gonzilla

Well, it's not a dire emergency, but I have a friend looking at a '89 930 that the seller claims has a factory wood dash. I don't know a ton about 911s, but apart from some early cars, I don't remember ever seeing one with a wood dash. I told my buddy that the seller was out of his mind, that there was no way they put a wood dash in at the factory... but when I had someone run the VIN, the car did have a strange exclusive option code on it:

XM4 F INSTR.TRAEG/SCHALTTAF.WURZELH. DUNK

I've searched in books and all over option code sites for info on this option code and can't find anything. I've also searched for pics or info on factory wood dashes in 911s and have come up with nothing. Add to that my crappy German abbreviation translation skills, and I'm left totally confused.

So I have two questions:
1. What is this option code?
2. Does anyone have any pictures of a late model 911 with a wood dash, either from the factory or aftermarket?

Thanks in advance!

Here's pics of the dash in question:

Vincent C.

what's the vin #.....vinnie

Ed Hughes

It is entirely possible. Special wishes program would get you about anything you wanted. I've seen one other 911 that was purported to have a factory wood dash.

gonzilla

Thanks Gerry. The possibility of it being aftermarket is what my experience led me to believe in the beginning. However, the mysterious exclusive option code, and the sellers insistence that it was factory-installed has made me think I might be wrong.

At the risk of seeming paranoid, how about I just post the build sheet:

Sales Type 930980
Model Year 1989
Block Flag
Blocking Date
Engine Type M93068
engine number 68K01007
Gearbox Type G5050
transmission serial number 2K01771
Tire Code GDRI
General information
Invoice Date 1 1989-04-06
Invoice Date 2 1989-03-22
Number of "Z" Orders 4
Country Equipment C02 USA
Trading Partner 4300010
Commission Number 020916
Body specifications
Exterior Paint Color G1V9
Exterior Paint Color
Interior specifications
Interior Trim 94
Interior Trim

MNR Type Description
159
398
445
490
982
P04
P15
159

MNR Type Description
220 F SPERRDIFFERENTIAL
243 F VERKUERZTER SCHALTHEBEL (LEDERMAN.)
494 F ZUSATZVERSTAERKER
691 F CD-PLAYER "CD-2" MIT RADIO (USA)
XM4 F INSTR.TRAEG/SCHALTTAF.WURZELH. DUNK

It's this last "XM4" option that is the one I've never seen before. Any German speaking RL'ers out there???

User 4221

Translated it means Instrument antisurge/switching root... Something (Dunk may be loosely translated as dark (dunkel)).

I'm guessing it s a dark rootwood instrument trim.

whalebird

A lot of this stuff happens at the dealer using factory parts, or even aftermarket parts. Is this option code on the car itself or is it a statement from the owner? I would expect the factory would usually carry this through to the E-brake handle and door trim

rusnak

yeah, that option code is not something that you'd get if you made a visit to Automotion or Beverly Hills Motoring Accessories.

It looks like a nice job if one likes wood trim. If you look on the Porscheusa website, the PET lists a lot of M#### option numbers, none starting with "X".

Out of curiosity, how did you get the build sheet?

gonzilla

That sounds like it could be dark wood instrument trim to me. Awesome. thanks for the translation, Scott!!!

Hey Gerry... It would be AWESOME if you could email your buddy. My curiosity is killing me on this one! I found nothing about this option in any of my books either.

BTW, I used to live on Poinsettia just off of Rosecrans. Now in Redondo. Where are you?

This code is linked to the VIN. I know with the new cars, pretty much every single piece of trim is a seperate option if you were to get carbon, so maybe they did that with wood in the 80s too.

Yeah, I couldn't find the option on any sites. The only XM codes I found had to do with interior pieces being covered in leather. FWIW, these sites provide pretty good info for deciphering the option codes:

http://www.kindel.com/porsche/options.asp
http://www.porschemag.com/render.cfm...0~Option_Codes
http://www.pedrosgarage.com/Site/Por...odes_List.html

As for the build sheet... if you're really nice to the people at Suncoast they will pull one for you if you provide a VIN. Don't tell them I told you though!

Vincent C.

if i can have the vin #, i can run it through and tell what came in the car from the factory....vinnie

whalebird

Hey Vincent...What if I give you a vin? I am curious about my 924S...

Vincent C.

sure

whalebird

I'll have to get the VIN. I don't have it on me right now. I'll post later - and thanks. It's very nice of you to offer...Do you work for a dealer?

gonzilla

My buddy's no longer involved in this transaction, so i'll go ahead and lift the shroud of secrecy in case anyone's interested:

http://www.thomasclassics.com/temps/...rchvkid=467491

Looks like a clean car. I'm not familiar with the 930 market, so I don't know about price, but I guess it seems fair.

I had someone run the VIN for me at Suncoast, but if you can give me anymore information, I'm all ears.

VIN is: WP0EB0935KS070520

Thanks guys!

whalebird

Not my style, but no sport seats? Pretty common on heavily opted turbos. The chrome ruins it in my opinion. Anyway...The wood is a bit perculiar. I agree with you Gonzilla - the interior trim is piece by piece if buying it from a dealer, or special order, but if factory done, I like to think it would be inclusive throughout. Just a guess.

Vincent C.

as stated, the xm4 code is factory dark rootwood.....vinnie