997GT2: Several questions
Am seriously considering ordering a 997GT2; have several questions
Owned Porsches in past (997TT and 996TTS). Car will be my only car, for both short daily urban commute and more importantly for weekend pleasure drives (brisk freeways and local twisties in mountains); have no interest in track driving
Am a risk-averse driver; not interested in setting any speed records, but really enjoy precise steering, brake pedal feel, chassis balance and seamless, easily available torque
Is latest thinking that 997GT2 FL will arrive shortly after 997TT FL? If so, is FL GT2 likely to have PDK?
PCCB: Had issues w/initial bite of 997TT PCCB esp in rainy weather driving; is that still a notable issue w/latest PCCB?
Tires: Any observations re: these latest tires in terms of traction/braking/hydroplaning if driving in 50F on rainy freeways, with imperfect pavement (worst CA winter conditions)?
Exhaust note: Drive w/windows closed and no audio on to enjoy exhaust note; IMO, was a major weakness of 997TT; any comparisons of GT2 exhaust note (from driver's standpoint w/windows closed) in exuberant driving?
RMS issues: Have heard anecdotes of 997GT3 w/RMS; is this a major known issue w/997GT2 as well?
Alcantara steering wheel: Is this wheel's rim as thick as the 997TT's optional thicker rim sport steering wheel (?XPA)? Is Alcantara more grippy than the leather rim in sporty driving? Any downsides vs leather rim?
Ground clearance: 997TT was a bit of a hassle in many routine urban driving situations. Does GT2's stiffer chassis make scraping front spoiler about as likely as softer 997TT chassis (though GT2 has lower ride ht)? Is GT2 front spoiler enough of a violent scrape risk to cause one to be extra-cautious in fast driving on mountain roads w/rapid elevation/camber changes? Is GT2 front spoiler an easily replaceable ?$500 plastic spoiler lip as on 997TT?
Many thanks in advance for any thoughts
