UK order status and delays?

[f1eng]

That sounds daunting. Has anyone installed an aftermarket audio system that (1) fits without hacking trim- e.g. behind dash, OEM speaker covers, and the underfloor boot cavity to add a subwoofer (2) is an improvement on the Porsche standard kit and (3)i works with the PCM- Porsche might have made it deliberately difficult to swap out individual components?

Somebody posted an aftermarket amplifier that plugged into the VW group connector exiting the PCM so the controls remain the same but some expertise and kit was needed to balance the sound using, presumably, DSP in the aftermarket unit so it can be made compatible with whichever car interior it gets installed in I suppose.
IME it is more likely the drive units are the limiting factor than the electronics. There are subs which would fit in the space under the boot hatch though no idea about wiring.
The standard system will have to be super crap for me to bother with any of that!

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[TaycanHero]

That sounds daunting. Has anyone installed an aftermarket audio system that (1) fits without hacking trim- e.g. behind dash, OEM speaker covers, and the underfloor boot cavity to add a subwoofer (2) is an improvement on the Porsche standard kit and (3)i works with the PCM- Porsche might have made it deliberately difficult to swap out individual components?

Read this where it goes on for about two pages. It is absolutely possible and agrees with all of your questions.

 

[WuffvonTrips]

Read this where it goes on for about two pages. It is absolutely possible and agrees with all of your questions.

Thanks- I'd missed those posts when I was dipping in and out of that thread originally. I wonder whether the sub fits in the underfloor storage space or the boot proper.

 

[TaycanHero]

Thanks- I'd missed those posts when I was dipping in and out of that thread originally. I wonder whether the sub fits in the underfloor storage space or the boot proper.

Probably, I don't think you should cancel. In your situation, this is what I would do.

I would be negotiating hard to get some discount or freebies from my dealer - and be prepared to walk.

It's only a car.

 

[GEE]

The speaker issue is not mentioned on the UK configurator (unlike some time ago, when it was specifically excluded). However, my dealer was adamant that they could not include this in an order at the current time.

On the UK configurator, it does mention that it isn't available when you click on the info button and it has a circle with an x next to the option. I just find it intriguing that out of all the various regional configurators I have looked at, only the UK team has bothered to highlight the supply issue!

This option is currently affected by supply restrictions - please check availability with your Porsche Centre

At end of the day, if the option isn't available to order then we can't have it

 

[GEE]

Thanks- I'd missed those posts when I was dipping in and out of that thread originally. I wonder whether the sub fits in the underfloor storage space or the boot proper.

Sub is in the underfloor storage space.

 

[GEE]

Hi Guys
I have a Taycan ST (cheap one) on order! Tomorrow I go to Silverstone for an experience based on the car I ordered.
I placed my order in May and had all the quotes for finance but last week I emailed the OPC to get an understanding on my finance as yet no answer!
My car is coming in at £90k and I wanted to drop a chunk on it but the reply was stick to around £10k as a deposit because I will see that back.
The thing is - the interest rates are getting silly and frankly I don’t want to put myself in a car when I’d have to pay 10-12% interest.
my current BMW hybrid was purchased at 5.9% it’s more for my wife than me but she doesn’t like it..
just wondering if anyone has a finance rate that the OPC stuck by?

I still don’t have a build date either.
Thanks

Only your OPC can give you the answer you're looking for. I have found ringing Silverstone normally gets you a quicker response than email.

 

[Sidicks]

On the UK configurator, it does mention that it isn't available when you click on the info button and it has a circle with an x next to the option. I just find it intriguing that out of all the various regional configurators I have looked at, only the UK team has bothered to highlight the supply issue!

This option is currently affected by supply restrictions - please check availability with your Porsche Centre

At end of the day, if the option isn't available to order then we can't have it

You are correct, I missed that.

 

[WuffvonTrips]

Probably, I don't think you should cancel. In your situation, this is what I would do.

I would be negotiating hard to get some discount or freebies from my dealer - and be prepared to walk.

It's only a car.

My interest in audio options is only out of technical curiosity- I have my car (came with Bose as standard- it's OK, though before I changed my order from 4S I hadn't bothered to opt for Bose as I wasn't expecting to listen to anything. As it turns out, the quietness of the cabin has encouraged me to enjoy music on the less involving stretches of driving. Unfortunately I have no experience of the non-Bose alternatives to offer a comparison).

 

[Finbo]

4S TC. Just had call from Richard of Porsche Belfast that car is in Grimsby and will be with me before the end of this month, ??. As for freebies, my nephew was up one time with me and seen a walker trainer 911 and what’s for son, so wee Ollie has that secured but have to see when up for anything else

I can’t wait now as it’s been 15 months since order and 4 months since build. I didn’t order Bose but when selling I can always say I was one of those unfortunates that didn’t get it ?

 

[G7SUM]

UPDATE: My SA emailed to say they have received 6 allocations for Q1 for GTS ST. Nothing beyond Q1 to date. I'm 12th in the Q with no cancellations to date. The long wait continues....................

 

[Poshfpg]

You are correct, I missed that.

So if you ordered Bose at lock in you have to get it, even if it causes a delay in delivery?

 

[Sidicks]

So if you ordered Bose at lock in you have to get it, even if it causes a delay in delivery?

You can’t currently lock in an order with Bose (or Burmeister) as an option.

If you insist on one of those options then your order will be deferred - the next person in the queue will take your allocation and you will need to wait until the next set of allocations

You can’t just finalise your order including the option, take the allocation, and have them build your car as soon as the parts are available.

 

[MrBlueSky]

4S TC. Just had call from Richard of Porsche Belfast that car is in Grimsby and will be with me before the end of this month, ??. As for freebies, my nephew was up one time with me and seen a walker trainer 911 and what’s for son, so wee Ollie has that secured but have to see when up for anything else

I can’t wait now as it’s been 15 months since order and 4 months since build. I didn’t order Bose but when selling I can always say I was one of those unfortunates that didn’t get it ?

Cracking news - congrats. I’ll be calling into Belfast OPC this Friday to see how my car is progressing. Hopefully there’ll be good news as well.

 

[Sidicks]

Can I just check, in the UK can we see our order status on the app or anything or is that only for the US ‘track your dream’?

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