996t Tiptronic - Paddle Shift
Discussion
Be interested to hear from anyone who has fitted one of these steering wheels to their car, pros and any cons?
Having done a bit of research produced by Raid and believe that Gert at Carnewal may be the only one who supplies these.
See link below - not exactly cheap as also need the adaptor + sales tax + shipping!
http://www.carnewal.com/
Quite a few people on the US Porsche forums have fitted one and posted positive reviews but really not too convinced by some of the mods our friends across the water carry out
Edited by stubbsy996 on Thursday 3rd October 21:19
Spy said:
This one produced by DCTMS and discussed over on 6Speed looks much nicer I think....
...or you can have it trimmed to match the car...
Thanks for the heads up Spy. I agree the one you posted looks nicer - a little more OEM and less boy racer!...or you can have it trimmed to match the car...
Edited by Spy on Friday 4th October 11:58
Looked at the threads on this and been in touch with Ivan at DCT Motorsport in California. They supply all sorts of custom made steering wheels.
If there's any interest on this topic I'll let keep the PH massive posted as to how I get on.
Edited by stubbsy996 on Sunday 6th October 13:31
911mark911 said:
I would prefer to have paddles all day long, especially as for the 996 as the upshift button is ok but I find I have to change hand position to change down
This is a little hard to explain...To shift up, I press the top half of the button into the steering wheel. To shift down, I use my thumb knuckle, applied to the ridge on the button, to push downwards parallel to the plane of the steering wheel. That's good enough to activate the minus part of the bottom half of the button.
911mark911 said:
I will give that a try, I am also going to speak my auto leccy mate to see if he can re-wire so 1 changes up and 1 changes down
FWIW, I'd love paddles too, whether attached to the wheel or the steering column - I wouldn't mind. But the going rate to supply and fit one of those wheels seems to be around the £1400 mark, which I just can't justify. Greg66 said:
FWIW, I'd love paddles too, whether attached to the wheel or the steering column - I wouldn't mind. But the going rate to supply and fit one of those wheels seems to be around the £1400 mark, which I just can't justify.
DCT Motor Sports have quoted me $1,250 plus $79 express shipping, for one similar to that in the first picture posted by Spy (i.e. black with silver stitching to match up to my alloy bits). They will also take my current steering wheel in exchange, offering me $199 so net cost would be $1,130, or approximately £750 + cost of shipping mine to US in exchange and cost of having the wheel fitted, (probably 1/2 an hour's work at an indy).
I'm still contemplating going for it as it's still quite expensive just to change the steering wheel but when compared to other mods which can be carried out perhaps not so and I expect most people would prefer paddle shift rather than the buttons.
Edited by stubbsy996 on Monday 7th October 13:27
Edited by stubbsy996 on Monday 7th October 13:28
stubbsy996 said:
DCT Motor Sports have quoted me $1,250 plus $79 express shipping, for one similar to that in the first picture posted by Spy (i.e. black with silver stitching to match up to my alloy bits).
They will also take my current steering wheel in exchange, offering me $199 so net cost would be $1,130, or approximately £750 + cost of shipping mine to US in exchange and cost of having the wheel fitted, (probably 1/2 an hour's work at an indy).
I'm still contemplating going for it as it's still quite expensive just to change the steering wheel but when compared to other mods which can be carried out perhaps not so and I expect most people would prefer paddle shift rather than the buttons.
Two things to bear in mind: first, the possible duty and VAT on that wheel when it comes into the country. Potentially up to 20-25% of the value, depending on how it is labelled. They will also take my current steering wheel in exchange, offering me $199 so net cost would be $1,130, or approximately £750 + cost of shipping mine to US in exchange and cost of having the wheel fitted, (probably 1/2 an hour's work at an indy).
I'm still contemplating going for it as it's still quite expensive just to change the steering wheel but when compared to other mods which can be carried out perhaps not so and I expect most people would prefer paddle shift rather than the buttons.
Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 7th October 13:27
Edited by anonymous-user on Monday 7th October 13:28
Secondly, is the 1/2 hour fitting time vouched for by DCT? I only mention it because I thikn I have read Ken from 9E saying that it's quite a few hours work to swap in a Carnewal wheel. Something to do with the electronics being relatively quite fiddly.
That said, it is quite possibly the only mod to a 996 turbo which would make me more, rather than less likely to buy the car. If you do decide to go ahead, please come back and update this thread re: the installation and how it is to use. I'd be v interested to hear.
ETA: just seen you're a tax manager. Apologies for the egg sucking advice above!
Greg66 said:
stubbsy996 said:
DCT Motor Sports have quoted me $1,250 plus $79 express shipping, for one similar to that in the first picture posted by Spy (i.e. black with silver stitching to match up to my alloy bits).
They will also take my current steering wheel in exchange, offering me $199 so net cost would be $1,130, or approximately 750 + cost of shipping mine to US in exchange and cost of having the wheel fitted, (probably 1/2 an hour's work at an indy).
I'm still contemplating going for it as it's still quite expensive just to change the steering wheel but when compared to other mods which can be carried out perhaps not so and I expect most people would prefer paddle shift rather than the buttons.
