HI Chaps
Potential new owner here. Doing some research before I buy.
I’m sure a lot of these questions are regularly asked, but I'm only up to page 39 of the forum so far so apologies if I’m repeating the same old stuff, and thanks in advance to anyone whose already answered on my similar FB group post.
Car will be my daily, I appreciate fuel consumption won’t be my friend but I’m coming from a 4,2 V8 Audi so I doubt it will be much worse all in. Either way my mileage is limited enough for me not to be particularly concerned.
Looking at an Auto Granturismo Coupe.
On paper I’m expecting the 4.2 performance to be on a par with my Audi, the 4.7 can only be better right? So the obvious first question is will I really notice a difference getting a 4.7? I believe the 4.2 s get decent results with a remap if wanted later?
I think I’m going to be a bit fussy on colour and trim options so if I can look at both 4.2 and 4.7 it opens up my options.
I do all my day to day servicing myself so consumable costs aside (I believe brakes can be pricey) that will be my plan to keep running costs reasonable Variators? Seems to be a problem confined to 4.2;s true or false? Is the Variator fix just replacing with a newer version of OEM or is it more involved?
Suspension
Engine and gearbox
Things to look out for
Stereo
Exhaust
Sure I’ll have more questions but that’s a good starting point
Thanks in advance
Mark
Potential new owner here. Doing some research before I buy.
I’m sure a lot of these questions are regularly asked, but I'm only up to page 39 of the forum so far so apologies if I’m repeating the same old stuff, and thanks in advance to anyone whose already answered on my similar FB group post.
Car will be my daily, I appreciate fuel consumption won’t be my friend but I’m coming from a 4,2 V8 Audi so I doubt it will be much worse all in. Either way my mileage is limited enough for me not to be particularly concerned.
Looking at an Auto Granturismo Coupe.
On paper I’m expecting the 4.2 performance to be on a par with my Audi, the 4.7 can only be better right? So the obvious first question is will I really notice a difference getting a 4.7? I believe the 4.2 s get decent results with a remap if wanted later?
I think I’m going to be a bit fussy on colour and trim options so if I can look at both 4.2 and 4.7 it opens up my options.
I do all my day to day servicing myself so consumable costs aside (I believe brakes can be pricey) that will be my plan to keep running costs reasonable Variators? Seems to be a problem confined to 4.2;s true or false? Is the Variator fix just replacing with a newer version of OEM or is it more involved?
Suspension
- I’ve had adjustable suspension on a 911 and wasn’t greatly impressed so Skyhook strikes me as more of the same. Whats the real world experience? I notice most ads don’t mention it so either not many people speced it most ads lack detail? That said I'm sure I read its hard to dind a 4.7 without?
- I see FD in the states offer a conversion kit to passives, not sure if other options for this exist?
- Anyone successfully use TEXA on the Maser ECUs?
- If looking to just reset service intervals whats the cheapest that works?
- I saw a JAyem youtube vid where he says its easy to brick teh dash if you;ve had a flat battery and reset the service light, any truth in this?
Engine and gearbox
- These sound pretty bulletproof, bar variators and some oil seals, tell me if I’m wrong?
Things to look out for
- Subframe rust seems to be the biggy, and I understand are NLA?
- ABS lights look expensive as I understand the hole hub needs replacing?
Stereo
- I believe the early cars came with BOSE as an option (not sure if that was thoughout the lifespan as I also found some mention of Harmon Kardon?), is it actually any good? I had BOSE in the 911 and was not impressed. Should I buy a car that has BOSE is it more difficult to upgrade? Do they use the MOST or similiar optical system?
- I’d be looking to update the Headunit, I’ve seen a variety of Android offerings and Carplay/AA overlays. Is there any requirement to keep the stock headunit plugged to keep other systems happy, I beleive some functions can only be done with it in place?
- I’m happy with the interior space however both I and the wife are golfers. Whats my chances of getting 2 sets of clubs in the boot?
Exhaust
- Not sure if all models have a switchable exhaust from the factory?
- Do the Granturismo's have Pre-cats? any issue with break up and ingestion?
Sure I’ll have more questions but that’s a good starting point
Thanks in advance
Mark