As a self-employed person, my motivation dropped due to COVID, and I was more focused on cutting expenses than taking action. I feel my drive to \u201cearn\u201d had weakened. \u2192\u3010Update from taro\u3011 \u30106\u3011I\u2019ve been reading occasionally for a while. This blog conveys Porsche\u2019s charm perfectly, and I was so captivated that I recently bought a used Panamera and am even more hooked on Porsche! (pioshion)<\/span><\/p>\n \u30107\u3011This article<\/a> really moved me. That\u2019s because I started my own business so I could buy a Porsche myself. It would have been easier if someone else bought it for me, but no one around me was willing… haha. \u30108\u3011I first saw a Porsche 928 in 8th grade and was shocked by its UFO-like shape. I wanted to own a Porsche someday, but as a salaryman with a family, a house, and my own business, I got caught up in daily busyness and completely forgot about that dream. \u30109\u3011I usually just read and enjoy, but after seeing this article<\/a>, I felt compelled to comment… haha. \u301010\u3011Choosing seats is really tough<\/a>. The 981 Spider\u2019s sports bucket seats are hard to get in and out of and too firm for city driving, but on winding roads, they offer incredible hold and are very comfortable. \u301011\u3011German car seats are designed for different body types, so they don\u2019t always fit Japanese people well. But Porsche offers options. BMW\u2019s M3 and regular 3 Series seats have a bit more room. I don\u2019t think they had options beyond 18-way electric adjustments. I lost interest after the turbo models, so I\u2019m not sure about recent ones… \u301012\u3011Thank you for repeatedly mentioning the function to adjust the passenger seat from the driver\u2019s seat in the Panamera<\/strong>! For a car as prestigious as the Panamera, I want the passenger seat to be adjustable from the driver\u2019s seat, and the steering wheel adjustment to be electric as well. \u301013\u3011I\u2019m a returning rider and motorcyclist, and I know that tire pressure critically affects ride comfort and grip<\/strong><\/a>. If a bike\u2019s front tire slips, you\u2019ll definitely crash and get hurt. So grip is crucial. Temperature and road surface temperature affect how tires warm up, and tires vary in temperature sensitivity. \u301014\u3011I\u2019ve experienced how different tire brands change the ride feel. Same tire size and all other components (shocks, springs, body reinforcements) were identical; only the tire brand differed. \u301015\u3011I switched from an 18 Cayman to a 718 Spider, and I feel stepping into the GT model was partly thanks to this blog making info more accessible. The 1-year inspection details didn\u2019t mention it, but was the transmission oil changed during the first inspection?<\/strong> If possible, I\u2019d like to hear your thoughts on oil maintenance! (Rintaro)<\/span><\/p>\n \u2192\u3010Reply from the blog owner\u3011Rintaro-san, \u301016\u3011Regarding washing, I basically put all my cars through brushless car washes.<\/strong> If they\u2019re very dirty, I hand wash. I think I put all eight cars through brushless washes weekly. \u301017\u3011Battery drain on the 964<\/a> was tough. I also kept my 964 in my parents\u2019 garage and only drove it occasionally, so it often had battery issues, even when I replaced the battery yearly. \u301018\u3011If you don\u2019t drive often, battery issues are inevitable. C-TEK is great! I\u2019ve tried Delco and others, but C-TEK is the best<\/strong>. Others often stop charging when voltage drops too low, so I ended up with C-TEK. (Sakon)<\/span><\/p>\n \u301019\u3011The 981 Boxster\u2019s clutch is heavy (in a good way).<\/strong> The firm resistance when pressing the clutch and the feeling of your foot being pushed back when releasing it are very satisfying, making you feel directly connected to the car. The GTS clutch is also heavy, so this might be a common feature of the 981. \u301020\u3011There are many interpretations about clutch heaviness, but I don\u2019t think Porsche deliberately makes them heavy. \u301021\u3011Personally, when I replaced my stock clutch, I also switched to a lightweight flywheel, which made the clutch heavier. The steering, which I hadn\u2019t noticed before, felt lighter, and the difference between clutch and steering heaviness felt strange.
