Get thoughts on Taycan build

[SergioS]

Hi folks,

I have put this build together (helped by a friend who is a happy Taycan owner).

This would be my first so would love to get thoughts and suggestions!

Very excited about this:

https://porsche-code.com/PS95ASZ8

Thanks in advance!

Best,
Sergio

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[Tooney]

It comes with summer tires standard. All season tires are an option.
Consider Porsche crest on front headrests.

 

[SergeyIndy]

Welcome to the forum, Sergio! This is a very solid build, but I have a few suggestions for you to consider with supporting rationale.

Cosmetics:
+ Exterior Mirror with Base in Gloss Black since you went for Gloss Black Window Trim. Standard Equipment is Exterior Mirror Base is plain plastic that you can see even when you are inside.
+ Seat Belts in Red is unique to Porsche so I do not want you to miss out on this if you like the look.
+ Porsche Crest on Headrests. Agree with @Tooney on this one as it is also unique touch.
- Under door Puddle Projectors have better 3rd party alternatives. I got these and they are much better than OEM: https://www.addcarlights.com/product/porsche-logo-door-lights/

Function:
+ 4-Zone Climate Control. I see you added 2+1 Seats but not the 4 Zone Climate.
+ Thermal Glass. Taycan has frameless doors, so I found standard glass to be too flimsy.
+ InnoDrive with ALK. This one you cannot add after and for the price, I think this is a good deal
+ Sport Sound is expensive and personal preference. I like it as it has been known to ease car sickness for passengers.

 

[SergioS]

It comes with summer tires standard. All season tires are an option.
Consider Porsche crest on front headrests.

Oh yeah def getting the crest!

 

[SergioS]

Welcome to the forum, Sergio! This is a very solid build, but I have a few suggestions for you to consider with supporting rationale.

Cosmetics:
+ Exterior Mirror with Base in Gloss Black since you went for Gloss Black Window Trim. Standard Equipment is Exterior Mirror Base is plain plastic that you can see even when you are inside.
+ Seat Belts in Red is unique to Porsche so I do not want you to miss out on this if you like the look.
+ Porsche Crest on Headrests. Agree with @Tooney on this one as it is also unique touch.
- Under door Puddle Projectors have better 3rd party alternatives. I got these and they are much better than OEM: https://www.addcarlights.com/product/porsche-logo-door-lights/

Function:
+ 4-Zone Climate Control. I see you added 2+1 Seats but not the 4 Zone Climate.
+ Thermal Glass. Taycan has frameless doors, so I found standard glass to be too flimsy.
+ InnoDrive with ALK. This one you cannot add after and for the price, I think this is a good deal
+ Sport Sound is expensive and personal preference. I like it as it has been known to ease car sickness for passengers.

Thank you Sergey these are great suggestions! I am looking at them now. The Sport Sound is something I think I will have to try as I'm trying to see for that price what exactly it adds in the experience. If you have a bit more context would love understand.

 

[W1NGE]

Hi folks,

I have put this build together (helped by a friend who is a happy Taycan owner).

This would be my first so would love to get thoughts and suggestions!

Very excited about this:

https://porsche-code.com/PS95ASZ8

Thanks in advance!

Best,
Sergio

Personal choice of course but not sure the interior colour is suited to the exterior.

Pano roof?

Rear AC - no need for it in a small cabin. Wastes energy and will impact range.

Sports sound is tedious and the novelty will quickly wear off.

 

[SergeyIndy]

Thank you Sergey these are great suggestions! I am looking at them now. The Sport Sound is something I think I will have to try as I'm trying to see for that price what exactly it adds in the experience. If you have a bit more context would love understand.

I think you can listen to it online but ideally test drive one to make a decision. Since you have optioned the Sports Chrono, you would get 3 different variations of the Sport Sound for Normal, Sport, and Sport+. I like it as it provides sound and vibration feedback during the drive, although it is just a sound track. Some owners with little kids reported that it helps with car sickness.

