GTS Build Feedback

[johnschlemmer]

I’ve seen some of these posts getting feedback on their builds and they seem very helpful! I’d love an opinion on what I put together. I opted for… quite a bit. Some might think things like the tech package and key color aren’t worth it, but I couldn’t help myself. Is there anything I’m missing that I’d later regret not having?

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[pEAkfrEAk]

Very nice build on the outside but I wouldn't even think about picking a wood trim in the sportiest Taycan model. But if YOU like it, everything is fine ?

 

[johnschlemmer]

Very nice build on the outside but I wouldn't even think about picking a wood trim in the sportiest Taycan model. But if YOU like it, everything is fine ?

To be perfectly honest I ditched all the race Tex seats and went for luxury interior feeling since leather will be more durable, looks nicer to me, etc. I did keep the race Tex on the roof and b pillars though. This will be my daily driver even though it’s a GTS so I’m fine mixing sporty and luxury.

 

[pEAkfrEAk]

To be perfectly honest I ditched all the race Tex seats and went for luxury interior feeling since leather will be more durable, looks nicer to me

That's perfectly fine. I personally would also skip all the Race-Tex stuff except the headliner and the B-pillars. I also prefer the full leather interior but wood trim in a Taycan is not for me, sorry ?
But as I said, if you like it there is nothing more to discuss about.

 

[gotzillar]

I guess I'm in the minority as I didn't spec in tech pkg. HUD is nice but everything else from tech pkg is to get driven instead of driving.

 

[Sidicks]

My comments would be similar to the above - lose the wood trim, which somehow seems out of place in a Taycan, particularly a GTS.

I'm not keen on the back door handles either.

However, you are speccing a car for you, not for the next owner, so if these things are something that you want then you should include them!

 

[Harbor_Dawg]

Very nice build on the outside but I wouldn't even think about picking a wood trim in the sportiest Taycan model. But if YOU like it, everything is fine ?

Concur.

 

[johnschlemmer]

Wow didn’t realize so many would be against the wood! Haha. I loved the exterior color coming through to the inside so I had to go with that, and I thought the wood complemented the blue nicely. In videos I’ve seen the wood is much darker than those generated images show. Do folks think the carbon fiber would look better on the doors than the wood? I was going back and forth between the two.

 

[Bigben]

I’ve seen Palado wood in a 992 and it made it look super plush - open pore was yacht style and yes it’s much darker than the rendering.

It was painted navy with cream interior and it was awesome. I almost went for it but it wouldn’t suit my build which is geared towards a rugged sporty feel (crayon/black accents CT). On GTS carbon is relatively accessible and probably better suited though

 

[Ambroos]

Wood trim in a car like the Taycan just makes it look a little dated / old people-y in my opinion. It doesn't suit such a modern car that well. I'd go with the cleaner look of something else.

 

[johnschlemmer]

Alright, happy to say I changed the wood to carbon fiber. And immediately liked it more than the wood. Also added rear axle steering because I heard that’s a game changer. Thank you for all the help!!!

 

[DL_AU]

19.2kw internal charger is worth considering if you have a three-phase power supply at your home or office. Other than that - and the changes you’ve just noted - it looks fab!

 

[btaback]

I have a quick GTS interior question - if you ditch the Race Tex for leather, is the GTS logo still going to be on the headrests?

 

[cpd1]

Dealer told me yes but would like to hear other confirmations

I have a quick GTS interior question - if you ditch the Race Tex for leather, is the GTS logo still going to be on the headrests?

 

[johnschlemmer]

19.2kw internal charger is worth considering if you have a three-phase power supply at your home or office. Other than that - and the changes you’ve just noted - it looks fab!

Hmm wait I’m confused. I currently charge my Tesla at home via my 220V outlet. Does the Taycan not support that charging speed out of the box? Is that seriously an option I need to pay for?

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