\nOriginally, my car is registered in Kobe, but due to work, it\u2019s usually in Tokyo, so it\u2019s tough that places where I can really push it are limited or far away. I\u2019d love to greet you if we ever meet on the Royu Driveway. (TJ)<\/span><\/p>\n
\nIt took exactly one year from reservation to production, and this is the longest I\u2019ve ever had to wait\u2014my M3 took about half a year. I\u2019m a bit tired of waiting, though… (Nak)<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/237A38B1-E822-4E5E-9C58-A4C26271FFFE-1280x854.jpeg\")
<\/p>\nAbout Buying My Car<\/h4>\n
\nAs a husband, first I must earn! Regain my family\u2019s trust and peace of mind, then buy two Porsches (one for me and one for my wife). I want the same model I sold\u2014a 991 early model or turbo. My wife\u2019s favorite is the 964; it\u2019s hard to find a well-maintained one, but if my luck improves, one will come my way. First, earn. Also, don\u2019t forget my daughter\u2019s gift.
\nHaving a concrete reward after achieving this goal really motivates me. Once it happens, I\u2019ll take photos on the Royu Driveway and apply to feature my car. Looking forward to it! (taro)<\/span><\/p>\n
\nOn Father\u2019s Day, the three of us went to Nagoya to see a car and decided on it. We didn\u2019t have time to visit Legoland before delivery, but our home will surely be filled with laughter! (taro)<\/span><\/p>\n
\nCOVID has made my work difficult, and maintaining a Porsche is tough, but commuting in my Panamera today made me want to keep pushing forward!<\/strong>
\nAlways stay positive, be grateful every day, and take one step at a time! Reading this blog reminded me of that feeling. Thank you so much. (Gori)<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/72C72ADB-F80E-497E-916A-ED32252D5244-1280x854.jpeg\")
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\nThen, while considering switching from a BMW 3 Coupe I\u2019d had for 12 years to a family car, I somehow ended up signing a contract for a 911 at the Porsche Center. Silly, right?
\nThat shock from 8th grade must have come back. I forgot I\u2019d wanted a Porsche for 20 or 30 years, but now I think it was fate. Everyone\u2019s different, but maybe what you truly want comes to you naturally when the time is right. (matt_6348)<\/span><\/p>\n
\nI\u2019m only 33 but have driven about 15 cars since getting my license at 18. I currently own four cars, and my Panamera Sport Turismo GTS was just delivered!
\nMy dad influenced me a lot, but like your husband says, I love driving and have had a car life where I rack up miles until my sales rep tells me to stop! haha.
\nI\u2019m sure many men want someone like Mina-san to watch over them, and I look forward to more insightful articles from a woman\u2019s perspective! (nikky)<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6D6DC62C-396E-4C14-A904-4CA065A0BCE4-1280x854.jpeg\")
<\/p>\nCar Seats<\/h4>\n
\nMy French car, the DS7, has very soft, comfortable seats, but on curves, my body is thrown side to side. The Mercedes CL class felt similar. (Of course, suspension also plays a role.)<\/span>
\nThe best all-around seat is probably impossible to make because it depends on how you use the car. Ferrari GT seats seemed well balanced… Having a family really makes this a dilemma. (ds124)<\/span><\/p>\n
\nI really wanted a roll cage on my GT4, but it came only with carbon buckets, so I gave up. I\u2019ve always used Recaro seats and don\u2019t see the value in the price difference.
\nI\u2019ve only sat in Porsche\u2019s carbon buckets on a 997 GT3 RS, and they didn\u2019t fit me that well. (Nak)<\/span><\/p>\n
\nThe standard 8-way seats on the Panamera 4S don\u2019t allow moving the passenger seat from the driver\u2019s side, and the steering wheel adjustment is manual, so the easy entry function hardly works. Anyone considering a Panamera should know this.
\nI hadn\u2019t really thought much about seats themselves until now. Frankly, I hadn\u2019t considered the importance of investing in seats, but from now on, I want to think about it seriously! (Manma)<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/B7D4D1CF-731E-4E90-9333-FFBE0EEBF8E6-1280x854.jpeg\")
<\/p>\nTires<\/h4>\n
\nI adjust pressure based on tire characteristics, vehicle weight, driver weight, driving style, season, temperature, and road surface temperature. These old books are my bible. If you\u2019re interested, I recommend them:
\n\u201cWhy Cars Corner: Dynamics of Limit Cornering\u201d (2001)
\n\u201cResearch on Automotive Tires\u201d (1995)
\nNot sure if you can get them, (sorry for the irresponsibility)<\/span>, but the physics don\u2019t change, so they\u2019re timeless. (Kaz Ougonkyuryo)<\/span><\/p>\n
\nOne grade used supple Michelin tires, the other used high-rigidity, high-grip Bridgestone Potenza tires focused on response.
