Option questions: please HELP spec my 997!
I am ordering a 997S and have some questions about options. My primary goal is optimizing performance, though I still want the car to be pleasant to drive on the street. Very sporty but not a full-on track car, in other words.
I'm interested in the following performance options:
Sport Chrono Pkg. Plus (640)
Sport shifter (XCZ)
PCCB/Ceramic Brakes (450)
Sports Exhaust (XLF)
Sports Steering Wheel (XPA)
Adaptive Sports Seats (P01)
Any opinions about these would be truly helpful to me. Such as:
1.) Does anyone have experience with the sport shifter or sports exhaust? I think the shifter should be a good addition but am uncertain about the exhuast -- is it worth $2,400? Does it only change the exhaust note without altering/improving the performance of the car?
2.) The PCCB sounds like a big hit pricewise, but is it true that the current generation of this technology has fixed the "bugs" of the previous generation? At first I thought the price was exorbitant, but then I see people paying $4K for nice wheels when the PCCB package will reduce unsprung weight more than any wheel mod. Have there been any tests quantifying the difference in braking distances between PCCB and conventional brakes? What about brake noise? Also, is it true that with PCCB you get almost no brake dust? Finally, do the unsprung weight savings drastically improve the car's handling?
3.) I want the Adaptive Sports Seats because I'm 6'7" (2 meters) tall. I've never been able to consider a pre-997 911 as I could never fit. I'm deleting the sunroof to gain headroom -- though I fit with the sunroof it's a bit tight. So, would these seats be the best choice for my circumstances?
PART TWO: Luxury options...
I am looking at the following non-essential (from a performance standpoint) goodies:
Nav module for PCM
BOSE surround sound system
CD changer
Heated seats
Black instrument dials
Auto dim int/ext mirrors
ParkAssist
Door entry guards/Stainless Steel
19-inch Sport Design Wheel
Wheel center set
Aluminum footrest
My concern with this group of options is increasing the weight of the car. Does anyone have a handle for how much weight the BOSE system (extra speakers and amplifiers, right?), CD changer, and NAV system might add? I've installed top-line systems in previous cars, and they always seemed to add quite a bit of bulk...
Thanks (in advance) for any help you might offer!
Ray