 

[Grim]

I think interior vs exterior just about works for me colour wise but personally would go beige to complement the pastel like exterior or black to keep things simple. I would avoid red seatbelts unless exact match for upholstery otherwise too many shades of red that are not quite the same.

I have the pano roof on my current CT4S but a) don’t think it adds much from a driver perspective as you can’t see it b) doesn’t look as nice as the metal sculpted roof I had on a previous CT4S imo c) will make the car more likely to overheat in a hot climate or take more to heat in a cold one d) another costly thing to break e) feel like it makes the car noisier (but can’t be sure)

Agree that sport sound is tedious and almost embarrassing to have on in city driving.

I like Innodrive on long boring drives as makes eating or fiddling about with the PCM feel a little safer.

 

[ze_shark]

+ Exterior Mirror with Base in Gloss Black since you went for Gloss Black Window Trim. Standard Equipment is Exterior Mirror Base is plain plastic that you can see even when you are inside.

That is a very astute point, i had not noticed.
So the only way to avoid cheap textured plastic is to tick the "Exterior Mirror Lower Trims painted in Exterior Colour including Mirror Base painted in Black (high-gloss)" box.

Sigh. Just when i thought i was out, they pull me back in.

 

[SergioS]

That is a very astute point, i had not noticed.
So the only way to avoid cheap textured plastic is to tick the "Exterior Mirror Lower Trims painted in Exterior Colour including Mirror Base painted in Black (high-gloss)" box.

Sigh. Just when i thought i was out, they pull me back in.

hahaha they always do!

 

[SergioS]

I think interior vs exterior just about works for me colour wise but personally would go beige to complement the pastel like exterior or black to keep things simple. I would avoid red seatbelts unless exact match for upholstery otherwise too many shades of red that are not quite the same.

I have the pano roof on my current CT4S but a) don’t think it adds much from a driver perspective as you can’t see it b) doesn’t look as nice as the metal sculpted roof I had on a previous CT4S imo c) will make the car more likely to overheat in a hot climate or take more to heat in a cold one d) another costly thing to break e) feel like it makes the car noisier (but can’t be sure)

Agree that sport sound is tedious and almost embarrassing to have on in city driving.

I like Innodrive on long boring drives as makes eating or fiddling about with the PCM feel a little safer.

I have the same thoughts on the pano roof. I chose the colour because I just love that shade of green so want the roof to have that also.

I don't have kids so I'm less likely to add sport sound though will see if I can try it when test driving

 

[SergioS]

Personal choice of course but not sure the interior colour is suited to the exterior.

Pano roof?

Rear AC - no need for it in a small cabin. Wastes energy and will impact range.

Sports sound is tedious and the novelty will quickly wear off.

I will prob take most of these suggestions. Was never too keen on the pano roof.

I agree that the interior colour does not match the exterior but I just love both independently. I could easily swap and change the exterior for my second fav which is classic black but I have always wanted a Porsche and I have always wanted a sports-car with black and red interior so still leaning that way though I fully get your point!

 

[SergioS]

That is a very astute point, i had not noticed.
So the only way to avoid cheap textured plastic is to tick the "Exterior Mirror Lower Trims painted in Exterior Colour including Mirror Base painted in Black (high-gloss)" box.

Sigh. Just when i thought i was out, they pull me back in.

Also def changing the exterior mirror to ensure it doesn't look plasticy

 

[vroomer]

Nice build!

Agree with others:
exterior mirror with base black gloss
headrest crest

Consider:
door handles in gloss black
thermal glass
pano sunroof - i like it, car feels more spacious
21" wheels, gives the car pop
all-season tires
18-way seats, i found them more comfortable than 14-way after testing, personal pref
model designation in gloss black to match other gloss accents

Meh:
red interior, doesn't go with exterior shade green imho
Innodrive, never use it
Sport sound, rarely use it

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