Two things to bear in mind: first, the possible duty and VAT on that wheel when it comes into the country. Potentially up to 20-25% of the value, depending on how it is labelled. They will also take my current steering wheel in exchange, offering me $199 so net cost would be $1,130, or approximately 750 + cost of shipping mine to US in exchange and cost of having the wheel fitted, (probably 1/2 an hour's work at an indy).
I'm still contemplating going for it as it's still quite expensive just to change the steering wheel but when compared to other mods which can be carried out perhaps not so and I expect most people would prefer paddle shift rather than the buttons.
Edited by stubbsy996 on Monday 7th October 13:27
Edited by stubbsy996 on Monday 7th October 13:28
Secondly, is the 1/2 hour fitting time vouched for by DCT? I only mention it because I thikn I have read Ken from 9E saying that it's quite a few hours work to swap in a Carnewal wheel. Something to do with the electronics being relatively quite fiddly.
That said, it is quite possibly the only mod to a 996 turbo which would make me more, rather than less likely to buy the car. If you do decide to go ahead, please come back and update this thread re: the installation and how it is to use. I'd be v interested to hear.
ETA: just seen you're a tax manager. Apologies for the egg sucking advice above!
Assuming I get collared for import duty/Vat that would add another couple of hundred to the cost which moves the goal posts somewhat!
One alternative would be to have it shipped to our address in Florida as we're out there for 2 weeks in November, but then I'd still be left with the problem of smuggling it back through customs - not a particularly good idea!!
stubbsy996 said:
DCT Motor Sports have quoted me $1,250 plus $79 express shipping, for one similar to that in the first picture posted by Spy (i.e. black with silver stitching to match up to my alloy bits).
They will also take my current steering wheel in exchange, offering me $199 so net cost would be $1,130, or approximately £750 + cost of shipping mine to US in exchange and cost of having the wheel fitted, (probably 1/2 an hour's work at an indy).
I'm still contemplating going for it as it's still quite expensive just to change the steering wheel but when compared to other mods which can be carried out perhaps not so and I expect most people would prefer paddle shift rather than the buttons.
Following with interest - I think these look great, and I'd far rather have paddles than buttons. Did they tell you how long it will take to get your wheel back? That would be a major factor for me. They will also take my current steering wheel in exchange, offering me $199 so net cost would be $1,130, or approximately £750 + cost of shipping mine to US in exchange and cost of having the wheel fitted, (probably 1/2 an hour's work at an indy).
I'm still contemplating going for it as it's still quite expensive just to change the steering wheel but when compared to other mods which can be carried out perhaps not so and I expect most people would prefer paddle shift rather than the buttons.
Edited by stubbsy996 on Monday 7th October 13:27
Edited by stubbsy996 on Monday 7th October 13:28
John
John996C4S said:
stubbsy996 said:
DCT Motor Sports have quoted me $1,250 plus $79 express shipping, for one similar to that in the first picture posted by Spy (i.e. black with silver stitching to match up to my alloy bits).
They will also take my current steering wheel in exchange, offering me $199 so net cost would be $1,130, or approximately £750 + cost of shipping mine to US in exchange and cost of having the wheel fitted, (probably 1/2 an hour's work at an indy).
I'm still contemplating going for it as it's still quite expensive just to change the steering wheel but when compared to other mods which can be carried out perhaps not so and I expect most people would prefer paddle shift rather than the buttons.
Following with interest - I think these look great, and I'd far rather have paddles than buttons. Did they tell you how long it will take to get your wheel back? That would be a major factor for me. They will also take my current steering wheel in exchange, offering me $199 so net cost would be $1,130, or approximately £750 + cost of shipping mine to US in exchange and cost of having the wheel fitted, (probably 1/2 an hour's work at an indy).
I'm still contemplating going for it as it's still quite expensive just to change the steering wheel but when compared to other mods which can be carried out perhaps not so and I expect most people would prefer paddle shift rather than the buttons.
Edited by stubbsy996 on Monday 7th October 13:27
Edited by stubbsy996 on Monday 7th October 13:28
John
DCT Motor Sports estimated 4 weeks from placing order to shipping new steering wheel. (I don't know if that was to despatch, or arrival).
You don't send them your existing wheel for refurbishment. As I understand it you keep your existing wheel till the new one arrives, swap them over, then send them your old one which they then pay you for.
stubbsy996 said:
John,
DCT Motor Sports estimated 4 weeks from placing order to shipping new steering wheel. (I don't know if that was to despatch, or arrival).
You don't send them your existing wheel for refurbishment. As I understand it you keep your existing wheel till the new one arrives, swap them over, then send them your old one which they then pay you for.
OK, makes sense. Thanks.DCT Motor Sports estimated 4 weeks from placing order to shipping new steering wheel. (I don't know if that was to despatch, or arrival).
You don't send them your existing wheel for refurbishment. As I understand it you keep your existing wheel till the new one arrives, swap them over, then send them your old one which they then pay you for.
John
John996C4S said:
Bumping this.....just wondering if anyone has fitted the DCTMS wheel, and if so whether it has lived up to expectations?
John
John,John
I fitted the wheel and been driving with it for couple of months now. It's an excellent piece of kit and wish I done it sooner!
See separate thread below which I posted, with pictures, after I'd had it fitted:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
If you want any further details please feel free to pm me!
Stubbsy
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