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dereksharpuk

dereksharpuk

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I noticed in Autocar today that they are reporting that Porsche are seriously considering a redesign of the steering wheel PDK controls following criticism in the press. If true, I will be first in the queue to change my steering wheel. I wonder how much that will cost [:(]
 
ORIGINAL: dereksharpuk

I noticed in Autocar today that they are reporting that Porsche are seriously considering a redesign of the steering wheel PDK controls following criticism in the press. If true, I will be first in the queue to change my steering wheel. I wonder how much that will cost [:(]
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A major redesign of the steering wheel would take Porsche designers at least 3 years from start to finished product [:D]
So you can have it on your 2nd 2nd Generation Porsche [8D]

"Specifying the optional double-clutch PDK gearbox in theory shaves a couple of tenths off the 0-60mph time, but on the road it's the conventional manual gearbox that works better with the less powerful engine for a crisper, more energetic and more involving experience."
 
Surely it will be free if they recognise it as a design fault (which it is)? If not, I shall be leading the litigation (as a lawyer!)
 
derek
afraid you wont be able to buy just the wheel-it`ll need to be a completely new car[:D]
I'm sure the aqua beauty wont have depreciated much[;)]
and think of the fun of speccing a new car again!!!
hope you're enjoying it
all the best
dylan
 
ORIGINAL: Hendrikus

Surely it will be free if they recognise it as a design fault (which it is)? If not, I shall be leading the litigation (as a lawyer!)
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Dan,

With much respect.. what planet are you on [:D] Porsche giving something for free. Not a chance. Anyway, it is not a design fault, just not the best way to do it. Porsche are always clever and introducing something better. Dyllan is absolutely correct... I will have to buy a whole new car [:(]
 
only joking! Seriously, though, would it not be possible to buy a new steering wheel? Why would a new car be needed?
 
That was Dyllan's little joke. Seriously, I would like Audi/Ferrrari type DSG paddles and would buy the new PDK wheel if & when it became available. However, I doubt if the swop would be cheap. Porsche don't do cheap [:)].

Nevertheless, upgrading one's car is at present, and I suppose also in the future, a cheaper option than trading it in for a later model.

Other than the steering wheel, the rest of the car, especially PDK, is fantastic.
 
However, I doubt if the swop would be cheap. Porsche don't do cheap [:)].

absolutely right derek!!
i swapped my standard steering wheel for the sports thicker wheel last yr(wish `i'd specced it in the beginning-not a mistake i'll make again!)and opc charged me near £900 for the privelige,what with airbag and fitting etc.
my guess is that a redesigned wheel with paddles would be nearer £2k -but as you say undoubtedly cheaper than a new car in these times!!
 
ORIGINAL: dyllan

derek
afraid you wont be able to buy just the wheel-it`ll need to be a completely new car[:D]
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No worries on that count.
Derek's cars are always specced with the following special options:

M0DJS - 6 month expiration of satisfaction with current car
XDJS - Introduction of new "must-have" feature in next model
 
nice one mark-but you forgot

RW-retractable wings


when that comes in derek will be round the opc in seconds[:D]
 
from what i gather once your used to it the new gearbox is great to live with but having driven a car with paddles that shud have been the way forward for porsche but apparently it was so it would be a smooth transition for those already driving tiptronic
 
sounds like a bit of an excuse to me.are tiptronic drivers going to find it really difficult to change to paddles-i dont think so.was it cheaper to develop without going to paddles?...........
 
ORIGINAL: davidcross

from what i gather once your used to it the new gearbox is great to live with but having driven a car with paddles that shud have been the way forward for porsche but apparently it was so it would be a smooth transition for those already driving tiptronic
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So all those 911 Tip owners who are now driving R8's 360's 430's AMV8's must be really struggling :ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

Porsche stuck with the Tip option way way too long and have now decided to swallow the bigger half of the pill and swapped the gogs only to mess up by forgetting the world now changes gogs with paddles [:eek:]
 
problem is it will take them years to bite the bullet and change it. bettter still, some after market source does it for them. i drove a paddle shift 911 996 at jonathon palmer 2 years back and i have to say it was pretty boring. maybe just because it was very smooth and on a day like that u get used to being thrown around when changing gears on other cars
 
I'm waiting for the announcement of the facelifted facelift... [8|]

Aftermarket suppliers have probably got them already... just waiting to see how the market looks for them.

I really do hope Porsche do listen to the market as they are starting to have a certain amount of arrogance about them.

garyw
 
Paddles are merely fashion, Tiptronic is a tradition! I have got used to tiptronic and suspect many of the 'knockers' have not lived with it long enough to form a realistic view. My wifes Golf has paddles which work well, but the DSG gearbox is so good they are redundant most of the time.
 
I have had Porsches with tipronics since my 964 which could only change gear by the gear stick. On my 996 and various 997s the tipronic was on the steering wheel and really not a problem when you get used to it. I am sure that within a short time one can get used to the new PDK changes. When I went to the Siverstone Porsche centre to try the new gen2s it took a bit of getting used to. I for one am looking forward to my new C2S PDK which is arriving in October.
 
Me too - two weeks more painful waiting for me now - but I am in now doubt about having ordered PDK and felt comfortable with the interface during the brief drive at the Silverstone event.
 
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