Greetings. I still have my FX45 but recently purchased an FX50. I've eyed them and appreciate some of the upgrades. These seem to get driven a lot and it is rare to see one without tons of miles.
1- The OE spec Bridgestones are "okey" but noisy and don't help the stiff ride. On my 45 I replaced the stock spec tires with a more modern high performance street tire. I was surprised at the improvement in ride and noise level- with a huge increase in performance. I'm noticing many of you change to a 295/40/21. I've been researching and noticed there are a lot of performance N spec tires for Porsche applications, however they are generally 295/35/21. Has anyone tried this size? I know it's shorter OD but the considering these greatly increases choices. Opinions?
2- I note a lot of you choose the GTR 20" wheels over the Factory 21". What advantage do you get with these?
3- Last for now- I settled for one without the Sport package and have regular springs. Those that have gone to lowering springs- how is the ride quality? With the 45 I was surprised that many notice a significant improvement in ride quality without a loss in handling qualities. I'm still getting used to the 50 but it seems to sit noticeably higher than the 45 and wonder. I've got other cars that I use for enjoying performance driving so I don't feel a particular need to modify what's already a fairly rare performance SUV unless I'm going to get a genuine improvement. Your comments appreciated.
BTW, when I got the 45 it seemed quite "styled" compared to most of the SUVs out there. Over the years it seems more sedate as other SUVs seem to attempt to look really "tough" and like they are inspired to be like big rigs! It's left the 45 seeming a touch conservative yet the styling, if anything, looks even better to my eyes. In fact since the 50 joined the fleet my neighbor has been eyeying my 45 and asked if I am interested in selling. It's a bit nuts keeping both but I still enjoy the 45. I've been wondering if a good 45 might break into being a collector vehicle. That, and I'm glad I got one over a Cayenne GTS.
1- The OE spec Bridgestones are "okey" but noisy and don't help the stiff ride. On my 45 I replaced the stock spec tires with a more modern high performance street tire. I was surprised at the improvement in ride and noise level- with a huge increase in performance. I'm noticing many of you change to a 295/40/21. I've been researching and noticed there are a lot of performance N spec tires for Porsche applications, however they are generally 295/35/21. Has anyone tried this size? I know it's shorter OD but the considering these greatly increases choices. Opinions?
2- I note a lot of you choose the GTR 20" wheels over the Factory 21". What advantage do you get with these?
3- Last for now- I settled for one without the Sport package and have regular springs. Those that have gone to lowering springs- how is the ride quality? With the 45 I was surprised that many notice a significant improvement in ride quality without a loss in handling qualities. I'm still getting used to the 50 but it seems to sit noticeably higher than the 45 and wonder. I've got other cars that I use for enjoying performance driving so I don't feel a particular need to modify what's already a fairly rare performance SUV unless I'm going to get a genuine improvement. Your comments appreciated.
BTW, when I got the 45 it seemed quite "styled" compared to most of the SUVs out there. Over the years it seems more sedate as other SUVs seem to attempt to look really "tough" and like they are inspired to be like big rigs! It's left the 45 seeming a touch conservative yet the styling, if anything, looks even better to my eyes. In fact since the 50 joined the fleet my neighbor has been eyeying my 45 and asked if I am interested in selling. It's a bit nuts keeping both but I still enjoy the 45. I've been wondering if a good 45 might break into being a collector vehicle. That, and I'm glad I got one over a Cayenne GTS.
