sports chrono retro fit???
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Hi, can anyone tell me if it is possible to fit a sports chrono to my 2005 997?
I realise that theres an issue with the dash, but that aside and the cost, I'm really trying to find out if the wiring is there if I bought the clock and had it fitted to the dash, or is it more complicated than that?
many thanks,
Ant.
I realise that theres an issue with the dash, but that aside and the cost, I'm really trying to find out if the wiring is there if I bought the clock and had it fitted to the dash, or is it more complicated than that?
many thanks,
Ant.
968ant said:
Hi, can anyone tell me if it is possible to fit a sports chrono to my 2005 997?
I realise that theres an issue with the dash, but that aside and the cost, I'm really trying to find out if the wiring is there if I bought the clock and had it fitted to the dash, or is it more complicated than that?
many thanks,
Ant.
Are you wanting to use the Chronometer itself or are you just after the Sport function? If you just want the latter, Porsche has apparently just released a 'Sport Mode Software' upgrade that adds the Sport button(s) to your car together with the sport throttle mapping / harder PASM damper settings / reduced PSM intervention etc.I realise that theres an issue with the dash, but that aside and the cost, I'm really trying to find out if the wiring is there if I bought the clock and had it fitted to the dash, or is it more complicated than that?
many thanks,
Ant.
The only details I currently have are from an American site here:
http://www.suncoastparts.com/product/9X7SM.html?Ca...
I'm assuming the upgrade will be available via dealers in Europe/UK too
Ian
In a similar vein but slightly different this guy had a crack at it!
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/997/210212-bold...
http://www.6speedonline.com/forums/997/210212-bold...
Yep, there was a TI released this week for 'Sport Mode' retrofit. You get everything except the Chronograph on the dash - even overboost if the car is a turbo without the SCP option. New dash panel with extra switch(es) and some coding, should be a desirable upgrade for those with cars without it
Pope said:
Yep, there was a TI released this week for 'Sport Mode' retrofit. You get everything except the Chronograph on the dash - even overboost if the car is a turbo without the SCP option. New dash panel with extra switch(es) and some coding, should be a desirable upgrade for those with cars without it
whats a "TI" ?philcray said:
Not sure if your car is a tiptronic but, if it is, the sports function makes a huge difference in the driving style of the car. The clock also looks nice (IMHO) but probably not worth the hassle of retrofitting...
Agreeed- I have a tiptronic. I have never used the clock and it frankly looks stupid but the sport button makes the car so much more fun. Its much sharper to drivemonthefish said:
How does that get you the increase in perfomance though?
The sport button doesn't give you any more performance.. it just makes it louder and bumpier.. giving the illusion of more performance..! you dont get any more power, the throttle ramp just reduces the travel on the pedal to get wide open throttle..RatBoy M3CSL said:
monthefish said:
How does that get you the increase in perfomance though?
The sport button doesn't give you any more performance.. it just makes it louder and bumpier.. giving the illusion of more performance..! you dont get any more power, the throttle ramp just reduces the travel on the pedal to get wide open throttle..Nano2nd said:
Pope said:
Yep, there was a TI released this week for 'Sport Mode' retrofit. You get everything except the Chronograph on the dash - even overboost if the car is a turbo without the SCP option. New dash panel with extra switch(es) and some coding, should be a desirable upgrade for those with cars without it
whats a "TI" ?
The 'Sport' option on a turbo increases midrange torque by 60Nm via 'overboost'.
From the Owners Manual of NA cars:
Sport mode
Function:
A sportier car setup is obtained when Sport mode is switched on. Interventions by the Porsche control systems are intentionally shifted towards greater agility and driving performance.
– PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) is automatically changed to Sport mode, resulting in a stiffer suspension setup.
– The Tiptronic S switches to a sporty gear-changing map and shortens the gear shifting periods. Gear changes take place faster.
– PSM (Porsche Stability Management) control is sporty. PSM interventions take place later than in Normal mode. The driver can manoeuvre the vehicle with greater agility at its performance limits, without having to dispense with the assistance of PSM in emergency situations.
– The electronic accelerator pedal reacts sooner, and the engine is more responsive to throttle inputs. When Sport mode is switched on, this function is activated only after the driver has floored the accelerator pedal or released it briefly.
– The characteristics of the rpm limiter is set to “firmer”, i.e. the engine is immediately throttled when the performance limits are reached.
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