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Forum: Taycan
05-27-2021, 03:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 7,420
Posted By Mike in CA

Personally, I prefer the look of the car better...

Personally, I prefer the look of the car better without the glass roof. The aluminum roof weighs less and is no cost. Headroom is not an issue for front seat passengers and I've never felt confined...
Forum: Taycan
05-25-2021, 10:16 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,615
Posted By Mike in CA

Well let's see. The next time I have to make an...

Well let's see. The next time I have to make an emergency stop at freeway speeds in my Taycan 4S and recall that in a Tesla Model S LR Plus it would have required an additional 30 feet and probably...
Forum: Taycan
04-07-2021, 07:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 5,134
Posted By Mike in CA

Nice build! I also chose a Black/Bordeaux Red...

Nice build! I also chose a Black/Bordeaux Red interior except with a Dolemite Silver exterior. I think the black and red leather is classy and classic.
Forum: Taycan
04-07-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,589
Posted By Mike in CA

Race Tex is very similar in feel and appearance...

Race Tex is very similar in feel and appearance to Alcantera, which Porsche has used for a number of years. The Alcantera in my GT3 was attractive and held up very well, in addition to being...
Forum: Taycan
04-05-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,240
Posted By Mike in CA

I've heard the same kind of stories. Could be an...

I've heard the same kind of stories. Could be an explanation....



I suspect they're hoping to appeal to buyers looking for the lowest possible price point on an electric Porsche.
Forum: Taycan
04-04-2021, 02:51 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 7,240
Posted By Mike in CA

Air suspension would definitely make a difference...

Air suspension would definitely make a difference in ride quality and the base RWD car you drove does not come with it as standard. The ride setting you mentioned was almost certainly for PASM which...
Forum: Taycan
03-11-2021, 03:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,265
Posted By Mike in CA

The charging network is potentially a plus but...

The charging network is potentially a plus but I've yet to see an independent test where the Model S actually achieves 400 miles of range. Maybe I've missed it.

The biggest thing for me, besides...
Forum: Taycan
03-08-2021, 02:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,048
Posted By Mike in CA

In the Audi it's not really an issue because the...

In the Audi it's not really an issue because the roof has a shade so I don't feel there's a need to go the extra step of tinting. I honestly don't miss having the roof open anyway. If the glass...
Forum: Taycan
03-07-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,145
Posted By Mike in CA

You could try wiping instead.....:evilgrin:

You could try wiping instead.....:evilgrin:
Forum: Taycan
03-06-2021, 11:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,887
Posted By Mike in CA

Porsche horsepower has always been expensive. The...

Porsche horsepower has always been expensive. The X51 power kit for a 991.1 Carrera goes for an MSRP of $12,559 (plus installation) and it nets you 30 additional ponies. By comparison, to get 93...
Forum: Taycan
03-05-2021, 02:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,048
Posted By Mike in CA

We have a large panoramic style double sunroof in...

We have a large panoramic style double sunroof in our Audi e-Tron, though it's not as big as the the one on the Taycan. The amount of heat loading is fairly minimal but there are times on a hot day...
Forum: Taycan
03-05-2021, 02:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,316
Posted By Mike in CA

IMHO: ACC is a useful convenience and safety...

IMHO:

ACC is a useful convenience and safety feature.
Surround View and LCA are worthwhile features in a low profile vehicle with somewhat restricted visibility.
I would have considered the HUD...
Forum: Taycan
03-03-2021, 03:36 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,659
Posted By Mike in CA

For sure, and "hideously expensive" is the...

For sure, and "hideously expensive" is the operative phrase....
Forum: Taycan
03-03-2021, 02:14 PM
Replies: 113
Views: 9,659
Posted By Mike in CA

Overall I think the car is very attractive, but...

Overall I think the car is very attractive, but count me as one who doesn't care much for the plastic cladding, especially the light color on the otherwise pretty grey car.

I agree that this is an...
Forum: Taycan
02-26-2021, 09:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,445
Posted By Mike in CA

I drove to the dealer in my 991.1 GT3 and got out...

I drove to the dealer in my 991.1 GT3 and got out of it to test drive a Taycan 4S. I didn't experience at all the sense of being closed in; the car seemed roomier inside than my 911. But you're...
Forum: Taycan
02-19-2021, 08:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,973
Posted By Mike in CA

And therein lies the problem, for me. The Tesla...

And therein lies the problem, for me. The Tesla system may be better than Porsche's but it's still not trustworthy enough that I'd be willing to put my life in it's "hands".

If Porsche feels they...
Forum: Taycan
02-19-2021, 04:38 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,973
Posted By Mike in CA

LCA doesn't really warn if you are slipping out...

LCA doesn't really warn if you are slipping out of your lane. What it does do is give a visual warning in the side view mirror if there is something alongside or in your blind spot. It's pretty...
Forum: Taycan
02-16-2021, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,422
Posted By Mike in CA

That's why Porsche offers the upgraded Race Tex...

That's why Porsche offers the upgraded Race Tex interior which is made from recyclable vegan materials.
Forum: Taycan
02-15-2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,973
Posted By Mike in CA

I did order the performance battery and my own...

I did order the performance battery and my own very subjective opinion is that I wouldn't order a Taycan without it.

With regard to ACC, LCA, LKA, and Innodrive I ordered the first two and skipped...
Forum: Taycan
02-11-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,194
Posted By Mike in CA

Thanks for posting these. I've seen postings that...

Thanks for posting these. I've seen postings that refer to "spacers" that were part of the original lights that had to be pried off, transferred to and glued on the new markers because the new ones...
Forum: Taycan
02-11-2021, 02:35 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 9,422
Posted By Mike in CA

The 4S that I test drove had a standard interior....

The 4S that I test drove had a standard interior. It was nice enough but the full leather interior, on any Porsche really, is much more special. Personally, I wouldn't order a Taycan without full...
Forum: Taycan
02-11-2021, 02:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,194
Posted By Mike in CA

Thanks.

Thanks.
Forum: Taycan
02-10-2021, 11:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,194
Posted By Mike in CA

I did find some info on another Taycan forum...

I did find some info on another Taycan forum regarding the swap and feedback ranged from the typical "it only took 15 minutes" to "I had some problems".

Thinking about it, I'm having the dealer...
Forum: Taycan
02-10-2021, 04:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,194
Posted By Mike in CA

Have any US Taycan owners replaced the amber side marker lights?

I don't have my Taycan yet but I've already purchased the (backordered) clear Euro style side marker lights to replace the stock amber ones when it arrives...first upgrade to every Porsche I buy.
...
Forum: Taycan
02-09-2021, 08:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 4,255
Posted By Mike in CA

I would still choose the Porsche but I do like...

I would still choose the Porsche but I do like the paddles (I assume similar to those on our e-tron) which provide two levels of immediate regeneration without having to touch the brakes or other...
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