\nI was amazed how much the car\u2019s character changed just from tires, and also impressed by the manufacturer\u2019s development skills in planning such products (Nissan Serena Autech vs. Serena Nismo). (nashi6944)<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/0504E822-755D-4155-A7FF-CC43AC10E2FC-1280x960.jpeg\")
<\/p>\nCar Maintenance<\/h4>\n
\n>The 1-year inspection details didn\u2019t mention it, but was the transmission oil changed during the first inspection?
\nThe transmission oil has not been changed yet<\/strong>. The reason is that my husband follows the official Porsche GT3 manual (available online) to decide. (He always checks and follows the manual.)<\/span>
\nHowever, for engine oil, since there\u2019s a lot of stop-and-go driving in Japan, he changes it earlier.<\/p>\n
\nI have solid coatings, so water alone removes dirt well, and I\u2019m impressed by the drying power of the brushless wash dryers every time. I always wipe and check the condition myself.
\nPeople ask if I do the same for Ferraris, but only Japanese worry about that; overseas, they use car washes normally. I avoid brushes, but some latest brushless machines at specific stands near Sannomiya have soft brushes<\/strong>, so I sometimes use those.
\nPorsches are fine, but water sometimes gets in through Ferrari window gaps. (Kurumania)<\/span><\/p>\nBattery Drain<\/h4>\n
\nI heard that compared to the 930, the 964 has many more electrical components, increasing standby current and making battery drain more common.
\nFor my 964, the AC switch unit\u2019s standby current was about 10 times higher, so I replaced it with a 993 unit, which reduced battery drain.
\nAlso, after installing a battery kill switch, battery drain stopped.
\nJapanese-made (Panasonic) batteries last longer than original Bosch ones. I keep a charger connected in the garage, but recently forgot to connect it once, and the battery died from over-discharge. (After 5 years, I accepted it.)<\/span>
\nMobile jump starters are great! I\u2019m thinking of buying one… (Injunia)<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/8CB5F241-CE26-41DE-99D7-2C2A14C4B744-1280x854.jpeg\")
<\/p>\nPorsche Clutch<\/h4>\n
\nThe 2.0L 718 Boxster I drove before didn\u2019t feel that heavy, and the 2.5L 718 Boxster S I tried briefly seemed similar to the 2.0L.
\nI remember being a bit surprised by how light the clutch was when I saw a used 991.2 MT in person. (I only sat and pressed the clutch, didn\u2019t drive, so it might feel different when driving.)<\/span>
\nI heard 911 clutches are heavy and tough, but that was probably during the air-cooled era.
\nI recently test drove an Aston Martin V12 Vantage 6MT, expecting a heavy clutch due to the 5.9L engine, but the 981 Boxster\u2019s clutch was definitely heavier.<\/strong> I used to think engine displacement correlated with clutch heaviness, but apparently not. (Ishi)<\/span><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.panamera-life.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/6ADEF5C9-CE84-4E5D-9C14-ED7167C1EFC4-1280x854.jpeg\")
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\nTraditionally, more engine power and torque require stronger clutch pressure, making it heavier, but if it gets too heavy, operation becomes difficult, so materials and structure might change beyond a certain point.
\nAs Ishi mentioned, the 718 clutch wasn\u2019t heavy\u2014I felt it was lighter than my previous Subaru B4 MT.
\nThe 991.2 clutch is even lighter but offers excellent operability, smooth engagement, and good power transmission.
\nI recently saw a 981 Cayman GT4 in the Porsche Center Fukuoka showroom and sat in the driver\u2019s seat; the clutch was solid.
\nBy the way, the 911 GT model\u2019s PDK can disengage the clutch by pulling both paddles, so the concept is to allow PDK to do everything an MT can. (PorscheDreamer)<\/span><\/p>\n
\nLast year, I rented a manual BRZ and felt the difference between the light clutch and heavier steering. I replaced my steering wheel with a smaller one, balancing the clutch and steering heaviness, making driving even more enjoyable.
\nDriving pleasure is built on balance.
\nI also feel German cars have heavier steering than Japanese cars, regardless of class. (BL5 owner)<\/span><\/p>\n981 Boxster \/ Spider<\/h4>\n
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