Opc retro sport mode and cruise control 987 Boxster S

[andyrno1]

Hi all
Has anybody else had either of these done,what did it cost and most importantly did the sport mode option make any noticeable improvements?
Thanks,Andy.

[Mutt]

I had cruise control retro fitted by Porsche Cambridge for £500 (about a year ago).

Regarding the SPORT button, if you have a manual gearbox I'd say it isn't worth it. Traction control is slackened by about 15% and throttle response is made sharper but not necessarily better. If you have a PDK gearbox it makes more of a difference, something to do with shift speeds

[telford_mike]

I had Sport Mode retro-fitted at Chester OPC last month - I really like it. It completely changes the character of the car, everything feels much more immediate.

People will tell you that it's a bit of a gimmick (true), but then the whole car is just a boy's toy really, so there's nothing wrong with a button that makes it a bit more fun!

ETA: I think it was about £700.
and - wow that's some lurking mate - 79 months until your first post

Edited by telford_mike on Friday 7th October 08:32

[Durzel]

+1 for Sport Mode

I go "brummmmmm neeeeoowwww" when it's on to compensate for the lack of extra BHP.

[andyrno1]

telford_mike said:

I had Sport Mode retro-fitted at Chester OPC last month - I really like it. It completely changes the character of the car, everything feels much more immediate.

People will tell you that it's a bit of a gimmick (true), but then the whole car is just a boy's toy really, so there's nothing wrong with a button that makes it a bit more fun!

ETA: I think it was about £700.
and - wow that's some lurking mate - 79 months until your first post

Edited by telford_mike on Friday 7th October 08:32

Lurking indeed!
Didnt have much to say back then