PDK Paddles

[55raym]

Hi Guys

Seeking a little info please.

I currently have a 997.2 and would like to change up (excuse the pun) to a 991.1.. my questions is about the gear shift on the early 991's.. I have seen 2012 and 2013 models advertised with the gearshift buttons (Like mine) and others with paddles and a different steering wheel.. Could somebody clarify when the "Paddles" were available and if they were a designated option when new or a retrofit? or what year they became standard if thats the case,

Cheers.

 

[Lancerlot]

Cars sold after August 2009 had the paddle option available from new. However, Porsche decided to allow owners of older models to switch from the steering wheel-mounted buttons PDK cars were originally fitted with. The paddles are mounted on the three-spoke steering wheel taken from the Porsche 911 Turbo.
Regards,

Clive

 

[salisbees]

As Clive says the paddles on my 991.1 came with the sport design steering wheel (item No 840) and were ordered when specifying. I do not know whether they can be retro fitted.

 

[55raym]

Thanks Guys..

So Clive, out of interest does that mean I can retrofit my 997.2 with that wheel and paddles in place of the wheel with buttons? or have i miss read your reply?

Cheers

 

[ralphmusic]

As Clive says the paddles on my 991.1 came with the sport design steering wheel (item No 840) and were ordered when specifying. I do not know whether they can be retro fitted.

You can change from the thumb type gear change wheel to paddles on all PDK 911 and mid-engined cars. It is a Porsche tequipment part - check out that site for your model.

 

[55raym]

Thats great ..cheers

As Clive says the paddles on my 991.1 came with the sport design steering wheel (item No 840) and were ordered when specifying. I do not know whether they can be retro fitted.

You can change from the thumb type gear change wheel to paddles on all PDK 911 and mid-engined cars. It is a Porsche tequipment part - check out that site for your model.